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Sooo I have been wanting to get a breast...

Sooo I have been wanting to get a breast augmentation for about 10 years. I finally decided after 10 years of a stressful relationship and realizing I may not have any other kids I made the decision to just go for it. My husband is not happy about this and has told me he is not supportive and pretty much told me that he absolutely does not want me to do it . We have actually fought about this several times. I actually had the surgery scheduled for the week of Thanksgiving but cancelled due to the marriage being under so much stress and my blood pressure was skyrocketing my doctor told me I had to get on blood pressure medicine or he couldn't perform the surgery. I did go to my doctor and she prescribed me a very low dose to get me through the surgery, unfortunately I still cancelled due to a combination of issues going on at the time. I had to pay a $500 rescheduling fee but I knew I had to because I was going through an emotional rollercoaster. Fast forward to December, I rescheduled my surgery and I am going against my husbands wishes. I love him dearly but this is something I want for me and have wanted for what seems like forever, he has known I wanted this since we first got together, this is not something I threw on him one day. He is trying to accept but its a slow process, I am hopeful he will love and enjoy them once they are here.. hard to say at this point.. but I am hopeful..

I have already rescheduled my surgery date for February 18th, 2015. Long story short I switched doctors originally due to them cancelling my original surgery date and then me having a hard time reaching the scheduler made me nervous. It took her a while to get back to me and I could never reach her when I called, I realize I can be impatient but this made me nervous and I didn't want to deal with a doctor and staff I had a hard time getting a hold of.. this was a very well known and respected doctor out of Danville by the way...they almost seemed like they had more than they could handle. Right away after cancelling I looked on Real Self and saw a testimony from someone that went to Dr. Richard Lee in Roseville, ca. I went for a consult right away and decided to book as soon as I could which was Thanksgiving which you already know what happened there. He suggested I go with Round, High profile, under the muscle, textured Sientra silicone. I got to try on sizers and decided on the 440 cc's. I feel like I didn't want to go to big but didn't want to spend $5k on something I couldn't really see the difference. I am currently a small B and this should bring me to a full C, or small D. I AM SO EXCITED! But nervous also about the surgery and then the outcome, I just want them to look and feel as natural as possible. I am working on loosing some weight before, I am about 5'5'' 140lbs... I have always been bigger on the bottom and small on the top, hoping I will finally feel evened out and have a more feminine body with curves on the top and bottom ;) My gut says my husband will love them once they are here, he just doesn't know it yet. I would love for anyone's feedback on the same size, type, etc. and their experience with having theirs done. I was on the fence about the HP and textured, I know I want to go under the muscle and silicone.

Also a side note for all the ladies, I went to my doctor and had an "optional" mammogram so they have it on file prior to my surgery. I am only 33 and its not required until your 40 years old but I think they should require this for all woman just as a pre-caution, it just made me more comfortable knowing (a) there is nothing abnormal prior to impants (b) they have a image prior to surgery so they can compare if anything ever does arise, since after the implants are in its harder to get a clear picture of the breast tissue.

This is the beginning of my story, hope I get some girls who can relate, have feedback or if you have any questions for me please let me know. I decided to share my story and pictures mainly because this site has truly helped me learn so much, I tell everyone who is thinking of having surgery to go on here. Reading all the testimonies good and bad have made me so much more comfortable. I will post pics later...

Pictures of my before and what I'm looking for


All done!

So I'm on day 3 after surgery. I've been taking my meds religiously because if I don't the pain sets in. My right incision is bothering me the most. Hoping it's not infected but just healing naturally. I think I will call the doctor today to explain what's going on and see what he says. My surgery was easy, I barely remember much after she administered the drugs.. I've been in bed for the most part since Wednesday I was able to go to the bathroom myself and I can get myself food and water but thankfully my mom and sister have been helping me a lot. I have been icing but my boobs are still hard and swollen..hopefully within a week I will start to see some change.. Now just need to take it easy and try not to do to much. I do have to drive 2 hours home tomorrow which I'm not looking forward to...

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5 Medical Plaza, Roseville, California