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27 Year Old, 5'4" 130lbs Once Big and Beautiful Have Now Gone South! Pittsburgh, PA
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After weight fluctuations my once nice breast have...
LlavFebruary 16, 2015
$6,600
After weight fluctuations my once nice breast have become saggy and deflated. Looking to get some lift and volume from 350cc high profile silicone under the muscle implants.
I met with three doctors for consultations, (two were referrals from friends) in my search for the right surgeon. Two of the three surgeons advised that I could get close enough to the results I wanted with just an augmentation and no lift. I ultimately chose Dr. Antimarino (not a referral from friends) because I felt he listened to me the best, made suggestions based on experience and realistic goals, and went above and beyond to get all my questions answered. When discussing the need for a lift he advised that he felt I was too young to have such extensive scarring and felt it was inappropriate as I had mild pitosis and he was confident the implants I selected would yield the results I wanted. He also pointed out that we can go back and do the lift if I'm unhappy, and at some point in the future I will need maintenance and could always include a lift at that time.
While trying on sizers and selecting implants I chose the 350cc high profile implant. I also tried on the moderate profile but felt that the look it gave me made me look heavy and had what I call "grandma boobs." I preferred the high profile implants because I felt it looked more appropriate and less like a uniboob.
Since selecting sizers I scheduled an additional appointment to go over my selection with my husband as I was experiencing anxiety about selecting an implant that was TOO BIG, my husband however was of the mindset that bigger is better and I ended up realing him back in! :)
As I've been OBSESSIVELY going over picture after picture and reviews on this site I'm now having thoughts about if I selected an implant big enough! It's all enough to make you crazy!!
I am currently 11 days from surgery and all over the place, I'm looking forward to my pre op appointment for some reassurance and to review everything in detail one last time!
I met with three doctors for consultations, (two were referrals from friends) in my search for the right surgeon. Two of the three surgeons advised that I could get close enough to the results I wanted with just an augmentation and no lift. I ultimately chose Dr. Antimarino (not a referral from friends) because I felt he listened to me the best, made suggestions based on experience and realistic goals, and went above and beyond to get all my questions answered. When discussing the need for a lift he advised that he felt I was too young to have such extensive scarring and felt it was inappropriate as I had mild pitosis and he was confident the implants I selected would yield the results I wanted. He also pointed out that we can go back and do the lift if I'm unhappy, and at some point in the future I will need maintenance and could always include a lift at that time.
While trying on sizers and selecting implants I chose the 350cc high profile implant. I also tried on the moderate profile but felt that the look it gave me made me look heavy and had what I call "grandma boobs." I preferred the high profile implants because I felt it looked more appropriate and less like a uniboob.
Since selecting sizers I scheduled an additional appointment to go over my selection with my husband as I was experiencing anxiety about selecting an implant that was TOO BIG, my husband however was of the mindset that bigger is better and I ended up realing him back in! :)
As I've been OBSESSIVELY going over picture after picture and reviews on this site I'm now having thoughts about if I selected an implant big enough! It's all enough to make you crazy!!
I am currently 11 days from surgery and all over the place, I'm looking forward to my pre op appointment for some reassurance and to review everything in detail one last time!
UPDATED FROM Llav
5 days pre
One Week Away!!
LlavFebruary 21, 2015
Hard to say how I'm feeling with surgery just one week away, it almost isn't real yet. I got a call from the nurse about a week ago with general prep information including when to fast, taking out my piercings, and taking Zantac the night before and morning of. She also inquired if I was prone to motion sickness, I am so she advised that they would be putting a patch behind my ear to help with nausea. Other than those directions I'm pretty much in the dark about everything else, I suppose the office will be giving me a call this week since surgery is Friday morning!
I've done my prep work stocking up on magazines, movies, and letting my DVR fill. I've purchased a few front closure sports bras, ice packs, and have a pile of pillows ready to prop me up.
My husband didn't feel like he would be able to take care of me post op (so much for in sickness and in health) so my mother in law is coming to stay with us. Let me just start by saying love them both but I'm quite independent and like to be left alone when sick or otherwise. I'm hoping the recovery is easy, and feel confident that my body generally heals well.
As far as how I'm feeling, I wish I was feeling excited but I'm nervous that I wont like my results. I see reviews posting pictures of their "wish boobs" but I havn't done that because I think all of those pictures are beautiful and I just don't know how realistic I would be being if I thought that would be my outcome.
I am feeling more confident in my size selection I just keep reminding myself that this wasn't about having BIG boobs, there is no need for boob greed.
I've done my prep work stocking up on magazines, movies, and letting my DVR fill. I've purchased a few front closure sports bras, ice packs, and have a pile of pillows ready to prop me up.
My husband didn't feel like he would be able to take care of me post op (so much for in sickness and in health) so my mother in law is coming to stay with us. Let me just start by saying love them both but I'm quite independent and like to be left alone when sick or otherwise. I'm hoping the recovery is easy, and feel confident that my body generally heals well.
As far as how I'm feeling, I wish I was feeling excited but I'm nervous that I wont like my results. I see reviews posting pictures of their "wish boobs" but I havn't done that because I think all of those pictures are beautiful and I just don't know how realistic I would be being if I thought that would be my outcome.
I am feeling more confident in my size selection I just keep reminding myself that this wasn't about having BIG boobs, there is no need for boob greed.
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UPDATED FROM Llav
Day of treatment
It's Today!!
LlavFebruary 27, 2015
I am just waiting waiting waiting to leave for surgery...I'm hungry and desperately need lotion!! It's winter for heavens sake, my skin is sandpaper!
I haven't started feeling nervous or excited yet which I think is really weird it's like it isn't real. I generally am not a nervous person I think my husband is more nervous than I am!!!
I haven't started feeling nervous or excited yet which I think is really weird it's like it isn't real. I generally am not a nervous person I think my husband is more nervous than I am!!!
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February 27, 2015
I truly understand, yesterday I felt the same way. When I went in for surgery I was go ashy and hungry . But it is so worth it!!!!! I can't wait until you see your results. Good luck
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