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Hi everyone! I'm 21, 5'7 and 158 pounds! I have...
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Hi everyone! I'm 21, 5'7 and 158 pounds! I have booked my BA with Dr Jugenburg at the Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institue for October 14th, 2015. I have always been very flat chested (and self conscious) so I decided to save up for a BA! I had my first consultation yesterday and was extremely happy to learn that all of the positive reviews that I have read about the clinic and staff were proven accurate! The clinic is beautiful, the staff are very helpful and overly friendly! Nurse Kim took my mother, boyfriend and I in right on time and went over all our questions, concerns, expectations. Before my consult, I was pretty set on Transaxillary (through the armpit incision) and really liked the look of saline implants on some of my friends.. The staff at the clinic were happy to hear that I wanted to take this direction with my surgery and said it would look natural (as I requested) with my minimal breast tissue (just an A cup). During my consultation, Nurse Kim left us in our room to try on different sizes (we had 100cc-600cc sizer options) I tried on a few different and liked the 400cc sizers I had pulled out. I'm going for a natural look, proportionate to my body. After Nurse Kim went through all the introductory questions we were brought to a larger room where Dr J assessed my breasts. He took pictures and brought my pictures up on his computer where he measured me out and sized me up - I found out that my right nipple is .6 of an inch higher than my left which he said would not be corrected with BA - a "perfect imperfection" as it was put. I had never noticed until he pointed it out - he's a professional though right! Has anyone else been told this / how did your implants and nipple placement turn out? I just don't want my "imperfection" to be excentuated from my BA. After this I decided I wanted to book right away.. so here I am! I have attached some photos of the sizers I tried on and my before pics!
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August 19, 2015
I have my consult tomorrow. Super excited. I'm definitely leaning towards Dr. Jugenburg.
August 19, 2015
He is so awesome!! Good luck! I brought in pictures and questions which helped a lot, got all my questions answered. Let me know how it goes :) when are you thinking of surgery?
August 19, 2015
I have a bunch of pics which I already provided to them, so hopefully they can tell me if my goal is attainable. I'm hoping to have surgery in December. You?
August 19, 2015
Oh wow! Nice. I live out of province do it will be a bit more complete for me, but I don't care. I want to make sure I chose a Doctor who does amazing work and he seems to have a fantastic track record. Did they discuss a quote with you while you were there?
August 19, 2015
Yeah I asked at the end of the consultation for an estimate and he gave me one $6900, then I decided I was so comfortable I booked right then and there :)
August 19, 2015
Wow, that's not bad at all. I might need a lift, not sure. Hoping I don't but it is what it is :-)
August 20, 2015
Consult went well. Great info. I pretty much could get away without the lift, but a Benelli lift could help me get the look I want. I'm a good candidate for saline too which Kim seems to prefer. Lots to think about, but I think December will be it for me!
August 20, 2015
Thats so great to hear!!! A lift is obviously more expensive but if you're investing in your body now might as well do it to avoid it down the road? What are you thinking? Kim is awesome eh! Do you think you're set on Dr Jugenburg? So happy for you :)
August 20, 2015
It'll be $2000 more for the areolar lift that would reshape my breast the way I want. I'm leaning towards doing it since I really want better medial cleavage. My breasts are slightly further apart so moving the nipples closer would be great! I really liked Kim. Im definitely leaning towards him. I have a local consult on September 4th with another surgeon but I think the travel to Toronto will be worth it for the quality of his work, especially the quality of his stitching.
August 20, 2015
I mentioned it to Dr J and he suggested a month off would be ideal then to return to work with modified lifting duties which is totally okay with my employer thankfully enough! Thanks!! Cant wait to see more of your progress!
August 21, 2015
Congrats on booking! It's so exciting! I had my first consult last Monday with Kim and I booked for Sept 23! I have 2 kids and after nursing, I have nothing left. I'm going back this coming Monday to talk to Dr.Jugenberg because I can't decide between saline and silicone. I would go with saline but don't have much body fat and have almost no breast tissue, so Im worried about rippling, is that something that he mentioned to you? Why did you choose the saline over silicone?
August 21, 2015
Amazing!!! Your surgery will be here before you know it, congrats to you too :) I was trying to decide between saline and silicone for the longest time and always swayed towards silicone more because most websites say they "feel more real." A few of my friends (with little to none breast tissue did saline for the transaxillary incision) and they looked the most natural (and feeled so real as well).. So I asked Kim about it right away and she seemed more than thrilled about saline for me! Dr jugenburg said the same, I would achieve all of my desired results ( I will post them today ) with saline under the muscle, over the muscle would have a tendency to show more rippling ! He suggested nothing over 415cc though because of how minimal my tissue is which is pretty much what I want :)!
