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27 Year Old Mother of Two Wanting 275cc Mod+ Unders - San Diego, CA

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I joined this site not long ago. I decided I...

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RedCole
$6,000
I joined this site not long ago. I decided I wanted a breast aug long before I started my research. Something about researching it seemed so daunting and overwhelming. I felt guilty for wanting it done, too, so never wanted to give it credence by seeing a doc or seriously investigating it. So i talked to a few friends who have had incredible work done, and finally decided, "to hell with it.. I'm going for it." Turns out two of my friends who do not know one another went to the same practice. So there I began. I saw three doctors total, and went with one my girlfriend had gone to. (she has the type of job that when i was told she had fake boobs, I didn't believe it for months. Thought people were screwing with me.)
The doctor I am going with is Dr. Lori Saltz in La Jolla, CA.

I breastfed both of my kids, but faired pretty well in my mothering career. I'm still young, but theyre not so bad. What i want is a little bit of a fill, so that my boobs look correct with the rest of me and my big butt. I work out quite a bit, but there aren't any workouts for boobs.. and eating cheeseburgers wont deposit fat there! Cruel world.

Dr. Saltz took my thoughts into consideration and is very confident that a 275 mod+ smooth silicon implant under the muscle will fill me out in the exact way i desire. I am currently a 34B, and really do not want to do bigger than a C. I know that is relative, but i completely agree with the doc. If anything i want to go with 250cc, but she really recommends the slightly higher implant to fill everything out. I have decided to let 250-275 be my range and she and her nurses can decide in the operating table.

Overall i am incredibly nervous but excited. I am still feeling guilty for taking so much time away from my husband and kids during recovery for such a vain and elective procedure, but I think I just need to let that go. I want to have my daughter see me walk around in a bathing suit or even work out clothes with my head held high and shoulders back. Smart n' sexy.

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Lori H. Saltz, MD (retired)

Lori H. Saltz, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 29, 2014
Is the first pic you? If so I think the size your lookin at will fill u out nicely and have a beautiful natural result.
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April 29, 2014
Yes the first is me! Thank you! I really feel like this is going to be perfect. Thank you for your comment!
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April 30, 2014
You're starting of in a good place. I wish I had that much tissue to start with. I prob wouldn't have gotten them done. Lol. 250-275 will look amazing
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May 1, 2014
Thank you! I am hoping 250 is just the right filler. I think it will be!
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April 30, 2014
Show post op pictures, and tell us go it went I want to have a mommy makeover but I'm a little scared well...a lot scared! I don't know if I should make my family go thru something like this with the recuperation and all. I have 7 kids and my body really needs the help, I lost a lot of weight but I worried if I can handle so much. So please let me know how it goes. I have my first appt on the 14th. Good luck!
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May 1, 2014
I will post pics! I have a few friends that have lost weight and a mommy makeover makes all that hard work worth it. Good luck and i hope it goes well for you! See you saturday!
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May 4, 2014
After this whole ordeal- I say go for it. Really. Yes it's a few days of no mommy, but it's also a lifetime of happy mommy. Think about times when you may be poolside, but don't play IN the pool because you're self conscious. Maybe they'll get a mommy who's less nervous and more proud. Does that make sense? That's how things are for me at least. I will post more when I am not on meds about why, specifically, I picked my doctor, too. Makes all the difference. Good luck!
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May 5, 2014
I've been so nervous and worried about this whole thing but like you said, it could make me very happy that's for sure =) I still can't believe it has gone so well for you. The fact that you feel good enough to post and reply to comments so soon after your surgery says a lot on how you feel. I'm sure there's pain but seems like you have it under control and that's good news =)
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April 30, 2014
You look great naturally, I love your wish boobs. You're guna look great, when is your surgery?
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May 1, 2014
Thank you! I am not exactly "unhappy" with myself naturally, but really would be thrilled with fuller breasts. My surgery is friday, and i will post pics as soon as i can. Post-op reviews have been super helpful for me, so i want to return the favor!
April 30, 2014
Don't feel guilty! You deserve it. :) I too have 2 little ones and lost volume in my breasts and LOTs of it! lol I had my procedure done at the same practice but with a different doctor. They are all amazing there, and I think you will look amazing with the implant chosen. :) Dr. Saltz does beautiful work! I can't wait to see your results!
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May 1, 2014
I had a friend that went to Dr. Smoot, too! Hers look incredible, and so do yours! I just took a look. I had a really good feeling leaving Dr. Saltz office, so its the kinda thing: "when you know, you know". Thanks for your reply! I am starting to get really excited.. with waves of anxiety. I hear that's normal. I'll post on saturday!
May 1, 2014
Omgosh! It's such a small world! But you're right. You just know when they are the one! :))) just imagine in 24 hours you'll have your boobies! You must be excited! Good luck and can't wait to see pics! :))
UPDATED FROM RedCole
Day of treatment

New boobs!

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RedCole
Today went amazingly well!
I had to wait until 3pm for my appointment because of babysitters and coordinating my kiddos. I don't recommend that. My whole day was filled with anxiety and worry. I couldn't eat, but that wasn't an issue because of nerves.

I went to the operating room at about 3:30, and was out an hour later. The sedation wasn't weird, and waking up felt fine too. Not much pain. Lots of pressure!! I have only taken half a Percocet at this point and it's fine. I took a muscle relaxer because my back to sternum is so sore. I would like to avoid narcotics as much as possible. I had to chow down when I got home. Hopefully I don't regret eating before they recommended, but that was about an hour ago and I still feel great.

I took a small peek and I love them! Can't wait to get a full view. They are very numb and soft. I can hear and feel the implant when I move my arms, but nothing alarming.

I'll post tomorrow! Hopefully it stays this uneventful :)

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May 3, 2014
They're gonna turn out great
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May 3, 2014
Thank you!!
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1 day post

So. Much. Pain.

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RedCole
Tip: take a large dose before long stretches of sleep. Oof.

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May 3, 2014
I didn't need my pain Meds except for riding home in the car the first w days. But my husband encouraged me to take them just to stay on top of the pain, so I did for the first 2 days. Very seldom though. About every 8 hrs. I downloaded a pill reminder app for my Meds. Also I took the muscle relaxer mainly for sleep because I have insomnia.
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May 3, 2014
I had been taking half a Percocet because I'm not a fan of meds (I don't like feeling dizzy) so when I went to sleep and missed a dose, I woke up in far too much pain. Now I'm taking a full dose ever 6 hours and feeling fine. Not groggy. I'm hoping that it's for two days or so like you described. Thank you!
May 3, 2014
Pain meds are a necessary evil I'm afraid! My PS advised me to take pain meds every 4 hours even if I felt okay. Told me women skipped taking them because they felt ok then the pain hit them hard & they gobbled too many meds to make it stop. I found the pain was at it's worst the first 5-6 days.