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I Was So Nervous, But It Was So Worth It! - Destin, FL

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I had always been self conscious. Everyone would...

KaitlynB93
WORTH IT$5,600
I had always been self conscious. Everyone would always tell me how "lucky" I was for being naturally thin, blessed with a light-speed metabolism. But all I ever wanted was those "feminine curves" that so many other women had. I wanted to be "voluptuous". When I was about 19 or 20, I started thinking about breast implants, but not as a serious consideration because I was afraid of being viewed as fake and didn't want to have to come up with over 5 or 6 grand for something that I wasn't even sure I would like the results. I had seen badly done breast implants, and I did NOT want to be one of those people. That would be tragic. And just to top it all off, the thought of surgery itself was terrifying to me.

Eventually, about 3 years later, I started hearing girls saying how happy they are with their implants and how much better they feel with them. Then I heard them bragging about how fantastic their doctors were, and how easy the process was, so it became a serious consideration. A few months later, I decided on a doctor that a couple of ladies had spoken highly of, Dr. Ennis, in Destin Florida. I live near New Orleans, so it was a nearly 5 hour drive every time I went for an appointment. And then another 5 hours back home. But the traveling is worth it for the right doctor.
The doc and his team of nurses and assistants are fantastic. Everything went smoothly, and now I've only had my implants for 2 weeks, and I already love them even though they still have a long way to go before they are "settled in", per say. They already look good, but it takes at least a month before they start looking more natural, since the skin and muscles have to have time to stretch and adjust.

The first couple days are pretty rough, but by day 4 or 5, I was doing some not-to-strenuous activities, like go to the mall or grocery store. after the first week, most of the pain is subsided, but of course not all of it. Overall, I would recommend anyone who is even thinking about getting breast implants to do your research, find a great doctor that you trust (Dr. Ennis is FANTASTIC if you are willing to travel) and do a consultation. That should help you make a decision. I decided to book my surgery only a week or so after my consultation. I'm glad I did.

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Lawrence Scott Ennis, MD, FACS

Lawrence Scott Ennis, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 13, 2016

Congratulations on your surgery! Did you have anyone to help you with your 5 hour trip? Did you return home immediately after surgery? Glad to hear the pain is slowly subsiding. Feel free to join the August 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum to see how others like yourself are recovering. Looking forward to your updates as you continue to settle in!

September 14, 2016
Yes, my husband was with me for the trip. I stayed near Destin the night of the surgery so that I wouldn't go straight from surgery to long car ride. But from what I'm reading in that forum, I was pretty lucky. My pain was only excruciating the day after the surgery. I think the first day, I was too drugged up to feel much of anything. And by the third day forward, the pain meds kept it pretty well under control. I actually stopped taking my Percocet on day 5. I wasn't even taking Tylenol! The pain was totally manageable without anything!
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September 14, 2016

That's great your husband was able to join you and that you didn't have to make the 5 hour long car ride immediately post op. Thank you for sharing and please keep us posted!