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POSTED UNDER Breast Lift with Implants Reviews

25 yrs old , no kids ,deflated B to Mod + 490/480 CC mentor saline.

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I am so excited /nervous , its been almost 1 year...

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Zoie2255June 12, 2015
WORTH IT$9,150
I am so excited /nervous , its been almost 1 year since my initial consult. I already pre op'd last Dec and cancelled surgery last jan with dr kim because of personal issues and things just didnt feel right. Im actually really glad i did because ive completely changed my wants and goals for my surgery . Last year i wanted huge implants and boobs and was stuck on CC #'s (i still am a little) bit i was obsessed with going big. I wanted 650CC's with a full anchor lift. Im so happy that i didn't go through with what i originally wanted and followed my gut instinct because i know i would be so unhappy right now. I currently work at mentor which has been such an amazing help as far as implant knowledge! I feel like ive narrowed it down to what i want as well as getting my body to the size i want. My surgery is July 17 im doing all my pre op in town and meeting with dr kim the day before surgery july 16. As of tight now i know im wanting High profile saline for sure. Most likely nothing over 475CC because 475=1pound/16oz (per implant)
Stats :
Height: 5"2
Weight:130/ jeans:27
Cup:36B/shallow 34 C

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David E. Kim, MD

David E. Kim, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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lenosestory
June 13, 2015
Congrats on moving forward! I am also planning on saline. I was wondering what made you choose Saline over Silicone? Thanks :)
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Zoie2255
June 14, 2015
The safety factor is what made me decide, if a deflation were to happen. I also am not wanting a completely natural look im want in to look 50/50 (if that makes sense.) Dr. Kim said i have enough breast tissue to where ripping shouldn't be an issue.
lenosestory
June 14, 2015
Excellent! Same thing here - you have confirmed my decision to go with Saline. Are you doing TUBA /Belly Button? Please keep updating :) and best of luck!
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Zoie2255
June 14, 2015
Im doing a small lift around my nipple (benelli lift? Donut lift) im going to add before pics ive just been super lazy and behind on my updates. I am pretty insecure with my boobs right now but so many posts have helped me i feel like if my posts can help someone i need to get over and just do my before pics. I wish i could do the belly button incision but ive been too hard on body throughout the years as far as gaining weight, loosing weight, playing sports, partying , now im pretty on top of taking care of myself thats why i know its time to invest in amazing boobs lol.
Dinoo
June 14, 2015
i'm 5'3 and my cup size is the same as yours, i'm also thinking of having this surgery but all the post-op pictures i see seem to still be droopy a bit. i want full cleavage just like your wish photos with absolutelo ZERO droopiness...there's only a few drs who showed good post op pics ( Dr. Max Gouverne) but im still not sure... so please let me know how it goes with Dr Kim. Good luck!
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Zoie2255
June 14, 2015
I am very confident in dr Kim's results. However if it wasnt for his amazing results and reassurance and constant contact from Grace (his office coordinator or manager ) im not sure if i would be going to him. I know that may sound odd but i just didn't really click woth him. He isn't cold or rude at all hes just very dry and expects you to almost be aggressive or extremely assertive with him which is fine if that is your natrual personality. If it is not then your consults and visits may feel unencouraging and like he is unhelpful. His results are beautiful and thats what im going off of so thats how my experience has been so far.
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EmmieGrey
June 17, 2015
Very true! I had to keep talking and be very assertive to get him to stay and listen/answer. We definitely are not going to him for his warmth or kindness, haha! Just make sure you show him exact wish pics..because he'll deliver. Mine look exactly like what I asked for! I got silicone though because I am so thin. Hopefully it's a non-issue for me! I was really concerned for a time, but had a lot of feedback from friends and family that had silicone, (even a few with the old 80's version!) and were still good in the long term, so that convinced me I could be okay too. I do know that I'll change them out in the future, just to stay on top of things, because the material does eventually break down. I decided that if I had to explant due to potential problems, I'd be okay with that. I do wish I had more breast tissue to start, because saline would've been my first choice! Loads of women are happy with how soft they are and how natural looking they can be! Especially if Dr. K is doing them..you're going to LOVE them!! Keep us updated..so excited for you!!
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Zoie2255
June 17, 2015
My biggest issue my first time meeting with dr was being so star struck almost. That may sound lame but i wasnt as assertive as i normally am in general so i just wasnt ready. Your so encouraging ! Im kind of bummed about my breast tissue personally i wish i could be mire implant and not need any lift but i cant undo what i have. Im going to post some real boob out of the bra pics this week . My main concern is going too big and causing sagging . I want nice big boobs but i dont want to sag all over again . I dont want to deal with boob greed . Im not going to pay top dollar for "cool small fake boobies" lol . The struggle !!
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EmmieGrey
June 17, 2015
I know! I saw him so much in videos and heard so much about him that I felt the same way...like whoa...it's him in person! Having a list of exact questions helped me stay focused. I know what you mean about paying top dollar for cool small fake boobies, haha!! I was sooo concerned about being the right size! He made it happen for sure!
Are you going under the muscle? If so, your likelihood of sagging again is much
less : ) I swear, choosing size was way more challenging than I thought! If you bring him a good wish pic, he'll match it- he's a serious miracle worker! Can't wait to see more pics: )
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Missjane_doe
June 15, 2015
Welcome to the club!! Dr. Kim is amazing!! He def won't disappoint
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Zoie2255
June 17, 2015
Your results are amazing!! I hope that i can look close to your boobs. How are you with size ? What are you measuring at ?
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Missjane_doe
June 18, 2015
Thank you! I love the size they are pretty big. Some days I feel they are kinda small and then other days kinda big hahaha I am about 38 inches all around or a 34DDD
Booboo888
June 15, 2015
Since you work at mentor, so is it true that silicon could be harmful/toxic to your body?
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Zoie2255
June 17, 2015
im not giving a 100% non formal answer and am not speaking on Mentors behalf. I know that its not like saline and isn't something that can be absorbed within the body without any consequence. I believe depending on the person there can be an allergic reaction because silicone is a gel substance unlike the saline .
lenosestory
June 17, 2015
Awesome! Thanks and Congrats. Looking forward to following your journey!! Please post photos and videos so exciting :)
UPDATED FROM Zoie2255
1 month pre

Wish boobs .....my wish boob gallery is huge.

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Zoie2255June 14, 2015

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Teddiemc
June 15, 2015

It's a great idea to have lots of wish pics!

UPDATED FROM Zoie2255
29 days pre

before pictures

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Zoie2255June 17, 2015
I weighed myself last night im @ 128 but i don't feel it. I really want to tone my stomach up . Im nervous of gaining weight and not being able to move/work out after surgery for 4-6 weeks. My goal is to be 120-125 by my surgery day. Im really cutting as far as my diet and i need to push myself with committing to changing up my work outs. Anyways here's a couple quick pics i took before work in a bra. Im going to add more this week.

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ReoTrio
June 20, 2015
I was told no strenuous workouts before surgery so I would not have any muscle soreness anywhere and my surgeon told me after surgery is not the time to diet at all! I am a week out and still bloated from pain pills which is really getting to me at times. You can definitely still do activists after surgery, I've walked the mall a couple times already and I'm always okay until I start using my arms to look through racks at stores. It's a worry I had prior to surgery also but being a week out I wish I knew I would feel this way prior so I didn't worry myself about it! I even feel like my body looks more petite because my boobs are larger! I literally just told my boyfriend how happy I was my arms look thinner because my boobs are bigger!
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