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My pre-op is November 18th and I'm so so so beyond excited.
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clc2020November 13, 2020
WORTH IT$12,375
Hi! I've recently discovered this app and I've been obsessed with looking at all the photos and reading everyone's stories and I wanted to share my journey! I've wanted bigger boobs for as long as I can remember, and I thought that as soon as I hit puberty, I'd get them. Alas, that was not the case. I started researching getting a boob job back when I lived in Orange County and I cam across Dr. Kim's website. This was back around 2012/2013 and I just remember being so impressed with his results and how natural they looked. Unfortunately, it was too far at the time (silly me, people fly from all over the world for him), and I eventually "got over" getting a boob job. I had decided that I was ok with my little boobs.
Well fast forward to 2019, (I had moved back to LA in 2014, I had moved here for college but moved back to OC after graduation) and my friend comes up to me and is all IM GETTING A BOOB JOB, and she was talking about doctors so I'm like OMG I HAVE THE BEST DOCTOR FOR YOU, and recommended her to Dr. Kim! My boob job thoughts came back and I started looking again. And I fell in love all over again with Dr. Kim's work. I made a deal with myself - I'm part of a high intensity/high contact martial art and it's incredibly important to me. I had 2 tests in 2020 (lol 2020, am I right) - a brown belt test and an instructor Orange belt test that I wanted to take and pass, and I'd award myself with boobs once it was complete! So I gave myself a November 2020 boob job date. (Yes my friend ended up going to Dr. Kim, and yes they look AMAZING). And then, the clusterf*** that is 2020 happened. My gym shut down. First I was optimistic that we'd reopen in time and I could still test, and that optimism slowly waned. Then my company was sold to our largest competitor in June. All of a sudden, my job that I had and loved for 6 years was on the line. Was I even going to be employed? In the middle of a pandemic? Was I going to be able to find a job? Luckily, they were going to keep me on. Even MORE luckily, I was offered a new position at a better company that was perfect for me all around. Boobs were back on the table! With starting a new job, I lost my sweet 4 week vacation accumulation + had to wait to be able to take vacation time, but as luck would have it, I'd be able to take time off again around November. So it looked like my boob goal of November was possible. I called Dr. Kim's office to make an appointment for a consultation. IT WAS REAL, it was finally happening! October 12th was my consultation. I had read that Dr. Kim was cold and lacked bedside manner. I didn't think that at all. I went in expecting it and was pleasantly surprised. I told him my boob goals (Emily Ratajkowski, obvs) and we discussed the different types of implants and projections and incision areas. We also talked about lipo - I'm fairly thin and in shape - have been my whole life, but I've had this lump of fat under my chin. No matter what I do or how I eat it never goes away. I left the consultation knowing I was going to schedule a time, just needed to confirm dates. I called the following week to schedule. November with my vacation accrual being available + the Thanksgiving holiday wasn't going to work, so I'm scheduled for December 5th. My pre-op is November 18th and I'm so so so beyond excited. BOOBS ARE COMING. My stats:Height - 5'7Weight - 135-140Current boobs - 34A
Well fast forward to 2019, (I had moved back to LA in 2014, I had moved here for college but moved back to OC after graduation) and my friend comes up to me and is all IM GETTING A BOOB JOB, and she was talking about doctors so I'm like OMG I HAVE THE BEST DOCTOR FOR YOU, and recommended her to Dr. Kim! My boob job thoughts came back and I started looking again. And I fell in love all over again with Dr. Kim's work. I made a deal with myself - I'm part of a high intensity/high contact martial art and it's incredibly important to me. I had 2 tests in 2020 (lol 2020, am I right) - a brown belt test and an instructor Orange belt test that I wanted to take and pass, and I'd award myself with boobs once it was complete! So I gave myself a November 2020 boob job date. (Yes my friend ended up going to Dr. Kim, and yes they look AMAZING). And then, the clusterf*** that is 2020 happened. My gym shut down. First I was optimistic that we'd reopen in time and I could still test, and that optimism slowly