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27 Year Old, 300cc Under the Muscle, Moderate Profile and Couldn't Be More Happier! Miami, FL

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Nadz87
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This website has helped me so much an here is my contribution back!

I am 27 years, 5'2", 100lbs. I currently reside in the Caribbean and have decided to have my procedure done in Miami. I chose Dr. Mel Ortega because I love the results I saw, he had a lot of great reviews (the only negative thing people complained about was the wait time) and the price was great!

My husband accompanied me to Miami for this procedure and ladies, it is highly recommended you have someone stay with you after the procedure, I cannot thank him enough.
I arrived around noon the 9th of Nov and my procedure was scheduled for 12:30pm the following day.

The morning of my procedure was pretty chilled out, I stayed in a hotel in walking distance to the office and I visited them earlier to get the prescription. I arrived at 12pm for my consultation but unfortunately things got kept back because they won't accept the certified cheque they requested in the first place.

Let me rewind a bit, about 2 weeks prior to my visit they instructed me that I had to pay the balance in cash upon arrival, but because of the economic situation attaining cash is a bit difficult so I asked what other option I had. They then told me the certify cheque would work and they would not accept payment via credit card either.

So I was pretty pissed about this and also asked me to visit the corresponding bank to try an cash the cheque, which we all know I won't be able to do because it's not payable to me, but I took the walk to the bank anyways and ask them if they would be able to contact the Dr. office and explain that the money will hit there account, only it would take 3 working day, but of course, the bank wasn't able to. I went back to the office and then the offered me the option to pay via credit card, I was so upset at that moment because I did not cater that amount to be taken out of my card, none less to have that amount but we gave it a swipe and it was successful, so that was good news.

At this time I had missed my preop appointment and surgery time so I had to wait.....I guess that's maybe why I wasn't nervous before surgery because I was still a little disappointment of what took play in regards to final payment.

At around 4:30pm I finally had the chance so see Dr. Ortega (He was in surgery so hence the long wait) and after he saw me he immediately recommended HP because of how narrow I am to the top. I told him that I preferred the look of the MP and he said he can only go up to 300cc because anything more would be to big for my body. I was fine with that because I was aiming at 300cc anyways.

After we settled on that size I had my IV put in and then off to the operating room. I think Jason must have slipped me the good stuff because last thing I remembered was feeling something cold being injected and in 2 blinks I was out!

I was finished around 7:30pm and as soon as I woke up I looked down to have a sneak of my new boobs, I was so happy at that moment. Dr. Ortega dropped in to check up on me and soon enough my husband was in the room with me. They called a cab for us and we were on our way back to the hotel.

I felt really great after surgery, I was so hungry and filled of energy for some reason. I slept really well that night and the next day I was up early still full of energy. I was not in a lot of pain, I did feel the pressure on my chest and standing up straight wasn't possible yet. I started icing and making sure I took my meds on time. I was off the painkillers during the day and took them in the night before bed.

The one thing that was super uncomfortable for me was having to sleep on my back...reclined. On day 2 postop I went in to see the Dr. and he explained the massage techniques to me and answered all my questions, he also wanted to see me before Ieft to go back home.

I stayed 10 days in Miami and by day 8 I decided to visit VS just for curiosity to know how big I was, they measured me at 32D but a lot of swelling did go down between now an then so I would like to assume i am a full C now.

I visited forever 21 and bought some cute bralettes because that surgically bra was a terror!! it was way to tight and hurt my incisions, which btw, was done at the crease.

I am now 12 days postop and I still can't believe I had this procedure done and I am so happy with my new body!! I cannot wait for Carnival next year Feb. to show them off :D

I would upload photos in my next entry .

