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22yo, "Tuberous" Breasts 565HP Silicone - Riverside CA
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Hello darlings! I have been stalking RS and all your stories so I thought I would join the community and share my personal story with you.
Here's a little about me and why I've decided to do a breast augmentation.
--ABOUT ME--
I'm 22 years old, Hispanic, with no children.
I've always wanted more "normal" looking boobs and since the chance has came up I've decided to just go ahead and do it now rather then later.
My birthday is coming up in August and so this is my birthday present to myself. I think it's a pretty awesome present! I'm so excited!
--REASON WHY IM GETTING BA--
The reason I'm deciding to get a breast augmentation is because I've always felt uncomfortable with the shape and size of my breasts.
I've always known something was odd about the shape, they looked like tubes to me and just come straight out of my chest. I've never had the "round" or "teardrop" breasts that I see on my sisters, and flashing on the TV.
I've never had cleavage, and have always felt uncomfortable when I wear certain tops because I can never fill them out the "right way".
Bras don't fit properly either, no matter if I loose weight or gain weight or even do certain exercises, I can never seem to fit a bra properly.
I've come to the conculsion it's the shape, and the fact they are slightly asymmetrical. (I could be wrong though)
--BRA SIZE--
I recently measured my size and it states that I'm a 36D. I think it's wrong where are these 36D boobs at? I've been wearing 36C and it fits "okay" however I have no upper pole fullness so it gaps at the top even if I gather my boob and pull it to the front of the bra.
I just want to feel comfortable with my breasts, I want to be happy about my boobs. I don't want to feel uncomfortable whenever I get undressed, or wear certain clothing.
--FAMILY SUPPORT--
I've told everyone in my family and my boyfriend if 6 years about getting an augmentation since I live with them and they will be helping me once I have my surgery. They are completely supportive of my decision, and told me they just want me to be happy. I am very thankful that they are being so supportive, and that they have even gone to some of my consultations with me.
--CONSULTATIONS--
I've been to three different board certified plastic surgeons and each one has recommended something different from the other for a breast augmentation.
Surgeon #1. Dr. Hughes in Culver City, CA (found him in my own)
I've decided not to go to this surgeon because he wasn't my cup of tea and it was just an uncomfortable consultation for me. Especially since he was my first consult (ever!)
He was an hour and half away from me and my mother went with me for support and ask questions just in case I was a deer in the head lights and got overwhelmed.
We show up 15 minutes early, I check in sign the paper work and after I turn it in the front desk clerk takes me back to an examination room and said that the doctor will be inside shortly. I waited over 45 minutes for the doctor to come in. He says hello, asks me what I would like done, what size I am, and my history. Once that part is done he says, "okay well let's take a look- go ahead and stand up and lift up your shirt" I felt it was a little odd, but I didn't know how a consult was supposed to work since this was the first consultation and I really didn't do any research. As my shirt was raised I explained o him that I think I have tuberous breasts, he said that I have a little bit of constriction but not tuberous breasts that he would recommend 525cc saline implants through the umbilical. (To leave no scar). I explained to him that I do not mind a scar that I just want the shape fixes he said that the large implant will fix the shape.
I had several pictures of wish boobs on my cell I showed him one and asked if it was a realistic expectation he said that my body is different from the ladies in the picture and he can't guarantee that my breasts will be the same which I mean is undertandable however I was talking about the breast shape in general. I don't want the "constricted, tuberous" shape anymore.
By the way this all happened in a span of 15 minutes and he was out the door taking me to see his coordinator. I didn't like her very much, she was very pushy and wanted me to schedule a day for surgery right away.
He's been the most expensive I've been to so far out of the three.
Surgeon #2. Dr. Paul Chugay at Chugay at chugay cosmetics in Irvine, CA (referral from a friend)
I loved him! Felt very comfortable with him. My boyfriend went with me to this consultation. We spent an hour with him and was everything that I've read about how a consultation should go. Although it was a bit of a wait ( the appointment before me arrived late and was getting snippy that she wasn't going to be seen, he still fit her in but ran into my appointment time which was fine after everything)
I met Dr. Chugay in his office where he asked what I was looking for, my current size, and what size I'm trying to achieve as well as my medical history. Once that was done he walked me to his exam room (which didn't even look like an exam room it was so pretty!) he told me to remove my top half of clothing put on the gown and he would be back in shortly with his nurse to take measurements. I changed, put on the gown (it was so soft and comfy) and he came in with his nurse five minutes later after he took all my measurements and she wrote them down she left to grab a surgical bra and the rest sizes from 425-500. While she was gone he explained to me that I do have slightly tuberous shaped breasts with constriction in the lower pole of my breast. He explained that for me to achieve the look I want that he would "break" up the ring of construction I have. The example he gave me was cutting spokes on a tire to relieve the tension I have. That he would not recommend a lift because of my age, the severity of my tuberous breasts is not bad and he believes he can fix it with just the slicing of the breast tissue.
The nurse came back in and we tried on sizers (after I struggled getting the bra on) we started off with 425 and worked our way up to 500. He stated that for my size and tissue he would not exceed 500cc. I liked the way 500 lied however I wish I could've looked at larger sizes. I felt it didn't give me the look I wanted.
