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My Breast Augmentation with Dr David E. Kim, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon - Beverly Hills, CA

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Hello Everyone! I am having my BA with Dr David E....

lovecaligirl
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Hello Everyone!
I am having my BA with Dr David E. Kim on March 7th. I am turning 23 years old this year and I have been wanting a breast augmentation for as long as I can remember. I finally decided to do the procedure now because I feel like the timing is right. I am 5''4 and weight approximately 103 pounds.
32C fit my breast currently but I'm not actually a C cup. When I'm on my birth control I'm a big B cup, and without I'm just a regular B cup. I am not sure about how much cc I want because everything is so confusing, I tried the rice test but even after that I'm not sure, so I'm just going to wait until what the doctor has to say the day before surgery.
I am however doing the umbilical procedure with smooth round high saline implants.

I am really excited about the augmentation. I am actually traveling to the US from another country to do this procedure so that makes me extra nervous.
I was a bit hesistant to doing this procedure a week ago just because I started to read about complications you can get from a BA from the Internet for about 3 days, and it made me so scared that I was almost going to cancel the whole thing. But after people I cared about calmed me down and talking on the phone to Grace, a girl that works for Dr Kim, I was back on track. So my advice to you guys, don't read to much, you'll just freak out and what use can come of that.

And lastly I do have to say that the staff has been so far so great and helped me with everything, all my concerns all my questions, everything and I haven't even met them! They have answered all my emails and phone calls so quickly even though the time difference.

I'm so nervous!!!!!!! the count down has officially started! :D
I added pictures of my breast before the BA and picture and video of the breast I want mine to look like after BA :)

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David E. Kim, MD

David E. Kim, MD

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February 19, 2014
Glad you were able to calm your nerves...but be aware, that you might feel nervous again. It's just part of the process! Will you have anyone traveling to the US with you? Here are some recovery supplies you may want to consider getting prior to your surgery. Take care and keep us posted!
February 26, 2014
Hi thank you for commenting! Yes I know, I think that being nervous is natural since this is a big surgery, but I am not nervous like I was before. I really thought that article was helpful, thank you!
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February 26, 2014
Good luck next week! You mentioned in your last post that you went off birth control and that your boobs are a bit swollen. Although this may not even be an issue for you, you may want to check to make sure you're not pregnant. ;)
February 26, 2014
Thanks for your concern but I'm not pregnant, that's why it's so weird :)
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February 26, 2014
I've come across a few very surprised pregnant gals the past week so I just thought I'd toss it out there! :) Glad to hear that's not the case for you!
February 26, 2014
Of course, thank you! :)
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February 19, 2014
I also started reading reviews on people who have been unhappy w/ their BA results due to complications and it really started to freak me right out! I have gone to one consult and have another next week but I'm starting to question if I want to risk it. Good for you for deciding to overcome this fear :) Can't wait to hear about your results :)
February 26, 2014
Hi! I know it's horrible! But what helped me was I started to look at inspirational websites and photos of women, and I noticed that the majority of women have a BA and they don't have any complications what so ever. If you read all the negativity your going to think it's more common than it is. But think about it and wait until you feel ready! Good luck with everything!
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February 23, 2014
We have very similar stats its scary! Dr Kim did an amazing job with my boob job. I also did high profile umbilical procedure. You will LOVE your results! I went with 475 i am extremely happy. Trust me though, the last thing you need to worry about is him doing a bad job! Check out my profile if your want to see a great example of his work lol. :) You have great breasts to begin with, so your going to have amazing results!
February 26, 2014
Hi!! yes we do, it's crazy! yours looked amazing before and even better after! I do hope mine will look great as well! I know, I really believe he does perfect breasts! I just don't know what size I want yet, hopefully I will feel confident about that going in to surgery! Thank you for the pep talk! :)
December 11, 2014
Hi girl, I am currently out of the US as well and I'm thinking of getting my breasts done with Dr Kim as well. Do you have an email that I can email you privately on? Thanks x
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April 2, 2015
Hey how much is sIlicone breast implants?
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April 2, 2015
With Dr. David Kim
UPDATED FROM lovecaligirl
8 days pre

surgery soon!

lovecaligirl
Hi again! so my surgery is in 9 days and I'm starting to realize that my life will change forever haha. I'm saying goodbye to my boobs and taking lot's of pictures just so I can always remember them, am I crazy haha?
Besides that I'm fairly calm, not so nervous actually, I'm looking forward to it but I'm not bothered at all.
The wierd thing tho is I think my breast might be nervous haha, They have never been this huge without birth control ever. I quit about 2 months ago, and they have been really small so maybe they are swelling up because they are anxious lol

Other than that I have bought my post op bra and everything else so I'm just ready now.
I'll talk to you guys later! :)

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February 27, 2014
I am going to Dr.Kim this weekend for my first consultation and I wanted ask does he schedule you right away for the surgery or weeks?
February 28, 2014
Well I did everything on email because I'm a out of town patient, so I didn't have a consultation with him in person, however I do know that you need to book a date 1 month in advance. So after your consultation, you'll probably discuss what date to have the surgery but can't be within a month :) good luck!
UPDATED FROM lovecaligirl
3 days post

Sorry for the late update

lovecaligirl
sorry for not updating my profile after surgery but I have had a lot on my mind.
So today is post op day 3 I believe, if I'm counting right? I had surgery friday morning and everything went great.
I wasn't that nervous going in to surgery, not as much as I thought I would so that was a relief and then before I knew it I woke up ready to go.
I LOVE the staff, they are unbelievable! they are so helpful with everything and they take care of your every need.
and Dr Kim is great, after reading a lot of what people said about him I went in to consultation and surgery thinking that he was going to be really rude. Complete nonsense! He was the opposite of that, he was so kind and laughed at my poor jokes, and he really listened to what I wanted, and gave me the information I needed.
I had complete confidence in him going in to surgery so he could pick size and shape, because he knows best!
So he chose 295 and 320 cc moderate profile and so far they look great!
I haven't taken any good pictures just because it's difficult for me to stretch my arms, but I'll try to give you better pictures tomorrow!
Other than that, I don't know what to say, I have so much to tell about these past three days but I'm so tired that just want to finish this review right now haha, sorry

Have a great day!

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March 13, 2014
Hi! Thanks for sharing your story! I have my pre-op with Dr. Kim this Saturday! I'm excited/nervous lol I would love to see some progress pictures and updates on how u are feeling:)
March 14, 2014
Hii ooh good luck!! :) I updated now and I'm feeling great thanks! hope you decide to go with dr kim, he is great!!
March 13, 2014
thanks! i love seeing dr kim's work.
March 14, 2014
thank you! I read your review! going ahead with the procedure? :)
March 14, 2014
Sadly, I have to get my hip surgery done first and wait till that's all healed up. Can't wait to get my boobies, hopefully early next year.
March 14, 2014
ok! hope you feel better now, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you'll have it as soon as possible! :)