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23y, 5'8, 140lb, Breast Revision from 250cc to 500cc. New Zealand, NZ
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I've always been athletic and very much into...
red27April 21, 2015
$4,500
I've always been athletic and very much into sports and also have what my mum likes to call an 'H' body shape. Basically i'm not curvy at all. I've always disliked my small boobs and have always felt self conscious being naked, even in front of my boyfriend.
Last year in August I decided to get my boobs done. I have a friend who had gotten hers done at 350cc and made the mistake of thinking that if I got 350cc that mine would look as big as hers (she's an F). The silly thing that I didn't think about was the fact that she's a whole lot shorter and much more petite that me so of course the same size implant would look much different on her than it would on me. Anyhow, after freaking out a bit I decided just to get 250cc R and 275cc L implants thinking that this would bring me to a large C. Unfortunately I'm now only a B (was A) which I was very disappointed with.
After doing further research and looking at pics of other ladies my height an weight I think that around 500cc is going to bring me up to the size I want (D).
I have my surgery booked for June 8th, I'm sooooo excited. I have a countdown on my phone and everything. I'm having it done at the Tria Center which is part of Destination Beauty. Although I have read mixed reviews about the Destination Beauty Service, all the reviews about the surgeons look good and that's all I really care about. I had actually already booked my flights and accommodation before getting in contact with them so won't be using any of the 'surgery holiday' packages that they offer.
My boyfriend and I are combining the trip with a holiday in Thailand which is going to be amazing. I'm really hoping that because this is my second surgery that my pain and recovery time will be much less than my first surgery because my pocket is already formed. Has anyone else had a revision and it was less painful?
I'm a bit nervous about getting back after the holiday as I haven't told my mum that I'm having the revision. She would flip. She thought that the first one was a waste of money and now I'm doing it all over again. People in New Zealand are so anti plastic surgery, it's really annoying. Sometimes I feel as though I'm just being silly and vain but I figure that if I don't get a re-do then I will be wasting all the original money that I spent. At least my boyfriend is supportive. He thinks I'm perfect the way I am and even used to say how much he loved my pre-surgery non-existent boobs. But I'm doing this for no-one other than myself and think that if it will make me feel sexy and happy about my body then it's worth it.
And so the countdown begins!! 43 days till Thailand, 48 days till my new and improved boobies!
Last year in August I decided to get my boobs done. I have a friend who had gotten hers done at 350cc and made the mistake of thinking that if I got 350cc that mine would look as big as hers (she's an F). The silly thing that I didn't think about was the fact that she's a whole lot shorter and much more petite that me so of course the same size implant would look much different on her than it would on me. Anyhow, after freaking out a bit I decided just to get 250cc R and 275cc L implants thinking that this would bring me to a large C. Unfortunately I'm now only a B (was A) which I was very disappointed with.
After doing further research and looking at pics of other ladies my height an weight I think that around 500cc is going to bring me up to the size I want (D).
I have my surgery booked for June 8th, I'm sooooo excited. I have a countdown on my phone and everything. I'm having it done at the Tria Center which is part of Destination Beauty. Although I have read mixed reviews about the Destination Beauty Service, all the reviews about the surgeons look good and that's all I really care about. I had actually already booked my flights and accommodation before getting in contact with them so won't be using any of the 'surgery holiday' packages that they offer.
My boyfriend and I are combining the trip with a holiday in Thailand which is going to be amazing. I'm really hoping that because this is my second surgery that my pain and recovery time will be much less than my first surgery because my pocket is already formed. Has anyone else had a revision and it was less painful?
I'm a bit nervous about getting back after the holiday as I haven't told my mum that I'm having the revision. She would flip. She thought that the first one was a waste of money and now I'm doing it all over again. People in New Zealand are so anti plastic surgery, it's really annoying. Sometimes I feel as though I'm just being silly and vain but I figure that if I don't get a re-do then I will be wasting all the original money that I spent. At least my boyfriend is supportive. He thinks I'm perfect the way I am and even used to say how much he loved my pre-surgery non-existent boobs. But I'm doing this for no-one other than myself and think that if it will make me feel sexy and happy about my body then it's worth it.
And so the countdown begins!! 43 days till Thailand, 48 days till my new and improved boobies!
UPDATED FROM red27
1 month pre
36 days to go! - time go faster please
red27May 3, 2015
It's not long now till my revision and time seems to be dragging so much. I've been obsessing over this site and trying to make a decision about size and type. I haven't got much cleavage and can also feel my current implants at the sides of my boobs and am wondering if getting high profile will help this? I feel my boobs are too wide apart and hope that my doctor will have the answers.
