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5'9, 130lbs, 23yrs with asymmetry 34A to 295cc and 325cc Allergan Inspira HP Implants - Vancouver, BC
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Hi everyone!! i have been on realself for about a...
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Hi everyone!! i have been on realself for about a year now just reading through different reviews, it has really helped me to make up my mind about going through with this procedure.
Right now I am in the process of booking a doctor. Any of the Vancouver ladies out there you may know who ive been looking at: Dr. Alexander Seal and Dr. Richard Warren.
Both surgeons have gotten back to me regarding baseline prices for a BA. Dr. Warren's office is stating $9,000-$14,000 depending on how long the surgery takes, whereas Dr. Seal's office has said $6,000-$7,300 for silicone implants including the surgery costs.
Many people have been telling me that you get what you pay for, and I am so in love with Dr. Seal's work that I am pretty set on going with him! I have read many reviews that he has great bedside manners and is a wonderful guy. I have a consultation booked for September 15, 2015. I am hoping I might be able to get in sooner if there is a cancellation.
The last thing I wanted to mention is that Dr. Warren has a 18 month wait list and he does not post any before and afters.. Basically he relies on word of mouth. I find it hard to wait 18 months just for a consultation if I don't even know for sure that I like his work?!
Did any of you have a hard time like me? What made you decide to go with your PS?
Right now I am in the process of booking a doctor. Any of the Vancouver ladies out there you may know who ive been looking at: Dr. Alexander Seal and Dr. Richard Warren.
Both surgeons have gotten back to me regarding baseline prices for a BA. Dr. Warren's office is stating $9,000-$14,000 depending on how long the surgery takes, whereas Dr. Seal's office has said $6,000-$7,300 for silicone implants including the surgery costs.
Many people have been telling me that you get what you pay for, and I am so in love with Dr. Seal's work that I am pretty set on going with him! I have read many reviews that he has great bedside manners and is a wonderful guy. I have a consultation booked for September 15, 2015. I am hoping I might be able to get in sooner if there is a cancellation.
The last thing I wanted to mention is that Dr. Warren has a 18 month wait list and he does not post any before and afters.. Basically he relies on word of mouth. I find it hard to wait 18 months just for a consultation if I don't even know for sure that I like his work?!
Did any of you have a hard time like me? What made you decide to go with your PS?
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UPDATED FROM SeaToSkyBeauty
2 months pre
First Consultation Done!
Hi everyone,
I finally had my first consultation after waiting for 4 months (and I know that is nothing for some of you, who wait longer than a year!!). The consultation went really well. Dr Seal is a very personable man. He has good bedside manner - or so it seems!
We spent the first little bit chatting about my stats:
5'9
128lbs
Slim/Athletic
And my goals:
To obtain a naturally fuller breast.
He did all of my measurements and my BWD is only 10.5! It is not that large, so that will play a factor in what implants I go with.
Once we did the measurements, we discussed his suggestions in conjunction with my expectations.
300-350cc Round, Smooth Silicone Gel, Under the Muscle/Dual Plane
Which is pretty on par with what I thought I wanted. The only difference is that I like the 350cc's which I did NOT think I would like prior to actually trying them on (they are definitely at my top end, I think I would be very very happy with them) and Dr Seal did say that those are getting to be the biggest that my body can handle with that size while still maintaining the look that I want.
The one thing he did say that I never thought would be the case is that he is thinking I will be going 325-350cc EXTRA high profile!!! In my mind, I thought I would be Moderate Plus!! So imagine my surprise when he says that he is thinking extra high profile. I think this is because I am so petite across that in order to get the full look I am desiring I will need a more narrow implant with higher volume. Crazy!!
So I got a few tentative dates, which are Oct 28, Nov 7 and Dec 11. I am leaning towards Nov 7 because then I need to take one less day off of work in my recovery. I JUST started a new full time job on Monday (yesterday.....) so I feel bad going in with a pre-required week off work but I guess that's just how it goes. They are being very accommodating which is amazing, I just feel a little bit bad.
My long-term boyfriend is still not entirely on board with this whole thing so when I told him I could have a date in 2 months, he freaked out a bit. He's like "I don't know why you need to change? I get that it's your body, but there's a difference between like working out to get fit and actually augmenting your body." So that is kind of upsetting for me. I asked him if he would take me to and from the hospital and he is hesitant. I dont know. It sucks.
My mom isn't fully on board either because the only people she knows who have gotten their boobs done have gone huge, and she hates that. She said she won't support me if I go too big. But I guess it will just take some time for them to come around.
On the plus side, I have photos!
