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23 Years Old - BA 450-485cc Silicone Cohesive Gel - Above Muscle

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Hey everyone! I've literally been following this...

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thewlin
WORTH IT$8,898
Hey everyone! I've literally been following this site for years and I'm finally taking the plunge!
I am so nervous but excited at the same time. I'm having my surgery done by doctor Susan Maclennan at Banff Plastic Surgery.
So far I'm very pleased with my interactions with the clinic and my consultation with my doctor. I'm very nervous about the surgery itself and the anestestic. I'm going above the muscle so I'm praying I will not be in a huge amount of pain or that I'm getting too large of an implant. If anyone has advice or words of comfort about the surgery itself and the anestestic.. It's greatly appreciated. As well as going above the muscle with regards to pain and recovery.
Thank you!

thewlin's provider

Susan MacLennan, MD

Susan MacLennan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 23, 2016
Hi was just interested in your height and weight? I'm also getting my surgery next month but I'm very curious about over the muscle would be like. Please keep me informed.
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September 23, 2016
Hi there, my height is 5' and weight 140. My surgeon suggested I have enough 'padding' to go above the muscle and still achieve the natural look that I want. I am totally trusting her advice on this one and will keep you updated
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September 23, 2016

Welcome, and thanks for sharing your story with us. I'm glad you've decided to join us! Do you know which brand your implants will be? Looking forward to seeing your results! Good luck :)

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September 28, 2016
I've heard that going over is better for recovery since you are avoiding the muscles. However going behind the muscle provides a natural look and does not disrupt breastfeeding. Your natural breast tissue will be in front of the implants. I'm getting mine done in 2weeks, 450cc hp
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September 28, 2016
Good luck! I am doing over the muscle simply because my surgeon has recommended it. There are pros such as my breasts not being as far apart and she also feels I have enough tissue to produce a very natural look in the end. I am totally trusting her advice. Thanks for your advice though
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September 28, 2016
Sounds great! Look forward to seeing your results :)
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October 6, 2016

Hey there! I'm just checking in to wish you good luck for your procedure today! How exciting :) Can't wait to read your next update!

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October 6, 2016
Thank you so much I'm getting so nervous and scared but excited at the same time!
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October 6, 2016

Hope everything goes smoothly! keep us posted!

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October 9, 2016
I had over the muscle 7 weeks ago. Both myself and a friend had same surgeon 6 months apart. She was under, I was over , neither of us needed pain relief 3 days post op, both of us had same 300cc silicone implants, both of us measure 34dd now. You just never can tell x
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October 9, 2016
Oh and both of us look fabulously natural..take a look! I've actually heard that ABOVE the muscle gives the most natural xx
UPDATED FROM thewlin
Day of treatment

It's surgery day! I'm freaking out!

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thewlin
Hey all, today is the day. I slept well surprisingly.. But I'm so nervous for the anesthesia and waking up after surgery.
My main concerns are not liking what the look like, unsure of the pain or if I will be sick from the anesthesia.. Or even wake up at all.. I'm crazy I know lol but these are all things that cross my mind as I've never gone through surgery before other than my wisdom teeth. Any advice for day of surgery jitters is appreciated!!!

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October 6, 2016
Think happy thoughts about how much this will pay off, and no big expectations until you're all healed because I'm sure we all want to see pretty perky boobs but we get Frankenstein boobs first lol. I feel the same, worry about everything and will I wake up. I have 5 more days. Can't wait to see your results! Look at your boob wish pics, it may remind you why you're getting it done. :)
October 6, 2016
Hi, my advice would be don't worry everyone says it felt like seconds and when they woke up they couldn't believe surgery was over. Plus your getting over the muscle which is supposed to be less pain. Your going to do great and I'm so excited for you. Post pictures when you feel able. Yay you finally got them!!!
November 2, 2016
I agree with that. My surgery was a 7 hour surgery and when I woke up, I thought I had just went to sleep and I didn't want them waking me.
UPDATED FROM thewlin
Day of treatment

It's done! I finally have boooobs

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thewlin
Hey all. Today went a lot better than I ever could have imagined. I was greeted by a very kind nurse Christine. She got me ready to go and filled out some paperwork. Also got me an adavan to make me chill out. My doctor came in after to chat about what's going on. She drew on me and took photos. From there my anaesthesiologist came in and reassured me of all my worries. I woke up from my nap in zero pain and still am. No initial sickness either! I'm doing great and have zero pain other than the tightness of my ski. This clinic is amazing and I was so well looked after. Not enough kind s words to say

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October 7, 2016
Congrats , glad it went so well and I can't wait to see more pics