Breast Augmentation: Stories

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First Breast Augmentation June 29 - Salt Lake City, UT

I am going in for my first augmentation at the end...

I am going in for my first augmentation at the end of June! I have decided to go with Dr. Bennett located in Murray, UT. I had 5 consultations and chose him because he seemed to have the most confidence in his skills without being gimicky. He also has 40 years experience in plastic surgery! I was worried about needing a lift as well because the doctors on here told me from my pictures it looked like I needed a lift. 4 out of the 5 doctors I saw in person said no lift, so I am going with augmentation only and will do a lift as a second procedure if I decide I want one. I'm going with 400cc saline unders and I'm currently a B cup hoping to be a D cup. I'm getting very excited but very nervous a about surgery and post-op pain! What is the worst part?

Ok...I'm starting to freak out!!! My surgery is...

Ok...I'm starting to freak out!!! My surgery is exactly 3 weeks away and I am sooooo excited but nervous at the same time. I am starting to rethink my 400cc decision! I am currently a deflated 34-36B and I am hoping to be a D. I am much more worried about being too big rather than being too small, and suddenly I have this fear that I am going to come out of surgery with HUGE boobies! I don't want to have to buy XL shirts just to fit over my chest! I am going to try sizes on again at my pre op, but that isn't for over 2 weeks!

Tomorrow is the big day!!! I am so nervous but...

Tomorrow is the big day!!! I am so nervous but sooooooooooo excited!! I have been so nervous about 400cc being too big so I tried sizes one more time at my pre op on Tuesday. I decided to stick with the 400, the other sizes were just not quite what I want. I just know I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight because I'm so excited...
Wish me luck, ladies!

Here I am with a new set of boobies!!!! I was...

Here I am with a new set of boobies!!!! I was TOTALLY out of it yesterday and was in and out of consciousness. The pain isn't too bad today, mostly just sore and I can even lift my arms! I can't even express how pleased I am with my results. Dr. Bennett and all his nurses were so sweet and caring. If you look the question I asked the doctors on here about a lift or du glandular placement, you can see a before picture of me. I was pretty close to borderline needing a lift but I really didn't want any lift scars and all the doctors I saw for consultations said I may he happy with augmentation only. Right they were!!! I expectedto get results that were improved from my original breasts but not perfect. My new breasts are EXACTLY what I wanted! I never though I had a chance of them turning out this well. I am so happy and excited about them. I think they will only look better and better as the implants drop. I will pos pictures when I can - this site doesn't let me do mobile picture downloads and I don't have a computer, so next time I'm at one I'll post. Or send me your email if you like and I'll email you a picture. Thanks for all of the support! I couldn't be happier! Oh and to top it off, augmentations were on special so I got them for $3400 instead of $3700 plus -$100 for paying cash. $3300? That is a steal!

I am on day 3 of my post augmentation recovery....

I am on day 3 of my post augmentation recovery. Today is my worst day so far :(. I can't go to the bathroom and I feel like a dope because I'm so messed up on the percoset. My chest feels so tight! I hope tomorrow is better!
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My Doctor: Stephen H. Bennett, MD

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Dr. Bennett so far has been polite, knowledgeable, down to earth, and honest. His staff is the same--- polite but at the same time down to business which I REALLY appreciate. Two days after my consultation I received a nice card in the mail thanking me for taking the time to visit his office. I thought that was a nice touch. His before and after portfolio is amazing. I'm interested in a natural look rather than an augmented look, and that is just how his work turns out.