I finally had my first consultation after waiting for 4 months (and I know that is nothing for some of you, who wait longer than a year!!). The consultation went really well. Dr Seal is a very personable man. He has good bedside manner - or so it seems!
We spent the first little bit chatting about my stats:
5'9
128lbs
Slim/Athletic
And my goals:
To obtain a naturally fuller breast.
He did all of my measurements and my BWD is only 10.5! It is not that large, so that will play a factor in what implants I go with.
Once we did the measurements, we discussed his suggestions in conjunction with my expectations.
300-350cc Round, Smooth Silicone Gel, Under the Muscle/Dual Plane
Which is pretty on par with what I thought I wanted. The only difference is that I like the 350cc's which I did NOT think I would like prior to actually trying them on (they are definitely at my top end, I think I would be very very happy with them) and Dr Seal did say that those are getting to be the biggest that my body can handle with that size while still maintaining the look that I want.
The one thing he did say that I never thought would be the case is that he is thinking I will be going 325-350cc EXTRA high profile!!! In my mind, I thought I would be Moderate Plus!! So imagine my surprise when he says that he is thinking extra high profile. I think this is because I am so petite across that in order to get the full look I am desiring I will need a more narrow implant with higher volume. Crazy!!
So I got a few tentative dates, which are Oct 28, Nov 7 and Dec 11. I am leaning towards Nov 7 because then I need to take one less day off of work in my recovery. I JUST started a new full time job on Monday (yesterday.....) so I feel bad going in with a pre-required week off work but I guess that's just how it goes. They are being very accommodating which is amazing, I just feel a little bit bad.
My long-term boyfriend is still not entirely on board with this whole thing so when I told him I could have a date in 2 months, he freaked out a bit. He's like "I don't know why you need to change? I get that it's your body, but there's a difference between like working out to get fit and actually augmenting your body." So that is kind of upsetting for me. I asked him if he would take me to and from the hospital and he is hesitant. I dont know. It sucks.
My mom isn't fully on board either because the only people she knows who have gotten their boobs done have gone huge, and she hates that. She said she won't support me if I go too big. But I guess it will just take some time for them to come around.
On the plus side, I have photos!
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September 29, 2015
not to worry hon! everyone on this forum will be right behind you and you're right, it can take some time for family to come around! I can't even count the number of times I said to my Mum... "I'm not going big! They won't be disproportionate to my body, I want them to look as natural as possible!" She got it eventually.
We have similar physiques except you are way more buff than I am - I have muscle envy! I'm tiny around the ribs & very small BWD - physically could not fit much more in there on any level (ended up with 275cc mod+ after a bunch of toing and froing with my PS bc I felt 300 would do the job better but soooo happy I listened to him... plenty big enough for me).
I think sometimes men just don't get it - especially when you are lucky enough to have one that loves you as you are. Just remind him you're doing it for you, for your self confidence and if you feel better in your own skin it's only going to benefit him!!
Will be following your journey :) xoB.
We have similar physiques except you are way more buff than I am - I have muscle envy! I'm tiny around the ribs & very small BWD - physically could not fit much more in there on any level (ended up with 275cc mod+ after a bunch of toing and froing with my PS bc I felt 300 would do the job better but soooo happy I listened to him... plenty big enough for me).
I think sometimes men just don't get it - especially when you are lucky enough to have one that loves you as you are. Just remind him you're doing it for you, for your self confidence and if you feel better in your own skin it's only going to benefit him!!
Will be following your journey :) xoB.
September 30, 2015
Thank you for the love!! It is definitely a struggle when the people you want to be behind you in such a big decision, aren't. My mom gets it now since I showed her the photos with the sizers in, she was like OH well thats not big at all! lol so I am glad that she is on board now. My dad, not so much. But he's a whole other issue!
Lol thank you!! I have been working really hard to put on muscle, because without it I am skin and bone. I know this is totally against what most people have to do so don't hate me!! I am quite thick through my lats, which is what worries me most about my implants, I dont want to have lats that stick out farther than my side boob!!! hahaha. So needless to say I have stopped doing any lat exercises.
My doc has said that 350cc would be my very top end before I start to get an augmented look. I think I will be going with between 325 and 350cc, but we can see after my pre-op on Oct 20.
Lol thank you!! I have been working really hard to put on muscle, because without it I am skin and bone. I know this is totally against what most people have to do so don't hate me!! I am quite thick through my lats, which is what worries me most about my implants, I dont want to have lats that stick out farther than my side boob!!! hahaha. So needless to say I have stopped doing any lat exercises.
