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I met with my PS on July 3 and have scheduled my...
NewMe8August 30, 2012
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I met with my PS on July 3 and have scheduled my surgery for Oct 5! I have always been flat chested (34A) and am finally going for it! I have just started a new job so I couldnt take the time off to have multiple consultations so I picked the first doctor I met with, Jennifer Walden of Austin, Texas. I am a little worried this could be a mistake considering she was not very friendly but in looking at her website she seems very good. I decided to go with 325cc silicone under the muscle. I have decided to wait until Oct 5 because I cant really take any time off from my new job until then. My surgery is on a friday and I am going back to work the following Tuesday. Does anyone think this is not enough time to recover? My boss would NOT be understanding of the surgery so I have decided not to mention it and just say I was taking a vacation. My pre-op is on Sept 21 and thats when we will make final decisions on size/shape. I am not sure which shape to pick?! High profile, moderate profile, or plus? Not sure which is which. I was also thinking I wanted to go for a big B small C but now i am thinking i may want to go a little bigger? Dr. Walden also suggested silicone because it feels more natural. She let me feel both and the saline just felt like a hard balloon. I have heard its very rare for silicone to rupture and that they have been improved significantly over the years. I also decided to have the infra-mammary incision only because my Dr. said the scar would not be noticeable. I had a friend who had hers through the arm pit and my dr said she could do that but it would cost more as its a more difficult surgery. Does anyone have any advice on incision? I definitely do not want a noticeable scar! Would appreciate advice :)
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July 20, 2012
I had breast augmentation with Dr. Walden & couldn't be happier! My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. I have moderate plus profile silicone implants through the nipple. My scars are hardly noticeable. I think the inframammary incision is the most common - my sister, who also went with Dr. Walden, has that incision & you can hardly see hers. I've heard that about the armpit incision too. I'd much rather have a scar on my breast than in my armpit that people might notice when you wear a tank top. I had surgery on Friday and was totally fine by Monday. The profiles are just the height of the implant - you would want the high profile if you want more of a bigger cup change. My sister has the high profile because she is really petite & wanted to go from an A to a C cup. The moderate plus profile looks a little more natural, and the silicone definitely feels more natural than the saline in my opinion. I hope this helps you. I love Dr. Walden - I wouldn't let anyone else do your surgery!
August 6, 2012
Hi NewMe8. I have my surgery scheduled for September 5th. I'm looking forward to my pre-op appointment on the 21st so we can lock in on a size. I was originally thinking 475cc but so many people have made the remark, "I wish I'd gone bigger" so now I'm thinking 500-525. I will also go with the inframammary incision (I think hubby will be looking at the boobies, not the scar). Like you I am also planning to use vacation time rather than sick time. If I were to use sick time HR would make me fill out FMLA forms and I don't think this is any of their business. My surgery is on Wednesday and I plan to be back at work on Monday but they still want the paperwork. This way, it's all on me.
I look forward to hearing more of your story.
I look forward to hearing more of your story.
September 3, 2012
Hi - i am 10 days post-surgery and also was a 34A. i went with 350cc silicone moderate profile as that was my preference, inframammary incision. i actually just pulled the surgical tapes off my incisions today and was a little freaked out at how they look - a little puffy and prominent. my sister also recently had BA surgery (about 7 weeks ago) and she assured me that is how they look as of now and will improve over time! - Also, she is a little more petite than myself and went with350cc silicone high profile - the moderate being too wide for her frame. on her, it is resulting in a slightly larger cup size. i am extremely satisfied with the size - looks better in clothes, not overly obvious at all. i didn't tell anyone at work, only HR person, as i had to complete the FLMA documentation per their requirements. tomorrow is my first day back to work! i have a jacket outfit planned and will gradually transition to normal outfits!!!
September 4, 2012
Congrats!! I am glad to know that you are happy with your results! I hope everything goes well for me- I am super nervous! What are you using on your incision scars? Let me know how your first day back goes! :)
September 7, 2012
to follow up on my previous comments, i am extremely satisfied with the size of my implants! hugely improved without clothes ans in clothes i look swesome but its not overly obvious. which is just what i wanted to accomplish. i am having fun buying big girl bras (34c)!!
UPDATED FROM NewMe8
10 days pre
After A LOT of thought, I decided to schedule a...
