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Pulling the trigger! 34 years old, 5' 5" 150 lbs, 2 breastfed children with 65+ lb weight gain and loss.

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I am right in between of NEEDing a lift and...

mamasreadyJuly 6, 2016
$10,400
I am right in between of NEEDing a lift and wanting one. The whole reason for the augmentation is perkier and fuller...not just bigger. But I don't want scars. Does anyone have experience or know anyone who had a "doughnut lift." My consult yesterday said, she could do a minor one on my left. She then made a comment that she would cut me as much as I want, but she doesn't think I need it unless I want perky boobs...um, yes! Yes, I do.

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Mdlg5
July 6, 2016
Hi, I've also been contemplating the same issue. And I finally decided to go with a vertical lift with a short anchor. The reason is I have not really seen that many good results with just the donut lift. There are so many before /after pictures available on the Internet, so you can see for yourself and decide. Anyway, I personally think to get the best result (for me that is) a vertical scar is inevitable. I believe with good post operative scar care my scars will fade over time. Anyway I hope that's the case. I scheduled my surgery for August. Good luck with your decision.
mamasready
July 6, 2016
Thank you for your comment. It is good to know someone is struggling with this too. Good luck!! I have 3 consults set up the first week of August.
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Teddiemc
July 7, 2016

Thanks for sharing your story with this community. I hope you find all the feedback and support you need here. Please let us know how we can help!

Boomer44
August 3, 2016
Check out my profile , I've recently had 390 anatomical implants with a peri areola lift and I don't my results would have been any better had I had the vertical incisions too.
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PippaH
October 14, 2016
who would drop the kind of money we are paying and have UNperky boobs?? :p
mamasready
October 15, 2016
Right?? Needless to say...I did not go with her. Ha!
UPDATED FROM mamasready
2 months pre

2 more consults down

mamasreadyAugust 3, 2016
It is true what the say...3 doctors, 3 opinions! Ugh!! How does one decide? Doc 1) no lift needed ($8,000) Doc 2) full lift with 330 ccs in one procedure ($10,500). Doc 3) full lift, wait 3-6 months then 400 cc implants ($15k)

I have one more on Thursday, then I have to make a decision!

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Boobiliciousmama
August 3, 2016
From what I've heard, in US the doctors prefer to do the lift and implant all at the same time. Option 3 is kind of weird. You'll have to go through recovery twice :/
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Mdlg5
August 3, 2016
Regarding "how does one decide": Look for a doctor that has many before/after photos of the procedure... along with many great reviews. I'm flying out of state to have my surgery done.... and it's costing me more than if I'd done it locally. My 2 cents. Good luck with your decision.
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21 days pre

I have decided on a doc...

mamasreadySeptember 28, 2016
And put down my deposit!! October 19th can not come soon enough, but at the same time I am so freaked out if it got postponed it wouldn't be that awful! Ha

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Mdlg5
September 28, 2016
Nice to see you back here. I'm curious to know what procedure you decided on and who you chose as your PS?
mamasready
September 28, 2016
I have chosen Dr Kaufmann in Folsom and will be getting a lift and implants. My pre-op is next Tuesday and my husband is going to go with me so that he can get his concerns addressed and so we can decide on size together.
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Mdlg5
September 28, 2016
That's great that you have such a supportive husband. My hubby has also been very supportive. He traveled with me for my surgery, however I did not include him in the consult. The reason being I was doing a downsize, and I really wanted to pick the size without his influence. Fact is he'd kind of a boob guy. Speaking of which a lot has happened since I saw you here last. I had my surgery aug 25 and I'm now one month PO.

I look forward to following your journey. Talk later. ;-)
mamasready
September 28, 2016
Congratulations. I just reviewed your profile. Things look great. I am really struggling with size. That is my biggest fear...being too big, or regretting not going bigger. #boobieproblems. I am hoping I will get some reassurance on Tuesday at post - op! For now I will just review and post "Wish Pics" - HA! Hope you are recovering well.
Highandtight
September 29, 2016
Your situation is just like mine (want them perkier, but don't want to be any bigger) and your breasts look similar to my shape. My lit with implants is scheduled Nov 3rd. Let us know how it all goes!
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