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Boobs and Belly Button For Me

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I had my first child when I was 15 and instead of...

Momsey232
WORTH IT$12,400
I had my first child when I was 15 and instead of growing breast I grew milk. I went from 121 pounds to 180 lbs. I had two more children since and I am currently 5'8, 160 pounds, breastless and full of stretch marks (as you can see in the pictures). I have wanted my firm stomach back for quite some time and I really wish I had nice breast so I've decided to finally do something about it.
I hoped to find some reviews on this site about local doctors but I wasn't able to, so I am going to write one for the next girl in my area. I've decided to use Dr. Zewert. Originally, I wanted to go with a surgeon who did "gummy bear" implants as they were the closest to natural that I have read about and they seem pretty safe as they hold their shape even when cut in half so how could they leak? After further research I found out that silicone implants aren't really necessary if you have a skilled surgeon. Great skill can turn saline implants into very natural looking and feeling breast as well. When I called to schedule my consolation with Dr. Zewert I learned that silicone implants require regular MRI's to check for micro leaks. I personally don't like spending money on medical tests so I decided a highly trained, skilled surgeon who does saline implants would be best for me. The best thing about saline, they are about 2 grand cheaper than the gummy bear implants so I think I'll be happy.
This post is pretty long so I will start a new one about the consultation. But the attached photo's show why I need the makeover.

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Thomas E. Zewert, MD, PhD

Thomas E. Zewert, MD, PhD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 4, 2015

Thanks for sharing your photos and your story. I'm excited to see your transformation. Let us know how we can support you on your journey!

UPDATED FROM Momsey232
3 months pre

The consolation and ponderances

Momsey232
At the consultation I met with a nurse who went over a bunch of information with me. What I wanted to have done, how I planned to have it done, what size I was thinking, the recovery time, and things to consider. I got to “try on” implants. She brought some silicone implants in of various sizes, I originally wanted to go no bigger than a C cup, not that I really knew what that meant. As I tried on the different implants it turned out that I fell into the bigger is better category. I liked the 450 CC implant the most. The doctor came in when I was through and took a look, he pointed out that my nipples are close to my arm pits, they kind of look toward my elbows. The doctor said with my nipple placement I would require a bigger implant to give any kind of cleavage, he said perhaps a 465 CC implant filled to 480 which he said would be about a DD. I found that shocking but with my frame he thinks it would have a great result. Dr. Zewert also said that it's a shame that my stretch marks go up so high, even with a tummy tuck I will still have a lot of stretch marks. I don't really mind to much because I have a lot of stretch marks in my hip/pelvic area anyway.
After talking about the procedures I was sent to the scheduler (Phyllis), she was amazing. She said it would cost $12,400. The price would last for 6 months as the cost is all inclusive and the surgery center fee's are subject to increase so the price would have to increase if I went beyond the 6 months. Phyllis gave me a written quote and told me that I needed to put half down to schedule the appointment and I could pay the rest at my pre-op appointment which is two weeks before the procedure.
I went home, scheduled the time off work, secured funding for the make over and scheduled the appointment. I look forward to having it done on September 15. Now I just have a few tiny concerns I guess, 1. do I have enough breast tissue for 480 CC's of saline implants to be placed under the muscle and still look natural and not snow globe like? Well I guess that is my only real concern. If I do, then no worries, if not then I guess my other thoughts about how to remedy the situation come into play. Oh yeah I do have one more ponderance, should I be attempting to lose as much weight as possible before the surgery for a better result? or would I have a more dramatic reveal if I stayed 15 lbs heavier than I like to be?

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UPDATED FROM Momsey232
3 months pre

Ponderances relieved

Momsey232
I was browsing Dr. Zewert's website last and I had all my apprehensions relieved. Dr. Zewer has video's on his web site about some procedures, in one video a patient said she wanted to have size D breast but Dr. Zewert told her for her frame it wouldn't look natural so she got C's instead. She had a great result and was very happy with it. So, if Dr. Zewert thinks I can pull off a DD, then DD is for me. I was also looking at his before and after pictures and everyone looks great. There are no snow globe breast so I ready to go. I just have to do the work to get the time off, and then September 15th here I come. I just sent my final payment in and I am super excited.

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