24 Years Old, 2 Kids, 32AA to 32DD - Davenport, IA

Since I was in high school I have always felt like I never "developed" like the other girls. I then had two babies, both of which I breastfed for a short time, which left me with the tiniest amount of breast tissue (I wasn't even a 32aa- no need for a bra but always wore one to give the illusion of breasts). I was very self-conscious for years and finally decided it was time to stop thinking and to just have the surgery. I scheduled a consult with Dr. Benjamin VanRaalte of Iowa Plastic Surgery and was very pleased with what he told me. I had a few moments of doubt, as I was hoping to go bigger, but as Dr. VanRaalte explained you can only go as big as the body will allow. I had read a few reviews which gave him a rep of having a bad bedside manner but in my opinion he doesn't at all. He is very professional and straight forward. He doesn't tell you what you want to hear but rather the truth and realistic expectations, which I guess to some people may be bad. When I pushed him about going larger he said "I can give you saline implants and fill them until your skin won't give but you will not be happy with the results; you will look like you have coconuts on your chest and will most likely get lots of noticeable rippling" and to be honest I believe him. I went with the Sientra Textured Round Based Implant at 320cc's and they look perfect! The "teardrop" shape is great and while some say they look weird laying down I don't agree. I can finally fill out a 32C (sometimes D, depending on brand) which is just what I was hoping for.

If you are looking for a doctor who is going to be all cuddly and sugarcoat things than VanRaalte isn't your guy; but if you want someone who has 20+ years of great work and knowledge then go see him. I would highly recommend him and his staff to anyone looking for a breast augmentation.