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25 Y.O, 5’11”, 200lbs, No kids- 615/650 CCs Silicone Under
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Hi guys, A year ago I was on realself and...
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Hi guys,
A year ago I was on realself and stumbled across a girl's review of her surgeon for breast augmentation. I loved the way hers turned out, more than any other. When I looked into her surgeon, I knew it was the choice for me. So, now a year later, I am all booked and ready to go see Dr. Hedden in Birmingham, Alabama. My surgery is in 3.5 weeks and I'll be coming from Vancouver, Canada. Since it was someone's review and updates that allowed me to find my surgeon and pushed me to go through with it finally, I thought I should do my own as well.
I've always wanted a boob job, ever since early days of high school. When I'm at my lower weight, I have a B cup at very best. My boobs are pretty uneven, one is at least half a cup size bigger than the other, if not more. I'm 5'11'' and have always hated that when I'm down to my goal weight, I have no chest. Right now I'm way heavier than I usually am, after dealing with some personal issues. This had lead me to have fairly big boobs (C cup) but they're still very uneven, and even when big, my boobs are very bottom heavy. In a bikini, even at C cup, it doesn't look like I have much in terms of boobs. Its not ideal to go into my surgery at a higher weight than I usually am, but I'm going in there knowing I'll have to go for the implant size I'll want when my natural boobs shrink back down to their usual A/B cup, which I feel they'll be back to in about 3 months (they're the first thing to go when I lose weight).
Details about my surgery/plans:
-I'm flying in and meeting a friend who will stay with me for the surgery and 3 days after. Then I'll have to fly back to Vancouver alone, so I'll be checking a suitcase and bringing no bag to carry on the plane. I'll have to ask someone random to lift my suitcase at baggage claim, and I'll be making sure to walk around the plane a lot in flight. I live alone but have a friend in my building who will help if needed.
-I'm definitely doing silicone.
-Incision= on the phone, they asked me which incision. I wasn't positive but said under the breast. I've now been thinking I'll switch to through the armpit. This will cost $200 more and will limit the implant size (about 400-500ccs). I don't think I will need over 500 ccs so it should be fine. I want to discuss this with my surgeon more, but I have a tattoo under one of my boobs and don't want a scar right in line with it.
-Under the muscle. This is something I'll also discuss with the surgeon. I have a feeling he will say I can do over, because at the moment I do have a fair amount of natural breast tissue. But I know my body and that when I get back to my normal weight, I'll have next to no natural breast tissue, especially in my right boob.
-Tear drop/Round- I am leaning towards round. While I know tear drop can look more natural, my biggest issue with my natural boobs is they have no volume above the nipple, so even when I have C cup, it doesn't look like much. I think round will help counteract this.
-Cost- I paid $400 USD deposit on my credit card, and need to bring $3500USD in cash (plus $200 in case I change my incision type). I will also have to pay for two roundtrip flights and a week of air BNB-
going to Nashville beforehand to make a vacation out of it. All in all, I will be spending about $6000 USD. It's still cheaper than if I did it locally, though price was not the reason I chose Dr. Hedden.
I'll keep updating here when I get closer to surgery time!
A year ago I was on realself and stumbled across a girl's review of her surgeon for breast augmentation. I loved the way hers turned out, more than any other. When I looked into her surgeon, I knew it was the choice for me. So, now a year later, I am all booked and ready to go see Dr. Hedden in Birmingham, Alabama. My surgery is in 3.5 weeks and I'll be coming from Vancouver, Canada. Since it was someone's review and updates that allowed me to find my surgeon and pushed me to go through with it finally, I thought I should do my own as well.
I've always wanted a boob job, ever since early days of high school. When I'm at my lower weight, I have a B cup at very best. My boobs are pretty uneven, one is at least half a cup size bigger than the other, if not more. I'm 5'11'' and have always hated that when I'm down to my goal weight, I have no chest. Right now I'm way heavier than I usually am, after dealing with some personal issues. This had lead me to have fairly big boobs (C cup) but they're still very uneven, and even when big, my boobs are very bottom heavy. In a bikini, even at C cup, it doesn't look like I have much in terms of boobs. Its not ideal to go into my surgery at a higher weight than I usually am, but I'm going in there knowing I'll have to go for the implant size I'll want when my natural boobs shrink back down to their usual A/B cup, which I feel they'll be back to in about 3 months (they're the first thing to go when I lose weight).
Details about my surgery/plans:
-I'm flying in and meeting a friend who will stay with me for the surgery and 3 days after. Then I'll have to fly back to Vancouver alone, so I'll be checking a suitcase and bringing no bag to carry on the plane. I'll have to ask someone random to lift my suitcase at baggage claim, and I'll be making sure to walk around the plane a lot in flight. I live alone but have a friend in my building who will help if needed.
-I'm definitely doing silicone.
-Incision= on the phone, they asked me which incision. I wasn't positive but said under the breast. I've now been thinking I'll switch to through the armpit. This will cost $200 more and will limit the implant size (about 400-500ccs). I don't think I will need over 500 ccs so it should be fine. I want to discuss this with my surgeon more, but I have a tattoo under one of my boobs and don't want a scar right in line with it.
