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19 Yrs Old, 5'5 140 ish 425 cc Silicone
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I'm so excited to announce that I will finally be...
WORTH IT$3,300
I'm so excited to announce that I will finally be getting my BA!! I chose Spectrum Aesthetics as my destination due to the affordability that is coupled with Dr. Ortega's 27 years experience. I am going with silicone understand and shooting for a full c/ small d. I'm in the process of losing weight as well, I'm currently 140 and trying to get back down to 123 by my op. I'm sooo excited! I've saved up for the last 6 months to get this done and I can't wait. Anyone my age going through this, please give your feedback, I'd love to hear! Anyone older too lol
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UPDATED FROM AeriBerri18
4 months pre
Saline not Silicone:(
So thanks to a couple of helpful ladies, I figured out that it is recommended that you get silicone implants at 22 or older. Well I was still going to hopefully go through with it, but I turns out that in the state of Florida, it's actually illegal... sad day. I just hope that saline produces an awesome outcome as well. Quite frankly, I feel that anything will be an improvement hahaha
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September 24, 2015
Please do not feel bummed out by it..look at this RS user that did saline too with Ortega..http://www.realself.com/review/miami-fl-breast-augmentation-34-kids-love-bigger-breast
She had greattt results
She had greattt results
September 25, 2015
Thank you so much! That is so encouraging! I was really down about it all, but now I'm feeling a bit more excited. I have tons of wish pics to show him, so hopefully I can make the look I want very clear to him. Thanks so much girl, you're awesome!
September 27, 2015
It is absolutely not illegal to get silicone in the state of Florida. Speaking from experience.
September 27, 2015
That came out sounding bitchy, I really didn't mean it to. Talk to other Drs. Tens of thousands of women get silicone implants in Florida every year. I have a very hard time believing that all of those surgeons are risking their licenses and their careers every day to preform illegal surgeries. I think your coordinator is mistaken.
September 28, 2015
Are you referring to women under 22? Or in general? And you didn't sound bitchy haha I appreciate the feedback, really :)
September 27, 2015
I live in Florida, I'm under 22, and I have silicone implants. It is definitely not illegal!
September 28, 2015
Really? I wonder why my doctor won't offer them to me. Purhapse I can call and speak to someone about it? And yessssss you turned out amazing! They look soooo real and proportional to your frame, kudos to you. You look amazing:) :)!!!!!
September 28, 2015
Yeah that's interesting to me that he isn't offering them to you. I would definitely ask. Are you set on your surgeon or are you still looking around?
Some surgeons won't give silicone implants to patients under 22 UNLESS they have scoliosis (I mildly do), pectus excavatum, etc. FDA approves this. However, there are surgeons who offer silicone implants to patients even if they don't have an issue such as scoliosis, even though it goes against FDA's approval for under 22. The downfall to that is I don't think you can get warranty on your silicone implants if it goes against FDA.
But the bottom line is, silicone is definitely LEGAL here in Florida so just get some details from your surgeon... He may just be the type who prefer working with saline. Good luck with everything :) I will be looking out for your surgery updates here in a few months!
And thank you so much!! :) I still have some healing to do as I am only 2 weeks post op. The swelling needs to finish going down and they still need to settle but I'm EXTREMELY happy with my surgeon and my results thus far. So that means a lot to me :) xoxo
Some surgeons won't give silicone implants to patients under 22 UNLESS they have scoliosis (I mildly do), pectus excavatum, etc. FDA approves this. However, there are surgeons who offer silicone implants to patients even if they don't have an issue such as scoliosis, even though it goes against FDA's approval for under 22. The downfall to that is I don't think you can get warranty on your silicone implants if it goes against FDA.
But the bottom line is, silicone is definitely LEGAL here in Florida so just get some details from your surgeon... He may just be the type who prefer working with saline. Good luck with everything :) I will be looking out for your surgery updates here in a few months!
