Alton Earl Ingram Jr

I’m really wanting a place I can organize my thoughts and track my full recovery so I know that I can find it again in the future when I’m thinking over new work. It’s my hope that I can use this space to show myself it’s worth it when I’ve forgotten the recovery process.

People keep truthful logs with a lot of good info where if great value to me as I started my journey and I found some of the best to be people who were almost using this space as a personal diary. I plan to keep this the same.

I am a larger woman anyway, even when lower weight I just have a big build. I have never loved my natural boobs and have had this on my list for all of my adult life. Having PCOS I have struggled with weight and body image for so long I don’t remember it ever not being in a awareness. Recently I have lost a great deal of weight, making my already small breasts seem so much smaller. I’m approaching 40 and I’ve extended breastfed 2 kids, my boobs were always lacking but after all that… ugh I just did not like what I saw and have failed to change that. My husband has been wonderfully supportive and set some money aside for me to make it happen if I really wanted it. Trust me, I couldn’t find a surgeon fast enough!

After hearing me out and discussing several factors Dr. Ingram and I decided on 650cc gummy silicone over the muscle with the possibility of a lift being done in the next year as well.

I know they are sitting very high right now. I’m sore as heck and this has been lame to recover from but… I’d do it all again in a heartbeat. Might even go just slightly larger. I’m so happy with my new breasts I just wish they’d heal up faster.

I am one day post op and am extremely happy. Dr. Ingram and his staff have been amazing. He took the time to to talk with me answer my concerns and fears.
Being MTF and 6'2" tall with a wide chest made finding before and after pics that were relevant to me. We decided on cohesive gel silicone (gummy bears) with moderate profile.
I'm one day postop and although sore and swollen, I couldnt be happier with the results so far.

Updated on 4 Jul 2020:
So far I love them even more. I have the stitches out. One was red so still just antibacterial ointment. All the discomfort is gone.
By the way, I used the Shefit bras for my postop and they are amazing as well.

Updated on 25 Jul 2020:
I was asked to provide a few more preop pics to help others see where I started. I hope my journey can help others in making there choices. I did go big. It is the largest moderate high profile I could get. I know I'm too chesty now for some and still smaller than others. But I'm happy with the results.

Updated on 28 Jul 2020:
Even Dr. Ingram went on about how great the results are! Finally starting my massages. I know that's late. But because of my skin being so tight, Dr Ingram wanted to wait. Also have a slight symmastia, "uniboob." It's not bad at all but not massaging to the center to make sure it's not worsened. Still extremely happy.

Updated on 11 Feb 2021:
I'm extremely happy with the results. Dr. Ingram has moved on to another practice. I couldn't have gone bigger without getting a uni-boob. I urge you girls to listen to the doc if they say there isn't enough material available to go huge.
They have softened and gotten a bouncy to the now. I do show them off with the right shirts whenever possible. And those who have seen them first hand have had nothing but accolades, lol.

I did not want to do this but I feel it's my responsibility to provide my honest experience with the public. Plastic surgery is very serious and expensive. I've had a few procedures and this was going to be my 3rd breast augmentation. I actually lived in Seattle and was recommended to Dr Ingram by a friend. She had an amazing experience so I reached out. We had a phone consult and then a video consult where we went over everything. I was going bigger and had a capsule from a previous surgery that needed to be removed and we talked about a lift on one side. The price was given to me and after I agreed and booked my flight and accommodations and I was all set.
Then I arrived to meet Dr Ingram in person. He was pleasant and we talked about what we were doing and the plans for my surgery. That went well and then I met with his assistant to go over payment. To my shock $6k was added to the price we agreed on during our video/phone consult. I paid a portion very unwillingly but I flew here and already had everything paid for otherwise. Oh and the size of implants I was told I was getting was not what they had. I basically had to beg to get them ordered. But when we had our video call I was told that they would have 3 diff sizes available and would place the size that fit me. Now I was worried. And now I'm botched....
So I leave this appointment and I did text and say I was unhappy with this surprise added cost. I was refunded a portion and felt a little better but still didn't feel great about this. But what was I going to do? I guess I should have cancelled and went home....
And now to my results....
I had asymmetry when I came to Dr Ingram. It's a huge reason I was there. I wanted this fixed. What I left with was even more. Now one of my breasts is bottoming out and the one he did the lift on is literally pointing at the ground. I will say one of my old implants had ruptured and I'm thankful that was taken care of.
I did contact them to see what could be done and was quoted another $7250. It had only been just over a year... I also have a painful capsule on one side. The same side that's bottoming out. This was actually the side that was perfect before.
I think he may be a great surgeon but unfortunately my experience was not good. The $ thing, me leaving just as bad if not worse than I came in ...
I will have to go to another surgeon to fix this and pay 10k+ to fix it.

First of all Dr Ingram is no longer under this facility since a death occurred under him. He's now in Nashville TN. I had a horrible experience and have had the chance to see this Dr make choices that benefited himself. I am botched and he only passes the blame.

Hi ladies!

Over the last year or so, I’ve contemplated lipo 360 + BBL to help me achieve my desired look. Since childhood, I’ve struggled with my weight. In 2013, I got really serious about my fitness journey and decided to commit to losing weight, but also being healthy. After losing about 40lbs, I had lots of loose skin on my belly and gifted myself a tummy tuck for all my hard work.

After the tummy tuck, I lost another 30lbs and was in the best shape of my life. Then, life happened. Weight gain, stress, fatigue, hormone issues...I was so disappointed because I’d worked extra hard to get reach that point. I’m very active and eat clean A LOT. Prior to COVID-19, I was an avid member of Orangetheory.

After quarantine, I started training with a personal trainer, and no progress. I started noticing that my body was losing shape. I’m boxy and my butt has flattened. I still can’t believe how the motions of life (stress) made my body change. Nonetheless, I remain active and am using this as a tool to get back to me. I’m no longer beating myself about what was.

On August 13th, I had a consult with Dr. Ingram at Marvel Cosmetics. I’d read about him and saw patient reviews and decided he was the man for the job. The day of my consult, he confirmed that by letting me know that he could achieve my desired results. He was was very professional, knowledgeable, and realistic. He understood exactly what I want and seemingly can deliver beyond what I even imagined.

He’s suggestive, but only as it benefits you, which I appreciate! I’m excited and feel like I’m in good hands. I’m looking at surgery dates in October so I have joined this community to gain wisdom, guidance, and support during my journey. Praying we all make great decisions, have seamless procedures, and recover quickly and safely!