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Registered nurse ...38 .... 3 Kids - Houston, TX

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I've been thinking about this since before my two...

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I've been thinking about this since before my two and a half year old was born. I'm African American 5'10 just under 170 lbs. 3 kids and need to attend to my boobies. I see many surgeons suggesting to do a two stage procedure. Lift or augmentation then the other in a few months. I would probably opt for implants first then the lift later. I haven't seen Dr Ciaravinos lift and Aug pics. If he is comfortable doing a one step procedure I would go for that except I was hoping for an atleast 400 memory gels
I've made my appointment for November 10.

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John Nguyen, MD, FACS

John Nguyen, MD, FACS

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October 23, 2015
I had a implants amd my surgeon said something about I didn't need a full lift bc the implants would take care of the lift. Idk if that's am option for you or not, definitely ask!
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October 29, 2015
Thanks
October 23, 2015
Also, my breast were very saggy and I had an areola reduction.
December 30, 2015
Ji 24rsmomof2. Were/are your areolae very sensitive or did you get sharp pains, upon healing? I would really like an areola reduction as well, but want to get ahead of expectations. Thanks
October 23, 2015
Good luck. I have to get a lift because implants won't help me. Lol.
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October 23, 2015

Thanks for sharing your journey, and your photos, with this community. We'll look forward to your updates as you find out more about your options. Let us know how we can support you!

October 23, 2015
You and I have similar builds and pre-op breasts (ugh, right??). Try looking at my page. I am currently at 8 weeks but have not posted for a couple of weeks. I had under the muscle, Mentor MemoryShape, Medium Height, Moderate Profile implants...355cc. I wanted to stay on the smaller side and I love how they are turning out. I am a little gappy at the center but that is strictly a function of my breast bone which will not really allow for cleavage. Good luck...I hope you are as happy with yours as I am with mine!
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October 23, 2015
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'll look at your page. The first consultation suggested about that small/big of an implant. I'm going to another in two weeks. So you got the lift with augmentation right. ? Am heading to your page. Thanks a lot again so much
October 24, 2015
Regarding your question on scarring...do you scar darker brown or lose pigmentation? If you lose pigment, you could get the scars tattooed. I am not sure if they can lighten scars via tattoo but that would be something to research. Perhaps a doc that does BA's for breast cancer patients could help you find a good tattoo artist!
UPDATED FROM Tonimccord
1 month pre

Breast Lift with Implants 500 Cc Under Muscle. African American 3 Kids 5'10 & 165 Lbs Age 38

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I met with Dr Nguyen for a consultation yesterday and I probably knew he would be the doctor I would pick from the pictures I had seen before consultation. It was my third consultation. 

We have a surgery date of 12/21 Yaaaay my Christmas gift to me
I am yet to have surgery but promise to update this accordingly.

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November 12, 2015
Yay, boobies good Christmas!! I had my benelli lift and implants the same day. Tomorrow is two weeks for me and I'm feeling much better! Good luck, I'll be following your journey!
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November 12, 2015
That should have read "boobies for Christmas" lol
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November 12, 2015
Hahaha you're so right!!!
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November 12, 2015
yay!! I am having my lift & implants done on Dec. 4th by him. I too loved his staff and he was so patient and I feel really understood exactly what I was going for. Good luck! Hooray for perky big boobs!! =)
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November 13, 2015
I felt the same way the fact that I had just had another consultation with a doctor that had 30 seconds to listen and who's staff weren't As nice helped.
Yaaaaay for you and you know am gonna stalk the heck out of your progress. Please please please keep us upstaged and all the best. Yaaaay to perky big boob for Christmas !!!!!! Excited for you !
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November 13, 2015
Updated or even onstage lol
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November 13, 2015
I'll have to put some pictures up soon of my pathetic excuse for boobs. I am getting my before pics done @ the office on Monday & I'll see if they can email them to me. If not I'll take some selfies. =)
November 12, 2015
I am SO glad you will soon join the beautiful boobie club!! I can't wait to follow your progress...
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November 17, 2015
Thank you
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November 17, 2015
Got mine 12 years ago and still loving them. Congratulations on your decision.
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November 17, 2015
Thank you so much !!!
November 17, 2015
We have the same surgery date! I'm in Dallas. Lift w augmentation. 3 kids. Super excited, but terrified!
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11 days pre

Finished paying and had preop today

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Oh boy .... Everything just got real .... Paid for my surgery today and had prescriptions filled. Also was given preop and post op vitamins. Antibiotics etc
My surgery is 12 days
12/21/15
Decided to go bigger cow am so tall when we tried on the different sizes they looked kind small so I sure don't want to regret paying all this and ending up with no boob

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December 10, 2015
I am SO happy for you that you're moving forward toward an awesome brand new body confidence!! How big are you going to go?
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December 10, 2015
Thank you. Btw. I just saw your pics again and surgeon did GOOD. You look awesome. I'm 5'10 about 160 so I'm gonna go for a lot more cc than you would you're so much more petite but I'll keep U updated.
December 10, 2015
I can't wait to see your progression...just remember that this truly is a journey and that the healing takes time...you will experience moments of concern, discomfort, the awful frankenboob, the scarring even knowing that it fades and you might even spit some sutures (I did and was shocked at that process...) and pure total joy at getting beautiful, sexy breasts!!!
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December 10, 2015
Thank you so much for the warnings. So scary but glad to know others like you that have taken this journey before. So nerve wrecking
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December 11, 2015
Woohoo! I just had my follow up today. Dr Nguyen is amazing. I honestly have never felt so confident in my body even with bruises still on me!! You'll do great!! Congrats!
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December 10, 2015
Thanks so much. Yes he seems to good to be true lol. I have to look at your pics. Haven't been on this site for a while I went through being robbed at Kroger to focusing on getting my stuff back etc that I'm kinda off track and trying to get back on
When was your surgery. Shucks hunk I missed it. Got robbed nov 30 th
Am going to your page now
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December 10, 2015
Wow I just looked at your pics. I love love the outcome. I'm sure you do too. Very beautiful gal. Thanks a lot for the pics I feel even more confident in dr nguyens work. I'm so glad I picked him
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December 11, 2015
Oh my gosh. I am so sorry that you had to go through that. Thank goodness you are okay!! I sent you a PM.. Sometimes I don't get notifications
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December 11, 2015
It will be here before you know it. Good luck!!
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December 11, 2015
Thank you. It's like 9 days
Good lawd nerves nerves nerves