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25 year old; 300/350 silicone under the muscle

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I've been unsatisfied with my shape since I...

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I've been unsatisfied with my shape since I rapidly lost 30 lbs during college, and finally found a surgeon who will make me love my body again! On top of the weight loss, I also have asymmetry. My lefty could probably fit in a B cup and my righty barely fills an A cup. I am going for the natural look with mod plus. I will probably end up going with 300/325. I initially only wanted a B cup- but I have now decided on a small or full C. The thought of a D scares the [RS bleep] out of me! I have been told my asymmetry is partially due to a condition called "thoracic hypoplasia" which basically means my rib cage is under-developed, mostly on the right side.

I had a consultation with Dr. Michael Horn in Chicago in March. I found him via the internet and liked his before & after photos the most out of everyone I had researched. The office was modern and clean and the staff was friendly, however I felt no connection with Dr. Horn. He appeared to have no interest or passion in his work. I did use the Vectra 3D imaging which was kind of cool, but his lack of bedside manner really didn't appeal to me. Then later in July, I heard of Dr. Christopher Pelletiere through a friend and looked at his work. I was really impressed with how natural his work looks so I scheduled an appointment with him. The office scared me. It's old, almost Victorian style and really, really outdated. But as soon as I met Dr. Christopher Pelletiere, all my fears dissipated. He has amazing bedside manner and he answered all my questions before I even asked! His office uses twilight sedation and local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia, which slightly concerned me at first because I was put completely out for a colonoscopy which is MUCH less invasive and involves no cutting or suturing! However I am a nurse and administer twilight sedation frequently in my area of work and no one ever remembers anything :). Plus there is no tube down my throat, no dependence on a ventilator, less nausea/vomiting post-op, less post-op complications including blood clots. So I'm all for it! Plus I had read online that the "new thing" in NYC breast augmentations is to use ONLY local anesthesia (numbing medication injected into the breast) so the patient can be FULLY awake and choose their size in the operating room. The local anesthesia also lasts for several hours so there is less pain post op....however I can't really speak to how true that is until the big day is here.

Stats:
Age: 25
Children: None yet :)
Weight: 118. Never changes.
Height: 5'6"
Surgery date: 9/22/14!!

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Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

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September 3, 2014
So excited for you. I live just outside of Chicago and I'm going with Dr. Placik. Like you, the thought of being a D cup scars the [RS bleep] out of me. God luck. I'm sure you'll look great
September 3, 2014
Thanks, good luck to you too! When is your surgery?
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September 15, 2014
Hi. I changed my date to 9/29/14. I'm 2 weeks away and I feel like you. I keeping looking at my breast in the mirror and think...i really don't need these. I'm fine the way I am. Will i look like me? Will i feel fake? Will i like how I look? This is me... what if i miss it. Should I just cancel the surgery? I can't change it once it's done. Am I sure? I have been really freaking out too. So please know you are not alone
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September 3, 2014
Dr Chris Pelletiere is the best!!!!! Good luck!!!
September 6, 2014
Thank you! I cannot wait
September 3, 2014
I had my surgery by chris four months ago. I'm very happy with the results.
September 6, 2014
I'm so glad to hear that!
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September 11, 2014
I just made my surgery appointment with him! Do you know what size you are going for? He suggested 325cc high profile. I'm scared they're going to be huge. All his before and afters look so good so I'm trusting him! So nervous though!
September 11, 2014
Hey! The biggest I'm comfortable with is 300 cc. I may have to do 325 on my right because of the asymmetry. I know someone with 325 and that's just too big for my comfort zone! Maybe I would be ok with it if this was after having kids but I'm not at that stage in my life yet and I don't want triple E's when I get pregnant haha.
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September 11, 2014
I had 350hp by Dr Chris almost 3 weeks ago. My size is perfect on my petite frame :)
September 11, 2014
They do look perfect! I just would rather go too small than too big since I haven't had kids yet. I think it's best to just show him some pics of what you want and go with his recommendation.
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September 11, 2014
Exactly. He does amazing!!!!! Mine look small in clothes and much bigger naked :)
September 15, 2014
hey! we're in similar case. i had asymmetry boobs too and i had 325 in my right and 300 in my left. so far so good but it hurts like mad!
October 22, 2014
So helpful hearing your story! I'm really glad to find someone else who was as concerned as I am about going TOO big. I'm 5"9, 135lbs, and very muscular and athletic. My dr and I decided on 400cc hp, which I was happy with, but after hearing your story, I'm worried thats too large. I know I'm taller, and thicker, so I can likely pull it off, but I just dont want to be uncomfortable. I know Im going to hate them for awhile until I get used to it..because I'm so OCD and they will get in my way, but I'm sure that passes. I also am basically non existent starting out, you were MUCH bigger than I am starting the process, so I think to reach a size similar to yours, I would have to go larger. Guess I'm just hoping for any thoughts someone whos gone through this might have on my dilemma. Also, I have asymmetry and will be doing 425cc in my right, both hp. Did it concern you to do a 50cc difference? and one mod plus, one hp?? It seems hp sortof sticks out more, like a torpedo, and I'm scared of that as well, but also have a small rib cage, and small small breast width. I've also seem some cases where girls have a huge gap between them....that scares me! SO many questions lol....
October 23, 2014
Hey! I'm glad my story was helpful. It's so hard to determine what will make you "too big" and what won't because 400 would make some people DDD yet on others it would appear smaller. I think as long as your PS knows what you consider "too big" and "too small", you can safely trust him. My doctor didn't even want to see my wish pics, he said "I know what you want"… and he did! I was definitely freaking out about the 50 cc difference and one being HP and one being mod plus. The first PS I consulted suggested 300 mod plus in left and 325 mod plus in right, but the surgeon I chose had pointed out that my right rib cage is about 1" set back from the left. So that's why he did two different implants. They both are the same width actually. I still notice the breast with the hp implant sits higher…hopefully it'll settle soon. 300/350 has made me a 32D. But I know someone who got 550 and she is a DD….just one size bigger. She is taller and more athletic-build than I am, so maybe that's why? HP definitely has more projection than mod plus but if you have a small breast width then that might be the only thing that works. I think HP can look totally natural… check out PetiteMama. She has great results! Good luck to you! Let me know if you have any more questions :)
October 23, 2014
Great. Thanks for such a detailed reply. Your comment about knowing someone with 500cc and only being one size bigger than you makes me feel better lol. Looking at your before pics again, you had much more to start with, so I clearly need bigger to get to your after size, which is perfect to me. Guess I'll have to really trust my doctor. He also said that 375 was not an option for some reason? Guess it was between the mod plus and hp measurements that work for me or something. Thanks again, and hopefully I'll be a happy camper for Christmas, surgery is Dec 23rd!
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1 week away????