My doc has said that 350cc would be my very top end before I start to get an augmented look. I think I will be going with between 325 and 350cc, but we can see after my pre-op on Oct 20.
October 5, 2015
I like the 350! I think you would carry it well with your height. Also, I was told by my PS that when you go under the muscle you actually lose about 40-50cc's so realistically it would look like a 300cc on you.
So my family has been very supportive (at least to my face, lol) and I know my mom was worried about my implants being huge, especially when I told her 440 cc. I was looking to achieve a full C small D cup, still not sure where I'll end up once I'm fully recovered. Now that I'm done with surgery though I was so happy to hear her say that they look proportionate with clothes on.
I know that's gotta be a struggle with your boyfriend and I'm sorry to hear it. The guy I've been dating for a few months was supportive when I told him, but since my surgery a week ago he's made some pretty questionable comments, things along the lines of all the attention I'm gonna be getting from all these guys because of my new boobs.... Btw, I'm not unattractive and I get attention often with or without boobs... All this tells me is that he needs reassurance that because I've changed my appearance doesn't mean I've changed the way I feel about him. And that I'm not planning on going anywhere. Guys are funny like that, and a lot of them pretty much perceive breasts as a sexual object, yet women see them as feminine.... Oh well don't get me started on this, lol...
I really do wish you the best of luck and I hope those you care about come around and accept your decision! Please let me know if there is anyway I can offer support to you.... I will be following your progress:-). Take care
So my family has been very supportive (at least to my face, lol) and I know my mom was worried about my implants being huge, especially when I told her 440 cc. I was looking to achieve a full C small D cup, still not sure where I'll end up once I'm fully recovered. Now that I'm done with surgery though I was so happy to hear her say that they look proportionate with clothes on.
I know that's gotta be a struggle with your boyfriend and I'm sorry to hear it. The guy I've been dating for a few months was supportive when I told him, but since my surgery a week ago he's made some pretty questionable comments, things along the lines of all the attention I'm gonna be getting from all these guys because of my new boobs.... Btw, I'm not unattractive and I get attention often with or without boobs... All this tells me is that he needs reassurance that because I've changed my appearance doesn't mean I've changed the way I feel about him. And that I'm not planning on going anywhere. Guys are funny like that, and a lot of them pretty much perceive breasts as a sexual object, yet women see them as feminine.... Oh well don't get me started on this, lol...
I really do wish you the best of luck and I hope those you care about come around and accept your decision! Please let me know if there is anyway I can offer support to you.... I will be following your progress:-). Take care
October 7, 2015
Hi LifeChanging thank you so much for the support!! I think I am leaning towards 350cc as well. I will talk to my doctor again at pre-op about either 325 or 350 but I am also going to try on up to 400 just to see how goofy (or not) they look on me lol.
Its awsome that your family has been supportive, thats really lucky! My mom told me she wouldnt support me if I go too big but I showed her all of the sizer photos and she was relieved and is now on board. I am grateful for this. My boyfriend has come around a bit as well, he still doesnt fully get it but he is going to come with me to my Pre-op (and he has to take work off to be there, so that means something) and I am really glad becasue someone I love can weigh in on the sizers right then and there.
I totally understand his insecurity even though I am sure that there is no reason for him to doubt you. I can imagine that I will be receiving the same sort of feedback from my guy, but hopefully all will be okay for both of us!! lol
I can't wait to see how you progress and heal :)
Its awsome that your family has been supportive, thats really lucky! My mom told me she wouldnt support me if I go too big but I showed her all of the sizer photos and she was relieved and is now on board. I am grateful for this. My boyfriend has come around a bit as well, he still doesnt fully get it but he is going to come with me to my Pre-op (and he has to take work off to be there, so that means something) and I am really glad becasue someone I love can weigh in on the sizers right then and there.
I totally understand his insecurity even though I am sure that there is no reason for him to doubt you. I can imagine that I will be receiving the same sort of feedback from my guy, but hopefully all will be okay for both of us!! lol
I can't wait to see how you progress and heal :)
October 15, 2015
Have you chosen ultra high profile by Mentor?
October 30, 2015
Hi love, sorry I didn't see that you commented!! I will either be doing Mentor or Natrelle HP/FP implants :) I am leaving it up to my doc during surgery
October 30, 2015
that's ok. checked how long youve been waiting for the ba, over 3 months. how are you dealing with the waiting??
October 30, 2015
To be honest, time has been going by pretty quickly! I mean obviously it would have been awesome to have it sooner, but I chose it over a week with a holiday in the middle so that I only need to take 4 days off of work, which is worth it :P I think that because I work full time, have a 5 year old, a 1 year old puppy and try to maintain going to the gym + all the house work, I dont have enough time to worry about how slow everything it going haha!