waned. Then my company was sold to our largest competitor in June. All of a sudden, my job that I had and loved for 6 years was on the line. Was I even going to be employed? In the middle of a pandemic? Was I going to be able to find a job? Luckily, they were going to keep me on. Even MORE luckily, I was offered a new position at a better company that was perfect for me all around. Boobs were back on the table! With starting a new job, I lost my sweet 4 week vacation accumulation + had to wait to be able to take vacation time, but as luck would have it, I'd be able to take time off again around November. So it looked like my boob goal of November was possible. I called Dr. Kim's office to make an appointment for a consultation. IT WAS REAL, it was finally happening! October 12th was my consultation. I had read that Dr. Kim was cold and lacked bedside manner. I didn't think that at all. I went in expecting it and was pleasantly surprised. I told him my boob goals (Emily Ratajkowski, obvs) and we discussed the different types of implants and projections and incision areas. We also talked about lipo - I'm fairly thin and in shape - have been my whole life, but I've had this lump of fat under my chin. No matter what I do or how I eat it never goes away. I left the consultation knowing I was going to schedule a time, just needed to confirm dates. I called the following week to schedule. November with my vacation accrual being available + the Thanksgiving holiday wasn't going to work, so I'm scheduled for December 5th. My pre-op is November 18th and I'm so so so beyond excited. BOOBS ARE COMING. My stats:Height - 5'7Weight - 135-140Current boobs - 34A
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UPDATED FROM clc2020
15 days pre
Post op done! 16 days to go!
clc2020November 19, 2020
Well - I had my post op appt yesterday and we’re almost there! Got my blood drawn and then went over pre-op and post op instructions with one of Dr. Kim’s employees (I believer her name was Mayra...maybe Maya? she was great! I’m so bad at names!). After that, Dr. Kim came in and we went over any additional questions I had and then reiterated certain parts of the post op. I didn’t have too many questions. Then that was that! Paid my final balance, for my drug prescriptions and we are golden. My COVID test is the 30th and then my BA is on the 5th!!
I already have the sports bras (under armour women’s balance eclipse zip up) and the bio oil, but I need to buy a wedge pillow and some button up comfy tops. Nervous about sleeping on my back (Kim says for a whole month propped up, ugh), as I’m def a side and stomach sleeper but oh well. Will just have to deal with it.
I added another wish photo from another user cause her boobs are goals
I already have the sports bras (under armour women’s balance eclipse zip up) and the bio oil, but I need to buy a wedge pillow and some button up comfy tops. Nervous about sleeping on my back (Kim says for a whole month propped up, ugh), as I’m def a side and stomach sleeper but oh well. Will just have to deal with it.
I added another wish photo from another user cause her boobs are goals
Replies (7)
November 20, 2020
So exciting! I'm going getting an implant exchange with him on the 11th! (Had my first BA 4 years ago with a different PS) My pre op is on the 30th. Did he go over possible sizes to achieve your wish pics? I know he doesn't do sizers and just bases it off of wish pictures but it's killing me not knowing what I might get lol
November 20, 2020
Yay, that's awesome!! You're going to get amazing results!! But no, he did not go over sizes. On one hand, I get it. On the other hand IM SO CURIOUS. But he didn't say anything about my body not being able to achieve my wish pics, so if I look the way I want to look, I don't care what size he puts in me!! Lol
November 20, 2020
Thanks! And you will too! I'm feeling confident that I'll be much happier the 2nd time around. Ahh I see. I guess it's actually a good thing we don't have to pick being that it can get overwhelming haha.
November 20, 2020
Ohhh so exciting! I'm looking forward to seeing the results and hearing how many cc he recommends for that result :)
November 23, 2020
Did you go over profile sizes or is that a decision he makes?
November 23, 2020
No, we didn't discuss sizes. The way he does it is you show him what you want to look like and he'll do whatever cc's are appropriate to achieve that look. What I showed him is achievable for my frame and he keeps all the sizes on hand. I kind of like it this way because if I had to choose a size myself, I'd be freaking out!!