After trying in sizers and we agreed on 500cc he left to his office and his nurse brought back silicone and sailane implants for me to touch and decide what I would like. I personally preferred the silicone. I then changed and we went back to his office where he gave me the incision site options, he explains stay since I preferred silicone that I would either go through the areola or the crease. I asked him what would be the best option for him since he will have to slice my breast tissue he told me the crease so we agreed. He then explained the surgery to me, my expected time off work and what to expect in general after talking and asking all the questions I had he took my boyfriend and I to his coordinator, she was very nice, a tad pushy but not bad. She gave me a quote which was cheaper then the first surgeon and gave me a folder with all Dr. Chugay's information, his resume, his offices and the price for the BA. I told her I had a couple of more consultations to look at and that I would give her a call back to set up my appointment of I decided on him.
Surgeon #3. Dr. Doan from Newport Cosmetic Institue in Newport, CA (referral from step-sister who had a BA by him)
I liked him however he didn't seem to grasp during our consultation that the reason behind me getting a BA was because of the shape of my breasts, not because of the size of my breasts. It wasn't until after I had left that personally called me and told me that if I really wanted to change my breast shape that he would recommend a donut lift.
I arrived late. I felt horrible I couldn't find his office for the life of me! My very pregnant sister and my mother joined me for this consultation. I was taken back to a exam room (even before I was finished with the paper work) asked to change into the disposable gown and wait to be seen we waited five minutes maximum and then he walks in introduces himself and asks what I would like done, and what size I'm trying to achieve along with medical history. after taking measurements and explaining that I could start off with 550cc and go up from there he gave his spiel about himself, the surgery, the incision site, recovery and time off work. From there me, my sister and mother went a couple of doors down and tried on sizers with his assistant. (The sizers here were actual implants, not the kind that Dr. Chugay had that resemble what a breast look like) after trying in sizers from 500-600 I decided on 600cc I loved the way the looked in the bra and in a shirt! I had boobs! And normal looking ones at that!
After changing back into my clothes she takes us to look at his photo album while we waited for the coordinator. I didn't find anyone similar to my stats with my breast shape, everyone looked very "normal" they didn't have assymetrical breasts or constricted tuberous. The were just small.
I met with the pt coordinator who was soooooo nice! I loved her, she was not pushy at all and even told me to take my time making a decision and go to a couple more consultations. She gave me his information, where he went to school, that he is refferal based only and that he himself won a black diamond award from Allergan. She gave me his price (he's the cheapest one I have found so far) a folder that included his resume, his office information, her card and placed the price inside. I told her I have a couple of more consults and I would get back to her if I decided.
I have two more consults to go to, Dr. Pousti in San Diego and Dr. Hardesty in Riverside all within these next two weeks I'm planing on making my decision by June 16th for a doctor so I can get the ball rolling since I want my surgery by July 16th the latest.
I'll keep you lovelies updated! And I'll post pictures later on today but no later then the end of this week.
Here's a little about me and why I've decided to do a breast augmentation.
--ABOUT ME--
I'm 22 years old, Hispanic, with no children.
I've always wanted more "normal" looking boobs and since the chance has came up I've decided to just go ahead and do it now rather then later.
My birthday is coming up in August and so this is my birthday present to myself. I think it's a pretty awesome present! I'm so excited!
--REASON WHY IM GETTING BA--
The reason I'm deciding to get a breast augmentation is because I've always felt uncomfortable with the shape and size of my breasts.
I've always known something was odd about the shape, they looked like tubes to me and just come straight out of my chest. I've never had the "round" or "teardrop" breasts that I see on my sisters, and flashing on the TV.
I've never had cleavage, and have always felt uncomfortable when I wear certain tops because I can never fill them out the "right way".
Bras don't fit properly either, no matter if I loose weight or gain weight or even do certain exercises, I can never seem to fit a bra properly.
I've come to the conculsion it's the shape, and the fact they are slightly asymmetrical. (I could be wrong though)
--BRA SIZE--
I recently measured my size and it states that I'm a 36D. I think it's wrong where are these 36D boobs at? I've been wearing 36C and it fits "okay" however I have no upper pole fullness so it gaps at the top even if I gather my boob and pull it to the front of the bra.
I just want to feel comfortable with my breasts, I want to be happy about my boobs. I don't want to feel uncomfortable whenever I get undressed, or wear certain clothing.
--FAMILY SUPPORT--
I've told everyone in my family and my boyfriend if 6 years about getting an augmentation since I live with them and they will be helping me once I have my surgery. They are completely supportive of my decision, and told me they just want me to be happy. I am very thankful that they are being so supportive, and that they have even gone to some of my consultations with me.
--CONSULTATIONS--
I've been to three different board certified plastic surgeons and each one has recommended something different from the other for a breast augmentation.
Surgeon #1. Dr. Hughes in Culver City, CA (found him in my own)
I've decided not to go to this surgeon because he wasn't my cup of tea and it was just an uncomfortable consultation for me. Especially since he was my first consult (ever!)
He was an hour and half away from me and my mother went with me for support and ask questions just in case I was a deer in the head lights and got overwhelmed.
We show up 15 minutes early, I check in sign the paper work and after I turn it in the front desk clerk takes me back to an examination room and said that the doctor will be inside shortly. I waited over 45 minutes for the doctor to come in. He says hello, asks me what I would like done, what size I am, and my history. Once that part is done he says, "okay well let's take a look- go ahead and stand up and lift up your shirt" I felt it was a little odd, but I didn't know how a consult was supposed to work since this was the first consultation and I really didn't do any research. As my shirt was raised I explained o him that I think I have tuberous breasts, he said that I have a little bit of constriction but not tuberous breasts that he would recommend 525cc saline implants through the umbilical. (To leave no scar). I explained to him that I do not mind a scar that I just want the shape fixes he said that the large implant will fix the shape.