How are you doing? Do you know when you might be re-planting?
How are you doing? Do you know when you might be re-planting?
October 30, 2015
Oh 5 months! I can imagine that that is hard, since you had to go through the explant. Just try to keep yourself busy! You look fab without the implants, I know it must be a big change for you to have to go through 2 times (getting them and then removing them) but just know that in less than half a year, you will hopefully have the boobs you were always hoping for! 5 months will go by pretty quickly, and if the wait is for the right surgeon, then you know it will be worth it! xox
October 30, 2015
not a very good day tday. My clothes don;t fit me so I was wearing casual stuff at work, and today it got me down. The CEO's PA looked so smart ( I used to wear smart feminine clothes) I felt pretty ugly. Have decided to work out a way to fill my shirts so I am not an ugly duckling. Missing people but won;t sign up to a gym, I look very unflattering post explant. I knew it was going to be a challenge and I am choosing to rise to this challenge! Taking pity won't help me.
October 30, 2015
Don't let it get to you like that! I know it's hard in a corporate environment where everyone looks so good, but I would go get a killer pair of heels that make you feel awesome, confidence is beautiful, remember that! Post explant, you look the way I have always looked :P I wouldn't go as far as saying unflattering, but not as feminine for sure. Just play up the assets you do have. You could get a KILLER bum in 5 months :) I can give you a workout plan that you could easily do at home if you wanted
October 30, 2015
have too many of them already. I stopped wearing them teh moment I started to be low- many months ago. I'll be taking contrary action to what my brain says even when it isn't always easy. Thank you!!
October 30, 2015
yEEESSS, PLEEEEAAASSSEEE.I would like you to share a workout plan so I firm up and tone up my sagging bum.
October 30, 2015
Have I understood correctly you'll jot down what 'postures' and how many times I'm supposed to do?
I am useless at terms. Used to do yoga only;/
But I'll google them and will work my ass off to work my bum out very diligently!
Unless you can refer me to a website with a reliable routine chart?
I am useless at terms. Used to do yoga only;/
But I'll google them and will work my ass off to work my bum out very diligently!
Unless you can refer me to a website with a reliable routine chart?
October 30, 2015
Your mom and bf will hopefully come around. My husband said the same stuff in the beginning because of the big change and impact it'll have on me. But after a while he saw I was serious and began listening to some of the stories that are on here and sees that this isn't just a phase or thing I wanna do to look all '[RS bleep]' star like. He is finally on board and the rice sizers I sometimes walk around the house in help him adjust to this upcoming change. Maybe walking around in the rice sizers can help him out too? I know it sounds silly, but maybe it's difficult for him to imagine you and homebody so different? I dunno, just food for thought of course :) either way I support what your doing!! This is for YOU! I'd come pick you up if we lived closer :)
October 30, 2015
Lol my bf had a hard time imagining me with red hair! I dyed it like 3 months in to us dating 5 years ago and he was so upset about it, but then now he says he wishes I would go back. They are insane.
I think he is pretty much acceptant of the fact taht its happening now, I am 8 days out today! He better be anyways haha. The other night he grabbed my little boob and was like .. but i like these boobs :( and was all sad face. I was like oh you will like the other ones more LOL.
You are the sweetest!
I think he is pretty much acceptant of the fact taht its happening now, I am 8 days out today! He better be anyways haha. The other night he grabbed my little boob and was like .. but i like these boobs :( and was all sad face. I was like oh you will like the other ones more LOL.
You are the sweetest!
November 15, 2015
You got a great result girl! I too got the same surprise my PS said I needed Ultra High Profiles....it wasn't until post surgery when I woke!!! Lol I thought I was gonna get mod plus as well. I love the Ultra High Profiles!! I'm happy she didn't tell me at the consult though because it may have worried me some. She literally had to lower my crease lines. It's nice to know that we can get the fullness we desire even when we are petit :)
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October 30, 2015
I know this is about your boobs.... But those arms!! Haha. BA will look awesome on you! Good luck, I'll be following your progress!
October 30, 2015
Hahaha thank you ladies!! :) I used to be bigger but I have laid off upper body since I knew I was getting my boobs done, I didn't want to have tight pec muscles :P
November 24, 2015
What bra size were you before the augmentation?
November 24, 2015
I was a 34A but that was because my lats are quite thick, they would spill over a 32 band, so I would say I was measuring a 32A but I was more comfortable in the 34 band lol
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