36years Old, One Kid, Breast Enlargement Surgery Needed Because of Being "Flat-chested" - Los Angeles, CA

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Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS
Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Before I had a breast surgery, I was really...

  • 5 May 2015
  • 2 months post
Before I had a breast surgery, I was really worried. However, a lot of information from this www.realself.com website was a big help, so I would like to share my experience. I am a 36-year-old mother with a daughter. Having a baby has changed my life completely. I originally had very small breasts, but I was more flat-chested after giving birth to a baby. I suffered a lack of confidence. So I decided to have a breast enlargement surgery to get gorgeous breasts before I got older. I have wanted to meet a woman doctor, so I scheduled a date for surgery date just after I met Dr. Ho(Mrs.) at Wave Plastic Surgery Center, which is a quite big plastic surgery in LA. I unconditionally followed Dr. Ho’s advice that putting 300cc is needed for a Full C Cup. I am so satisfied with my surgery results now even 4months later after the surgery. Actually, I wanted 260cc at that time. If I chose 260cc, I might regret my decision. I guess I made a good choice and it was good to follow Dr.HO’s advice. I got a surgery with textured implants and I did not receive a massage separately, so post-surgery management was convenient. The whole service was good. For example, after surgery, I got an injection to quickly reduce swelling. Above all, I was so lucky to get such a surgery with reasonable price($4,500) by a best woman doctor that I wanted at a good operating room with the implant of Allergan company. Even 4months later after my surgery, I restored my confidence and I am so happy now whenever I look my gorgeous breasts. :)

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Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
20360 SW Birch St., Newport Beach, California
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  • 5 May 2015

I think Dr. Ho at the Wave Plastic Surgery Center is the best doctor that I ever met. She looked confident, so I trusted her. I was more comfortable because she is a woman like me. There were other well experienced doctors, but I trusted Dr. Ho and I felt more comfortable with her. When I consulted her about my breast---if I showed my breast to a man doctor, I might be very embarrassed---since Dr. Ho is a woman like me, I felt comfortable to show my breast to her without hesitation. As you can see in the picture that I uploaded above, my chin is a bit fleshy, so I think I need liposuction someday. Of course, I will choose Dr. Ho. at Wave Plastic Surgery Center for my next surgery without hesitation. She is trustworthy for my face and body.