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I am 24 years old. I had breast augmentation...

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kat2717
WORTH IT$6,800

I am 24 years old. I had breast augmentation surgery done on 11/12/12. I have wanted breast implants for as long as I can remember. I wanted to have fuller, more shapelier breasts with more cleavage. Decided to finally start a blog (better late than never.) I wanted to give Dr. P the best review I could and help provide women information since real self helped me make my decision. Here is more information about my experience

Implants: 475 silicone high profile smooth
Incision: Crease. Using scar guard roller gel over steri strips. I change steri strips 1x a week.
Placement: Under the muscle
Preop size: 32 B
Post op size (7 weeks): 32 D
Returned to work: Day 4 post op
Resumed sexual activity: Day 6 post op
Returned to the gym (elliptical and lower body training): Day 14
Displacement (massage) exercises: 3x a day for the first month. Currently, 2x a day
Overall Recovery: Easier than I thought. Kind of miss having an excuse to sit around in a recliner all day. Used Norco for about 4 days and continued to use tylenol for about a week post op.
Current bra: Bali comfort revolution wire free bra. Super comphy!! and champion 360 max support sports bra at night and while working out.
Sleeping position: Recliner for 1 week. On my back in bed till 3 weeks post op. Side lying at 3-4 weeks post op. Stomach sleeping by 5 weeks post op.
Pros of surgery: Everything!!
Cons of surgery: Nothing major. I wish I could have went bigger but Dr. P said 475 was the biggest I should go. Also, my left breast is dropping faster than my right so my nipples are slightly uneven but this will get better as time goes on and my final result is achieved.

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January 3, 2013
Are your implants above or below the muscle? They look great!
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January 4, 2013
Thank you. They are under the muscle.
January 4, 2013
They look awesome on you! Hope my 550s turn out well! Looking forward to your updates Chica! Tc
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January 4, 2013
Thank you. 550s seem like a great size. Looking forward to your updates!
January 12, 2013
HEY!! I was wondering how tall/ how much you weigh (about)? I am trying to figure out sizes (I am a 32b/32c says VS) and I want to be a 32D-34D and was thinking 350-375 HP Silicone Under with Crease.. and NOW after seeing your results I maybe rethinking my 350-375!! lol Sizing is SO DIFFICULT!!
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September 15, 2013
Hi Jenna! Jeeze, I haven't been on this blog in so long! So sorry I never replied! How did your surgery go?
January 12, 2013
YOU LOOK GREAT! By the way!! :)
January 13, 2013
I was wondering the same thing! You do look great! Congrats :)
UPDATED FROM kat2717

It's been well over a year...

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Hi all! I'm currently 18 months post op. No complaints thus far (except maybe that I wish I went bigger) but I knew going into it that my frame was too small for anything bigger.
I have noticed my chest breaking out more since the surgery. I never used to have acne on my chest. Also, if I bend over in the shower to shave my legs etc I notice that one breast hurts while bending. I notice myself holding my breast now (or attempting too) when I send over without a bra. Anyone else with similar experiences?

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November 26, 2017
You look beautiful! How are the girls holding up? Have you had any complications since? I’m considering Dr P for my BA. Any advice?
UPDATED FROM kat2717

Around 9 months

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June 25, 2014
You look great! I'm excited to meet with Dr P again on Friday. :) I'll be 7 weeks PO from TT with him and now looking to improve the boobies