UPDATED FROM clc2020
12 days pre
Before photos!
clc2020November 23, 2020
It feels very weird to post photos of my boobs on the internet...but here we are! My current stats are:
Height: 5’7
Weight: 135-140
Size: 34a ish. I wear a lot of bralettes and I don’t really know my size...
My surgery is in 12 days, woo! Been prepping the skin with bio oil to help the skin stretch when the time comes. I’ve noticed that my left boob seems to be slightly larger than my right.
Height: 5’7
Weight: 135-140
Size: 34a ish. I wear a lot of bralettes and I don’t really know my size...
My surgery is in 12 days, woo! Been prepping the skin with bio oil to help the skin stretch when the time comes. I’ve noticed that my left boob seems to be slightly larger than my right.
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November 23, 2020
May I ask why he quoted you 12k? Are you getting a lift too? You can PM if you like!
November 23, 2020
Boob job is 11k (gummy), $375 for Covid stuff, and then $1k for lipo :). His silicone is like $10k or something, and then saline is around...9.5k? Maybe less, I can't recall.
November 23, 2020
Ohh sorry I forgot you mentioned you were getting lipo too! He quoted me $10100 for removal and replacement and I'm paying the extra $1k for gummy. I have sientra textured gummy now and thought I might go for regular silicone this time but my left without capsular contracture is pretty soft lol. I'm opting for non textured this time so maybe they'll be even softer.
November 25, 2020
Fingers crossed!! When I was feeling the silicone and gummy, there was barely even a difference in feel (to me at least), and the warranty was so much better too. My friend got gummy too and they're so soft. How long did you have yours before you got CC?
November 25, 2020
I feel like I developed cc pretty early on unfortunately. It was more painful during recovery and took longer to feel like it was a part of me. It feels like it's mine now but it's firmer And aches daily
November 27, 2020
I would like to go larger but want to know what's the safest route since I'm prone to getting cc. I wasn't happy with the size I got from the start so I'd like to go a little larger or at least get some really good cleavage. I don't want to use padded push ups anymore lol
November 27, 2020
Since your surgery is coming up, you should check out the FB group called "Bustmob." I wish I had found it before my first BA. A lot of women on there share their experiences so I think it's super helpful !
November 27, 2020
Makes sense. I just looked through your pics - i'm so excited for what Kim will accomplish for you!! Thanks for the recommendation on that group, i'm definitely going to check it out! ahh - i have 8 more days! you were the 11th if i recall correctly? SO EXCITED FOR US!!
November 28, 2020
Thank you! I'm so excited for you as this is your first BA! Your big day is coming up so soon! Yes I'm on December 11th. Really hoping covid restrictions don't shut down nonessential businesses but we shall see
December 9, 2020
Hey babe , First I want to say I hope your recovery is going well and thank you for sharing your story ! I have my surgery with Dr Kim scheduled in February . I was curious about the Covid testing , you said it was $375? Did you have to get in done in la ( im an out of town patient ) . I think I’m more nervous about a nose swab Covid test than the breast augmentation it’s self
December 10, 2020
Thank you!! Recovery is going much better now, first few days were a struggle but I'm over the hump now. I'm so excited you're going to Dr. Kim too - he's a boob god and you're results will be amazing! So yea - Covid testing/blood test with Kim's staff and the $375 included both Covid and blood testing. I'm in LA so I did it in his office - since you're out of town, I'd assume you'd do it with your primary cause you need to do it a few days/weeks before so they have time to get results!
December 10, 2020
I can’t wait too keep seeing updates of your post op pictures . Was the Covid test the nose swab kind ? Or were they’re other options I’m literally dreading that
December 10, 2020
Yea it was the nose swab and it was....not pleasant, lol. He really stuck it up there and swirled around aha. But it's over super quickly and not too terrible an experience. I think the nose swab is the most reliable of the Covid tests (don't quite me) so if there are other options available, it'll probs have to be nose.
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