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18 y/o, 36B, 5'7, 150lbs, No kids, on a Quest to Be Happy with my Body!
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I've been thinking about and researching breast...
$9,000
I've been thinking about and researching breast augmentations for a few years now, but I obviously could not act on it until now because of my age. When I was about 14 my breasts stopped growing and they have since been my biggest insecurity. I don't want bigger boobs so I can show them off left and right, I really am doing this for myself. My breasts are a big source of unhappiness for me and if I can change that, that'll be one step in a happier direction.
I moved from home over a year ago to go to school so I am on my own and I've come to this decision by myself without the influence of others. In addition, I've been very vocal to my parents about wanting to get a breast augmentation and they have told me that they fully support it.
-----------My end goal:
I don't necessarily want to have much larger breasts, I really just want to improve the shape. Basically I'm more concerned with the visual aesthetic (how I'll look naked) than any size increase! I also want the size to fit my frame proportionally and look as natural as possible.
I'm so excited to be starting this journey with the support of my family and closest friends! I'm going to be updating my journey here as I learn more and come closer to my op day.
I moved from home over a year ago to go to school so I am on my own and I've come to this decision by myself without the influence of others. In addition, I've been very vocal to my parents about wanting to get a breast augmentation and they have told me that they fully support it.
-----------My end goal:
I don't necessarily want to have much larger breasts, I really just want to improve the shape. Basically I'm more concerned with the visual aesthetic (how I'll look naked) than any size increase! I also want the size to fit my frame proportionally and look as natural as possible.
I'm so excited to be starting this journey with the support of my family and closest friends! I'm going to be updating my journey here as I learn more and come closer to my op day.
UPDATED FROM kfarley
3 months pre
My body stats//First consultation
Just so you ladies know my body type so you can possibly gauge it for your own situation!
18 years old
5'7
150 lbs
Pre-op: 36B (small B, in VS I'm a small C with massive push up padding)
Average build
No kids/No breastfeeding
First Consultation!
I went to my first consultation on October 8, 2015 (I'm a little late updating). The surgeon I went to see was Dr. Shaun Parson in Scottsdale, AZ. I know it was only my first consultation but I felt so comfortable with him and his staff. A good number of his staff had gotten breast augmentations or various other procedures done by Dr. Parson and they were raving about him. It helped reassure me that he is skilled in what he does, and that he does it well!
When I was telling Dr. Parson the look I am going for (natural looking, improve the shape and not so much the size, be proportional to my body etc.) he was completely on board and explained that he prefers to keep his breast augmentations looking natural and proportional as I am wanting. That was good to know that we were on the same page with that and that he knows exactly what I am envisioning for myself.
We began discussing my options for implant type, size, incision location, and where it could be placed. I really want silicone because I think in my case especially it would be most beneficial. But with the FDA restriction on silicone (only 22 y/o and up) I was worried that I would have to settle for saline and get new silicone implants in a few years. I explained this to Dr. Parson and he agreed that silicone would be best and that he would be comfortable using silicone with me despite the suggested age. Super excited about that!
What we decided on---------
350cc-400cc silicone gel (to go from small B to full C)
Submuscular
Incision around the areola
Along with a peri-areolar lift (to correct nipple position)
I was quoted about $9100. This includes everything (surgeon's fees, anesthesia, implants, etc.).
During this first consultation I was so caught up in the excitement of talking about my options and trying on sizers that I forgot that I should be asking a lot of questions. Since then I have been coming up with a long list of questions to bring back to Dr. Parson for my second consultation with him, which is scheduled for the 26th. If I still feel completely comfortable and happy with everything I don't think I'll bother going to see other surgeons. But I will definitely see how it goes!
Possible Surgery date: 1/6/15
18 years old
5'7
150 lbs
Pre-op: 36B (small B, in VS I'm a small C with massive push up padding)
Average build
No kids/No breastfeeding
First Consultation!
I went to my first consultation on October 8, 2015 (I'm a little late updating). The surgeon I went to see was Dr. Shaun Parson in Scottsdale, AZ. I know it was only my first consultation but I felt so comfortable with him and his staff. A good number of his staff had gotten breast augmentations or various other procedures done by Dr. Parson and they were raving about him. It helped reassure me that he is skilled in what he does, and that he does it well!
When I was telling Dr. Parson the look I am going for (natural looking, improve the shape and not so much the size, be proportional to my body etc.) he was completely on board and explained that he prefers to keep his breast augmentations looking natural and proportional as I am wanting. That was good to know that we were on the same page with that and that he knows exactly what I am envisioning for myself.
We began discussing my options for implant type, size, incision location, and where it could be placed. I really want silicone because I think in my case especially it would be most beneficial. But with the FDA restriction on silicone (only 22 y/o and up) I was worried that I would have to settle for saline and get new silicone implants in a few years. I explained this to Dr. Parson and he agreed that silicone would be best and that he would be comfortable using silicone with me despite the suggested age. Super excited about that!
What we decided on---------
350cc-400cc silicone gel (to go from small B to full C)
Submuscular
Incision around the areola
Along with a peri-areolar lift (to correct nipple position)
I was quoted about $9100. This includes everything (surgeon's fees, anesthesia, implants, etc.).
During this first consultation I was so caught up in the excitement of talking about my options and trying on sizers that I forgot that I should be asking a lot of questions. Since then I have been coming up with a long list of questions to bring back to Dr. Parson for my second consultation with him, which is scheduled for the 26th. If I still feel completely comfortable and happy with everything I don't think I'll bother going to see other surgeons. But I will definitely see how it goes!
Possible Surgery date: 1/6/15
Replies (3)
People often say I overthink things; unfortunately, I feel they most don’t think enough. I truly feel that I am attracted to natural features. In all honesty, larger breasts generally make me feel as though the person isn’t physically fit. If your physique looks perfectly muscular and healthy, I would find it to be perfectly attractive to my particular tastes. Of course, tastes are unique amongst individuals.
For me, being toned, trim, and healthy, far exceeds breast size. I wish you luck and hope that everything works out as I’m sure it will. But in case you were wondering, you are probably perfectly attractive the way you are.
And one last thing, while it may feel culturally inadequate based on societal expectations, you may be perfectly suited to attract a mate based on your natural physique. Know this, we are only scratching the surface of what medicine will be some day and we have little to no understanding of evolution, the brain, and how it all intertwines. However, my $.02 says we are perfectly suited to attract a particular mate. I hope all is well. Take care.