I didn't get any stretch marks from my first BA but then again only went from an A to a B. I've got some vitamin E oil and think that maybe I should start putting it on now. Has anyone else had problems with stretch marks?
I haven't bought any post op bras yet, hopefully I'll get one from the surgeon but who knows. Figured I'll be in thailand and can grab a cheap bra post op if need be. I'm soooo looking forward to relaxing on the beach with my man and my new girls.
I didn't get any stretch marks from my first BA but then again only went from an A to a B. I've got some vitamin E oil and think that maybe I should start putting it on now. Has anyone else had problems with stretch marks?
I haven't bought any post op bras yet, hopefully I'll get one from the surgeon but who knows. Figured I'll be in thailand and can grab a cheap bra post op if need be. I'm soooo looking forward to relaxing on the beach with my man and my new girls.
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May 3, 2015
Re the post op support bra, the hospital ones are ridiculously expensive and by all accounts uncomfortable to wear. Even the soft crop tops offered by Destination Beauty convert to about $30. So I would advise shopping around at home before you go. Buy at least a couple of sports crop tops accounting for the extra ccs you will have to cover. I don't know about NZ, but in Aus you can buy a two pack of these from Kmart for $12 and they are The same as the one sold to me by my representative from DB.
Shopping in Thailand, except at the genuine Thai shops, is not cheap as they have quite high tax. Even with the medical being so much cheaper, the technology and pharmaceuticals are actually much on par with our own, the point of difference being the labour costs. Drs, nurses, drivers etc are cheap! That's the big saving.
May 3, 2015
Thanks for your advice. I think i'll try and get some cheap bras before I go, save me having to pay more for something of lesser quality and same price over there.
How was your experience with DB? My rep is Fon, she has been good so far. I'll be at the Tria Centre which looks really nice so hopefully it will all go well. My consult is at 11am and I'm wondering how long I have to wait in between consult and surgery. How long was your wait? Did your doctor visit you after surgery? Also did you have to pay additional for medication post op? Sorry for all the questions!
May 3, 2015
Hi back, I don't mind the questions at all. It is good to talk about it.
My experience with DB was pretty good. My rep was Tanny. She and I corresponded heaps before I went to Bangkok and she was great at organising things, but I hardly talked to her once I arrived. It surprised me. I thought the idea of having a contact person was that they saw you through the procedure but she had nothing to do with my treatment or aftercare. I did get a lot of help from a gorgeous girl called Meaw and the nurse who visits you at the hotel is an angel. I had a terribly long wait between consult and procedure. It was very upsetting as it was supposed to be about two hours but due to the hospital requiring some extra tests ( which I had to pay extra for) the Dr rescheduled me to the next day! It was extra frustrating because as I had already been admitted to the hospital I had to stay overnight so I wasted one of my paid hospital nights for nothing and had to return to the hotel with less recuperation time. Another lady the day before me had a similar experience and was very upset as well. I must say though that most people seem to be moved along quite quickly and you are definitely given star treatment as you go through your various examinations and blood tests etc. My surgeon was Dr Narongdej and he only visited for a very brief moment the morning following my procedure. You have to really pin that man down otherwise you would never know anything. He flits in and out like a butterfly. Also be warned there is a language barrier and you have to be very clear with your wishes and get confirmations that they do understand you otherwise things can get mixed up.
The nurses at the Priyavate Hospital are very professional and a pleasure. The Tria centre is really nice and the staff are great as well.
I didn't have to pay any extra for meds as they gave me more painkillers than I needed. I had to get an extra replacement set of drain bottles and they didn't charge me for those either.
I did have a few problems, which I explained in another post, I will have to put it all down in one post with photos once I finally get home. I am back in Aus but not actually home yet :)
May 3, 2015
I am impatiently waiting for your photos!!! I fly to Phuket TODAY for a holiday before my surgery in Bangkok next week!!!
May 3, 2015
Thanks for your feedback. I read your review on your page and about the issues you had with drains, sounds horrid! I'm going to hope like crazy that I don't need drains. I'm sorry that your doctor wasn't very good, ive read quite a few bad reviews on him so far! it's also a pain that you had to wait another day to have surgery! Hope that doesn't happen to me. My consult is at 11am so hopefully it'll go quickly and I can get in the operating room fast. I'm planning on only one night In the hospital because I think my recovery time will be less because it's just a simple revision - hopefully I'm not wrong!