I had several pictures of wish boobs on my cell I showed him one and asked if it was a realistic expectation he said that my body is different from the ladies in the picture and he can't guarantee that my breasts will be the same which I mean is undertandable however I was talking about the breast shape in general. I don't want the "constricted, tuberous" shape anymore.
By the way this all happened in a span of 15 minutes and he was out the door taking me to see his coordinator. I didn't like her very much, she was very pushy and wanted me to schedule a day for surgery right away.
He's been the most expensive I've been to so far out of the three.
Surgeon #2. Dr. Paul Chugay at Chugay at chugay cosmetics in Irvine, CA (referral from a friend)
I loved him! Felt very comfortable with him. My boyfriend went with me to this consultation. We spent an hour with him and was everything that I've read about how a consultation should go. Although it was a bit of a wait ( the appointment before me arrived late and was getting snippy that she wasn't going to be seen, he still fit her in but ran into my appointment time which was fine after everything)
I met Dr. Chugay in his office where he asked what I was looking for, my current size, and what size I'm trying to achieve as well as my medical history. Once that was done he walked me to his exam room (which didn't even look like an exam room it was so pretty!) he told me to remove my top half of clothing put on the gown and he would be back in shortly with his nurse to take measurements. I changed, put on the gown (it was so soft and comfy) and he came in with his nurse five minutes later after he took all my measurements and she wrote them down she left to grab a surgical bra and the rest sizes from 425-500. While she was gone he explained to me that I do have slightly tuberous shaped breasts with constriction in the lower pole of my breast. He explained that for me to achieve the look I want that he would "break" up the ring of construction I have. The example he gave me was cutting spokes on a tire to relieve the tension I have. That he would not recommend a lift because of my age, the severity of my tuberous breasts is not bad and he believes he can fix it with just the slicing of the breast tissue.
The nurse came back in and we tried on sizers (after I struggled getting the bra on) we started off with 425 and worked our way up to 500. He stated that for my size and tissue he would not exceed 500cc. I liked the way 500 lied however I wish I could've looked at larger sizes. I felt it didn't give me the look I wanted.
After trying in sizers and we agreed on 500cc he left to his office and his nurse brought back silicone and sailane implants for me to touch and decide what I would like. I personally preferred the silicone. I then changed and we went back to his office where he gave me the incision site options, he explains stay since I preferred silicone that I would either go through the areola or the crease. I asked him what would be the best option for him since he will have to slice my breast tissue he told me the crease so we agreed. He then explained the surgery to me, my expected time off work and what to expect in general after talking and asking all the questions I had he took my boyfriend and I to his coordinator, she was very nice, a tad pushy but not bad. She gave me a quote which was cheaper then the first surgeon and gave me a folder with all Dr. Chugay's information, his resume, his offices and the price for the BA. I told her I had a couple of more consultations to look at and that I would give her a call back to set up my appointment of I decided on him.
Surgeon #3. Dr. Doan from Newport Cosmetic Institue in Newport, CA (referral from step-sister who had a BA by him)
I liked him however he didn't seem to grasp during our consultation that the reason behind me getting a BA was because of the shape of my breasts, not because of the size of my breasts. It wasn't until after I had left that personally called me and told me that if I really wanted to change my breast shape that he would recommend a donut lift.
I arrived late. I felt horrible I couldn't find his office for the life of me! My very pregnant sister and my mother joined me for this consultation. I was taken back to a exam room (even before I was finished with the paper work) asked to change into the disposable gown and wait to be seen we waited five minutes maximum and then he walks in introduces himself and asks what I would like done, and what size I'm trying to achieve along with medical history. after taking measurements and explaining that I could start off with 550cc and go up from there he gave his spiel about himself, the surgery, the incision site, recovery and time off work. From there me, my sister and mother went a couple of doors down and tried on sizers with his assistant. (The sizers here were actual implants, not the kind that Dr. Chugay had that resemble what a breast look like) after trying in sizers from 500-600 I decided on 600cc I loved the way the looked in the bra and in a shirt! I had boobs! And normal looking ones at that!
After changing back into my clothes she takes us to look at his photo album while we waited for the coordinator. I didn't find anyone similar to my stats with my breast shape, everyone looked very "normal" they didn't have assymetrical breasts or constricted tuberous. The were just small.
I met with the pt coordinator who was soooooo nice! I loved her, she was not pushy at all and even told me to take my time making a decision and go to a couple more consultations. She gave me his information, where he went to school, that he is refferal based only and that he himself won a black diamond award from Allergan. She gave me his price (he's the cheapest one I have found so far) a folder that included his resume, his office information, her card and placed the price inside. I told her I have a couple of more consults and I would get back to her if I decided.
I have two more consults to go to, Dr. Pousti in San Diego and Dr. Hardesty in Riverside all within these next two weeks I'm planing on making my decision by June 16th for a doctor so I can get the ball rolling since I want my surgery by July 16th the latest.
I'll keep you lovelies updated! And I'll post pictures later on today but no later then the end of this week.
Replies (7)

