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20 Years Old with a Petite "Athletic" Frame. Pre-op Size 8A, Post-op Size 8DD. - Perth, AU
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My overall experience with Vijth has been very...
reviewaccountMay 21, 2015
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My overall experience with Vijth has been very comfortable and easy.
During my first consultation he talked me through the potential adverse effects of the procedure, what the procedure consisted of and what my recovery period would be. He also took my measurements to determine the type of implant he would use, explicitly explaining why he felt that implant was best. I felt completely relaxed throughout the entire consult and left feeling very informed, but perhaps most importantly I left not feeling pressured to undergo the surgery.
Once I decided I was going to go through with the breast augmentation, his friendly staff helped me to choose an operation date and schedule a pre-op consultation. Kate, Vijth's secretary, was very patient with helping me schedule appointments - even though I was very annoying and had to reschedule multiple times. Kate was also very helpful in answering a lot of my more generic questions (e.g. how long do you recommend before I go back to work).
During my pre-op consultation, Vijth was very patient with letting me try on the two different implant sizes I was deciding between (275cc and 300cc mentor cohesive gel high profile). I told him that I wanted to be about a C cup post-op. During the entire consult, he was very patient and let me try both sizes as many times as I pleased, he also asked his staff to take pictures for me in several different shirts so I could reflect on the decision at home. I found choosing a size incredibly nerve racking, because I have such a petite frame (I'm a size 8 bra band, 5'3 tall) and there were very few women as small as me on any of the surgery forums... The surgery forums made me feel that "bigger was better". However, Vijth recommended the 275ccs to me and he clearly explained his rationale behind why he thought the 275ccs would look more natural than the 300ccs. Despite his advice I was still undecided by the end of my consult, so his staff very kindly ordered both implant sizes for me so I had until my operation day (a week after my consult) to decide. On the day of the surgery, I decided to take Vijth's advice and chose the 275ccs.
My post operative care has been excellent, each consult I've had with Vijth he has explained my progress and what I should be expecting to see at the given point in my recovery. All of his staff have made it clear to me that if I were to have any issues I should phone, so that they are able to schedule an appointment to help. I have recently been sized and I'm a full 8D, I'm very glad I took Vijth's advice and didn't opt for a larger implant - the 300ccs would of looked unnatural on my frame.
Overall, I'm very happy with my experience with Vijth. He has an excellent bed-side manner and I felt all his advice was very tailored to my own needs. I never felt pressured into anything and overall I'm glad with my choice of surgeon.
During my first consultation he talked me through the potential adverse effects of the procedure, what the procedure consisted of and what my recovery period would be. He also took my measurements to determine the type of implant he would use, explicitly explaining why he felt that implant was best. I felt completely relaxed throughout the entire consult and left feeling very informed, but perhaps most importantly I left not feeling pressured to undergo the surgery.
Once I decided I was going to go through with the breast augmentation, his friendly staff helped me to choose an operation date and schedule a pre-op consultation. Kate, Vijth's secretary, was very patient with helping me schedule appointments - even though I was very annoying and had to reschedule multiple times. Kate was also very helpful in answering a lot of my more generic questions (e.g. how long do you recommend before I go back to work).
During my pre-op consultation, Vijth was very patient with letting me try on the two different implant sizes I was deciding between (275cc and 300cc mentor cohesive gel high profile). I told him that I wanted to be about a C cup post-op. During the entire consult, he was very patient and let me try both sizes as many times as I pleased, he also asked his staff to take pictures for me in several different shirts so I could reflect on the decision at home. I found choosing a size incredibly nerve racking, because I have such a petite frame (I'm a size 8 bra band, 5'3 tall) and there were very few women as small as me on any of the surgery forums... The surgery forums made me feel that "bigger was better". However, Vijth recommended the 275ccs to me and he clearly explained his rationale behind why he thought the 275ccs would look more natural than the 300ccs. Despite his advice I was still undecided by the end of my consult, so his staff very kindly ordered both implant sizes for me so I had until my operation day (a week after my consult) to decide. On the day of the surgery, I decided to take Vijth's advice and chose the 275ccs.
