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Only Day 2 Post-op, So Far So Good! Here is my Experience So Far...
Hello all, I'm currently only on day 2 post-op (early morning.) I'd like to provide a review of my overall experience thus far.
A quick run-down of my post-surgery stats:
Height: 4'11"
Weight: about 106lbs
Cup-size: Modest A-cups, but not completely flat.
I had my first pre-op months ago, around November 2021. During this consultation we discussed sizing, Dr. Kim measured me and explained what sizes he thought would work best for my frame and desired outcome. At first, I was hesitant to get High Profile implants, but after his recommendation and subsequently doing more research I decided they would probably be best for me.
Fast forward months later (April 2022) and I scheduled my 2nd pre-op, as well as my surgery date. These were scheduled just a few days apart but it was no stress, of course I was nervous but Dr. Kim and his staff are nice and I felt better after speaking with them. We then finalized the size and other details.
I went with 375cc HP Silicone, under muscle and inframammary incisions. Honestly, a part of me wanted to go larger but I didn't want to have boob greed and I trusted Dr. Kims reccomendation especially given my small frame. If I had to nit-pick any complaint, it's that he doesn't offer sizer try-ons, it seemed he felt them unnecessary but I still think they could have been helpful for a visually minded person like myself, or at the very least it would have been fun. ;p
The day of surgery I went in fairly early around 9am. Shortly after I met with Nurse Paige and she gave me instructions to change, gave me a run-down of what would be happening, provided me with a locker and gave me my IV. Paige was pleasant to talk to and definitely helped me feel less nervous.
There was then about an hours wait until I briefly met with Dr. Kim again and then the anesthesiologist. (Dr. Odell) I had read a few reviews where others said they didn't like Dr. Odell, I personally didn't have a negative experience, he seemed more reserved and straight to the point but he asked all necessary questions and was happy to take mine. :) Just don't expect him to baby talk you!
Finally I was brought into the operating room where Dr. Odell began administering anesthesia and the very last thing I remember is feeling a bit warm and woozy, like after a fun night out if you catch my drift. lol
Next thing I know I'm waking up to the doctor and some nurses around me and they continued to check my vitals. I was very sleepy but didn't feel nauseous at all, nothing at all like a previous surgery experience.
As for my pain level, there was definitely a good amount of pressure and tightness, but I had no trouble breathing. I would say the overall pain was about 3 or 4 out of 10. I have decent pain tolerance but even still it was much more tolerable than I had expected.
It wasn't long until I was stable enough and Paige helped me dress and rolled me down to the parking structure to be picked up. The car ride home was fine, and I was able to walk up a small flight of stairs to my apartment with relative ease and a hand to hold onto of course.
Overall, so far so good and I'm super excited to see how they turn out! I will be seeing the Dr again in about a week to remove sutures and practice massages. I'll try to keep up with updates regularly. Thank you for reading!
A quick run-down of my post-surgery stats:
Height: 4'11"
Weight: about 106lbs
Cup-size: Modest A-cups, but not completely flat.
I had my first pre-op months ago, around November 2021. During this consultation we discussed sizing, Dr. Kim measured me and explained what sizes he thought would work best for my frame and desired outcome. At first, I was hesitant to get High Profile implants, but after his recommendation and subsequently doing more research I decided they would probably be best for me.
Fast forward months later (April 2022) and I scheduled my 2nd pre-op, as well as my surgery date. These were scheduled just a few days apart but it was no stress, of course I was nervous but Dr. Kim and his staff are nice and I felt better after speaking with them. We then finalized the size and other details.
I went with 375cc HP Silicone, under muscle and inframammary incisions. Honestly, a part of me wanted to go larger but I didn't want to have boob greed and I trusted Dr. Kims reccomendation especially given my small frame. If I had to nit-pick any complaint, it's that he doesn't offer sizer try-ons, it seemed he felt them unnecessary but I still think they could have been helpful for a visually minded person like myself, or at the very least it would have been fun. ;p
The day of surgery I went in fairly early around 9am. Shortly after I met with Nurse Paige and she gave me instructions to change, gave me a run-down of what would be happening, provided me with a locker and gave me my IV. Paige was pleasant to talk to and definitely helped me feel less nervous.
There was then about an hours wait until I briefly met with Dr. Kim again and then the anesthesiologist. (Dr. Odell) I had read a few reviews where others said they didn't like Dr. Odell, I personally didn't have a negative experience, he seemed more reserved and straight to the point but he asked all necessary questions and was happy to take mine. :) Just don't expect him to baby talk you!
Finally I was brought into the operating room where Dr. Odell began administering anesthesia and the very last thing I remember is feeling a bit warm and woozy, like after a fun night out if you catch my drift. lol
Next thing I know I'm waking up to the doctor and some nurses around me and they continued to check my vitals. I was very sleepy but didn't feel nauseous at all, nothing at all like a previous surgery experience.
As for my pain level, there was definitely a good amount of pressure and tightness, but I had no trouble breathing. I would say the overall pain was about 3 or 4 out of 10. I have decent pain tolerance but even still it was much more tolerable than I had expected.
It wasn't long until I was stable enough and Paige helped me dress and rolled me down to the parking structure to be picked up. The car ride home was fine, and I was able to walk up a small flight of stairs to my apartment with relative ease and a hand to hold onto of course.
Overall, so far so good and I'm super excited to see how they turn out! I will be seeing the Dr again in about a week to remove sutures and practice massages. I'll try to keep up with updates regularly. Thank you for reading!
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
436 N. Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, California