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My Journey - Thousand Oaks, CA
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I have been wanting to get BA for over 20 years...
WORTH IT$6,500
I have been wanting to get BA for over 20 years (since HS). So after having 1 kid now I decided to go for it. I went to PS that my good gf recommended me and I love how her breast look so I trusted her recommendation. During the initial consultation, I just told him that I want small D full C. He told me to show him a naked breast from his website or other website to help him see what I want. I did not ask him questions that I should have asked him because I did not know what to ask. I was so nervous and I should have done more research about types of implants size, profile etc. I think I was the first pt he has who did not ask him any questions. It was a very short consultation. He also asked me about whether I want silicon or saline. During my pre op consultation, I told him that I decided to go with silicon and that's it. Again, it was a very short meeting because I did not know what to ask. He reminded me to bring him the pict of the naked breast on the surgery day. So I went online and picked 2 pictures to show him and his staff on surgery day. I said that I want this big and round. He said he will try his best.
After surgery, I looked down my breasts and was very dissappointed because they don't look as big as I wanted. The nurse said that they look great and that it was the max cc that can be inserted considering my chest frame and size. Now I am 9 days post op and I think my recovery has been good besides constipation and feeling bloated. I did not have bleeding and yesterday my stitches were taken off. He smiled when I told him that I can't believe I did not ask him any questions that I should have asked. I think I trust him based on the review I read and based on my gf experience. Although I am dissappointed with my size, it's my fault not to ask him questions about whether my expectation was realistic or safe etc. Now I am just wondering if I can get bigger result if I got ultra high profile with the same amount of cc. I got silicone 425cc, mentor, smooth round high profile, which is a significant amount for girl my size based on what I am reading. Maybe if I had a clear expectation at the beginning I won't be feeling this dissappointed. I think my PS did a great job based on only the pict I showed him. He explained to me that I was stuffed and 425 cc was the max he could put that won't make me look like I have bullets on chest. He also said to give it times and that once my breast tissues stretch maybe we can consider ultra high profile or going more cc to get the look I want. So, my advice to you ladies who want to get BA, do your research and take notes, and ask questions. And most important question is to ask your PS if your expectation and goal is safe and realistic based on your anatomy. Right now I have to remind myself that the most important thing is that I am healed and recover well with no complication, to be patient for the next 3-6 months.
Yesterday, after I told my PS that I want higher look, he suggested to get under wire bra right away to get the look. I don't like that I need to use bra to get the look because what's the point of having BA if I still need to use push up bra, but then I have to remind myself that my anatomy limits what my PS can do. So, I went to VS and asked the girl to measure my chest. I can't believe when she said that my size is 34 D now, I was like no wayyyyy. The picture I saw my PS is 34 D and my new breast is smaller than that. I think it's because there is no standard to cup size as different company has different way of measuring. The girl gave me some bra to try on and the ones who feel comfortable and fit well was 34 DD, and I cant't believe it!!!. When my friends and husband saw my boobs, they all agree that my boobs don't look like they are D or DD, but full C, and I agree with them. So, Idk, I have to try different bra from different company to see what size I have with them....lol.
After surgery, I looked down my breasts and was very dissappointed because they don't look as big as I wanted. The nurse said that they look great and that it was the max cc that can be inserted considering my chest frame and size. Now I am 9 days post op and I think my recovery has been good besides constipation and feeling bloated. I did not have bleeding and yesterday my stitches were taken off. He smiled when I told him that I can't believe I did not ask him any questions that I should have asked. I think I trust him based on the review I read and based on my gf experience. Although I am dissappointed with my size, it's my fault not to ask him questions about whether my expectation was realistic or safe etc. Now I am just wondering if I can get bigger result if I got ultra high profile with the same amount of cc. I got silicone 425cc, mentor, smooth round high profile, which is a significant amount for girl my size based on what I am reading. Maybe if I had a clear expectation at the beginning I won't be feeling this dissappointed. I think my PS did a great job based on only the pict I showed him. He explained to me that I was stuffed and 425 cc was the max he could put that won't make me look like I have bullets on chest. He also said to give it times and that once my breast tissues stretch maybe we can consider ultra high profile or going more cc to get the look I want. So, my advice to you ladies who want to get BA, do your research and take notes, and ask questions. And most important question is to ask your PS if your expectation and goal is safe and realistic based on your anatomy. Right now I have to remind myself that the most important thing is that I am healed and recover well with no complication, to be patient for the next 3-6 months.
