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New Boobs, New Day - Savannah, GA

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I'm a mother of 2, and breastfed both children for...

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WORTH IT$5,000
I'm a mother of 2, and breastfed both children for a year each. I was a small b pre-children, going up to a 34/36DD-E with both children, and now have settled back at a completely deflated 'A' cup.
I am 25 years old, 122lbs, 5'6. I'm very active and have always considered myself to be more of a "natural" gal. My biggest fear is that people will see me as the "[RS bleep] with huge fake [RS bleep]," and not take me seriously. That being said, I still want to help my sad, deflated breasts. :( I've been planning on getting them done since I stopped nursing my first child...and then the second baby really did me in.

I went on several consultations with different plastic surgeons, and feel very confident with my decision. I am seriously in love with my PS. He answered all of my questions, made me feel comfortable with his decisions, and at ease with the impending surgery. I've never been under before, so I am very nervous.

I have some (noticeable) ptsosis and am very deflated. He noted that I should probably get a full lift for best results. I was (and am) very adamant that I do not want to do that (scars, etc), so we decided on a mini-lift (crescent lift where they remove some of the skin above the nipple) and insert the implants via dual plane method. Our goal is to get the implant to pull the breast tissue up slightly. I'm okay with this I think a LITTLE bit of sag can help make implants look a little more natural...... that, and no one sees my breasts besides my husband and myself. :) I am happy with our decision. He told me I may need to come back and get a lift later on..... but I just felt/feel that I need to try a less invasive method first to be sure.
His nurse said he must have liked me.... because he gave me a substantial discount on the surgery...for which I am extremely grateful!
After trying on sizers, I feel comfortable at around 400-450cc. My husband (of course) is pushing for 450ccs, I like 425ccs the most. I'll make my final decision tomorrow....but after talking to some of my friends who have also had the surgery... the general consensus was that that they wished they would have gone bigger.

Tomorrow morning is my surgery (AHHHHHH!) and they just called me to tell me they had a consultation.....and are moving me up SIX hours to 7AM!!!!
I am so nervous!

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F. Chris Pettigrew, MD

F. Chris Pettigrew, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 7, 2013
I wish you the best of luck. Remember don't push recovery. I did and now had to have it removed flushed and put back in with drain tube. Due to infection. You are in my prayers
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November 7, 2013
Good luck! I'm originally from GA-90 mi from Savannah-my favorite place to visit in GA-close tie with Athens!
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November 7, 2013
I'd go with the 450s yes you always hear from people they wish they went bigger. What profile are you doing? Saline or silicone? It'll be done so fast. Yay for you it's so close! Can't wait to see pictures :)
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November 7, 2013
Oh and I'm a natural gal myself-I love PA because I can easily get raw milk! Can't wait to see your first post-op picture!
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November 7, 2013
Hi Iris, I am from PA originally.... moved to Savannah 4 years ago. I was from a small town in central PA.
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November 10, 2013
You look great! Where in PA? We live in Camp Hill technically.
UPDATED FROM pblove
Day of treatment

Well, I got it done today!

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Had the surgery this morning. Right now I am feeling pretty good.... a lot better than I expected. I'm very sore and have to watch my movements..... and also still very groggy from the surgery and pain medication that they gave me while I was there (diladid...I guess I must have been complaining about the pain.
For those of you who have never been under like myself--- try not to worry. I was incredibly nervous, but it seriously is just like falling asleep. When you wake up, its like waking from a nap.
Im sorry for any typos, I am like nodding out while writing this.
I ended up with 450cc HP implants (silicone) dual plane method and got minilifts on both sides. The surgeon and his staff seemed very pleased.
My pain comes and goes (in intensity...its always there at least a little bit) and I have been sleeing all day.
Im nodding of and need to go sleep... dream of my new boobs.
Oh yeah, if you are doubting your size,.... GO BIGGER! My 450ccs seriosuly do not even look that big.

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June 27, 2019
Did he go through the nipple or the armpit
UPDATED FROM pblove
Day of treatment

Pictures right after

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You can't really see anything since I have the bra on... But here goes.
They look a little small to me... Am I just being crazy? I'm taking into account the fact that they will get smaller.
I got then this morning 7am

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