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24 Year Old, Had Small Breasts After Weight Loss, No Kids. France, FR

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I read a lot of reviews on realself before finally...

sallyt3315
WORTH IT$4,000
I read a lot of reviews on realself before finally taking the step towards "a new me", so I figured it was only right to let you guys know how it went for me!

I have always been quite flat chested, however after losing 12kg (27 pounds), they had lost even more volume and were just awful to look at. I didn't want a huge size and was also completely turned off by all the horror stories I had heard about breast implants. Those things can kill you.

I had the operation on the 4th october, so I'm currently just over 3 weeks out. I went in the morning and was the first patient, and had the PS draw all over me. He took fat from my hips, flanks, thighs and arms.
Before I even knew what was going on I was out like a light and then woke up in recovery. When I was still groggy, I remember having shooting pain going through my flanks, and the nurse must have given me something for it because the pain was later gone. After a few hours I was walking around and in no pain at all, laughing and joking, ha ha ha. Little did I know that this was because they had pumped a lot of pain medication into my body. The next day was much less funny. I'm not kidding, this was really painful. I don't understand how some people get this procedure done on the Friday and go to work on the Monday. The worst was actually my back, as he had gone in there to get fat from my hips. I was numb on half my back and couldn't sit, lie down or basically do anything without that hurting. It was a nightmare, impossible to sleep more than a few hours a night before being woken up from the pain. My boobs were sort of tender, but not painful at all. The worst part was getting that STUPID garment off me to take a shower, which made me go all dizzy and I had to lie down for ages.

Anyway, after about a week of no sleep and horrible pain in my back (thighs and flanks were actually alright, just sore), I was finally able to sleep somewhat comfortably, though I can't get used to sleeping on my back. Urgh. Also, I have always had stomach issues, unexplained stomach aches etc, and the garment was really not doing that any good. Even large spanx seemed to hurt me, so after meeting with my PS for the 1 week checkup, we decided it was probably best to stop wearing the garment. HALLELUJAH.

Concerning the ladies, I'm so afraid to say "I'm happy with them" because I feel like the minute I say it, they will deflate and all the fat will run away. I have even had dreams of the fat all going away and being left with saggy old lady breasts. Yep. So for now I'll just say "they are fricking amazing AT THE MOMENT". I'm super happy with the size, the roundness, the feeling of them, I love love love them (AT THE MOMENT)!! The doctor put in 270CCs, which is a lot considering he thought he would only be able to get 150CC because I'm so "thin".

I'm also super happy with the areas that were lipo'ed. I've always held my fat in my face and arms, so it's a joy to see such a difference in the before and after pictures. At 3 weeks, I still have a bit of discomfort, but it just feels like I had a good training session. I have started working out again since the 3 week mark, but only weightlifting, no cardio yet.

I will update again every few weeks or so to let you know if the size changes, but I pray they'll stay like this! For now I am fitting a small C big B, which is exactly what I wanted.

sallyt3315's provider

Dr Pintail

Replies (24)