NewMe8September 4, 2012
After A LOT of thought, I decided to schedule a consultation with a different doctor just to see what else was out there and I am so glad I did because I absolutely LOVED the second doctor. I immediately cancelled my surgery with Dr. Walden and scheduled with Dr. Dustin Reid. Dr. Ried's bed side manner and enthusiasm was 100 times better than my first experience. He was so warm and comforting as was the entire staff. I had let the staff know I was in a bit of a hurry as I was on my lunch break and they rushed me right in and moved as fast as they could to get me out of there. I even had a personal email from Dr. Reid later that night thanking me for my visit! Anyway, a lot has changed over the past month and I have moved my surgery date up to September 14th eeek! I was interested in getting a small C in the beginning but now am leaning more towards a full C. I am not sure how many ccs but when trying on the sizers in the office a full C seemed perfect for me! My pre op is on the 10th so I will make my final decisions there. Still sticking with silicone behind the muscle. Not sure about high profile or moderate though? Oh and will be doing the inframammary incision. I am having the biggest issue picking a size! I am 23 years old- 5'5- 120 pounds and friends say a big C will be too big on me but I know 100lb girls who have Ds and look great! I definitely do not want to have to deal with buying all new clothes though...I will probably try on the sizers again at my pre op and just make the decision then! So excited!!! let the countdown begin!
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September 7, 2012
Good luck! I am so very happy with my decision I went 375 Cc through the armpit. Convinced I will not see the scars after 3 months I am SURE! Barely there now! It has been 44 days today!! From my picture of after I have become more natural looking not much change as the armpit incision looks pretty natural from the get-go. Nice shape, and that is what convinced me to go with that incision type. For you I would go bigger, in balance with your hips though. 325cc That is EXACTLY where I wanted to be at first! Then I was teetering between 325 & 350cc, I chose bigger 350cc and wnet with (375cc) due to behind the muscle you do lose some volume compared to sizers. Trust you doctor he knows. We spend a lot of money doing this, and a lot of risk too. Don't regret going smaller and not looking like the sizers you liked when you are done. I love 375cc, looks real no different that I use to look in clothes really, most of my clothes fit perfect (better) - except some lingerie, but in a swim suit I look pretty nice and yeah, can't help but notice! What can I say (Maybe she is born with it - maybe it's Mabeline - lol) or a little help from VS? Keep 'em guessing. I didn't tell a soul. I love it!
September 7, 2012
Thank you for the advice! I had the first doctor i saw tell me the armpit would be more difficult and I am afraid because of how little tissue i have that the armpit would make it more difficult for the doctor to create a nice shape... I will discuss this option with my new doctor on Tuesday at my pre op because i really like the idea of having the scar hidden! I think you are right with going bigger due to the implants being behind the muscle, I didnt think of that! I think full C is how I want to go. Cant believe I have 1 week until surgery!! EEK!
September 7, 2012
You're going to look great new! I went with 304 cc's and am so glad I did not go bigger. Mine are a full C cup and feel quite heavy at this size. Look forward to seeing the post op piks..... Thanks for sharing your story:))
September 10, 2012
I think the transaxillary (armpit) scar is probably the least noticeable, aside from transumbilical, but my understanding is that positioning the implants is very difficult. My surgeon explained that it's impossible to see both breasts at the same time from that approach, which can potentially affect symmetry. With that said, it's certainly possible to get beautiful results with transaxillary incisions, but no method is without scars at this time. The good thing about inframammary incisions is they're hidden by pretty much all clothing, no matter how skimpy. Transaxillary can show in a sleeveless shirt -- just look at Christina Aguilera (at least I think that's what she has going on there).
UPDATED FROM NewMe8
2 days pre
Pre op appointment was yesterday! Its all so real...
NewMe8September 12, 2012
Pre op appointment was yesterday! Its all so real now...I am really doing this! We decided on 350cc silicone implants behind the muscle. This should make me a full C. I got my LONG list of prescription and am about to go pick them up now. My doctor said I will have to wear the zip up sports bra they give me for 6 weeks UGH! I didn't realize I would be stuck wearing that for SO LONG! I think thats the only thing thats really bothering me right now about this whole thing. I know I will be so anxious to get fitted for a bra and show my new girls off. Doctors orders though. I also was a little alarmed that they told me I will have to sleep sitting up for 2 weeks...This seems impossible. They gave me a coupon for Relax the Back but I looked at their back pillows and they are very expensive. I will have to create my own little contraption. Does anyone have any suggestions for this? I think my biggest fears right now are that they will turn out awful. I am worried they will never drop or be too far apart. My doctor explained that my breast are already fairly close together so this shouldn't be a concern but I have seen so many BAD looking BAs on other women and I cant help but to be a little worried. EEEK less than 48 hours till surgery!!!
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September 14, 2012
Be thinking of you today, NewMe8. Can't wait to hear you're home and recooperating comfortably. Think good thoughts!
September 15, 2012
Hooray, newme! I trust you came out of surgery just fine and are now doing well and relaxing at home. Please keep us posted on your recovery :)
Welcome to RealSelf! I think most women get their incisions in the inframammary crease so the scar doesn't show. I'm glad you found a doctor, but if you're not comfortable, go on another two or three consultations just to hear other approaches and ideas.
Here's an article written by a RealSelf member that details what she wishes she'd known before her breast aug. You might want to check it out!