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Modified mini tummy tuck with full MR and 425cc HP BA July 16, 2014. - Toronto, ON

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I had a consult on April 22 with Dr. Mitchell...

Jewlz
WORTH IT$13,500
I had a consult on April 22 with Dr. Mitchell Brown in Toronto. I am going with the round, cohesive gel silicone implants under the muscle. Pre-op is June 17th and size will be decided then. I am currently a size 32A, if that. I am approx 5'4" and 115lbs with a small frame. I am hoping to be a 32D. I'm getting a bit nervous, but I have wanted this a long time. The only person I have told is my mom, she is not very happy with my decision so I don't really have any support from anyone, but I'm mature enough to make my own decisions now and she sees that. I am so excited to finally feel comfortable with myself and be more confident.

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Mitchell Brown, MD

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May 6, 2014
I just wanted to share a bit of advise with you. The silicone are the worst implants you can put inside your body! Have you not seen the law suits and money people have won because those implants ruined their life or disfigured them in some way? If the women could not have proved it, then they would not have won. It doesn't matter how 'safe' a doctor makes the claim that 'these are the newest safest implants on the market'. There is so much for them to gain!! Like the $10'000 they will collect for about 2 hours of their day spent putting them inside you. Then on to the next patient to collect another $10,000. I have Saline implants that I had done when I was 27yrs. old. I did it because prior to that I nursed my son for almost 2 years, so you can imagine what they looked like. The saline are considered the 'safest' implant because if the rupture then it's just saline in your body, not a silicone material that can cause havoc on your body. Mine look very natural as no one can tell I have implants. I have had them in for about 14 years now, and I have recently started having pain in both of my breast. There are no lumps of any kind, and my last mammogram was normal. I will have an ultrasound to determine the problem, but I am more than sure it is the implants. To my dismay I have recently found out that the shell of the saline implant is made of silicone. I was upset and in shock! You should read about this and understand that it cost more money to take them out which you WILL eventually have to do, than it is to put them in. So plan in another breast augmentation down the road. My doctor said that after time that these implants can cause a systemic problem within your body. I have had other issues as well in the last 2 years, but my blood work and everything else comes back normal. I will never have implants again and I am excited to know they will be removed from my body! I understand that people want to go through their choices themselves and experience it for themselves thinking it 'may' not happen to them, but if you do your research you will find shocking statistics on silicone implants and the results of what happens when you've had them past the doctors opinion that they will last with no problem as long as you take care of them. Your body changes as you get older, and even though I feel like I'm in my 20's and look much younger than I am, I know my implants are causing an issue. Probably because of hormonal changes going on. Our body's won't stay young inside forever! Please be cautious and rethink your decision, or at least do more research on the negative impact it can have on you. I wish you all the best!
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May 6, 2014
I just wanted to share a bit of advise with you. The silicone are the worst implants you can put inside your body! Have you not seen the law suits and money people have won because those implants ruined their life or disfigured them in some way? If the women could not have proved it, then they would not have won. It doesn't matter how 'safe' a doctor makes the claim that 'these are the newest safest implants on the market'. There is so much for them to gain!! Like the $10'000 they will collect for about 2 hours of their day spent putting them inside you. Then on to the next patient to collect another $10,000. I have Saline implants that I had done when I was 27yrs. old. I did it because prior to that I nursed my son for almost 2 years, so you can imagine what they looked like. The saline are considered the 'safest' implant because if the rupture then it's just saline in your body, not a silicone material that can cause havoc on your body. Mine look very natural as no one can tell I have implants. I have had them in for about 14 years now, and I have recently started having pain in both of my breast. There are no lumps of any kind, and my last mammogram was normal. I will have an ultrasound to determine the problem, but I am more than sure it is the implants. To my dismay I have recently found out that the shell of the saline implant is made of silicone. I was upset and in shock! You should read about this and understand that it cost more money to take them out which you WILL eventually have to do, than it is to put them in. So plan in another breast augmentation down the road. My doctor said that after time that these implants can cause a systemic problem within your body. I have had other issues as well in the last 2 years, but my blood work and everything else comes back normal. I will never have implants again and I am excited to know they will be removed from my body! I understand that people want to go through their choices themselves and experience it for themselves thinking it 'may' not happen to them, but if you do your research you will find shocking statistics on silicone implants and the results of what happens when you've had them past the doctors opinion that they will last with no problem as long as you take care of them. Your body changes as you get older, and even though I feel like I'm in my 20's and look much younger than I am, I know my implants are causing an issue. Probably because of hormonal changes going on. Our body's won't stay young inside forever! Please be cautious and rethink your decision, or at least do more research on the negative impact it can have on you. Best wishes!!