Can I also ask what you did in terms of payment? I don't have a credit card but am worried about carrying so much cash. Thanks x
May 8, 2015
Sorry for taking a while to reply. If you don't have or want a credit card you should get yourself a debit card. That works like a credit card but uses money that is in your bank account. That what I do. If you use a bank/building society that doesn't supply them, perhaps you can start an account elsewhere, just for your holiday cash, then you can take it out of ATMs while overseas, as you need it. Just make sure your bank knows where you will be and that you may be drawing large amounts, or they may think your card has been stolen. If you use Cirrus marked ATMs the withdrawals are cheap and you can also use your debit card to pay at the hospital.bMuch simpler than carrying wads of cash and as there are bag snatching warning signs everywhere in Bangkok, I wouldn't advise it. Oh and another thing, you will need to put a 10,000BHT deposit down on your room in case you leave without paying for room service etc and they require that to be a card payment. So you really do want that card. Makes life so much simpler, not just for Bangkok but anywhere else you want to travel.
On the other point, recovery time should be a lot quicker with a simple revision, but you are also going to double your implant size, and that means extra stretching, swelling and discomfort. I didn't go bigger in size, just 55cc to account for the encapsulation I had removed from my right breast, and the pain was far far less than my first procedure, which was a huge relief. But then I needed the drains for 13 days which turned out to be a huge annoyance. Hope all goes well for you, it should do as you seem very fit and healthy. Hope you have a fabulous trip x
May 10, 2015
Thanks for your advice. Will definitely take my debit card then.
Hope your recovery is going well :)
May 3, 2015
Who is your surgeon? I am booked in with Dr Narongdeg, May 12th with Destination Beauty
May 3, 2015
Dr Dalip. There isn't much about him on the internet apart from a couple of positive DB reviews so that's promising. My rep is Fon, who is yours?
May 3, 2015
from your before photo's, your surgery should be a simple one with great results!! My horrid stretched, sagged body needs, TT, BA and BL. The mummy makeover. Soooo nervous!!!
May 3, 2015
Oh thank you! I'm really hoping all goes well. I'm just worried about needing to have drains. I didn't for my first surgery but ive heard that with revision its more common. Guess it'll depend on what Dr dalip decides. best of luck for your surgery on the 12th, im sure everything will go great and you'll be a hot mama in no time
May 10, 2015
I had drains for my revision surgery at Tria centre. I've read it reduces risks of hematoma and seroma which can cause capsular contraction. They really aren't that bad. I was also told that the hospital only accepts either credit card or cash but not the visa debit cards! Best to check with DB about payment.
May 10, 2015
Oh wow ok ill have to ask my rep about that. Was planning on paying cash but taking my debit card just in case.
I hope i won't need drains for long. Feeling pretty nervous about it all
May 3, 2015
I have been using bio oil, coconut oil, and scare and stretch mark cream for a few weeks. I started 2 weeks pre op and every day post op switching between the three. I think it feels better to have them oiled throughout the day. Arnica gel is also great!!
May 5, 2015
Just started this forum for members getting breast implant revisions this June 2015. Feel free to be the first to comment and I will be sending more members this way soon! You can check out the April 2015 revision forum for some immediate support. ;)
May 9, 2015
Are you going to post some pictures Clare??? I have surgery with Dr Narongdej on tuesday!!! May 12th! Do you recomend him or not?! I do not care wether he is arrogant or not as long as his work is quality!!!!!!
UPDATED FROM red27
1 day post
485's and on the other side
red27June 9, 2015
I had my surgery yesterday at piyavate hospital in Bangkok. Everything went great. At first my surgeon dr Dalip said 485 would be too big for my cheast wall and that I would have to go with 385. Luckily he must have worked his magic in the theatre and got them to fit. All bandaged up at the moment and feeling very stiff and sore. I hAd thought that this time round wouldn't be as bad but I would have to say it's almost As sore as the first time. I guess the almost 250cc increase meant my cheast muscles had to stretch way more. Although I haven't met my DB rep Fon I have been visited several times by another girl joy who is so lovely. In fact all the staff have been incredibly nice, far nicer than those I delt with in New Zealand. My drains have to stay in a few more days which sucks. My partner and I had a trip planned to krabi tomorrow but I don't think that will be happening now :(
Food so far has been great, salmon on the first night then fish for lunch today, mini Thai cakes for afternoon tea and chicken and pumpkin soup tonight. Will post pics when I get the chance and update on how I'm feeling.
Food so far has been great, salmon on the first night then fish for lunch today, mini Thai cakes for afternoon tea and chicken and pumpkin soup tonight. Will post pics when I get the chance and update on how I'm feeling.
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