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31 Years Old, 1 Child, Excited to FINALLY Have the Breasts I've Always Wanted!

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As of right now, I am in the research stage of my...

ThatMarleyGirl
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As of right now, I am in the research stage of my breast journey. I have an entire folder on my computer with bookmarked websites and breast augmentation educational tools, and probably WAY too many photos of boobs on my phone, hahaha! You'd think I was a college boy!
I have four possible surgeons in mind (Dr. Bivak Shah, Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Robert Heck, Columbus Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, Dr. Jeffrey Donaldson, Donaldson Plastic Surgery, also in Columbus, and finally, Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown of The Plastic Surgery Center in Cincinnati) and hopefully will begin going in for consultations within the next month or two. Two of the surgeons don't have before/after photos available on their websites, I've selected them purely from positive reviews here on realself, plus the fact that they also perform labiaplasty, which I would want to have done the same time as my BA.
HOWEVER, between reviews, before and after photos, and additional info available on his website, my gut instinct is to go with Dr. Mandell-Brown of Cincinnati, OH. His before and after photos are absolutely STUNNING, and most closely match my breast augmentation goals. His results are full, voluptuous, yet very natural looking breasts, which is exactly what I am hoping for.
Have any of you lovely ladies here on RealSelf had any procedures performed by Dr. Mandell-Brown? Would you be willing to share photos of his results with me? How is his bedside manner? Did he make you feel at ease? Do you feel he spent an adequate amount of time with you during your consultation, explain his approach, answer your questions?
I apologize if I'm asking too many questions, I've just been dreaming of this for YEARS, and now that it's finally happening, I need to do everything I can to ensure I end up in the best possible hands. My biggest fear is investing all this time, money, and hope, only to end up with anything less than a result I will be over the moon about. At the same time, I want a surgeon who will be honest with me about whether or not my desired result is attainable, and any likely risks associated with it.
I appreciate any input you guys can give me!! That's one of my favorite things about this site, is the sense of community!
Xoxoxo,
Marley

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February 15, 2016

Good for you for doing such a thorough job with your BA research. So glad you started a pre op review so you can build your support network. ;) Be sure to comment on reviews that you like so those members can easily find you and provide you with feedback. Also, here is a list of 21 important questions to ask during your doctor consults. Looking forward to following your journey!

February 15, 2016
Thanks so much, Beth! = )
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February 12, 2019
I agree with above. Lots of research and pictures. I had looked at many i loved before aswell and also way too many pictures on my phone hahaha but hey in the end it helped me to make a super quick decision because I knew the facility i went and another surgeon who worked there. The price was right and i am glad i did. From experience we as patients might want something but pur surgeon might not be able to deliver do to some esthetic and medical history and facts. Example, I wanted to go bigger but do yo thin skin after 100lb weight loss My surgeon explained it was not a very good idea. Its important to listen to the medical professional also. Good luck to you. Its the best thing i done after my gastric sleeve surgery. Cheers!
February 12, 2019
Thank you, doll!! No turning back now, it’s FINALLY happening!! I’m excited but nervous, but I can’t friggin’ WAIT!
February 23, 2019
I dont feel alone anymore. I really like the little book that you made. I hope maybe we can see more closely to reed what you think. Im interest.
February 23, 2019
I still have it! I’ll upload some more photos of it today or tomorrow, so keep an eye out!
February 23, 2019
Hey, love. I posted 2 new updates with photos of my entire planning notebook, as well as an explanation of why I went into such detail with it. Feel free to take a look, I hope it helps you!
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March 27, 2019
WOW!!! You are so organized!! Very impressive!!
March 27, 2019
Thank you! In all honesty, my organization is just the manifestation of my anxiety, lol. All those ‘what ifs’ and ‘what about this’ basically got translated into what you see here, lol
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March 27, 2019
Well, it worked! You got beautiful results.
March 28, 2019
Thank you, doll!!
UPDATED FROM ThatMarleyGirl
3 years pre

Oh yeah, stats!

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I forgot to post my stats! Not sure what I said already, but to give the full rundown:
Age: 28
Height: 5' 6", I guess?? (I always thought I was 5' 5", but I just had a physical last week, and she said I'm 5' 6")
Weight: 114
Children: 1 bio son (breastfed for 7 months) and 3 stepsons. This is also the reason I'm insane.
Current cup size: 32A-32-B, depending on brand
Desired cup size: Ehhhhh, I dunno, small-mid D?? I'm bad at guesstimating sizes (which aren't too accurate to begin with), but I was to go slightly bigger than 'average' for my build. Gimme dem [RS bleep] boobs!!
I don't know my breast width dimensions or anything yet, but hopefully within the next month or two I'll start going to consultations. I'm SO excited to take the first step beyond obsessively stalking this site and staring at boobs all day!

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February 21, 2016
I think that you can easily achieve your wish pics. You have a good amount of natural breast tissue so I think if you go 350cc+ you will definitely be a D cup if not a DD. good luck on your surgery!! :))
February 21, 2016
Thank you, doll!!

I'm trying not to have any expectations right now, or even get my hopes up about what I'll look like PO, but I'm hoping that I can get pretty close to what's depicted in my wish pics! A couple of my friends have said that they're 'too big', but whatever, that's what I want. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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February 24, 2016
Good luck on your surgery!! I think that the best thing to do would be to show them to your PS and let him/her recommend a size. Have you tried on sizers?
Choose the size you like and don't worry about what others say... Its your body and you want to be happy with them. Best of luck!! Xoxo
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February 12, 2019
im 5 foot 10 inches tall weigh 135lb and i got 550cc silicone implants which is DD for me. I was explained it goes by your chest and body size allthough I am tall im thin. People tell me i look very proportioned with the new boobs.
February 12, 2019
I peeped your review, and I agree! They look wonderful!!!
UPDATED FROM ThatMarleyGirl
3 years pre

Found this old modeling photo....

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I don't have any pictures of my bare breasts before I had my son, so finding this one kinda stung a little, lol. It's not that they were much bigger or anything, but they were definitely a lot more full and perky. Le sigh. And apparently, I need to work out! Damn, I miss having abs!!

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February 24, 2019
Did anyone have anatomic implants that can send me a picture of pls
February 25, 2019
I would try using the search feature here to look up ‘anatomical implants’. That should give you the biggest variety of photos to look through. Hope this helps!