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22 Yr Old, No Kids, 450/475 silicone implants. Chico, CA
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I'm still in the research phase and heavily...
dhhh3November 8, 2016
WORTH IT$6,000
I'm still in the research phase and heavily weighing pros and cons. I've had one consultation which didn't go nearly as well as I'd hoped, (his office couldn't offer me silicone- even off label because I'm not 22) and I felt rushed and like "just another patient"
I have my second consultation tomorrow with Dr. Curtis Wong and I'm hoping it goes much better. I was thrilled, ecstatic, over the moon and ready to just have them done already! And after reading more about explant and toxic implants that cause illness, aging and other. I'm kind of getting scared out of it. Please help, I'd love to hear everybody's stories (good and bad). I want to be 100% about my decision because I love my boobs now, I just want bigger, fuller and more cleavage. I'm tired of wearing heavily padded bras. I want to wear lightly lined bras and bralettes and sexy dresses with no bra. I want boobs now but 10 years down the road, I will want to have 1 or 2 kids and I don't want my boobs to be ruined. I don't want to regret my decision. Any advice?
I have my second consultation tomorrow with Dr. Curtis Wong and I'm hoping it goes much better. I was thrilled, ecstatic, over the moon and ready to just have them done already! And after reading more about explant and toxic implants that cause illness, aging and other. I'm kind of getting scared out of it. Please help, I'd love to hear everybody's stories (good and bad). I want to be 100% about my decision because I love my boobs now, I just want bigger, fuller and more cleavage. I'm tired of wearing heavily padded bras. I want to wear lightly lined bras and bralettes and sexy dresses with no bra. I want boobs now but 10 years down the road, I will want to have 1 or 2 kids and I don't want my boobs to be ruined. I don't want to regret my decision. Any advice?
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November 8, 2016
I think you have a great shape to your breast and I totally understand how you feel. I believe researching pros and cons is good. Even if the cons may scare you a bit as it did to me. But what made me get it was the feeling that the pros outweighed the cons. I kept backing out since age 18 and got them done at 23, last month. I am super happy with them like never before. I been introduced to a new world where lace bras, strapless tops and dresses where I don't have to wear a bra exist. Ultimately with time, you will decide if it's something you truly want for yourself. Don't worry about rushing into it, taking time to decide is good. Considering it is a surgical procedure and financial investment. I too read a few horror stories but I advise to stay away from them once you made up your mind. Simply because everyone is different and there's no telling that you will have the same experience. Do as you see and feel right! :)
November 9, 2016
Thank you so much! I'm feeling much better about them today. I had another consultation today and it went much better and I actually got to try on sizers! I'm probably going to make some rice sizers to wear them around the house and get used to having them to help me decide but I just loved my silhouette with them. It made me excited again. I'm still nervous for what will happen to them after kids but I'm also not planning on having kids for another 10 years. I really appreciate your comment :)
November 9, 2016
Anytime! Yes I know that feeling, you get excited all over again. That's how I knew I was getting it done. Regardless, 10+ years sounds like a great investment lol. I'm glad your 2nd consult went better than 1st. Look forward to more updates from you :)
November 14, 2016
Read and research a lot! Good luck with your decision....this decision can get emotional be prepared, feelings change so much...I'm currently going through some depression.
November 14, 2016
Thank you! I am. I know I'm debating on not telling my boyfriend's parents because I know I'll be the talk of the family for a while....I'm sorry to hear about your depression. That's really difficult to deal with.
November 14, 2016
I have my surgery in a little over 2 weeks. I am 23 and have been thinking about this for a long time. As a scientist telling people around me would make me the topic of the conversation at all times and while my boyfriend hesitantly agrees that I should do what I want with my body I can feel the judgement around me even before I do it. But I don't care because this is my decision. I will probably hide it from everyone I know ( besides my boyfriend who will support me through it) unless someone will ask me directly and I won't lie. Look at all the options, understand that yes there is a going back but it is not ideal and make your decision. I know how you feel and I think that u should base this decision 100% on your research and how you feel about it now how other do. Good luck!
November 16, 2016
Thank you :) I've decided to wait on telling my boyfriend's family but I'm definitely going through with it. I'm interviewing dr.'s and am just waiting to find the right one (who's also in my budget). I'm glad your boyfriend supports you completely! You must feel great about it. Good luck, I can't wait to see your results and healing process.
UPDATED FROM dhhh3
2,017 years post
Second consultation went well, excited for future implants!
dhhh3November 9, 2016
Feeling more confident today about the procedure and wanting to set a date and start a countdown. I have one more consultation this month and I'm hoping that will make up my mind. Here are some wish pictures as to what I want to achieve.
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UPDATED FROM dhhh3
2,017 years post
Set a date!
dhhh3January 2, 2017
I've set a date for my BA! May 22nd is the glorious day. Only 4 and a half months and I'll have what I've been waiting for! Very excited (but nervous about my choice in surgeon just because I fell in love with one surgeon but I can't afford to travel with the possibility of complication) I love my surgeon's office staff and people come in to my work all the time who have gone to Dr. Thomas and they all loved him. But when I'm not in the office I can't help but think about my results not being what I want them to be. Maybe it's just jitters?
Hey there, and welcome! Thanks so much for sharing your story with us. I hope you'll take advantage of all the support you're sure to get from this incredible community. Have you checked out the Breast Augmentation Guide yet? It's a fabulous resource, and only an example of the sort of information you can find here on RealSelf. The Breast Augmentation forum is another great place to build yourself a solid support network. Good luck, and please keep us updated :)