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36 y.o, 1 baby 2 yrs old, 5'3, 115lbs, A to a Full C 350cc - Beverly Hills, CA

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I've done tons of research on plastic surgeons in...

Tiengiang
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I've done tons of research on plastic surgeons in Orange County and Los Angeles. Somehow I came across Dr. Kim website and felt in love with his before and after photos right away. I finally had my consultation with Dr Kim in August 2014 and was very happy with his response. I told him I wanted a full C. He told me that my ribcage was very narrow, plus the skin at the sternum (between the breasts) is slightly raised), So he's thinking of high profile 375CC. He also said that the creases of my 2 breasts were not at the same level, I would try to make them even during surgery. At my preop, I had my blood work done. Dr. Kim came in to confirm the size and my allergy history then he left. My meeting with him was less than 5 min. On the surgery day, I showed Dr. Kim my wish pics, he told me that if I wanted a full C, my result would look perky compared to my wish pics, which was not perky on top. I told him I like perky look. He told me he would try his best to make them look as natural as possible. That was it. Right after surgery, I woke up seriously dizzy and nauseated. I felt like it was 50% unconscious. The nurse took care of me was so rude, she was scolding me, raising her voice and telling me to open my eyes and it was time for me to go home. That I was on that bed for 2 hours already. That was not right at all. I really wanted to tell her I was not feeling well at all, but I couldn't even my mouth. The receptionist wheeled me down waiting for my husband to bring his car over. I heard she was mumbling what took him so long. Sometimes, working at a busy place can makes people so cold-hearted. Anyway, the day after surgery, I came in for Dr. Kim to cut off the bandage. He told me to start massage on day four, 3 times a day 5 min each time. I asked the receptionist what size & profile he gave me. She told me 350cc both sides high profile.

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David E. Kim, MD

David E. Kim, MD

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May 28, 2015
I'm getting mine with Dr. Kim tomorrow. I hope I dont get the rude nurse. ☺️ Good luck with your recovery. lol b following
May 28, 2015
*i'll b following.
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May 28, 2015
Me too- going now!
May 28, 2015
That's horrible customer service.
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May 28, 2015
he did do a great job you look nice..Nurses do have to be firm with patients. I work in a hospital. She probably didn't mean to upset you.
May 28, 2015
Thanks.
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May 29, 2015
Thank you for sharing your story. So far they look great! We have vary simular stats.. You mind me asking how many inches around ribcage (under boobs) just to give me in idea if im a canidate for mod+ Thanks! Happy healing!
May 29, 2015
Sorry I didn't measure it before surgery. Since you ask, I just did it now & it's 28 inches
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May 29, 2015
Thanks! I love Dr. Kims work! My goal is med C. Ribcage'29 with AA cup. Im guessing 300-375 will give me that C range..hopefully get my boobies at the end of fall!
May 29, 2015
No problem. Good luck!
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May 29, 2015
Okay, I have to unfortunately concur with you. I had the exact thing happen today to me. My first nurse, Teresa, was lovely, caring and helpful. My post-op nurse, (all in pink,) was a little rude to me as I was laying in the bed recovering. I guess I asked her if I got mod + twice, although I didn't remember, in my post anesthetic state, because the second time, she said "Yes! I already told you that." : / Then my husband had a tricky time finding the place to pick me up so he took a while, maybe 10 min. at the most and all she did was talk about how she told him to pick me up, where IS he anyway, wasn't he listening, he should've payed better attention, etc, etc. she complained to me the WHOLE time she was with me. : ( Meanwhile my head is bobbing around because I'm half asleep and groggy as you know what.. It was something that I didn't need to endure straight out of surgery. I'm considering complaining, especially because it's obviously not the first time it has happened. It was unprofessional and uncalled for. Anyhow, your results are completely beautiful! I hope mine turn out good too..I suppose anything is worth it if I'm having Dr. Kim for my doctor. Take care!! : ) I'm sorry you had to deal with that too!
May 29, 2015
Thanks. I know exactly what you meant. Hopefully our results turn out beautiful as expected with no complications or capsular contraction
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7 day post op

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May 28, 2015
Looking good. Mine are still sitting pretty high like yours ... Do yours feel like your skin can't stretch any more or is it just me? I can't wait for mine to calm down - too over the top for me ATM. Yours look fab though!!! [RS bleep]
May 28, 2015
Thanks. I feel the same as you.
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May 28, 2015
dont get me wrong - you look bute chick... Ever so good. Keep smiling - well get there [RS bleep]
May 28, 2015
I'm sorry for being so short. What I meant was I felt tight on the chest as you.
May 28, 2015
By the way, what does "bute chick" mean?
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May 28, 2015
Ah it's ok. "Bute chick" hehe - bute means stunning or fab. Chick is just another name for a girl/female I suppose... X
May 28, 2015
Oh I see. Thanks. Haha I posted the other 2 responses at the wrong place
May 28, 2015
Oh I see. Thanks
May 28, 2015
Oh I see. Thanks
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May 31, 2015
You look wonderful! Your size is beautiful on you: ) For only 7 days post-op, wow!! :D How are you feeling now? Do you still feel really swollen and tight, or when do you feel like the worst of it subsided?
June 1, 2015
The first 4 days were the worst. I feel like I couldn't breath. Vicodin made me threw up& nauseated so I only took 1/2 tablet of vicodin & 1 tylenol 500mg every 6 hrs for the first 4 days. Starting day 5, I only took 2 tabs of tylenol 500mg every 6 hrs. Sleeping is still hard because of the sport bra. Check out my day 10th pic
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Day 10 post op

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Starting day 8, I only took 2 tylenol 500 mg twice daily. During the day, sometimes I feel a little heavy up top or tight because my work requiress hand moving a lot. I just need to mess

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June 1, 2015
Massage a little then I would feel better. At night, sometimes my boobs became so hard, but after a few min of massaging, it got softer. Originally my left boob is bigger, I thought Dr Kim would give me different size but when I woke up. They told me he gave me 350 on both. Now my left boob is bigger.