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Upgrading my Boobs! 32 Years Old, 5'3, 98 Lbs- Saline to Silicone Gel and Increase Size - Savannah, GA

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I want to go a little bigger now. I first got...

Slim1234
WORTH IT$4,000
I want to go a little bigger now. I first got implants when I was 18 and being so tiny I only got 175 cc, high profile, saline. I had my consultation 2 weeks ago with Dr. Pettigrew in Savannah, GA. I told him I'd like to be a full C. He did measurements and decided that for the best results 325-400 cc's would be best and also said we'd use Sientra which I was pretty happy about as I preferred them but hadn't told him that yet. I also talked to him about coolsculpting vs lipo for my midsection. I'm small but I have no shape .. mainly bc the only place I do accumulate fat is in my waist. He said either option would work well but said lipo might be more cost effective since I'd already be under and I wouldn't have to worry about doing multiple treatments which would be a possibility with cool sculpting which is what I'd kinda figured. So I decided to go with the lipo of my abdomen and sides. Then I asked about lip filler. He said since he'd already have fat from my lipo he could plump up my lips with my own fat for a more permanent look! So I decided to move forward with all 3 and I'm super excited! I called back and booked my surgery .. pre op appt is March 1 and surgery is March 6! I'm receiving all procedures for 6000$ and I think he estimated the surgery to be about 2 or 2 and a half hours. He said he decided my actual implant size in the OR based on my wish pics. He'll post the pics in the OR and get me as close to my look as possible so I've been looking and saving pics and will start narrowing down my wish pics before my pre op appt!

Slim1234's provider

F. Chris Pettigrew, MD

F. Chris Pettigrew, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 21, 2017

How exciting that you can do all three procedures at once for a great price! Can't wait to hear what you think of the silicone versus the saline implants. Will you have anyone to help you the first few days post op? Hoping you'll be the first to comment on the March 2017 breast implant revision forum! Looking forward to your updates!

February 21, 2017
Thanks! Yes, my mom and maybe sister will come down to Savannah for my surgery and will stay with me for 2-3 days!
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March 6, 2017

Glad you'll have some help! (When you respond, be sure to hit on the "reply" button so the person you're responding to, gets notified of your response.) :)

UPDATED FROM Slim1234
9 days pre

Getting closer

Slim1234
I got my pre-op package in the mail yesterday and read all of it! I also had my labs done this morning. I get my lab results Monday so I should have everything ready for my pre op appt on Wed!
I had already ordered several helpful vitamins that I'd read about on all of these wonderful reviews on realself! Today I began taking a multi vitamin, vitamin C, and Bromelain. I'm still waiting on my arnica tabs to come in. I've also ordered a couple of front closure sports bras. My Dr. will send me home with one but I figured I'd get a couple more for laundering and such.

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UPDATED FROM Slim1234
3 days pre

Pre-Op

Slim1234
Tackled my pre-op appt yesterday! First I went through all the paperwork with a nurse, signed everything and got instructions for before and after surgery. Did u know u can keep ur old implants?? Thought that was interesting, I'm not keeping mine but I thought about it for a moment lol. Then they took me back to see the Dr. They took my pictures and then he came in and talked to me for a minute. He went over my wish pics and gave me back a few for various reasons and kept the ones he'll take in the OR with him. They sent me home with a bottle of cleanser to start using 3 days before surgery and gave me my prescriptions. Oxycodone, Valium, Cipro, Zofran, and Transderm Scope patch. I'm picking those up later today and I'm all set for Monday!

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March 6, 2017

Good luck today! Don't forget to check the March 2017 breast implant revision forum for some post op support!