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31 Years Old, 3 Kids, Breastfed, 5'2 117 Lbs - Time to Upgrade the Girls - Austin, TX
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So up until now I have been a RS Lerker for a few...
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So up until now I have been a RS Lerker for a few months. I've read so many stories on here which I have found very helpful. After waiting a full month for my consultation, I finally wanted to share my experience.
I've been browsing around for a couple months now after finally deciding it is time for me to trade in my mom boobs for some nice perky ones. I schedule an appointment with Dr. Ashley Gordon at Restora because she had great reviews and I liked that her before and after photos looked very natural. I'm normally not a very patient person so the month long wait was a lot for me. I occupied my time by browsing RS reviews, and I think my husband got tired of seeing all the boob pics I showed him (sorry ladies!). When I started this process I knew I wanted natural looking tatas which are perportionate to my body. I am currently a very small A cup. I currently wear a 34 A bra but barely fill it. I could wear a 32 A but the tightness of the band is uncomfortable for me. I am hoping to achieve a full C but would be happy with a small C or full B. During my extensive lerking, I sought out reviews of girls who have a similar body type as me. The norm seemed to be implants in the 325cc to 380cc range. This implant size seemed to accomplish the look I was hoping for and I thought this would be around where I needed to be.
Let me begin by saying that Dr. Gordon was absolutely amazing. She was so personable and really took an interest in me and what kind of look I am hoping to achieve. I can be reserved around people I don't know, and she and her staff made me feel comfortable right away. Each person that I spoke with today took the time to listen to all of my questions and never once made me feel as if I was a burden.
Dr. Gordon pointed out the obvious to me. My boobs are stretched from years of breastfeeding. What I didn't anticipate was needing a slightly larger implant to provide the fullness. I did not take this into consideration when I was looking at reviews of girls with a similar body type. A lot of them had no kids so they did not have the sagginess that I do. She did my measurements and I was 18 from the sternum to the nipple and 12 I think was the width (sorry I didn't pay as much attention to the importance of the measurements as I should have). Dr. Gordon recommended that I get an implant size of 400cc to 450cc she said that this would provide enough fullness and the additional cup sizes I am hoping for. She said anything below a 380 would run the risk of the nipple still sagging and giving me the snoopy nose effect. Don't want that!
So I tried on a few different sizes after speaking with Dr. Gordon. I went from 375 to 450 to see which I felt most comfortable with. My husband and I both agreed that the 425 looked good and the 450 seemed too large for my frame. After the sizing I met with my patient coordinator who broke down the costs for me and what I should expect with pre-op and surgery day.
I am very happy so far with how my experience has gone. I do have another consultation lined up for the 14th and hope to make a decision on which Doctor I will go with then. I will post a review of that consultation as well.
I do have a question for some of you ladies who have gone through this experience. Dr. Gordon mentioned a shot she can put into the muscle which would work as an anesthetic and reduce the amount of pain after surgery. I forgot the name of the medication, but I believe it started with an X. Anyways, has anyone gotten this done before and would you say it is worth it? The idea of having the after pain reduced is appealing, but I am worried about over exerting myself by thinking I feel better then I really do. Also, how would you rate the pain on a scale of 1-10?
Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I know it's long!
Cheers!
I've been browsing around for a couple months now after finally deciding it is time for me to trade in my mom boobs for some nice perky ones. I schedule an appointment with Dr. Ashley Gordon at Restora because she had great reviews and I liked that her before and after photos looked very natural. I'm normally not a very patient person so the month long wait was a lot for me. I occupied my time by browsing RS reviews, and I think my husband got tired of seeing all the boob pics I showed him (sorry ladies!). When I started this process I knew I wanted natural looking tatas which are perportionate to my body. I am currently a very small A cup. I currently wear a 34 A bra but barely fill it. I could wear a 32 A but the tightness of the band is uncomfortable for me. I am hoping to achieve a full C but would be happy with a small C or full B. During my extensive lerking, I sought out reviews of girls who have a similar body type as me. The norm seemed to be implants in the 325cc to 380cc range. This implant size seemed to accomplish the look I was hoping for and I thought this would be around where I needed to be.