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May 6, 2014
Btw.... "virgin procedures" are always cheaper. Meaning if this is the first time you have had it done. Also I am in nursing school, and I am very knowledgable about the body and health. I hope you will change your mind. :)
May 6, 2014
I am a licensed nurse, and have knowledge as well. I have done loads of research already. Thank you for your input. I know there will be risks with any procedure.
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May 6, 2014
No problem. If I was fortunate enough to have the resources today that you have as far as the Internet goes, I would never in a million years have these implants. It is true that with every procedure there is a risk, but some people don't have a choice due to health reasons unforseen to them. When you do have a choice.... and choose anyway to put inside of you what so many people have became ill and even have died from.... then the outcome whatever in the future may be.... should be very settling for you. All the best!
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May 7, 2014
I'm 2 weeks post op with silicon implants. I haven't died yet not do I feel I'll in any way. There is so much new research done the someone with saline implants from 14 years ago may not know it all. I wish you the best and know you'll be very very happy. P.s. Saline implants have been known to have mold in them due to faulty valves... Everything has an error rate. That's why divorce and white out was invented.
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May 7, 2014
Please excuse my grammatical errors.. Omg!
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May 7, 2014
I don't think this is in any way a joking matter. Your two weeks are not even infant steps into having implants. Wait a few more years and I hope you are able to say the same thing. You've not had one to bust or leak in your body yet as well, so of course these are happy days for you! I was not swaying her toward implants at all! I never said get saline instead but I was merely shared my story hoping she would reconsider inplants in the first place. I came here to this site bt accident never hearing of it and saw her story, and thought I would share mine since I have a personal experience with them. I don't think it's a place to try and attack anothers comments in a distasteful joking manner. You could have left your comments without referring to mine. Everyone has their own personal experiences and when they are not so good, you hope you can help others which is why I shared my story in the first place.
May 7, 2014
Thank you Big Baumer! I am soo excited, I can hardly wait:) Like you said everything has an error rate and many people go their entire life with no complications. There is risk with anything in life and it's time I get to feel comfortable with my body and be able to wear sexy clothes that I have never been able to! I hope you are enjoying your new look so far:)
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May 8, 2014
Wow 10,000 for boobs =0 they I thought boston was expensive! Have you decide what size your looking for? Congrats on your upcoming BA! Its exciting..
May 8, 2014
I'm thinking around 450cc, but I'll have to wait until my pre-op to try and sizers and see what the PS suggests. I'd like to be a full D cup:)
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May 8, 2014
That's what I got & I'm a D cup ;)
May 8, 2014
I might need a bit more then because you were bigger then I am pre-op. I'm only a 32A right now, if that. lol. Maybe 475-500cc?
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May 8, 2014
Yea I was a B cup with lots of breast tissue
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May 27, 2014
Hey! I just wanted to write you as Dr. Brown was my surgeon.....my case was very difficult and Dr. Brown is incredible! You will be very happy! Hope you post pictures, I would love to follow your reveiw and progress! Good luck!
May 27, 2014
Thank you so much Rascall211! That makes me feel so great to hear from someone who saw Dr. Brown as well. I am getting very excited, I have my pre-op June 17th and surgery June 23rd! The only reason I haven't posted any pics yet of my "pre" self is because I'm not sure how to lol. I'll try to figure it out though.
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14 days pre

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Time is flying by and I can't believe my surgery is in 2 weeks! I have my pre-op scheduled for June 17th. I am also thinking of getting my abdominal muscles repaired with a tummy tuck procedure at the same time. I called the Doctors office to let them know my concerns and his assistant she he would take a look at my stomach during my pre-op appt. Has anyone ever added a procedure to their already booked surgery date? I really want this done but am worried it will be too last minute and he won't have the time. His assistant knows I want both surgeries done at the same time and I called her a few weeks ago and she never said it was too late, so I'm really hoping he will do both. Any thoughts ladies? I think I'm done with sleeping for the next few weeks now, lol. Excitement is rolling in.

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14 days pre

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Don't mind my hair/face. These were taken first thing in the morning. They show my belly too, which looks totally fine first thing in the morning but bulges out by the end of the day due to my diastasis of my abdominal muscles after having my beautiful baby girl.

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