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Hi! So just want to give a little background info!...

nip_tuck
$7,744
Hi! So just want to give a little background info! I am 21, 5'3 and about 130-135pds, the past few years I have been gaining/losing. So any how, I thought that i was a 34C/D but since going to my first consult for a breast lift/implants I was told Victoria's Secret has been LYING to me! I am actually a 34B (I still don't know how accurate that is, I fill out a 34D and haven't been to VS since my first consult to confirm this so-called B cup I am)! Anyways, I have always been unhappy with my breast size or look. First I was completely flat chested and then when I turned 15 they popped out of nowhere, 34C (for sure), then by my senior year of HS I was a 34D, and stayed at that size until I lost about 20 pounds (which I am now supposedly a 34B, will confirm maybe this weekend!) So needless to say, with the weight loss my breasts sag a bit, causing my nipples to point in a downward angle (unattractive to say the least, to me!) I finally had the courage to see a professional about getting a lift/implants. The first doctor I saw recommended the following: Benelli lift (which would only leave a scar around my aerola, and would be touched up by tattoo to cover up the scar, however, I found out at my second appt with a different doctor how the procedure is actually done and could cause a tug-of-war over the year with my skin and aerola's and cause them to stretch over time -- yeah no way! but still doing research on it to confirm!) He suggested Allergan implants (which "supposedly" are the best, but from research they are just as good as Mentor, I think the only difference is one may be insured??) He suggested silicone implants (which is what I wanted anyways because I want a natural look and feel, I don't want someone to be able to say "those are fake!") He suggested smooth vs. textured, round, through armpit, below the muscle and 300-325cc (that would give me about a C/D cup) Now let's get to the nitty gritty... the price... it was about $11,500-$12,000 which disappointed me to say the least.
I went to my second consult with a different doctor that a co-worker had went to (who is very pleased with hers, shes in her third month of recovery i believe) but this doctor explained to me that the weight loss had cause my breasts to sag (go figure lol) his suggestions: Allergan, Silicone (270cc-290cc), Lollipop (which I'm a bit like ehhh about because of the scars, I haven't googled or looked on this site to see what they would look like a few months after or years even, but my big thing is how they look when I'm naked, so why would I want to see the scars... he said they would be very light but Im a little skeptical) he suggested textured vs. smooth because I am already prone to sagging and the textured implant will stick my muscle vs the smooth will progressively slide down. (not sure how accurate that is either) I don't remember if he said below or above the muscle, but I think he said above because I want the fullness. The price with this doctor was around $11,500 (with a discount smh) and again disappointed! I currently in Hawaii so I'm not sure if it's that expensive because the area I'm in or what. I know that silicone is more expensive, but damn! So I am currently contact other medical facilities that are CONUS to get an estimate I am more comfortable with. I am hoping to find a doctor that I like and make my decisions and appt for mid 2014.

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September 20, 2013
WOW! I only paid $7,000 for my lift and implants together. That was back in 2005 here in Arizona. My scars are minimal and no big deal, especially when tanned, but my sister had the same surgery and she has more prominent scars. It all depends on your skin type. You could pay for a vacation to the mainland and get them done here for what your Doctors are asking there in Hawaii. :-)
September 21, 2013
If I could find a better price I would be way happier!! My big concerns right now are finding the right doctor and procedure (the first doctor I saw said it would only leave a scar around areola but would be tattooed over later - no bigge) second doctor suggested "lollipop" and as you can see in my profile pic I have tan skin and he said the scars wouldn't be too noticeable but I'm not sure I want to take risk! I just recently made an appt with a mainland doctor so we will skype sometime next week to see which procedures are best for me & hopefully the cost isn't ridiculous! Thanks so much for your comment
September 21, 2013
Yes, keep looking and asking for the right doctor. You are very young, and personally, I wouldn't even get any work done at your age. I can promise you that implants will need to be changed out about every 10 years, and I'm sure you can't think that far in the future at your age,cuz I sure couldn't, but you may live to be 100, and believe me, your looks will become much more important when you are in your 50-60s, when everything is falling down. You are perfect as you are right now! JMO! But there's no hurry for cosmetic surgeries..................they never end!!!!!!!!! Enjoy life.
September 21, 2013
Thanks for your opinion! I really appreciate it, however, this is something I've been really giving a lot of thought to & I am planning on getting my procedures done sometime next year. It gives me plenty of time to save & think about it. But I'm 100% sure this is what I want. :)
September 21, 2013
I'm sorry if I sounded negative at all. You should follow your own dreams, and if this is what you want, I wish you a wonderful journey. It's the grandmother in me that sometimes sneaks out when I'm talking to younger ladies. Keep on searching for the best doctor and the right procedure for you. In the time it takes you to save up, they may invent even better products. :-)
September 21, 2013
No not at all! I appreciate your opinion! And I will definitely continue the lengthy journey of finding the best for me! :)
April 11, 2020
Please don't tell anybody not to get surgery at a young age you do not know what they are going through with their own situation or how much pain it could be causing them behind the scenes. Life is too short to be unhappy in your own boy not matter at 21 or 60!
UPDATED FROM nip_tuck
6 months pre

Appt in the mainland!

nip_tuck
So it's kinda sorta for sure that I have a Skype session next week with two doctors in the main land! Super excited! If I decide to go this route I will figure out the logistics of it all (plane tickets, leave etc) after! :)

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UPDATED FROM nip_tuck
6 months pre

Size!

nip_tuck
So I've been talking to friends as well as profile stalking some girls on here to see which size might suit me BEST!

As I said previously in my first consult the PS recommended 300cc-325cc & the second consult recommended 290cc. And my friend said nothing less than 400cc! Which IMO is huge! But I don't want to be disappointed with my size after the swelling goes down and they fall. So... Decisions decisions & can't wait for my consult via Skype next week!

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