June 6, 2015
You should make a consultation with Dr. Haiavy in Rancho Cucamonga or Dr. Farzaneh in Chino Hills. I heard they are the best in the IE area. Dr. Babak Farzaneh was named Best Doctor in the Inland Empire Magazine. I can't wait to meet these 2 doctors. I recently scheduled a consultation with Dr. Haiavy on the 24th, and Dr. Farzaneh on the 11th. I am beyond excited!


June 6, 2015
No problem(;
They have several reviews on youtube so you can check them out. Most of us think that by going to LA or anywhere far were going to find the best surgeon when most of the best surgeons are in the IE. I don't know why but even tho I have scheduled consultations with other doctors I am leaning more toward these 2. My heart is just telling me I trust these 2 doctors more and I haven't even met with them.


March 29, 2016
We are very similar! After two kids, my boobs changed a little but they're still obviously tuberous. I measured the other day and I got 38D/DD! Like you I normally wear a C, but I bounce around in it a jelly bean in an Easter egg. Your results look awesome!
UPDATED FROM ColorfulSam
1 month pre
My Before Boobies!
These are my current breasts, as you can see from the pictures I have tubular breasts, or constricted breasts.
What I'm hoping to achieve from my BA is to have more fullness all around, including more of rounder shape rather then tubular, triangle, or cone shape. As well as go up a size or two. I'm currently a 36C (I don't think that is right) I would like to be a large D or even a DD
I would love to have cleavage and some side boobage as well ;) I want to be able to not wear a bra (if I choose not to).
I feel as though I have broad shoulders so I think if I have larger breasts then it would balance me out a little more, but I don't want to look "top heavy".
I'm looking between 500-600cc ????
I'm so excited! Yey! June 16 I'll be making my decision and paying for the procedure ????
What I'm hoping to achieve from my BA is to have more fullness all around, including more of rounder shape rather then tubular, triangle, or cone shape. As well as go up a size or two. I'm currently a 36C (I don't think that is right) I would like to be a large D or even a DD
I would love to have cleavage and some side boobage as well ;) I want to be able to not wear a bra (if I choose not to).
I feel as though I have broad shoulders so I think if I have larger breasts then it would balance me out a little more, but I don't want to look "top heavy".
I'm looking between 500-600cc ????
I'm so excited! Yey! June 16 I'll be making my decision and paying for the procedure ????
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June 6, 2015
Ughh tell me about it! I want that side boobage too. I can't wait to wear those cute plunge dresses without having to wear a bra.

