POSTED UNDER Breast Implants REVIEWS
5'4", 119lbs, 32AA, 28yrs Old, No Kids - Morgantown, WV
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While I was researching this procedure I did a lot...
WORTH IT$7,000
While I was researching this procedure I did a lot of googling and came across this site. I have read a bit of everything, even some very sad and scary ex-plant stories as well as some sad implant stories. Not going to lie, it definitely turned me off wanting to get implants for a while that's for sure. Through all my googling and research I was able to come up with some great questions for my first consultation. I scheduled this consult with a very reputable and well known local surgeon. From what I had read on his site I found comfort in the fact that the health and safety of his patients comes first and after speaking with him I found out that he preformed the most breast aug surgeries in our area. Dr. McClellan is easy to talk to and his office manager Becky is amazing! I instantly loved them both. The first part of this meeting was with the doctor he sat with me and answered all of my questions and I answered his, he explained that he interviews his patients as they are doing the same to him. He would not want to take on a patient he considers a poor candidate. Turns out I'm a great candidate with no health issues, no major bad habits that could effect the outcome and physically fit. I explained that I want to look natural, no "bazooka boobs" for me. I barely fill a 32A and maybe a full B or C would look good?
The doc stepped out allowing me to change into one of those papery tops with the opening at the front. He came back in with Becky who would be my main contact before, during and after the procedure. He took measurements and and held up some implants to my breasts to get an idea of which might be the best size for my frame, also taking into account my somewhat narrow hips. He recommended a range of 275cc's to 325cc's, though he started to think that 300cc's was definitely my "sweet spot" as far as how they would fit me.
After the measurements the doc left so I could put on my sports bra to try on some implants with Becky's assistance and valued opinion.... it was so much fun and I had to laugh because I got to remove the padding I have in every bra I currently own, I won't need padding for very much longer :).
The doc stepped out allowing me to change into one of those papery tops with the opening at the front. He came back in with Becky who would be my main contact before, during and after the procedure. He took measurements and and held up some implants to my breasts to get an idea of which might be the best size for my frame, also taking into account my somewhat narrow hips. He recommended a range of 275cc's to 325cc's, though he started to think that 300cc's was definitely my "sweet spot" as far as how they would fit me.
After the measurements the doc left so I could put on my sports bra to try on some implants with Becky's assistance and valued opinion.... it was so much fun and I had to laugh because I got to remove the padding I have in every bra I currently own, I won't need padding for very much longer :).
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September 9, 2016
I keep reading horrible stories about getting breast augmentation. And reading about all the side effects, things that can go wrong and I'm getting myself more and more nervous about going threw the procedure. What type of questions did u ask ur surgeon?
September 9, 2016
I did some of the same reading, I feel it's smart to read both the positive and negative to appreciate the fact that there are many different opinions and experiences had in this type of surgery. I mainly read the bad to see if I really wanted this (if that makes any sense) I knew it would either scare me out of going through with this significant body alteration or I would find out that I truly do want this and am going in fully knowledgeable on the pros and cons. Some questions I can remember are as follows:
- How many BA's do you perform a year?
- Out of those are there many revisions? Not actually sure that I asked in those exact words, but I just wanted him to tell me about any issues he's dealt with if any and what were the circumstances. Examples: instances of infection, hematoma's, ruptures, etc.
- How will having babies in the future affect my results, any limitations?
- How long before I have to have them "re-done" if ever?
- Do you have a patient referral list? They did not, but they did call a few past patients to see if they might make time to speak with me about their experience. I found it helpful to hear their stories and how they feel about their BA now. Hear about any limitations or differences in their daily activities.
- How do you select the incision site (since there are four that I read about), saline/silicone, under muscle/over?
I can't remember all of what I asked, but if you start the conversation with your PS more questions will come up and a good dialogue should open up. You may not like all the answers you get/they might not be what you wanted to hear or expected to hear. In the end you really just need to be completely comfortable and confident in their abilities. They should care about your well-being above all. My PS has created an educational surgery video on how he preforms the surgery and even though I'm squeamish I made myself watch it. It helped me to understand what all goes into the surgery and how he performs it. I also found that not all surgeons perform this surgery the same way.
