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35, 4 Kids, 115 Pounds 5'2" Going from 32B to 345cc HP Cohesive Gel - Mississauga, ON

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So far I've had 2 consults with the surgeon I've...

KP1981
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So far I've had 2 consults with the surgeon I've selected, put down my deposit and booked my surgery for May 17th! I think I've selected my size at 345ccs. My surgeon feels that with my current situation (a very deflated 32B from breast feeding 4 babies) that I am best to go with round cohesive gel implants, under the muscle. He will use the armpit approach which I am a little nervous about for the scars over the summer while they are fresh and new. I'm also nervous in general about the recovery and returning to work :s but I guess I'm just going to have to be a trooper about that! My surgeon gave me a range of ccs (200-365) based on my chest measurements to achieve a natural look (which is what I'm going for). I will admit I am slightly terrified of going too big- I've never had boobs, so while obviously I want them (!), I don't want to over do it either. I'm pretty comfortable with the 335cc sizes on, so my coordinator recommends going up a size since we are going under muscle. It's such a guessing game putting those things in a sports bra and standing in front of the mirror trying to guess what they will look like naked.... How do you really know what the outcome is going to be?! You don't. So we hope for the best... And throw 10 grand at the surgeon and hope they're perfect. Sounds good.... I go for my pre-op blood work, etc next week. I just realized last night how close it is to the big day!! I'm starting to get really excited- and anxious. This waiting part is the worst!

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Frank Lista, MD

Frank Lista, MD

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April 23, 2016
I would go a little bigger than what you feel comfortable with!
April 24, 2016
I'm comfortable with the 335cc- one size up is only 345cc tho... should I go 365?
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April 25, 2016
I would go 365, if it was me.... 345cc is not a big difference from 335cc....you won't notice the difference
April 25, 2016
My surgery is booked for May 17th w dr lista as well! Are u nervous?
April 25, 2016
I have good days and bad days. I keep going back and forth (over 20 ccs) between sizes. When I called my Coordinator about my approach (it's different on my paperwork from what I thought I was having) she asked me to come back in this week to make sure I am a candidate for the underarm approach- now I'm feeling stressed while I wait to find out so I can decide which approach I want them to use. So many things to think about- such a big commitment!
How are you doing? Nervous?
April 25, 2016
I am going in for another fitting tmrw. It is very nerve wracking! I'm trying not to read too many reviews now as they are making me more nervous. I know someone who had dr lista and went thru the armpit. She has no complaints. I am going over the muscle and incision under the breast, as per his advice. TotAlly not what I expected but am trusting his advice. 3 more weeks!!!
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June 5, 2016
Omg.... I had the SAME thought! So hard to put your faith into somethings that you really don't know for sure will turn out the way you want. Looking at pics is helpful to a point but then you see results that look totally different on different individuals even though they are the same implant type, profile & CCs. It's such a scary guessing game.
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24 days pre

Under the breast or through the armpit....

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So I'm feeling pretty good about my size choice but now I'm really second guessing my choice to use the armpit approach. I'm worried about scaring. I feel like it would be easier to hide the scar under the breast, but my surgeon (and a few of my friends who have gone with this approach) are all about the armpit approach. How long does it take for the scar to fade, and I mean really is it ever going to fade to the point of disappearing? What do you ladies think? I don't think I heal particularly well so I'm expecting it will take a few years for my scar to turn "white". I'm so conflicted... thoughts?

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April 23, 2016
Oh man, I would totally go with under the breast. Not sure about the armpit! That skin is so sensitive, then you can't shave the area for a while because of the scar! I think under the breast is more popular... Maybe it's all preference?
April 29, 2016
i did it under the breast. my doctor told me going under the breast allows him to better see what he is doing compared to the armpit method. my doctor did mention if the scar does not heal well in the armpit then it will be noticeable.
perhaps asking it in the q&a for the doctors to see what they think? the only information i have is from my doctor and not first hand experience. but it was enough to make me want to go with under the breast fold.
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13 days pre

my sad little before shots

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I finally took some before pictures. Not actually that easy to take a boob side profile selfie... did my best here. Two weeks today I'm already stressing about the emotional roller coaster the post op process is going to be. Hoping the recovery will be quicker than I'm preparing myself for and I can bounce back and keep myself busy while I go through the ups and downs...

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