And thank you so much!! :) I still have some healing to do as I am only 2 weeks post op. The swelling needs to finish going down and they still need to settle but I'm EXTREMELY happy with my surgeon and my results thus far. So that means a lot to me :) xoxo
UPDATED FROM AeriBerri18
4 months pre
Weightloss
Hey guys, so I was just wondering if I could get some feedback ó weightloss post op. I have 3 and 1/2 months to get to my goal weight and I was just curious if I am not able to get there, if weightloss could greatly affect my implants? I only want to lose another 15 to 17 pounds and am not sure if I should work hard to get it all of prior, or take a slower more balanced approach at losing the stubborn lbs remaining? Please let me know if you know of anyone who lost afterward with no side effects. As well, how long into recovery do you need to wait to lose weight? Until after they drop and fluff?
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September 29, 2015
You don't want to be losing any weight while you are still healing. Your body is going to be working hard to heal your surgery and should not be additionally taxed with a calorie deficit. It might effect your healing in a negative way. You want your body to be as strong as it can be to ward off infection.
You have about 14 weeks to lose your weight, so you have to lose just over a pound per week if you want it all off before your date.
What I really think is that you should not worry about the # on the scale. Focus on healthy eating, good portions lots and lots of water and exercise. #s are stressful. And honestly you will probably end up gaining a few pounds back during the 6 weeks of mandatory rest post op.
Lose what you can now, but focus more on healthy lifestyle and habits. Those you will be able to pick up after surgery more easily and stick to it to burn off those pounds that you couldn't get off before surgery and fix the body composition changes that will take place when you are not allowed to exercise for weeks after surgery.
Just try not to stress about your weight as the date approaches. Remember that your boobs will probably look wonky for a couple of months and you will not be able to get into a bikini and a pool to show them off for at least 5 weeks post op.
I had the same thought. I wanted my perfect body before I got my new boobies. What ended up happening was I only gained 3 pounds but my muscles turned mushy so I look soft not toned like I was. It will come back. I am working out now and will get that toned look in a couple of months. Pretty much unless you are naturally slender you will probably end up putting on some weight during recovery :( so try not to stress too much now about it. Do what you can, don't stress your body, and build healthy habits so it will be easy to pick it back up after you recover.
I probably got sort of repetitive there. Sorry.
You have about 14 weeks to lose your weight, so you have to lose just over a pound per week if you want it all off before your date.
What I really think is that you should not worry about the # on the scale. Focus on healthy eating, good portions lots and lots of water and exercise. #s are stressful. And honestly you will probably end up gaining a few pounds back during the 6 weeks of mandatory rest post op.
Lose what you can now, but focus more on healthy lifestyle and habits. Those you will be able to pick up after surgery more easily and stick to it to burn off those pounds that you couldn't get off before surgery and fix the body composition changes that will take place when you are not allowed to exercise for weeks after surgery.
Just try not to stress about your weight as the date approaches. Remember that your boobs will probably look wonky for a couple of months and you will not be able to get into a bikini and a pool to show them off for at least 5 weeks post op.
I had the same thought. I wanted my perfect body before I got my new boobies. What ended up happening was I only gained 3 pounds but my muscles turned mushy so I look soft not toned like I was. It will come back. I am working out now and will get that toned look in a couple of months. Pretty much unless you are naturally slender you will probably end up putting on some weight during recovery :( so try not to stress too much now about it. Do what you can, don't stress your body, and build healthy habits so it will be easy to pick it back up after you recover.
I probably got sort of repetitive there. Sorry.
November 2, 2015
I love it! Thank you, it so true, and I recognize these things, I really appreciate your feedback, I'm just trucking along and not being too serious about any of it. It's only 10 to 15lbs, so I don't think it would effect my breast if I lost after as well. Thank you!
November 1, 2015
Hey, my stats are really similar to yours except for the age but I'm trying to lose like 10/15lbs before my sugery on January 14th. I'm just going to try and work out a minimum of 3 days a week and squeeze cardio in like 3 to 4 days a week while staying in my macros. With the holidays and all I'm going to try and not stress everything too much. Hey there's always after surgery to get the remaining weight off
November 2, 2015
Very true! I just want to be ad close as I can, to ensure there will be no movement of the implants due to it. Lol, I'm probably close enough now, but I've still got time, so I'll keep working at it haha
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