Yesterday, after I told my PS that I want higher look, he suggested to get under wire bra right away to get the look. I don't like that I need to use bra to get the look because what's the point of having BA if I still need to use push up bra, but then I have to remind myself that my anatomy limits what my PS can do. So, I went to VS and asked the girl to measure my chest. I can't believe when she said that my size is 34 D now, I was like no wayyyyy. The picture I saw my PS is 34 D and my new breast is smaller than that. I think it's because there is no standard to cup size as different company has different way of measuring. The girl gave me some bra to try on and the ones who feel comfortable and fit well was 34 DD, and I cant't believe it!!!. When my friends and husband saw my boobs, they all agree that my boobs don't look like they are D or DD, but full C, and I agree with them. So, Idk, I have to try different bra from different company to see what size I have with them....lol.
bbgel's provider
Replies (20)
September 30, 2016
I agree with beth and thats why im not letting it get to my head. Patience is key.
October 1, 2016
I hope you get the results you are looking for once they settle. I'd say the first couple of months they are still dropping. Honestly, I noticed mine got a lil bigger after 6 months. If you don't mind me asking which dr did you go too?
October 5, 2016
Hey I just saw that your ps was Dr. C too, what a small world. When did you get yours done ? And how are they doing?
October 3, 2016
It's 2 weeks post op, my swelling has been decreased and my boobs still look smaller... a lot smaller than I wanted :( I am so unhappy! I wished my doctor communicated much better prior surgery about what's the realistic expectation. 4 of my gfs that are always honest told me that they agree with me, my boobs look natural looking which is nice but they are a lot smaller than what the pict i showed my ps, and they don't think it's D...let alone DD unlike what VS bra suggest. They all agree it's a medium-full C. I just called my ps office to get consultation for when can I do revision. I know that in 3 months from now, I will still think they are smaller. I think some women feel they like their boobs in 3-6 mos maybe because they have to think that way to make them feel better. If you change your thought you will change your feeling. The office staff moved my appointment from next week to tomorrow. She told me that some revisions are good to be done right away, while some need to wait for few months,. We'll see what my ps said.
October 5, 2016
I agree with what your PS said. Maybe if you lose that 10 lbs you've been wanting to it would make your breasts look larger. And I think most PS have another check up at 4 months. That would be the best time to see where u have progessed. I live that bra by the way. I have the same one. I use it just for the bedroom tho, because of the extra padding, I look too full.
October 5, 2016
Yes my check up is in Jan so that's 4 months check up. My bra doesn't have padding. I was looking for similar styles with padding actually lol..... Because I love the style color and the support from the X on my back. I will go back to VS to look for the ones with padding :) because they do have it then. The gal said they didn't have with padding yesterday hmm maybe they were just out
December 14, 2016
I would never go by a cup size when deciding what you want. There's no standard for measurement with them. And as your band size gets bigger, your cup size decreases. I would suggest losing the few pounds you want and getting to your ideal weight and then reevaluate. I am 1 month post op, and ended up with a 30DD, or 32D. One cup size looks different on everyone, and band size changes that too.
October 5, 2016
Would love to know who your plastic surgeon was?
October 5, 2016
Yes, but having hard time picking surgeon. Saw Dr. Costanzo, Dr. Gorodisky, Azure, and Bresnick who I really liked.
October 5, 2016
Dr. Costanzo was very nice and did a good job for you. Did you have any other consultations?
October 5, 2016
Yes I think he did a good job considering I didn't really communicate much except showing him 2 pictures of breasts. I didn't go to any other ps. He was the one and only because I trust my gf and she loves her boobs ( it's over 10 yrs now with no problems). Best of luck with finding the perfect ps
UPDATED FROM bbgel
13 days post
2 weeks post op, my boobs look smaller.
The pict I posted here was from last week. I will take pic of today's look later.
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October 4, 2016
Now that you posted a few photos I have a better idea of the whole picture. You still look great and I still think you should wait and see how they look when they drop down, and go from there. Hang in there, and don't be too hard on yourself. Talk to your surgeon, have him answer all your questions, maybe there is something he knows when he went in there and the size he chose was the biggest one for now. know what I mean? Hugs
October 4, 2016
They look big! I think you will see that once you Drop & Fluff - Patience is Key here - unfortunately lol I know we all want to see our results right away - but honestly I think you will look amazing after they drop
October 4, 2016
Thanks for your compliment and encouragement and Corey8. I love the look but I wished it's bigger like 1 cup bigger.
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October 4, 2016
my breasts look bigger in this picture than in reality.
November 29, 2016
I have the opposite problem as I got 315 cc hp mentor under the muscle and I'm really hoping they will get smaller . My breast look bigger when nude then on the picture and I'm worried bcs I would prefare smaller size ;(
October 4, 2016
i would SOOO love to have your boobs! omg. honestly, they look amazing on you, size wise. Ultra high P would still look great on you too!
You're still early post op so give yourself a few more weeks before you judge your final results. Many women feel "too small" the first few weeks and once they drop and fluff, they feel fuller. It's very common! Keep us posted as you continue to heal!