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misslakey0326 7 Jul 2012
Yep I think it still is! The number to Dr. Bennett's office is 801.266.4212. Get in there soon before the special is off! Btw there is a 100$ cash discount.
Nat05 7 Jul 2012
Hello there... hey so you look awesome! I really want to get my surgery done and live in idaho, but I wouldn't mind to go to salt lake to have my surgery done! specially with that price,,, do you know if the special is still available?
Kooberry (RealFriend) 4 Jul 2012
hiya lakey~ $3,300 is a STEAL!!!! You lucked out finding a doctor to offer the BA at such an affordable price. I hope you feel better today. Take Care:-)
Sissy 48 2 Jul 2012
Congrats !!!!! What size did u go with ? Every day u will feel better . But there will be bad days in between . Hope all is going good .
Kooberry (RealFriend) 2 Jul 2012
Hi worth it~ you look great! Pretty ink too....Thanks for sharing your story:-)
Sissy 48 1 Jul 2012
Hope tomorrow is a better day for you . I used miralax it works .
Sissy 48 1 Jul 2012
Hope today is a lot easer for you . I had bad days and good days , so don't think is the swelling and pain ever going to end. . Have a restfull day :-)
misslakey0326 30 Jun 2012
Thanks! You are such a sweetie for checking up on me :)
Sissy 48 30 Jun 2012
Sounds like your doing good . I'm happy your happy with your new boobies . Get a lot of rest .
Paleo Girl 29 Jun 2012
I hope your doing well! I've been pretty good all day. I got home around 11 AM. Not bad since my PS is over an hour away and my surgery was at 7:30 AM. Tonight I went 20 minutes past the 4 hour mark to take the pain meds and I'm feeling it. I have some bruising between my breast towards the bottom and lots of swelling. If I press on my chest you can hear it squish. I can also hear it gurgle or squish in my boob if I reach or do something that engages my peck muscles. Yuck! I hope that goes away soon. I'm also drinking a ton of water, I am SOOO thirsty. I'm peeing alot too. Luckily I have no trouble going to the bathroom by myself. I pray you are doing great and are not in pain. Keep up with your meds! Take Care and please keep me posted when you feel up to it.
Paleo Girl 28 Jun 2012
I wish you the best of health and a super fast and easy recovery! I'll be thinking of you! Keep me posted on how you do. At least we have a day to day comparison with each other. It's great to have a BA Buddy! I hope you get some sleep tonight, I'm not sure I will. Prayers are heading your way!
Sissy 48 28 Jun 2012
Good luck tomorrow !!!
misslakey0326 28 Jun 2012
Thanks hun!
Sissy 48 9 Jun 2012
I only work on the weekend I'm a waitress .I took off one weekend so I had 10 days off . It was really hard when I went in for my first day back . Some stuff I still can't do at work my husband helps me with the clean up thank goodness has not had any over time at work . I hope when I see my dr In a little over 2 wks . I will be 6 wks .Today was really good I had no pain . I'm feeling really good I was 4 wks yesterday .
Sissy 48 8 Jun 2012
I still wear a M in shirts you won't have to get XL
misslakey0326 9 Jun 2012
Oh good! That makes me feel better... So how are you feeling from the surgery? How much time did you take off?
Sissy 48 8 Jun 2012
I went to Kohls I don't want to go to VS until I am done dropping . I bought a 36 DD the cup fit but I really need a 34 so I might need a 34/DDD . I might go there in a couple of weeks .
misslakey0326 8 Jun 2012
I am 5'4'' and about 148lbs... My doc wants to do mod+. Let me know what size you turn out to be! I am really curious to know!
Sissy 48 8 Jun 2012
How tall are you ? What do you weigh ? I am 5.4 143 was 34/c I got 425/435 high profile . I'm going today to get a bra I think I'm a 34/ DDD or 36/ DD I will let you know what size I am now .
Sissy 48 6 Jun 2012
Good luck on your new boobies !
misslakey0326 6 Jun 2012
How funny that we're having our surgery on the same day! I'm not sure of the time yet, they said they would give me a time at my pre op. I am getting so exited I don't know how I'm going to make it thru the next few weeks!
Paleo Girl 4 Jun 2012
Hi misslakey0326! I will be getting my BA on the same day! I have to be there at 7:00 AM! How about you? I'm so nervous but so excited! I do not think sleeping the night before is going to happen! You can check out my profile/story. Good luck and I wish you the best of health and a wonderful recovery!:)
misslakey0326 25 May 2012
I will! Thanks for the link!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 25 May 2012

You're going to do great! If you haven't already, check out Makenzie's awesome review of her breast aug. It's full of great information and videos. Please do keep us posted as you get closer to the big day!

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