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32 Yrs Old, 5"6, 142 lbs, 34 C cup (not firm c cup! lol) 3 Kids and am ready to get augmentation!!! - Richland, WA

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I'm so nervous about this procedure! I was just...

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sunny32
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I'm so nervous about this procedure! I was just hoping for an augmentation and when dr suggested a lift, it just made me super nervous. I guess I have been doing so much research that I am stressing myself out! I have read alot about it being a difficult surgery to have both lift and aug. done together.

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Chad K. Wheeler, MD

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June 27, 2015
I have a consult with another surgeon on July 13th. Just want a second opinion to see if a lift is necessary. I'm also nervous about choosing the right cc's. I am really leaning towards 400cc but don't want to look top heavy and too big.... but I have ALWAYS LOVED boobs since I can remember and just want to have a pair of nice boobs! Especially after having children. Any advice on this procedure would be really appreciated :-) I really wish I could just have the augmentation and not lift. But if the lift will look best with implants and give me results I'm hoping for, then I will do it. I also just want to find a good surgeon to do the lift and augmentation on me. I'm so nervous! !!! But am so done being self conscience of my chest
June 27, 2015
Hi, I hope this helps you. I got my first breast lift & implants in 2004 I was 40. I was 36 C to a 36 D but with small implants Lt 220 cc rt 245 cc breast wanted a more natural looking breast. Now 11 years later though I could just do implants but all 3 PS said I would need another breast lift if I wanted the Girls back up where I want them & perky & full! So I picked one of the 3 PS & I am having my surgery August 26th. I CAN'T WAIT!
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June 27, 2015
That is awesome :-) I'm happy for you! Did you do the lift and augmentation together? And did you like the results the augmentation with lift gave you? This whole cc thing has also thrown me off! Lol! The first ps I saw said that the 400cc wouldn't look too big and my husband and I both like how it looks, and with it being under the muscle I think the size goes down a little. But some pictures I've seen of women with same shape and body type as me did about 250-350 cc's and they looked great too. So this is all just overwhelming lol! I can't wait for my 2nd ps consult and see what he says and suggest :-) I also am making rice sizers today and going to wear them for a while and see how I feel about some sizes. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me and good luck with your next surgery :-)
June 27, 2015
This time I'm going with 350 -400 cc silicone. I want that [RS bleep] star look LOL. Because eventually they will go south again! Good luck at the PS. Let me know how it all goes with new PS!
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June 28, 2015
Lol! Great! And I sure will ;-)
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July 8, 2015
Some surgeons prefer to stage a lift and augmentation (2 surgeries), others do it in one surgery. Choose wisely. When done in stages, it does lessen the need for revision. I have always had an augmentation and lift at the same time; unfortunately, this time (4th) I'm getting a revision on the 12th of August, because some excess skin remained. I'm just having a minor surgery to remove the excess skin. Judging from your wish pics, I would go with both procedures your doctor recommended to get the result you want. Don't be too nervous. My past 3 lifts and augmentations went well. Never had any complaints or unhappiness. I was pleased with my results. Good luck and keep us posted. Looks like I go for my touch-ups the day before your surgery! xoxo
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July 8, 2015
I was devastated when I found out I needed a lift at first because of the scars & cost, but after having the surgery, the lift is probably my favorite thing about the surgery. My breast are so much more perky now! Of course it's still early, but I'm glad I got it done. Hopefully the scars fade quite a bit. Right now they are healing really good. I had wanted to go really large at first too, but my doctor recommended staying under 450cc because of my measurements. I changed mine at the last minute to 400cc because I was afraid the extra weight would cause them to sag earlier. I'm happy with my size so far. The doctor also said that larger implants take a little longer to heal and that's probably why mine is healing so well is because I went with the smaller size. Congrats on your upcoming surgery!
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April 13, 2016
I just had a lift done and I'm soooo happy with those results! My friend had an augmentation with no lift, and is now having to go back to have excess skin removed...they look pretty bad and saggy
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April 13, 2016
Awesome! Glad you got great results with your lift :-)
For now we are going to just do the augmentation and if in 3 months I feel like a lift is nessacary then I will do it. The end results will be better too if I wait. But hoping maybe I can get by with just an aug for now. But am at least mentally ready for a lift if I need it :-)
July 7, 2016
Im getting the lift & augment together next week. 7/11/16. I want to stay the same size, 36C. If you sag now, you will sag again-so a reasonable size implant is better long term. My ps does only breast and has 20+yrs experience-he is capable of doing both at the same time and his patients have the look I want. A lift makes it difficult to choose the size of implant beforehand. He tilts the table up and tries different sizes of implants while you are under.This is where his experience matters. The best you can do is choose a specialist with breasts only. Get photos of wish boobs, and also too big, too small, amount of lift you want, roundness etc. I sent him 8 sets-the better he knows what look you want=higher satisfaction with the end result. The ps's expertise is more important than the cc in this combo. Good luck!
UPDATED FROM sunny32
10 months pre

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June 27, 2015
Good luck with your upcoming surgery. Having a second consult is a good idea and if that surgeon recommends a lift at least you can start to wrap your brain around it. I ended up going with 300cc and 350cc to get evened up. I was in a D cup before surgery but like you said it wasn't a firm cup!!! Now it is and one D bra I have is too small. I'm still in the contraption the surgeon sent me home in so not sure what I will end up being.
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June 27, 2015
Thank you for sharing! And congrats on your new girls! I havnt tried the 300cc's sizers yet. I will at my next consult. I'm going to make some rice sizers today and keep them on for a little bit and see how I feel with them :-)
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May 7, 2016
I think your end result turned out very nicely, they look really natural.
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May 7, 2016
Thank you! :-)
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10 months pre

some more pictures of me and my wish boobs :-)

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I am so excited for my consult in a few weeks with a new surgeon for 2nd opinion. I am SO excited and scared for my augmentation procedure in august. I just hope I only needed an augmentation because I know I wouldn't be so nervous. But will embrace the lift part if i truly need it :-) This realself site has helped me out SO much and has prepared me for this experience more than I can say. I truly appreciate everyone that has shared there pictures and worries and experiences whether good or bad. It is nice to know others going through the same roller coaster of emotions ?

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June 29, 2015

Thank you for sharing your journey with this community. I hope it's a good resource for you as you move forward. Let us know how we can support you. Do you know what you're looking for in terms of size and type of implant?

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June 29, 2015
Thank you :-) right now I am leaning towards 400cc silicone. And not sure if I want moderate or high profile. I've had one consult already and personally know several girls that have had augmentation by him and they are all so happy with results. He suggested a lift with implant to me. I don't know anyone who has had a lift an that just scares me a little. Not thrilled with the scars that a lift leaves.... but will do it if it gives me results I'm looking for :-) so curious what this next surgeon will say in a few weeks. I'm sure he will help me feel more confident either way. It will feel good having 2 surgeons give their opinions :-)
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June 30, 2015

I agree that getting another opinion is a good idea. Please keep us posted!

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July 8, 2015
Funny, after viewing your pics just now for the second time, and reading the rest of your review, I was going to suggest you seek the opinion of a couple surgeons before making your final choice. Good luck with your consultation. Hope he says you don't need a lift.