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Can't believe I'm finally doing it. I think the...
Can't believe I'm finally doing it. I think the first time I thought about getting a boob job was back in middle school (I know, what has society come to) but now after serious and long consideration, my appointment is booked with Dr. Thao in Woodbury, MN. I've heard great things, liked the before and after pictures and he is recognized as one of MN's best plastic surgeons for women!I'm a small person. 5'4", 100lbs., each chest wall measures to about 10.5 cm is what I'm told. No kids. I'm also Asian and I think that might be an important factor to note due to scarring and perhaps implant size decision. Another thing I want to note is that my right nipple is inverted, it's always been that way. It's not a big deal but it isn't flattering either. Not sure if insurance could cover this since it would be a problem one day if I have a baby and baby can't latch for breast feeding...but then I have my left nipple I suppose. I've heard piercings can fix inverted nipples. The surgery costs about an additional $2k. We are going with 280cc allergan high profile silicone. I thought 300 might be better because I still want them to be noticeable (since I'm spending thousands of dollars $$$) but doc was concerned since my frame is small, my breasts would be too wide & past the sides. Here's a timeline of what I've done/will do:SUMMER of 2013: first consultation
FEB. 20, 2014: second consultation, $500 initial payment paid, appointment booked
APRIL 4: pre-op, final sizing etc.
Sometime between APRIL 7 - APRIL 20: must get updated physical from my family dr. & fax it over to dr. Thao
APRIL 21: surgery day!!! (.)(.) The main reason is for me. I know I'll be more confident in how I carry myself and I want to be happy with who I am and how I look. I'm tired of wearing expensive, uncomfortable add-3-cups bras which I stuff with gelly pushups AND am constantly adjusting throughout the day. I want to know what it's like to wear a strapless dress and not worry about the bra strap showing. I want to wear a beautiful wedding dress someday when I get married... possibly strapless...and the last thing I'll think of is 'how am I going to find a big padded bra to hold my gellys that will stay hidden in this dress?' My boyfriend is super supportive, although he says I'm beautiful just the way I am. My friends are excited too. My parents...well, they'd have a heart attack if they found out I was "ruining God's creation." This will also be a struggle for me. I feel like going under the knife is not something God would totally approve of but it's something I want while I'm alive and kicking in this world. Anyone else struggle with that?In the mean time, I'm so excited. I'll post some candid pics of me and my boobspiration.
FEB. 20, 2014: second consultation, $500 initial payment paid, appointment booked
APRIL 4: pre-op, final sizing etc.
Sometime between APRIL 7 - APRIL 20: must get updated physical from my family dr. & fax it over to dr. Thao
APRIL 21: surgery day!!! (.)(.) The main reason is for me. I know I'll be more confident in how I carry myself and I want to be happy with who I am and how I look. I'm tired of wearing expensive, uncomfortable add-3-cups bras which I stuff with gelly pushups AND am constantly adjusting throughout the day. I want to know what it's like to wear a strapless dress and not worry about the bra strap showing. I want to wear a beautiful wedding dress someday when I get married... possibly strapless...and the last thing I'll think of is 'how am I going to find a big padded bra to hold my gellys that will stay hidden in this dress?' My boyfriend is super supportive, although he says I'm beautiful just the way I am. My friends are excited too. My parents...well, they'd have a heart attack if they found out I was "ruining God's creation." This will also be a struggle for me. I feel like going under the knife is not something God would totally approve of but it's something I want while I'm alive and kicking in this world. Anyone else struggle with that?In the mean time, I'm so excited. I'll post some candid pics of me and my boobspiration.
Boobspiration & some Q's
I know it's all about preference, but I'm straddling the line of whether I want to look very natural and go on the smaller side or slightly "pornstar" and go a little bigger where the boobs go slightly outside my sides. Eek...idk! Surgery is 46 DAYS AWAY!
Again, I'm 32A, 100 lbs, 5'4", 10.5 cm on each chest wall. Doc wants 280cc high profile silicone under muscle. But my bf who performed breast augmentations during his residency says that's really small and he's never had any patient go that size, but he also never had a patient as petite as me.
Also, does anyone know what kind of bras I should get for post op? I need ones that'll not show with clothes on since I'll be back at work within five days.
Can I carry 15lbs. of camera equipment and tripod by one week? A little worried about that.
And ooo I just remembered, my family decided to book a cruise on June 9. That gives me 49 days to heal before putting Ina swimsuit and going in the ocean. Is that enough time to heal and look more natural?
Thanks for your support and all your reviews! It's been so helpful reading and visually seeing your journeys!!!
Again, I'm 32A, 100 lbs, 5'4", 10.5 cm on each chest wall. Doc wants 280cc high profile silicone under muscle. But my bf who performed breast augmentations during his residency says that's really small and he's never had any patient go that size, but he also never had a patient as petite as me.
Also, does anyone know what kind of bras I should get for post op? I need ones that'll not show with clothes on since I'll be back at work within five days.
Can I carry 15lbs. of camera equipment and tripod by one week? A little worried about that.
And ooo I just remembered, my family decided to book a cruise on June 9. That gives me 49 days to heal before putting Ina swimsuit and going in the ocean. Is that enough time to heal and look more natural?
Thanks for your support and all your reviews! It's been so helpful reading and visually seeing your journeys!!!
30 more days!! Can time go any slower?
30 more days, ladies!! Can't hardly wait. I swear I'm on real self every day and day dreaming while looking at everyone's results haha.
I'm hoping no one at work will notice. There's this clause in my contract that talks about not changing the way you look if it affects your work quality without permission from the managers, but gosh they are all dudes and I don't want to put myself in that uncomfortable situation. There's a chance I won't be able to carry my camera equipment but I'm going it'll be okay. I wear one of those add two cup sizes bras plus this chicken fillets so hopefully in the eyes of my co-workers, my boobs look pretty much the same pre vs. post.
April 4 is my preop. I still have SO many questions about what size. I know I'm getting hp silicone. 280cc or 300cc?
In the meantime, I'm hitting up the gym more than ever. Afraid I won't be able to keep up with my usual 3x a week gym routine post surgery.
I'm hoping no one at work will notice. There's this clause in my contract that talks about not changing the way you look if it affects your work quality without permission from the managers, but gosh they are all dudes and I don't want to put myself in that uncomfortable situation. There's a chance I won't be able to carry my camera equipment but I'm going it'll be okay. I wear one of those add two cup sizes bras plus this chicken fillets so hopefully in the eyes of my co-workers, my boobs look pretty much the same pre vs. post.
April 4 is my preop. I still have SO many questions about what size. I know I'm getting hp silicone. 280cc or 300cc?
In the meantime, I'm hitting up the gym more than ever. Afraid I won't be able to keep up with my usual 3x a week gym routine post surgery.
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