My post operative care has been excellent, each consult I've had with Vijth he has explained my progress and what I should be expecting to see at the given point in my recovery. All of his staff have made it clear to me that if I were to have any issues I should phone, so that they are able to schedule an appointment to help. I have recently been sized and I'm a full 8D, I'm very glad I took Vijth's advice and didn't opt for a larger implant - the 300ccs would of looked unnatural on my frame.
Overall, I'm very happy with my experience with Vijth. He has an excellent bed-side manner and I felt all his advice was very tailored to my own needs. I never felt pressured into anything and overall I'm glad with my choice of surgeon.
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Replies (9)
November 25, 2015
hi there! I'm considering going with the same surgeon as he has great reviews and I have my consultation booked with him next week. I was wondering how you dealt with the pain after the op as i heard it is pretty excruciating for a couple of weeks after… was that your experience? how soon was it before you felt like your normal self again? thanks!
December 6, 2015
Hi Kirsty,
Good choice, Vijth is an excellent surgeon. The first couple of weeks post op I was very tender, I had my surgery done during uni break so I had one week of resting completely, and the following week at uni I had to be very careful about lifting heavy books etc. I returned to work (as a retail assistant) two weeks post op, and remained on light duties because lifting above my head or heavy objects was still very painful (and not recommended!). At two weeks I began driving my manual car again, but I was still very tender. I was lucky enough in the first two weeks to have family members take care of me, I really recommend having someone around in this time in case you get into trouble (e.g. I almost got stuck in the shower because I couldn't really use my arms to open the heavy door, luckily a family member was home to let me out!). At around 4 weeks, I wasn't getting much general pain but I didn't feel back to "normal" until 6/8 weeks post op. It was 8 weeks before I returned to upper body exercises and I felt fine at that point and 12 weeks before I returned to boxing. I'm fine with upper body work now (6/7 months post op), but if I try do any intense upper body work (e.g. chin ups) I still feel discomfort so even now I avoid those exercises. Other than that, my operation doesn't really impact on my ability to do anything else now.
My one big word of advice is to not try push yourself in the first couple of weeks especially, I was very stubborn and still insisted on helping doing the shopping, etc. in that time... and to be honest I was lucky I didn't hurt myself. I remember at 8 days post op (the first time I left the house to go shopping post op) I remember lifting a 1kg can of dog food and immediately dropping it in pain. It's crucial you rest in that time, and to be honest you feel so doped up on pain medication you probably will sleep for most of that period.
Sorry for my late response, I hope this was helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Good choice, Vijth is an excellent surgeon. The first couple of weeks post op I was very tender, I had my surgery done during uni break so I had one week of resting completely, and the following week at uni I had to be very careful about lifting heavy books etc. I returned to work (as a retail assistant) two weeks post op, and remained on light duties because lifting above my head or heavy objects was still very painful (and not recommended!). At two weeks I began driving my manual car again, but I was still very tender. I was lucky enough in the first two weeks to have family members take care of me, I really recommend having someone around in this time in case you get into trouble (e.g. I almost got stuck in the shower because I couldn't really use my arms to open the heavy door, luckily a family member was home to let me out!). At around 4 weeks, I wasn't getting much general pain but I didn't feel back to "normal" until 6/8 weeks post op. It was 8 weeks before I returned to upper body exercises and I felt fine at that point and 12 weeks before I returned to boxing. I'm fine with upper body work now (6/7 months post op), but if I try do any intense upper body work (e.g. chin ups) I still feel discomfort so even now I avoid those exercises. Other than that, my operation doesn't really impact on my ability to do anything else now.
My one big word of advice is to not try push yourself in the first couple of weeks especially, I was very stubborn and still insisted on helping doing the shopping, etc. in that time... and to be honest I was lucky I didn't hurt myself. I remember at 8 days post op (the first time I left the house to go shopping post op) I remember lifting a 1kg can of dog food and immediately dropping it in pain. It's crucial you rest in that time, and to be honest you feel so doped up on pain medication you probably will sleep for most of that period.