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Did anyone else feel super panicky 1 week before surgery? I've come close to a panic attack before bed for the past couple nights. I'm not even sure what I'm worried about because I'm not ACTIVELY thinking about it... I keep having a slight identity crisis. Is this really "me"?? I'm so afraid I will think negatively of myself after instead of feeling better about myself :(

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September 15, 2014
good luck with your surgery! i know exactly the feeling you're going through. soon it'll all pass!
December 17, 2014
I'm having surgery tomorrow morning and I'm glad I'm reading your profile because this is exactly how I feel right now!
December 17, 2014
Good luck girl! I personally do not feel ANY of these things I was so worried about :) so happy with my decision and I hope the same for you!
December 17, 2014
Thank you I really appreciate it!!! It's something I've wanted for a long time, just scary. I'm going to the same doctor and all his work and reviews are great and seeing your results does make me feel better :)
December 17, 2014
He is an amazing doctor! You will do great. I took a Valium the night before and my anxiety was HORRIBLE the entire drive there. I was so ready for him to sedate me it wasn't even funny haha
December 17, 2014
Yes...I just want to get it over with!! I have similar post op goals as you btw and I'm starting with similar assymetrical sizing. It'll be nice to actually want to go bra shopping for once in my life lol. Thank you for your support :)
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No longer nervous :)

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I'm over my panic/ freak out stage. I've wanted this for a while and there's no turning back now. I have my pre-op appointment to confirm size, etc. I also went to walmart today to buy some bras which was pretty exciting! And I decided I'll cave and post a pre-op pic just because it has really been helpful to me to see others pics so hopefully I'll be helpful to someone too. And by uploading it I can delete it off my phone because I've been paranoid it'll accidentally send to someone or post to social media! Haha

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September 17, 2014
Good luck!! I wasn't nervous at all! He is amazing!! He makes you feel so comfortable too! I absolutely love Dr Chris! Are you doing HP or mod plus?
September 17, 2014
I don't know why I was nervous. I wasn't worried about the surgery or the results just worried I would be unhappy with myself for going thru with plastic surgery and worried of the stereotype "fake"... but hey what's even more "fake" is me putting silicone pads under my two bras to make it look like I have boobs! Haha! I'm doing mod plus.
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September 17, 2014
Good luck!! I would have done mod plus but max for me would have been 275 and I wanted more than that and he recommended 350hp for me so I trusted him :) he's great!!!
September 17, 2014
I have a pretty wide rib cage so I can go up to 350 but I'm going to stick to 300!
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September 17, 2014
I'm tiny, 4'11.5" and only 90lbs and now I think 350hp are small on me, it doesn't take long before you get use to them. I understand boob greed now lol. For awhile I regretted going that big, now I wish they were bigger lol!
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September 18, 2014
I know this is a nervous happy. Wish you the best! HAPPY BOOB DAY