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Love the new boobies! 3 weeks post

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Hi! I am 22 and planning on getting a breast...

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Caitlin330
WORTH IT$5,500

Hi! I am 22 and planning on getting a breast augmentation. I have always wanted one and finally saved enough money. Right now I am a 34b and I want to go to a 34d. I am planning on traveling from Virginia to Miami for it. If anyone has any advice or has experience traveling to have the procedure done I would really appreciate it!

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Leonard Hochstein, MD - Account Suspended

Leonard Hochstein, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 21, 2013

Thank you for starting your your story on RealSelf! Will you have someone coming with you and staying with you in Miami for a few days post-op? Have you had your doctor consult yet and how did it go? Keep us posted!

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March 21, 2013
Thanks! I will be having my boyfriend come with me to help me post-op. I haven't had a consult yet but I have talked to the office on the phone and been emailing with them. I wanted to get some more info on here first before I take the next step. I'm nervous about getting it done so far from home in case something happens once I fly back. I don't have the money or time off work to fly back and forth to Florida. But I'm very excited and ready to start this process! I will post pictures this weekend! Thanks for any help or advice!
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April 29, 2013

Glad to hear your bf can help you during your recovery. Since you have plenty of time until September, I encourage you to get a 2nd opinion closer to your home. I have heard of women not being able to get back to their surgeons out of state/country for various post-op reasons. It really becomes a hardship for them. Hopefully everything will be fine with your surgery, but I have even seen the doctors suggest having surgery near your home.  :)

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7 months pre

I am having my breast augmentation in September. I...

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Caitlin330
I am having my breast augmentation in September. I am really big into working out and I was wondering how long it takes to get back to your normal gym routine. Also I was worried about if lifting weights and doing chest workouts would make the implants shift. If anyone has any experience with this I would really appreciate it!

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April 29, 2013

Here is a link to our Doctor Q&A that addresses some of your questions regarding exercise. Looks like most PS's suggest waiting a month to do chest workouts. Hopefully this time will pass quickly for you!

August 29, 2013
My BA was Dr H also. I was done in April. He recommends never doing any direct chest exercises at all after BA. After 6 weeks you can usually go back to your full workouts and weights (but no chest). I'm actually hopefully going back to him in Oct/Nov to go bigger. Good luck
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2 months pre

It's finally happening!!

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Caitlin330
Hi everyone! So excited that after months of planning and saving I am finally starting the process to getting my boobs! I will be flying to Miami to get them done with dr hochstein. I have been in contact with his office all week and will have a phone consultation next week and hopefully put my deposit down for my surgery date! I am hoping to get them done the second week of November if he's available. I have been looking at flights and hotels and have good some really good deals so I'm ready to get my date set so i can book it! So excited but starting to get nervous now that it's really happening! I will post pictures once I get done with my consultation!

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