October 28, 2016
How much did this cost??? :) interested
October 28, 2016
Hi Kshell22, the quote was for about 4000€ so about 4400$, however with all the costs related to medication, new sports bra for after the surgery, garment etc, I think I must have spent at least 500 or 600 extra!
October 28, 2016
who was your surgeon - and where ? :-)
October 28, 2016
I really want this procedure done because I have tiny breasts(32 A) but I was just wondering if it leaves any visible scarring??
October 28, 2016
Well I don't know if I'm the best person to tell you because I am only 3 weeks out. however, my surgeon has put the scars in places that are easily hidden and they are really small. Will try and upload pictures of them soon. On the breasts they are not visible at all :)
October 28, 2016
Thankyou!!!
October 28, 2016
you look amazing! and your arms - what a nice job he did. did you get to choose where he should take the fat from? procedure seems quite cheap. Are you supposed to wear bra or not and what is your aftercare procedure? Looking forward to follow you :) xx
October 28, 2016
Hi Kiko! Ultimately, it was up to him to make the final decision. I wanted him to also take some in my stomach but he refused because there was already enough. He accepted in my arms because I felt like if he took fat everywhere except the place where I actually hold the most fat, it would look very weird... he told me to wear a loose fitting sports bra for a while. At the moment the only thing I have to do is not put pressure on them ! I'm putting Bio oil on the scars and hope they fade soon... :) x
October 28, 2016
I like that he did take fat from a lot of different places. And your arms look amazing so good you talked him into that! But are you not wearing compression around arms? & Did he put in 270cc in each? that's a lot! quite exiting
October 28, 2016
Yes I'm super happy, as this was really my problem area! Yep he put 270 in each breast. I'm hoping and praying lots will stay! Heven didn't have me wear compression around my arms because this would make my hands very swollen and painful. Thank God because I hate those things.
October 28, 2016
my arms looks like yours before! Never dared go for a lipo of arms before now. does he speak English? and how did he treat the fat before injecting?
October 28, 2016
It was actually the least painful area, but because there was no compression it had the most bruising. I'm not sure if he speaks English because I speak fluent French, but I'm sure he does as there is quite a big English community around here.
October 28, 2016
I'm pretty sure he just put it in the centrifuge machine thing for a few minutes, then injected with a 1mm canular. :)
October 28, 2016
My surgeon is Dr Pinatel, he is in Annecy, in France where I currently live :)
October 28, 2016
thank you!! might go to France soon then :)
November 26, 2016
Thanks for sharing. Your PS is in France? Are you English i.e. Did you travel to France for your surgery? Also, why this Doctor. I am currently researching doctors and cost. Thanks
November 27, 2016
Hiya! Yes I actually live near Annecy so was just trying to find a competent one not too far from where I live. Are you currently living in France as well? If so I could give you a few names, and mine of course is really good :)
November 27, 2016
Thanks Sally for the speedy response. I actually live in London. The prices are ridiculously high and also, the celebrity surgeons are just that, celebrity. The services given to common people is substandard.
November 30, 2016
In that case I would recommend making the trip because London to Paris or Geneva is super cheap with easyjet. Don't hesitate to contact him and see if he speaks English, he is called Dr Pinatel and he is in Annecy and/or Argonnay. But remember that 4000€ was not counting medicine (200 approx), plasters (200€ for 2 weeks), garment (100) and all the other little things...
November 30, 2016
Thanks Sally. I very much appreciate the feedback you have given me. When l contact his office, l will let them know you recommended them :-)
UPDATED FROM sallyt3315
23 days post

A few more pictures of just after surgery

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As you can see, my bruising was barely noticeable, except the one on my lower back. My arms obviously look a little beaten up. My boobs were super high and swollen but thankfully now I'm finally feeling like myself again!

Replies (5)

October 28, 2016
You look great! Glad to hear your boobs retain the volume after 3 weeks. I've been putting a pillow under my knees for comfort when sleeping on my back. It helps a little. Keep updating!
October 28, 2016
Thanks Mammaof2! Oh that's a good idea I haven't tried it! Will be doing that tonight!
November 17, 2016
It's been a few weeks more. How is it now ?
November 4, 2016
You look amazing wow! I can hardly believe he got that much fat off you! It was a great job for very good price too! Jeez might be worth a trip from America :) please keep us posted on fat retention xx
November 5, 2016
Thanks so much!! I'm at nearly 5 weeks and am not noticing much loss of volume :) Will post a new pic at 6 weeks!
UPDATED FROM sallyt3315
26 days post

Pictures of the scars

sallyt3315
Here is an update of what the scars look like at almost one month, on my two thighs and one arm. Not sure why the scars are a different colour on each thigh, is this normal? I put my finger next to them to get an idea of the size. I'm putting Bio Oil on the scars twice a day.

Replies (2)

October 31, 2016
I think they look pretty good. Nobody else would probably even know what they are until you told them.
April 19, 2018
do you have any scars on the breasts? your incision sites look great! how are they so tiny??!