Let me begin by saying that Dr. Gordon was absolutely amazing. She was so personable and really took an interest in me and what kind of look I am hoping to achieve. I can be reserved around people I don't know, and she and her staff made me feel comfortable right away. Each person that I spoke with today took the time to listen to all of my questions and never once made me feel as if I was a burden.
Dr. Gordon pointed out the obvious to me. My boobs are stretched from years of breastfeeding. What I didn't anticipate was needing a slightly larger implant to provide the fullness. I did not take this into consideration when I was looking at reviews of girls with a similar body type. A lot of them had no kids so they did not have the sagginess that I do. She did my measurements and I was 18 from the sternum to the nipple and 12 I think was the width (sorry I didn't pay as much attention to the importance of the measurements as I should have). Dr. Gordon recommended that I get an implant size of 400cc to 450cc she said that this would provide enough fullness and the additional cup sizes I am hoping for. She said anything below a 380 would run the risk of the nipple still sagging and giving me the snoopy nose effect. Don't want that!
So I tried on a few different sizes after speaking with Dr. Gordon. I went from 375 to 450 to see which I felt most comfortable with. My husband and I both agreed that the 425 looked good and the 450 seemed too large for my frame. After the sizing I met with my patient coordinator who broke down the costs for me and what I should expect with pre-op and surgery day.
I am very happy so far with how my experience has gone. I do have another consultation lined up for the 14th and hope to make a decision on which Doctor I will go with then. I will post a review of that consultation as well.
I do have a question for some of you ladies who have gone through this experience. Dr. Gordon mentioned a shot she can put into the muscle which would work as an anesthetic and reduce the amount of pain after surgery. I forgot the name of the medication, but I believe it started with an X. Anyways, has anyone gotten this done before and would you say it is worth it? The idea of having the after pain reduced is appealing, but I am worried about over exerting myself by thinking I feel better then I really do. Also, how would you rate the pain on a scale of 1-10?
Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I know it's long!
Cheers!
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May 25, 2016
About the Exparel--I really don't think it would have benefitted me. I got it for my TT but not the BA. Granted I was in so much pain from the TT, the BA was nothing by comparison! But I don't think I would have needed it. I was so zonked on pain pills the first 3 days (which is when the Exparel shot is working) I didn't feel pain from the BA at all.
May 26, 2016
Thanks for the feedback! I think I decided not to do it. 300 seems like a lot to tack on, and like you said i'll be zonked out on pain pills for the first 3 days. LOL
UPDATED FROM Cookie281
1 month pre
Wish boobs
Here are some pictures of the look I am hoping to achieve.
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UPDATED FROM Cookie281
1 month pre
Surgery Scheduled!
I've decided to go with my gut and schedule my appointment with Dr. Gordon. I had another consultation scheduled with Dr. Kerr in Round Rock, but I honestly just felt so comfortable with Dr. Gordon that I couldn't imagine anyone else doing the surgery. My surgery is scheduled for June 27th and my pre-op appointment is on June 13th.
I can't believe this is actually happening, and I am beyond excited. I would have scheduled the surgery sooner, but I am currently in school completing my Masters program. I have a week long break from classes the week of the 27th so this works out perfectly for me. I could not imagine trying to write a research paper while on pain killers. LOL
Cheers!
I can't believe this is actually happening, and I am beyond excited. I would have scheduled the surgery sooner, but I am currently in school completing my Masters program. I have a week long break from classes the week of the 27th so this works out perfectly for me. I could not imagine trying to write a research paper while on pain killers. LOL
Cheers!
I enjoyed reading your review so far. It's nice to hear the process you've gone through so far. How exciting that you now have your own review with a surgery date! Feel free to join the June 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum for some pre and post op support. Looking forward to your updates!