Starting to love the boobies! ~_~ - Silicone 375cc L, 400cc R Moderate Plus Under Muscle - Walnut Creek, CA

Hi there! :) I'm fairly new here, have been browsing the site for answers since September and decided to join. Was welcomed and encouraged to start my review blog so here goes.

Majority of my weight is in the lower region - thighs, hips and rear. Which means I fill out a pair of jeans beautifully but shirts not so much! :p Shopping has always been a frustrating experience. Dresses I love fit nicely below but hang loose at the top, gorgeous bikini sets I can never purchase bc I have to mix and match x-small tops with large bottoms. Honestly all I'd like is to be better proportioned and love my entire body when I stand in front of the mirror instead of only from the waist down.

I've wanted to do this for about ten years. Recently had braces taken off October 21st. It was an extremely lengthy and rough ordeal. 4 front extractions, stubborn bottom gaps not closing and three long years of waiting. But Im finally able to smile without thinking about it or feeling self conscious and decided now is the time to correct the second troubling physical issue.

Had three consultation appts booked the first week of October after browsing online surgeon reviews and Yelp ratings. After seeing Dr. Canoun I made my decision that day and canceled the other two. :) Had a good feeling about him before I went, cant really explain it but he has very kind eyes. Answered all my questions patiently and thoroughly explained the procedure as well as the cost breakdown. $7,050 covers the surgical fee, band, implants, medication, facility fee and anesthesia. There were lower cost options but their reviews were less impressive and credentials not as good. I didnt want cost to be a deciding factor for something like this.

As you can see in the photo my left breast is slightly more deflated and lower than the right. When I had my son, awesome 18yr old young man, my breast milk never came. Physician told me all I had was colostrum but this was after three days of attempting to get milk flowing by letting my son feed and he was only partial to that side. Dr. Canoun suggested that I could also have a lift done on the left for an extra couple hundred but I declined. Implant incisions will be under the breast but the lift incision would have to be made around the areola and Im not comfortable with the idea nor has the difference ever bothered me. :) As long as they are no longer A minuses I'll be content! He completely understood and didnt press the issue, I appreciated that.

I tried on a few different sizers in the office but it was a little weird for me. Not sure thats the best way to judge what size one would like. While there I was debating between 325cc or 375cc. I chose 325cc. But then I went home and looked at hundreds, literally hundreds, of before and after photos. Hooters were blurring together after awhile. lol Picked one that I thought was perfect and brought it to my pre-op appt. He said ok for this result I think either a 400cc or 410cc would be best. Explained that for someone my size he normally would suggest slightly smaller to eliminate "major side boob" issues but that my shoulders were broad enough that it shouldnt be a concern.

So now I'm all set and have only two days left! Fridge is stocked with all my favorite comfort foods, went over the last minute instructions with a nurse on Friday, have my ride/24 hour buddy all set and comfy clothes are packed in a small bag by the door. Mens zip hoodie, sweats and slippers!

Nervous but ready! Apologies for the novel. :) This is a lot longer than I thought it would be. Thank you all for being part of this extremely supportive community.

Thought I put this in the original review but it may have slipped my mind. I debated on a few different payment options.

Savings
Care Credit - offered at the doctors office
Credit Card

Went with the credit card option. Care Credit is ok except the APR was extremely high and they charge retro interest if not paid in full by the end of the 0% intro, plus I didnt see myself ever using this again. Credit is pretty good so applied for a Citi Diamond Preferred card, $15,000 limit, 0% for 21 months. I expect to have it paid off within 18 but if for some reason that doesnt happen the interest is charged on the remaining balance not the full amount. Will product change to a Citi Double Cash after promo ends so it has long term use.
Haven't seen many people post about payment options so thought Id add this. :)

Im feeling ok...but Im still wondering if this is 400cc or the 350cc we initially agreed on at the consultation before changing sizes at the pre op appt. I like them...but they seem smaller than I thought they would be and idk if its bc of this awful band smashing them down or what. Scared to undo it bc not sure I can get it back on again. Pain was about a 6-7 when I first woke up. Maybe they will look a bit different after the band comes off and they settle somewhat in the next couple months? :/