I hope this helps you fish26, best of luck to you!!! I had my 25 day check up today and it went great, so I'll post updated pics soon.
- How many BA's do you perform a year?
- Out of those are there many revisions? Not actually sure that I asked in those exact words, but I just wanted him to tell me about any issues he's dealt with if any and what were the circumstances. Examples: instances of infection, hematoma's, ruptures, etc.
- How will having babies in the future affect my results, any limitations?
- How long before I have to have them "re-done" if ever?
- Do you have a patient referral list? They did not, but they did call a few past patients to see if they might make time to speak with me about their experience. I found it helpful to hear their stories and how they feel about their BA now. Hear about any limitations or differences in their daily activities.
- How do you select the incision site (since there are four that I read about), saline/silicone, under muscle/over?
I can't remember all of what I asked, but if you start the conversation with your PS more questions will come up and a good dialogue should open up. You may not like all the answers you get/they might not be what you wanted to hear or expected to hear. In the end you really just need to be completely comfortable and confident in their abilities. They should care about your well-being above all. My PS has created an educational surgery video on how he preforms the surgery and even though I'm squeamish I made myself watch it. It helped me to understand what all goes into the surgery and how he performs it. I also found that not all surgeons perform this surgery the same way.
I hope this helps you fish26, best of luck to you!!! I had my 25 day check up today and it went great, so I'll post updated pics soon.
UPDATED FROM MntnMama
3 months pre
Surgery is scheduled mod silicone plus
My surgery is scheduled for August 15th! I did so after I made sure it worked for moms schedule too since she will be my main nurse. Boyfriend will be around, but I need my mama. Almost immediately after scheduling I felt remorse kinda like I made a huge mistake (buyers remorse?) and I contemplated just cancelling and losing my down payment. It took about four more days to get into a positive mindset and now I am happy and excited about my decision to make this change for me... absolutely cannot wait until the big day!
My contact, Becky, was able to get me in touch with a former patient to speak to about her experience and it was so nice to hear from someone who had been in my current position. Her only wish was that she had done hers sooner so that was comforting. I also was out on the boat this weekend and met a woman who turns out is married to my boyfriends buddy and she had hers done two years ago by my surgeon, go figure! She is beautiful all around and her two year old assets just add a little something extra. She started flat like me and got 320cc's which is right around where I want to be. I can only hope to have the outcome that she walked away with. Side note: she may be going even bigger in August since she had now "stretched out" enough to take a larger implant.
My contact, Becky, was able to get me in touch with a former patient to speak to about her experience and it was so nice to hear from someone who had been in my current position. Her only wish was that she had done hers sooner so that was comforting. I also was out on the boat this weekend and met a woman who turns out is married to my boyfriends buddy and she had hers done two years ago by my surgeon, go figure! She is beautiful all around and her two year old assets just add a little something extra. She started flat like me and got 320cc's which is right around where I want to be. I can only hope to have the outcome that she walked away with. Side note: she may be going even bigger in August since she had now "stretched out" enough to take a larger implant.
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August 19, 2016
Best of Luck to you. My surgery was July 21st and I absolutely love my outcome. I'm not into huge boobs and I wanted a conservative but sexy look. I got 350 and 375 Silicone, moderate plus profile, and went through the nip. I could have gone a little bigger but still very happy :)
August 21, 2016
Hey Courtney, thank you!
So happy you had a great outcome, I felt the same way about what I wanted to look like. Didn't want anything to big, just proportionate. Will be writing a review shortly, happy I've arrived at day 6 after surgery!
So happy you had a great outcome, I felt the same way about what I wanted to look like. Didn't want anything to big, just proportionate. Will be writing a review shortly, happy I've arrived at day 6 after surgery!
UPDATED FROM MntnMama
2 months pre
Pre op photos
So I just wanted to add some photos I already have of how I look in clothes. I am athletic and petit with boobs to match. Love getting dressed up, going boating, running races , etc.... I just want to look and feel sexier/more womanly while I do it all :-).
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August 20, 2016
Please be sure to let us know how it went! You should be 4 days post-op by now!
Welcome to the community and thank you for joining us. Doing all of the research ahead of time is the most important step. Sounds like you have the perfect size now picked out and are ready to go. Don't feel guilty about doing something nice for yourself. You deserve it.