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Just BOOBIES... (No Lipo, Read from 1.9.13 down)

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Hey!!.. I'm Jenna, and after being a member of...

Jenna from CaliforniaOctober 29, 2012
$6,398

Hey!!.. I'm Jenna, and after being a member of this website for about a year I finally decided to start writing about my experience. I have wanted a "boob job" sense I was around 14 and would wear 2 bras to school, thankfully I grew out of that but I still wear padded bras and won't buy them unless they have enough padding (idk what "enough" is but when bra shopping I squeeze them to see if its "enough").

I am now 22 5'1-5'2 and 107Ibs, fairly active (gym 4-6 times a week 1hr of cardio and weight training). I am looking at going for a D, POSSIBLY DD (VS sizes) silicone, under muscle, with an inframmary incision. I have had 2 consultations so far and I have 2 more the next two weeks. My first consultations were fine, nothing against the doctors but they are located in a wealthy area and I am a part time student, and work part time so spending that kind of money doesn't appeal to me. I have decided to start looking for doctors (ALL board certified plastic surgeons) in other are areas that are within driving distance but less pricy.

I am VERY nervous about being put under because I have never had any surgery before.. uggh. Oh well.. it will be well worth it :) My biggest fears so far have been 1. coming up with the money, 2. being put under, and 3. If any unexpected expenses come out of this how I will be able to afford them (bad capsular contracture, a popped implant, ect.) and 4. choosing the "perfect" size, this I have been driving myself INSANE over I am actually doing the rice test right now (300cc's 10 oz. of rice in the foot part of a nylon) and I like the size but not the shape which is to be expected because a nylon stretches and the silicone shell does not lol

I think that enough for now but I will add more after my consultation on Tuesday!!
OH one last thing.. Im planning on doing a BA and Lipo at the same time so my prices may be a bit off because certain things (OR time, anesthesia, ect.) are not charged for both.

Jenna from California's provider

Eric Mariotti, MD

Eric Mariotti, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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nomenome
October 29, 2012
I think the DD will be too big! I'm worried about being able to workout and not get back pain or issues from being to large. Maybe full c/small d. My ps recommended 375cc as I have flat B's.
Jenna from California
October 29, 2012
Yea thats what I thought, but I've tried on the sizers at a few dr offices and I like up to 350cc. Which with my amount of breast tissue I think would make me a full D- small DD. Those appointments were almost a year ago tho so I have a consultation with another dr. tomorrow so ill re asses my situation. Thank you for the advise!!! Ill let you know how it goes!
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nomenome
October 29, 2012
Picking a size is so hard! Lol!
Jenna from California
October 29, 2012
lol no joke!! Ive been doing the rice test with 180cc, 200cc, and 300cc.. I like the 300cc the best but even that fills out (or seems to fill out) the vs 32DD I bought lol I guess I need to post pictures to give every one a better idea
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nomenome
October 29, 2012
Lol i am going back and forth on size. I know i want high profiles for sure. Post some pics we need size guidance
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Angie_M
October 30, 2012

You're smart to take all those variables into account. You might want to consider care credit or getting a small personal loan to help finance your augmentation, or just save up and put off the gratification (which isn't nearly as fun, I know).

Being put under is a breeze. :0)

Capsular contracture is a well known possible complication, so I'm glad you're thinking about that.

Here's what some doctors have to say about choosing the right implant size for you.

Please let us know how your upcoming consultations go. You can go to the doctor finder link at the top of the page to find surgeons in your area.

UPDATED FROM Jenna from California
5 months post

Sooo.. Yesterday I had a consultation with a PS in...

Jenna from CaliforniaOctober 31, 2012
Sooo.. Yesterday I had a consultation with a PS in Palo Alto (its about 1 hr and a half from my house) and he was a really really nice man!! I felt comfortable with him and his office staff was really nice too. While we were discusing implants he was very attentive and seemed to be listening to my goals which was great, but I went to see him in the first place because I like his liposuction work and was amazed at how much he could take out of patients who are my size, but he kept trying to talk me out of lipo by telling me I just need to get my body fat down... This frustrated the hell out of me (I almost started crying) because Lipo is my last resort, I workout 5-7 times a week for about 1.5 hours and eat very healthy!! So I dont know what that was about but it was very frustrating for me. The other thing is that hes an hour and 15 away from my house, that means driving home from there after surgery (prob. in traffic which will make the drive 2 hours+) and then driving back down there for my post-op appointments :/ His prices were also a little steep, ($7,340 for silicone, and then another $5,530 for the lipo of flanks and lower abdomen) I understand I shouldnt "bargen shop" but I am 22 years old and a total of $11,500 for the combined procedures is a little much... BUT on the bright side I have another consultation with a PS thats 5 min from my house on Tuesday so im looking forward to that :)

Any thoughts on talking prices down with PS? I posted a question for the doctors on here and they ALL say they encourage negotiation and it isnt considered "rude" but I have no clue on how to even start a conversation about the price.

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Melymel2305
November 1, 2012
Hi girl- how's the doc "interviewing" going? Have you chosen a doc?
Jenna from California
November 1, 2012
lol its going alright... Super frustrating tho :/ Maybe it's because I'm somewhat on a budget because I only work part time and I'm a part time student.. Ive figured that I can afford $9500 (for both BA and Lipo) but I could stretch that about another 1,000 if I HAVE to... My next consultation is on Tuesday so we'll see how that goes :)
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Melymel2305
November 2, 2012
Where do you want to have the Lipo done? Your stats seem like you are tiny, are you comfortable posting pics?
Jenna from California
November 2, 2012
yea Ive been meaning to post pix... and dont get me wrong im very small, but my stomach, love handles, and (still dont know if I should get this area done) armpit/ upper bra roll, have ALWAYS been stubborn thanks to genetics. Even with targeting those areas at the gym I loose weight in my legs, arms, and face!! SOO FRUSTRATING especially when pants are constently fitting in the waist but too baggy in the legs, or fit in the legs but wont button.. and I feel like I constantly have to position my bra band to hide the roll, or pull my pants over my stomach when I sit so it wont create a buldge... but to answer your question I will post pictures sometime this weekend :)
UPDATED FROM Jenna from California
6 months post

Thought I'd do a quick update, I asked the office...

Jenna from CaliforniaNovember 2, 2012
Thought I'd do a quick update, I asked the office assistant at the Dr in Palo Alto if they were still honoring the discount from on RealSelf (she hadnt factored that into the quote I recieved on Tuesday 10/30) and the doctor agreed to give me the BA form $6935 (still silicone) :):):) YAY!! SOOO that will make my price go from around $11,500 to about $10,500 so thats nice :)

Also, I will try to post pictures this weekend :)

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