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About to Be Fabulous at 40! Two Kids, 5'5" 625 cc's saline mod+ unders, went from 34B to DDD! Beverly Hills, CA

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I had my consultation and scheduled my surgery...

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WORTH IT$5,000
I had my consultation and scheduled my surgery today! I met with Dr. Khalil who was highly recommended by a friend of mine. He has offices in Beverly Hills and Westminster, but the surgery is only done in Beverly Hills. He was straight forward and listened to what I wanted. He agreed with my choices (saline, under muscle, 550 or more to achieve lovely DDs) but explained that he would prefer to make the incision at the areola rather than at the breast fold. This is due to the fact that I have a small amount of skin below the nipple and it will be difficult with such large implants to predict where the scar will end up. I trust his advice.

Dr. Khali also pointed out that my right breast and nipple are slightly larger than the left. He will even out the size of the breasts with the implants (possibly 600 on the right and 650 on the left) but the nipple may sit a little higher on the right. He also said of this bothers me we can fix it later. I said I don't mind it being imperfect because it's been this way all along and never bothered me before!

I scheduled my surgery for the week of my daughter's spring break so I don't have to worry about driving her everywhere. I am a single mom with two daughters but my oldest is in college. She will also be home that week so it will be nice to have her help out.

My boyfriend doesn't live with us, but he will be my partner in crime on this fabulous adventure! He is just as excited as I am and more than happy to help, both emotionally and financially! It's wonderful to have my family and friends' support.

I'll post pics later and also more about Dr. Khalil in the coming weeks. So far so good!

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A.J. Khalil, MD

A.J. Khalil, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 11, 2015
Wow that's pretty big for your frame. Have you seen what 500+cc'a looks like on someone your size? There are more risks with that size implant. Just double check everything b4 surgery. This site is full of great information from other women and their experience from the patients side. Good luck :)
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March 11, 2015
Thank you Tmccda, for your comment. I tried on 550 sizers and they were just what I wanted. I am bottom heavy, so the larger implants really made me look more proportional. I realize that larger implants can carry more complications. I have a couple of friends with 600 ccs that have been just fine. Also, Dr. Khalil will adjust the size during surgery if he thinks they are too big for me. I trust his judgment. Thanks again! Two weeks to go!!!
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March 23, 2015
What made you choose saline unders? That's what I am wanting although my surgeon recommends silicone as well as all other surgeons I had met. Can I ask what your price quote was?
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March 23, 2015
It was a personal choice for me. I know I will sleep better at night with saline rather than silicone. If there is a rupture the fluid will be absorbed by my body and I'll know quickly that there is a problem that needs to be taken care of. With silicone a rupture can go undetected for a long time. I know that the chance of either one rupturing is highly unlikely. But it was something I considered. My price quote was $5500 for either saline or silicone. And I received a $500 discount, so I am paying $4500.
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October 17, 2015
Your boobs look amazing. I am two weeks po 550 cc and I hope I can form greAt cleavege like yours.
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October 17, 2015
Thank you! I do love them and I know you will too!
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9 days pre

10 days to go and getting ready!

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My BA surgery is in 10 days! I don't think I could be more excited. I completed the blood work on Friday, which included a pregnancy test. I told the lab technician that was a waste of perfectly good blood, since my tubes are tied! Haha

I've been trying to get as much gym time in as I can so I don't lose much progress during my recovery. I'm also incorporating an anti inflammatory diet in the hopes that I will heal quickly and be back in the gym as soon as possible! Lots of fish, fresh veggies and fruits, whole grains... Limiting dairy and other animal proteins.

I also went ahead and weaned myself off of caffeine a week early! I still get a headache here and there but I'm taking Tylenol for that. And I feel pretty groggy too, but I suppose last week wasn't the best week to quit caffeine with the time change and all.

Some items I've gotten in preparation for post op include a neck pillow and one of those pillows with arms; two cheap 36 band front close sports bras from Walmart; Arnica Montana for bruising and swelling; and lots of soft foods like canned peaches and applesauce. I was worried about the cheap sports bras not fitting, so I keep looking for alternatives. I found an Under Armor 34 DD zip up sports bra at TJ Maxx for $15!

I'm planning to cook and freeze leftovers of some soups and casseroles so I don't have to worry about trying to feed everyone if I'm not feeling well.

Just really excited and can't wait for the next few weeks to fly by!

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March 16, 2015
Try arnica & bromalin Supplements for preventing brushing & swelling. I took the arnica& it helped tremendously. I couldn't take the bromalin bc I have a latex allergy & it has a latex allergy warning.
March 16, 2015
Haha I just saw that u started the arnica. Lol I did use the front zip sports bras in the beginning, easier to put on.
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March 17, 2015
Thanks tmccda! Did you use the gel as well as the oral arnica supplements?
March 17, 2015
Just the arnica supplements, I didn't know there was a gel??? I did use biocorneum scar ointment after for my crease scar & had three laser treatments as well. I'm six months post op & my scars look smooth and light pink. My PS said they will fade to white soon. I am pleased so far & I'm a complete type A perfectionist. Lol
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March 17, 2015
Oh that's wonderful! I'm so fair skinned I fully expect my scars to show for a year. I will have to find something like that for my scars once they're healed. I picked up a combo pack of the arnica supplements in both pellet and gel form. It was a better buy than separate so I figured why not?
March 18, 2015
My PS recommended it and I had it done in her office. The first treatment was complimentary if I did all three treatments so I actually only paid for two. It definitely helped. Now that my breast have also dropped & fluffed I don't even think about the scars ;) Best of luck & have a great recovery. Keep us all posted :)
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March 18, 2015
Thank you!!
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9 days pre

Here's my before pic.

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So I can remember how they used to look!

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April 17, 2015
I took a set of pictures as well before my BA so I remember how I used to look! without my 545cc lol
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April 17, 2015
Isn't it amazing? I barely even remember my itty bitties anymore.