Sorry for my late response, I hope this was helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions.
December 28, 2015
Thanks so much for your response, it is really helpful! I am all booked for my op on the 14th of january and getting so excited. my parents are over from the uk and will be looking after me the first week which i'm very grateful for! ill post my own reviews etc after the op. thanks once again
January 16, 2016
Do you have any before pictures? Im thinking of getting the same size and am just interested to see what your starting size was to compare?
January 16, 2016
Or if you don't want to post pictures would you just be able to tell me if you were a full A cup? Or were you a bit smaller?
October 27, 2016
Hi Kate,
Sorry for my late response, I'm rarely on this website to be honest!
Pre-op I would say I was less than a full A cup, most of my bras were padded and any bra brands that were larger in the cup (e.g. Calvin Klein) did not fit me at all.
Sorry again for the late response.
Sorry for my late response, I'm rarely on this website to be honest!
Pre-op I would say I was less than a full A cup, most of my bras were padded and any bra brands that were larger in the cup (e.g. Calvin Klein) did not fit me at all.
Sorry again for the late response.
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1 month post
Photos and exercise update (running, Pilates and boxing)
reviewaccountMay 25, 2015
Pre-op I was exercising for at least three hours a week (running, boxing and Pilates).
I began running again a week and a half ago and felt completely fine. I can notice a slightly greater bounce in my breast, however it isn't painful and hasn't changed my running regime at all.
I also started Pilates a week and a half ago, but I have asked my instructor to not give me any exercises that involve putting stress on the upper body (e.g. dog down, plank, and upper body exercises). After my first class back I noticed a dull ache in my breasts, maybe due to upper abdominal exercises, but no pain. At the end of this week (8 weeks post op) I'll begin upper body exercises again.
I won't be beginning to box again for at least a month, although I'm feeling fine and have no pain I don't want to injure myself. Vijth recommended to delay boxing by another month to make sure my muscles are completely healed.
I began running again a week and a half ago and felt completely fine. I can notice a slightly greater bounce in my breast, however it isn't painful and hasn't changed my running regime at all.
I also started Pilates a week and a half ago, but I have asked my instructor to not give me any exercises that involve putting stress on the upper body (e.g. dog down, plank, and upper body exercises). After my first class back I noticed a dull ache in my breasts, maybe due to upper abdominal exercises, but no pain. At the end of this week (8 weeks post op) I'll begin upper body exercises again.
I won't be beginning to box again for at least a month, although I'm feeling fine and have no pain I don't want to injure myself. Vijth recommended to delay boxing by another month to make sure my muscles are completely healed.
Replies (4)
December 5, 2015
Hi!
I'm just wondering what profile implants you went with?
I'm just wondering what profile implants you went with?
December 7, 2015
They look great!
I'm going to have my op with Dr. Vij too. Seeing your pictures have been so helpful. I was unsure about going high profile until I saw yours and how good they look!
I'm going to have my op with Dr. Vij too. Seeing your pictures have been so helpful. I was unsure about going high profile until I saw yours and how good they look!
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8 months post
7 Months Post Op Scars and Settling Photo Update. Pre-op size 8A, post-op size 8DD.
reviewaccountDecember 6, 2015
Just a photo update to show the progress of my scars and the settling of my breasts. My breasts have settled into a less "modest" natural look (i.e. they're not a completely natural "ski slope" shape, and instead they are fuller in the middle). I recommend to ladies who are are my petite size and want a completely natural look to maybe try the 250ccs implants to prevent this "unnatural" fullness. Having said that, even if I had gone the 250ccs and not the 275ccs I think they would have still looked "unnatural" at certain angles (e.g. if I had my arms above my head, or stretched out behind my back). However, I am still 100% happy with my choice, I just wanted to put that out there to help others with their decision.
Hi there, and welcome! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Do you have any before and after photos that you'd be willing to add to your review?