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31-Year-Old, Kid-free, 5'2, 145lbs, Asian, Active 34 A/B Cup =>375CC HP Mentor Unders - Ontario, CA

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Motivation: I always thought I'd wait 'til I was...

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WORTH IT$6,000
Motivation: I always thought I'd wait 'til I was done having kiddos. That was my thought since I was 17. 14 years later, here are my reasons for going through with it now: I may not have kids (I've been professionally-driven for years and I want this for myself regardless if I have breastfed 3 kids or zero kids); there is too much life to live between now and "some day"; if I do have kids, having some juggahs will only make the process of making them more fun; and finally, taking advantage of the holiday time off is too irresistible. Also, I was about 10 lbs away from my goal weight, and my arms finally didn’t look too Shrek-like. The arms are like the frame of your boobs, I’ve always thought, and I just wanted nice frames if I was going to pay for a better picture. All things were falling into place.
Consult: Dr. Andreasen asked me about my lifestyle: what I did for a living and what I was looking for in this size-change. I told him I worked a desk job, and I was pretty physically active so I didn’t want them to get in the way but I wanted a C. He took my measurements. He explained the difference between saline and silicone. I elected for silicone. I wanted the natural jiggles and was not comfortable with the noise that the saline implants made with movement. He told me based on my current size 34A/B, level of activity, and width of each current boob that he recommended Mentor High Profile 350-375cc unders. He advised that when I went in for my sizing appointment, I should keep in mind that because Asian skin is so tight, the size difference may or may not be that noticeable so I could apply that logic to go up or down from what I was comfortable with. He said my incision would be under the boobs, and that would work best for me since I scar so easily. Nipples and armpits incisions were not advisable for my case. The staff went over financing options and set my appointment just in time so I could take advantage of my holiday time off of work. Score!
Sizing: Apparently, this A/B girl had no idea how huge a C was. It’s big! Eeek, I seriously was leaning towards 325cc, which was out of the range the doctor recommended but I didn’t want to look like a car model (no offense to car models, I used to look up to them

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Troy Andreasen, MD

Troy Andreasen, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 25, 2014
I told him i might want D and he pointed me towards 375 hp also, but they looked too big. I went with 355 mod plus profile. Curious to see yours.
December 27, 2014
Mine feel really big still but they still might be swollen or something. I wasn't starting with much. They just had some shape to them because I had previously weighed more and was more full back then- so my skin retained the shape of having a boob but no necessarily the volume as the weight came off.
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Review Part II - Sizing

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Apparently, this A/B girl had no idea how huge a C was. It's big! Eek, I was serriously leaning towards 325cc, which was out of the range the doctor recommended but I didn't want to look like a car model (no offense to car models, I used to look up to them, but I can't look like one in my industry without creating unnecessary hurdles). I wanted to only look hot on the weekends and look like a run of the mill woman around the office at my 9-to5. I was' ready to change the dynamic of every relationship I had with the males in my life. I didn't want to look top-heavy and chubbier than
necessary. Eek!

Anyway, I took forever. Maybe less than an hour to pick. I took pics and how-hummed about how I could make a decision. The woman that assisted me had another appointment after mine so i felt a bit of pressure. She gave some extra time but eventually came back, asking for a definite answer. I should have done rice-sizing before coming in. I have her one: 375cc because she told me almost no body wishes they went smaller even though the doctor recommends going with the smallest one you would be comfortable with.

They took my payment and I was out. I was pulling my hair out with the amount of anxiety I had over this decision, but I read in the RealSelf forums/reviews that if you are going to go with Unders, expect for the boobes to feel like ones that are 50cc's less than the sizers you chose. Whew, puts me exactly where I wanted to be.

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December 25, 2014
I felt rushed picking my size as well. I was there an hour and a half. They told me the next patient was waiting too.
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December 25, 2014
That's crazy to rush you when this is a serious and permanent decision! My consultant actually offered to have me come back in and try them on again if I had any doubts.
December 27, 2014
ElleBelle75 is right. I still felt like I was inconveniencing them but I just told myself to get it together cus I was the patient.
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Part III- Prepping for Surgery

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Because I already had total faith in Dr. Andreasen, my concerns were more about my recovery than about the actual job done. First, I wanted a speedy recovery because my schedule is always packed. I 'm the type of person who plans things three months in advance. Also, I had jus recently kicked ass in weight-loss and wanted to get back into working out. Secondly, I was scared about being constipated. I know on NYE, I won't be able to get crazy on the dance-floor, but I wanted to at least look cute (and not be bloated) while I stood there and nodded my head =). I want to be the hottest designated driver ever! Knowing this, I stopped drinking and smoking earlier than the recommended time. SO for about 3 weeks proir, I didn't have a sip or puff of anything fun even though I went to multiple holiday parties and happy hours. I drank SO much water. "Yes, Bartender, I want just a soda and lime." I began taking a multi-vitamin to prevent getting sick before the surgery. For skin care, I bought Arnica pellets/cream and cocoa butter lotion. Finally, I wanted to give my digestive system a jumpstart so the night before the surgery, I took a laxative. I can't decide if that was a horrible or good idea. I bought a bunch of dried prunes, peaches, and pineapples to snack on post recovery.

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