August 22, 2015
Thanks! I'm actually considering the 415cc as well! Lol But I know that they are smaller once they're in so that's something else I have to do decide. I tried the 450's and felt like they were to big, but if they end up like the 415's then they're perfect lol
Thank you so much for your reply! It helps with my decision :)
Thank you so much for your reply! It helps with my decision :)
August 22, 2015
No problem at all! Yeah I was thinking that as well.. My PS said he wouldn't go bigger than 415 cc on me so just gotta hope for the best :)
August 27, 2015
Congrats! I just paid my surgery yesterday and I'll be getting it done on Sept 3rd. BA 415cc HP Silicone. Your wish pictures look great! Hope you get what you want. You can look at my page during my recovery to get an understanding of the healing process if you'd like.
UPDATED FROM 0dmc1
1 year pre
Wish Pics
Here are some of my wish pics.. Some may be from some of your pictures on here! I just love your results!
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March 7, 2016
Hello, I'm planning on doing mine in 2 months and my doctor also advised to do 400cc. I have a question; what bra size are u now???
Thank u
Thank u
UPDATED FROM 0dmc1
1 year pre
One Month Countdown Begins!
So it is exactly one month until my surgery and I can't believe how fast time has flown by! I have started purchasing things for my post-op recovery.. I have gotten make-up/body wipes, two L bralettes from Urban Outfitters for comfy recovery relief, I got a memory foam neck pillow for sleeping upright, I have got a few comfy button up shirts, bendy straws.. I am trying to collect things here and there instead of buying a mass amount of things at one time.
In terms of surgery preparation I received my information package a few days after I booked surgery, I had a bit of difficulty getting an appointment with my family doctor to complete the medical history forms but was able to just a few weeks before my surgery.. did anyone else have this problem? I am a bit worried its cutting it too close. I am going to get my blood work done this Wednesday at Life Labs and I am planning on paying for my surgery after my doctor's appointment! Would love any feedback from anyone about preparation / expectations from anything!! thank you :)
In terms of surgery preparation I received my information package a few days after I booked surgery, I had a bit of difficulty getting an appointment with my family doctor to complete the medical history forms but was able to just a few weeks before my surgery.. did anyone else have this problem? I am a bit worried its cutting it too close. I am going to get my blood work done this Wednesday at Life Labs and I am planning on paying for my surgery after my doctor's appointment! Would love any feedback from anyone about preparation / expectations from anything!! thank you :)
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September 15, 2015
I was so prepared and it made all the difference in the world. Make sure you set up your "recovery station" so everything you need is within reach. Get at least 2 ice packs so you always have one available because icing will feel so good when you're in pain.
September 17, 2015
Ice packs sound like a must! I was wondering about icing - do most surgeons recommend it? I'm going for saline and I didn't know if we were allowed to ice?? Thanks :)
September 17, 2015
Make sure you or someone else takes note of which medications you take and at what time for the first couple of days! I kept a journal and would have to set alarms through out the night in order to stay ahead of the pain. It can get confusing with all of those bottles! I also cleaned/vacuumed/dusted everything. Even cleaned out my closet and drawers of old clothes I knew I would never wear again or wouldnt even fit after the surgery. It helped so much! Good luck everything will be fine!
September 17, 2015
Such great tips thank you! I will definitely be cleaning out my closet and making room for all my new purchases haha! I'm really excited to go shopping for bras that I will actually be able to fill out!!
September 21, 2015
Seems like you're super on top of your post-op recovery purchases! The foam neck pillow was a lifesaver for me!
I was really shocked by how bad the bloating was (I know everyone talks about it, but I really didn't expect to look like a pregnant lady). I also bought extra pillows to prop up on because it's really hard to get up off the couch/out of bed the week following surgery.
GOOD LUCK - you are in good hands w/ Dr Jugenburg and his staff :)
I was really shocked by how bad the bloating was (I know everyone talks about it, but I really didn't expect to look like a pregnant lady). I also bought extra pillows to prop up on because it's really hard to get up off the couch/out of bed the week following surgery.
GOOD LUCK - you are in good hands w/ Dr Jugenburg and his staff :)
To be honest I didn't go too crazy with my preparations. Will you have someone home with you for a few days after? My husband stayed home with me for 2 days plus the weekend (so 4 total) - I really needed the help. Little things like opening the fridge was too much work. I couldn't even reheat food myself! Needed help opening pill bottles, bottles of water, getting up from laying in an elevated position!
So my advice - make sure you have some post op help!
Make or buy prepared foods! Eat lots of veggies and fruits because you will be constipated. Buy Tylenol extra strength for when you no longer need heavy duty painkillers.
Buy a travel pillow (you know those "u" shaped ones for the plane?) because you will have to sleep propped up and this thing was a lifesaver for my neck!
Buy ice packs - it feels so good to ice!
And don't worry too much - the recovery process is uncomfy and I was shocked at how helpless I was to take care of myself - but the pain was SO manageable and honestly very minimal! Ahhh so excited for you :) feel free to PM me if you have any questions!