June 6, 2015
I know! Im so excited for boobies! :D woot woot! They make such a difference!


July 1, 2015
Hey!! I am so glad to see another person with tuberous breasts on here :)) very excited fr you if you are going through with the surgery!!

July 1, 2015
Hello Darling! Yes!! I just scheduled my surgery today for July 15th I also selected my size and profile :)

July 2, 2015
Omg that is the time of my surgery as well!!! And I am 21 so just a year younger :)) so excited for us!

July 2, 2015
AHHHH! we have the same boobie birthday! :) how exciting! I just want the day to be here already! I cannot wait I'm so anxious EEEK!

July 2, 2015
I'm so happy to find someone with the same boobie birthday (haha i love that i'm going to use it now!) i know i seriously feel like time is going by so slowly!!!

July 7, 2015
Woot woot! I got my boobie package today from Jenny Eden :D I'm excited to start using them! 9 days! Oh my goodness I'm freaking out! I'm so nervous :( I'm afraid of the pain!!

July 7, 2015
Me too! But everyone has said it's manageable so in sure if we rest and keep up with our meds we can power through :))
UPDATED FROM ColorfulSam
1 month pre
Wish boobies!
I have so many wish boobies and they vary on sizes, I'm looking more at the shape of them ??
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June 6, 2015
Thank you for posting your pre op and wish boob pictures. Yes, I agree that you have broad shoulders and can probably carry a larger size implant quite gracefully!


June 6, 2015
Love them all..they all seem moderate plus profile(: im obsessed with boobies I love the girl that has the red bikini. Her boobies have great cleavage and volume at the top!!!(;

June 6, 2015
That's what I'm thinking as well, I love the mod+ look. And I am thinking that is what will look best on me :)
I love that picture too! Her boobies look amazing! :D

June 6, 2015
Yes they do! (:
Are you scared or are you excited as well? Which is incision are you considering?
I personally don't want to get cut anywhere around my breasts so I hope no doctor brings that up lol. I am considering getting TUBA like 2 of my friends. You can't even see their scar on their bellybutton and they recovered super quick.

June 6, 2015
Because I have tubular breasts I'm going to either do the fold or areola. I might even need a lift depending on what my desired look is, but it's just a donut lift or benneli. I'm going to go see Dr. Pousti because he is someone who does a lot of tubular breasts and his before and afters are absoultely amazing! Im willing to do the lift and have the scars if it means that my constriction will be fixed :)

June 10, 2015
Well hopefully the problem can be fixed without the lift...good luck on your consultation...I am so excited for mine!

June 10, 2015
I'm excited for you! Woot woot! Tomorrow you go for a consult with Farzaneh right? Let me know how it goes!
July 6, 2015
Would it be possible to post the link of where the first picture came from? I really like the results, and I'm curious as to what exactly she had done. Thanks!

July 7, 2015
Oh gosh, to tell you the truth I don't remember /: I'm sorry
All I did was search tuberous breasts inland empire. I'm sorry :(
All I did was search tuberous breasts inland empire. I'm sorry :(
So glad you started your journey with us on RealSelf! I have enjoyed reading your review so far and am looking forward to your results! I think you're doing an excellent job with your research and getting multiple doctor consults. Good for you! Just in case, here is a list of important questions to ask the doctors during your consults. Please keep us posted!