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500cc Silicone, 34 A to DD

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I just had my consultation today with Dr Gregory...

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scwifeynmommy
WORTH IT$5,000
I just had my consultation today with Dr Gregory Sexton in Columbia, SC. I was very nervous and worried it would be an awkward experience and maybe I would leave the office feeling discouraged and not follow through with the surgery. The consult went great! Dr Sexton is very professional yet approachable. He answered all my questions and gained my confidence quickly. I looked through his books of before and afters and they all looked very natural. He went over complications and what my expectations were and I was relieved that he seemed to be completely behind my decisions. He did not try to persuade me one way or another he explained the pros and cons of saline vs silicone. I was leaning strongly towards saline but after talking with him I think I will go for silicone since it looks and feels more natural with less concern about rippling. He said I have enough breast tissue to do silicone above or behind the muscle but behind the muscle would give me more fullness and support which is what I want. If I wanted saline it would have to behind the muscle to prevent rippling. He then gave me as much time as I wanted to try on the different sizers. I told him I wanted to be a 34 D and he took measurements and wrote down a size on a piece of paper that he thought it would take to give me a 34 D result and when I finished with the sizers we were almost in 100% agreement with what size. So far I am thinking 500cc silicone implants, behind the muscle, with incision in my breast fold and he only does round smooth walled implants. Not sure what profile yet but he decides all that with me at the pre-op. I am so excited if I could have went straight on today and had them done I think I would have!!! I also asked him about how long will I be out of work he said I should be able to have the surgery on Thursday or Friday and return Monday if I felt up to it although the soreness behind the muscle would be a lot more noticeable than if I had them placed over the muscle but I want them to look as natural as possible. I do not want to use vacation time for this so I am actually relieved I can have this done and be back to work in a matter of 4 days. I will post some pics later of my before and with me wearing the sizers. I'm thinking of scheduling my surgery in about a month from now.

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Gregory Sexton, MD

Gregory Sexton, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 25, 2014
Sounds like you have most of your questions answered and you're ready to go. Did you schedule a surgery date yet? Hoping you might be able to take one more day off for recovery just in case. Each person's recovery is different but it's nice to have that extra day if needed. Keep us posted!
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March 25, 2014
Thank you for saying that I will definitely consider that extra day I surely don't want to over do it. I will keep you posted and surgery is scheduled for April 11 one day before my Hubby's birthday.... Happy birthday hun!!! :) I'm so nervous but excited at same time.
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March 29, 2014
Love your wish pics. Be sure to share them with your doctor at your pre-op appointment on Tuesday. I updated your review with your surgery date so you'll now see a countdown when you update your review. ;)
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March 25, 2014
Hi there! Dr. Sexton performed a tummy tuck on me 11 days ago! He's a really great doctor and very much a realist so I appreciate that about him! I got breast implants about 7 years ago and this is when silicon was taken off the market for a while, I am here to tell you.. my breasts look beautiful with saline under the muscle BUT go with the silicon for sure. Mine currently have a 10 year warranty, so when they have run their course I plan to make the switch to silicon. Also, I went from an A to a C cup, and luckily at the time I didn't work because it was very uncomfortable for me. They are very heavy, and its hard to breath in the beginning laying down, sitting up, whatever.. its uncomfortable. I think you can go back to work although you probably aren't going to want to! Your boobs are going to be sitting very high up and they will look awkward, don't let that alarm you. Also, my Dr. who did my boobs wouldn't let me wear a bra for a few weeks because they needed to drop. Dr. Sexton might be different. While you don't need a bra for the support ( I still don't lol) you will want one for mental reasons and to conceal the nipple. Anyway! It's soooooo worth it! You are going to LOVE them. I hope I feel like that about this tummy tuck, because honey right now?! I am over..it. lol If you would like to talk more I've got nothing but time right now! :)
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March 25, 2014
Thank you so much for telling me about your experiences!! I completely agree with you about Dr. Sexton he is very honest and realistic. I think I will be happy with my results. I'm just so nervous about the surgery. I'm sure that's a normal feeling to worry about but I feel like once the surgery is behind me I will be so relieved. Thanks for the input I will keep you posted!! Good luck with your recovery I hope you get back to feeling yourself again soon!!!
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March 25, 2014
The nurses at the surgical center are GREAT. Everyone there was so sweet, and the anesthesiologist was sooo silly. Once they sedated me before taking me to the OR as soon as I was "high" he put on these big silly glasses that made me giggle so much. Then when I got to the OR every one was so nice while they were getting me ready, and having conversations with me which are kinda "fuzzy" at this point. They didn't rush me out the door after surgery, they let me take my time and go when I was ready. It was a very nice experience. :) Thank you for your recovery wishes! Every day it gets better!
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March 25, 2014
I am glad to hear your experience was so positive that is very comforting to know that. I am so excited to have this done and be on the other side!! :) I was told the surgery only takes 45 min that's pretty quick.
August 24, 2015
What profile did you do??? Please check out my profile and let me know what you think!
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August 28, 2015
Dr. Sexton chose to do high profile
UPDATED FROM scwifeynmommy
16 days pre

Surgery scheduled

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Okay surgery is scheduled for April 11 this is the day before my husbands birthday!! I am feeling very nervous about the surgery. I keep thinking what if something goes wrong and I'm doing this for me I have two kids to think about. Am I only one who thinks about things like that?!? I'm sure that's just the mother in me! I have my pre op appointment on April 1 I'm excited to find out what I need to do and expect for day of surgery.

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UPDATED FROM scwifeynmommy
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before pics

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Here are some before pics. They are sad lol!!!

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