-Under the muscle. This is something I'll also discuss with the surgeon. I have a feeling he will say I can do over, because at the moment I do have a fair amount of natural breast tissue. But I know my body and that when I get back to my normal weight, I'll have next to no natural breast tissue, especially in my right boob.
-Tear drop/Round- I am leaning towards round. While I know tear drop can look more natural, my biggest issue with my natural boobs is they have no volume above the nipple, so even when I have C cup, it doesn't look like much. I think round will help counteract this.
-Cost- I paid $400 USD deposit on my credit card, and need to bring $3500USD in cash (plus $200 in case I change my incision type). I will also have to pay for two roundtrip flights and a week of air BNB-
going to Nashville beforehand to make a vacation out of it. All in all, I will be spending about $6000 USD. It's still cheaper than if I did it locally, though price was not the reason I chose Dr. Hedden.
I'll keep updating here when I get closer to surgery time!
UPDATED FROM chellbell721
21 days pre
Weight Loss/Gain after surgery
Hi Guys!
My surgery is in about 3 weeks and I’m starting to get stressed, most particularly about weight related stuff, so if you guys have any input, it’s greatly appreciated! Have any of you gone in for your BA while considering overweight? Or have any of you lost a good chunk of weight after your surgery?
I’m going into surgery about 20 pounds overweight. I’m healthy in all other regards so I’m not too concerned about complications or anything of that sort, but I know it’s not ideal. I know it is recommended to go in at a stable weight that you are happy with and intend to stay at, but life happened and I did not lose as much before surgery as I wanted to. Now I’m wondering if I really do need to reschedule surgery and take the large financial hit (loss of deposit and changing multiple flights/air bnb cancellations). I really don’t want to, also because it’s scheduled for the time where I’ll have time off work that cannot be switched. Does anyone have any insight on these issues? I’m concerned I’ll lose weight after surgery and my implants won’t look proper anymore.
My surgery is in about 3 weeks and I’m starting to get stressed, most particularly about weight related stuff, so if you guys have any input, it’s greatly appreciated! Have any of you gone in for your BA while considering overweight? Or have any of you lost a good chunk of weight after your surgery?
I’m going into surgery about 20 pounds overweight. I’m healthy in all other regards so I’m not too concerned about complications or anything of that sort, but I know it’s not ideal. I know it is recommended to go in at a stable weight that you are happy with and intend to stay at, but life happened and I did not lose as much before surgery as I wanted to. Now I’m wondering if I really do need to reschedule surgery and take the large financial hit (loss of deposit and changing multiple flights/air bnb cancellations). I really don’t want to, also because it’s scheduled for the time where I’ll have time off work that cannot be switched. Does anyone have any insight on these issues? I’m concerned I’ll lose weight after surgery and my implants won’t look proper anymore.
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UPDATED FROM chellbell721
2 days pre
2 Days to Go
Hi guys! So I have arrived in Birmingham, AL from Vancouver. My surgery is on Wednesday now! I go in tomorrow for my consultation, and will update afterwards. I have clasp front bras in a couple different sizes (fruit of the loom off of Amazon-really cheap), some zip up hoodies, and pineapple! Haha. I was really into eating pineapple before I got lip injections for the second time, and I had absolutely no swelling or bruising (compared to the time before where the only difference was I ate no pineapple and had pretty bad swelling and bruising), so I figured it can't hurt to chow down on it the next few days. I'm not so nervous, mostly because I'm just not allowing myself to think about it much. My main concern is the nausea I'll feel after, as I'm REALLY prone to nausea (nauseous nearly on a daily basis at least for a little bit). If anyone has any tips or experience with that, let me know!
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February 19, 2018
omg I’m so excited for you! keep us updated! my consultation with him in a week!! so we will be going through this journey somewhat together!
February 19, 2018
Awesome!! So happy to have people going through it at the same time :) I meet him tomorrow at 3 and surgery Wednesday am, so I’ll let you know how it goes! I’ve heard he’s quite abrupt so to go in there will all your questions written down already. I’ll post tomorrow about how the consultation was! Xx

February 20, 2018
**Oops! Replied from my old account, scruz2015. Anyways-will post more tomorrow and Wednesday!
February 19, 2018
I'm similar in height/weight. I'm excited to hear about your results. I have been contemplating on waiting until I loose more weight, but it would be more convenient to do it soon rather than the summer. Good thoughts and healing vibes!!

February 20, 2018
Thank you!! I'll let you know how it goes! I had the same dilemma, too. I scheduled it with 4 months to lose weight, thinking I could lose a good bit before surgery. That didn't happen, and I considered rescheduling it. But, I want them to be mostly settled by summer time, and I had a week off work this week, which I knew would not happen again for a long time. It was do it now at not my ideal weight, or probably have life get in the way again and end up waiting a couple of years more. So, hopefully it's all alright and I love the results regardless!
February 20, 2018
I totally understand what you mean!! That's why I'm like well if I do it now then when it's nice I can drop more weight. I have a 4 year old and won't have as much help of I waited. Will be thinking of you tomorrow

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