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21 Years Old, 5'9", 116lbs. Beyond Excited for my BA! - Mckinney, TX
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So, like most people in the BA section of...
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So, like most people in the BA section of RealSelf, I've wanted this surgery for a long, long time. In fact, once I even had a significant other laugh when he felt me up. I've learned to love my body now, but that doesn't change the fact that I would just like to change it slightly. It has nothing to do with anybody else - it's something I want, have always wanted, and more than likely will always want if I don't do it.
It was a long time coming, and it took awhile to get the guts to go to a consultation, but I finally did! I went to meet with two doctors in my area in October. One was recommended to me by a friend, and I actually really enjoyed his consultation! He was super informative, very thorough and you could really tell he knew what he was doing. It was great, and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone.
However, my second consultation was with Dr. Naveen Setty. He is closer to my home, and when I went there, I just kind of knew. I knew that he was the right surgeon for me. I loved his staff, his office, and his demeanor. Everything about my consultation was comfortable, informative, and I didn't feel rushed in the slightest. Even when I admitted it was unlikely that I would book that day, his patient coordinator, Carrie, gave me all the information I would need for that decision. I called the next day to book my surgery with Dr. Setty.
So, I'm about three weeks out. I'm not really nervous at all. Everyone asks if I am, but all I feel is this weird sense of calm. Like this was how it's always supposed to have been.
I've been reading a lot of stories, but it's really hard to find people with my body type! I know I'm overthinking size, and my pre-op is December 5th. I know I'll trust Dr. Setty with what size recommendations he has, but I also really know what I want, and I don't know if it's possible for my body! Again, I'm tall and thin, and have little (or no) breast tissue at all. If anybody has any recommendations, or similar body type, I would love to hear how your BA went and what size you went with!
Oh, and I'm for sure getting round silicone. I'm unsure about textured or smooth. As my chest wall is a little concave, I'm terrified of symmastia. But Dr. Setty addressed that with me, and I'm totally confident in his abilities. But I am a ball of anxiety, so.
The pictures are from my consultation with Dr. Setty. As you can see, literally nothing.
It was a long time coming, and it took awhile to get the guts to go to a consultation, but I finally did! I went to meet with two doctors in my area in October. One was recommended to me by a friend, and I actually really enjoyed his consultation! He was super informative, very thorough and you could really tell he knew what he was doing. It was great, and I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone.
However, my second consultation was with Dr. Naveen Setty. He is closer to my home, and when I went there, I just kind of knew. I knew that he was the right surgeon for me. I loved his staff, his office, and his demeanor. Everything about my consultation was comfortable, informative, and I didn't feel rushed in the slightest. Even when I admitted it was unlikely that I would book that day, his patient coordinator, Carrie, gave me all the information I would need for that decision. I called the next day to book my surgery with Dr. Setty.
So, I'm about three weeks out. I'm not really nervous at all. Everyone asks if I am, but all I feel is this weird sense of calm. Like this was how it's always supposed to have been.
I've been reading a lot of stories, but it's really hard to find people with my body type! I know I'm overthinking size, and my pre-op is December 5th. I know I'll trust Dr. Setty with what size recommendations he has, but I also really know what I want, and I don't know if it's possible for my body! Again, I'm tall and thin, and have little (or no) breast tissue at all. If anybody has any recommendations, or similar body type, I would love to hear how your BA went and what size you went with!
Oh, and I'm for sure getting round silicone. I'm unsure about textured or smooth. As my chest wall is a little concave, I'm terrified of symmastia. But Dr. Setty addressed that with me, and I'm totally confident in his abilities. But I am a ball of anxiety, so.
The pictures are from my consultation with Dr. Setty. As you can see, literally nothing.
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Replies (6)
December 1, 2016
Hi there! I was just wondering how you decided on a round implant v. an anatomical shape? I have a very similar body type to you (tall, really skinny, practically no breast tissue) and am having a hard time finding more reviews from women with similar bodies. One of the doctors that I met with suggested anatomical shape for me because of my size, but I'm worried about the downsides of the anatomical......I'd appreciate your thoughts on this!
December 1, 2016
Hi! I personally just prefer the look of round implants over the anatomical ones! I spoke with my surgeon about it and he said with the look I was going for and my body he didn't really see any benefit with me going with an anatomical implant. I was super worried about the downsides of anatomical, too, which is why I ultimately chose round! (I still can't decide between texture or smooth though...)
December 2, 2016
so many decisions to make >.< it's like, finally, after a decade or more of wanting this done, I decide to get the surgery, but now I can't decide on any of the details haha I think I'm overthinking at this point. I just reeeally want them to look natural. As far as textured v. smooth, I'm pretty sure all 3 doctors I met with in Fort Lauderdale suggested textured. It all seems so case by case, it's hard to know what's best for your own body. Maybe leave that one up to your doctor?
December 13, 2016
I know! I've been dreaming of this day, and I thought it'd just be like...pick some boobs and let's go. So many choices! I am not too worried about natural vs. fake looking. I mean, I don't want two balls on my chest, but I also like a nice upper pole and decently augmented look. I'm worried now about bottoming out, so I wonder if textured WOULD be better for me. My surgeon said he didn't think there was any benefit for me to pick textured, and I left it up to him, but NOW I'M WORRIED! Haha. Such a worrywart.
UPDATED FROM awholelottaheart
25 days pre
Wish pics
Just a hoard of wish pics so I can see them all in one place. I have collected a LOT.
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November 29, 2016
Hey girl! I'm your height and looking at similar sized implants (based on your wish pics) but I'm starting out with a full 34B. My doc recommended 400cc HP but to me that sounds so big! What did your doc recommend? I can't wait to see how yours turn out! My surgery is scheduled just a few weeks after yours.
November 29, 2016
Hi!!! See, 400cc sounds about where I want to be (maybe even 425 or 450) but I'm so thin that I think only 350cc HP is the biggest I can go.
I'll be discussing sizing with him this coming Monday, so I can let you know more then! I'm sooooo excited! When's your surgery scheduled for?
I'll be discussing sizing with him this coming Monday, so I can let you know more then! I'm sooooo excited! When's your surgery scheduled for?
December 6, 2016
Hi friend! I'm about to post a full update, but we decided on 460cc UHP! I really, really think 400cc HP would be beautiful on you, if you have similar wish pics. Trying on sizers, the bigger they were, the better I liked them. 460cc UHP was the biggest I could go because of my BWD, and 350cc HP was the biggest HP I could go.
UPDATED FROM awholelottaheart
21 days pre
Pre-op questions
So ladies! My pre-op is next week and I really have no idea what to ask my surgeon! I would love if y'all could help with maybe a list of questions, or what you wished you asked/what you were glad you asked?
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November 30, 2016
When I went for a consult, I was glad he let me feel the different implants and let me choose which one I wanted. Some were firmer than others. I prefer the softer one that felt more natural to me. Some were heavier than others. I prefer the light weight one. He let me choose the actual implant. I didn't know I had this choice.
November 30, 2016
That's awesome! At my consultation I played with the basic implants (saline, silicone, round, textured, etc.). I hope I get to do that at my pre-op!
Good for you for getting more than one doctor consult. Glad you found a doctor you're comfortable with. Can't wait to hear how your pre op appointment goes. In the meantime, feel free to join the December 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum. Keep us posted!Â