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

November 22, 2014
Glad ur doing good. I had my surgery on the 11th with Ortega. I had a bl/ba with 300cc
November 22, 2014
Very nice, I hope you didn't have a crazy wait like I did..How's your recovery going thus far?
November 22, 2014
Umm wait wasn't too bad. My surgery was scheduled at 9 told me to be there at 8. Didn't see the doctor for my markings till 10:30
November 22, 2014
Recovery not bad. I'm ten days post op and noticing changes everyday. How abt u
November 22, 2014
I'm doing great...no complaints. They feel much softer and I'm wearing the strap off and on to help push these babies down. I'm curious to see how the incision looks. I'll remove the steri strips on Monday.
November 22, 2014
Did they give u the strap
November 22, 2014
They told me I didn't need to wear one with a lift
November 22, 2014
Yes they did. I read your review as well. Nice read, I'm so curious to see how the scar looks. When I pass by finger over the strip it feels a bit bumpy but they said its because of the stitches, they haven't dissolved yet.
November 22, 2014
Oh ok. I'm suppose to take my steri strips off wed. So we will see
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November 23, 2014
Thank you Glade recovery is good
November 23, 2014
What size were you before the surgery?
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November 23, 2014
I was a 34-AA After seeing Dr Troung i thought i could pull off 34-c but listening to him Im a full 34-D☺️
November 23, 2014
Thanks. Nice, that was a good job. I got 350cc under the muscle and I think they look small. I was 34AA
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November 23, 2014
400cc memorygel I love em
April 29, 2015
Wait, I too was told to pay it two weeks before surgery, Liz took my debit over the phone for deposit, will they take debit? I am confused! Not about to drive 5 hrs with almost $3000 cash on me.
April 30, 2015
The safest bet is to walk with the cash, Trust me. You don't want to go through what I did.
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May 2, 2015
I paid half in cash and half credit card
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December 25, 2015
They look so nice. I hope mine looks as good as those. I'm getting 325 cc under muscle. Thanks for sharing.
UPDATED FROM Nadz87
12 days post

After photos. day 8

Nadz87
This could have been day 8 post op. I bought this at forever 21.

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November 22, 2014
Beautiful!! How many ccs
November 22, 2014
Duh. I see 300!! Lol
November 22, 2014
omg that bralette is adorable! They look great! Congrats!
November 22, 2014
Thanks :)
November 22, 2014
You're making me want to go to Forever 21 now! ;) I'll wait to get sized at VS til I hit 2 or 3 mos. Glad your recovery was so smooth sailing!
November 22, 2014
Hahaha, these are size small, super comfy and cost $7.80. What more can a girl want?
November 22, 2014
Did you go recently? If so, I'm hitting there tomorrow! Lol!
November 22, 2014
Yea I was there on Monday.
November 22, 2014
I posted an update with the other 2 I picked up.
November 22, 2014
I am SOOOO there!!! Awesome! Thanks for sharing your story! I am in such a funk right now. I just need patience! Arghh
November 23, 2014
Hahahaha I kniw the feeling. How much cc's you got?
November 23, 2014
325. But one thing this site has taught me, it's just every body is different so I can't compare. For ex, 325 looks huge on some ppl but I feel like it really hasn't made a drastic difference for me even though I was flat as a board! Hopefully this is just a normal stage of disappointment and I'll get over this hump. There's no way I'm going back to put more in.
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February 9, 2015
what were your stats before surgery?
UPDATED FROM Nadz87
12 days post

2 more for your viewing pleasure.

Nadz87
These were the other color an style I bought. Only small was available at the time. They are super comfy!

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November 23, 2014
Beautiful bralettes! You look great!
November 23, 2014
Looking good so far! I can't wait to see how they'll look once they drop and fluff! My surgery is on the 24th, 2 more days! And we have similar stats. I'm 5'0, 97 lbs. and I'm going with 325cc mod +
November 23, 2014
Very nice! I look forward to hearing about your experience. Good luck :)
November 28, 2014
How was surgery?
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November 23, 2014
They are not even
November 23, 2014
I don't expect them to be identical... how does the saying goes? They are not twins, they are sisters lol
November 23, 2014
I wouldnt expect them to be even at this point...she just made a week!!
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November 23, 2014
Awesome, i like that Did they drop should be even the top thats what i ment! Im sorry hope i did not offend u Looks good
November 23, 2014
They have dropped alot since. Everyday little changes happen. I'm not offend, no worries :) is just in it's early stages to judge right now. My right side took longer for the swelling to subside because of the muscle on that side be stronger (I'm a right hander) so hence the more prominent look.
November 23, 2014
Yes, you look awesome! I'm thinking about using him as well but concerned about the scar. Let us know how it is afterwards if u don't mind. Thanx for sharing!
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November 23, 2014
I like the bras where can i find them????
November 23, 2014
I would post some photos of the scars once they steri strips are removed. He's a very good doctor but the wait time killed me lol...I would still recommend him tho.
November 23, 2014
Yea I agree ortega bedside manner. Makes up for everything!
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November 23, 2014
Where did u get the mint green bra i love it!!!
November 23, 2014
I look the photos with my mobile but the bralette is actually turquoise in colour. I bought them at Forever 21.
November 25, 2014
I bought the bralettes yesterday!!! Super duper happy! They had different colors from yours but super comfy!! Thanks!
November 25, 2014
Can't wait to see them!