Talked to Dr. Okpaku, suggested expanders

txladybug · 06-02-2009, 06:53 PM

Earlier today, I used his contact form, and basically sent him the information that I had in my letter to Dr. Pousti. He called me himself about an hour ago to talk about it.

He likes to call the girls looking to go this large himself, because he is willing to do the size, but with no guarantees up front that he will be able to get to any specific CC amount. It's also easier to explain directly rather than through the staff, and make sure you understand what you are going in for, and the risks.

He suggested using saline expanders, and that he would fill until one side became tight, then back off the other side to match in appearance. Apparently he does a lot of surgeries on girls that want to go really large, so that means he's got the experience at it. I was worried about some of these doctors that didn't talk about it much, that they would be out of their comfort zone.

I am somewhat scared because of EnglishGirl's experiences with the expanders, but I suppose I can only hope to find a local surgeon (he's in Florida) to trust with the task of fillups, or find excuses to go back to Dr. Okpaku and let him do the procedure. He didn't seem overly concerned with the fillups afterward, but I didn't go into detail on it either. I really was thinking beforehand that this option would be perfect for what I want, but thought that pricing would be prohibitive, and that surgeons wouldn't end up recommending it anyhow.

He was really nice, and I felt very comfortable talking to him. It was definitely cool that he called me himself

The price is something I can definitely afford, but am wondering if I might check one of the medical loan places, and do a 12 month repayment. Not sure what their interest rates are, but it's an option to not take as immediate of a hit to the bank account, if it makes sense.

Either way, I'm going to see what responses I get from the other inquiries I sent out before making up my mind, for sure!

FitnHappy · 06-03-2009, 05:23 PM

BAD EXPERIENCE WITH DR. OKPAKU. Myself and another girl used him and both were/are unhappy. The expanders were a mistake. And Anire Okpaku has worked at 3 different plastic surgery offices in just one year!

Call Paula at Dr. Triana/Triana Institute in South Florida. He fixes Okpaku's mistakes and will make you as big as you want.

txladybug · 06-04-2009, 07:14 AM

Thanks for the feedback on Dr Okpaku. I'll keep that in mind while looking around!

flashyfair · 06-09-2009, 03:41 PM

Thanks FitnHappy

YummyAsian · 06-09-2009, 03:54 PM

expanders were used on me to get the 457cc implants in. i have very little breast tissue and wanted to go as big as i could and it could only be done with the expanders...

...as far as the ps... i would really do my research and homework. like the other girls that have written, their bad experience may be the only warning you need to find someone else, BUT in the end, it is most important that you find someone qualified, experienced, AND that you feel comfortable with...good luck!

newbie17 · 06-18-2009, 12:47 PM

yummyasian,

i didn't know u had expanders. now i'm confused as to what expanders are. i thought that they were the ones that u could fill up slowly over time...but i see that u have silicones...they have expanders for silicones now?

i'm sorry. i'm just confused.

hw9907 · 06-18-2009, 01:06 PM

Me too, what exactly are expanders?

06-02-2009, 06:53 PM	#1
txladybug Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 165 Thanks: 71 Thanked 52 Times in 46 Posts	Talked to Dr. Okpaku, suggested expanders Earlier today, I used his contact form, and basically sent him the information that I had in my letter to Dr. Pousti. He called me himself about an hour ago to talk about it. He likes to call the girls looking to go this large himself, because he is willing to do the size, but with no guarantees up front that he will be able to get to any specific CC amount. It's also easier to explain directly rather than through the staff, and make sure you understand what you are going in for, and the risks. He suggested using saline expanders, and that he would fill until one side became tight, then back off the other side to match in appearance. Apparently he does a lot of surgeries on girls that want to go really large, so that means he's got the experience at it. I was worried about some of these doctors that didn't talk about it much, that they would be out of their comfort zone. I am somewhat scared because of EnglishGirl's experiences with the expanders, but I suppose I can only hope to find a local surgeon (he's in Florida) to trust with the task of fillups, or find excuses to go back to Dr. Okpaku and let him do the procedure. He didn't seem overly concerned with the fillups afterward, but I didn't go into detail on it either. I really was thinking beforehand that this option would be perfect for what I want, but thought that pricing would be prohibitive, and that surgeons wouldn't end up recommending it anyhow. He was really nice, and I felt very comfortable talking to him. It was definitely cool that he called me himself The price is something I can definitely afford, but am wondering if I might check one of the medical loan places, and do a 12 month repayment. Not sure what their interest rates are, but it's an option to not take as immediate of a hit to the bank account, if it makes sense. Either way, I'm going to see what responses I get from the other inquiries I sent out before making up my mind, for sure! __________________ 28 y/o, 5'2", 29.5" RC. Revision with Dr Pousti 1/28/10, implant replacement to 1200cc's (800cc mod+, overfilled.) "Internal Bra" procedure also done with permanent sutures to stop implants from falling to the sides, and help cleavage. 1st breast augmentation 6/22/09 full anchor lift + mentor mod plus o/f to 500cc, under the muscle (Dr. Triana). www.justbreastimplants.com/Pousti/

06-04-2009, 07:14 AM	#3
txladybug Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 165 Thanks: 71 Thanked 52 Times in 46 Posts	Thanks for the feedback on Dr Okpaku. I'll keep that in mind while looking around! __________________ 28 y/o, 5'2", 29.5" RC. Revision with Dr Pousti 1/28/10, implant replacement to 1200cc's (800cc mod+, overfilled.) "Internal Bra" procedure also done with permanent sutures to stop implants from falling to the sides, and help cleavage. 1st breast augmentation 6/22/09 full anchor lift + mentor mod plus o/f to 500cc, under the muscle (Dr. Triana). www.justbreastimplants.com/Pousti/

06-09-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
flashyfair Flashyfair Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver British Columbia Posts: 314 Thanks: 101 Thanked 133 Times in 110 Posts	Thanks FitnHappy __________________ Pre op 38C saggy after 2 breastfed kids 1st breast augmentation 500cc smooth round LP sil 2nd breast augmentation 900cc textured round HP sil Saving for 3rd breast augmentation 1600 cc

06-09-2009, 03:54 PM	#5
YummyAsian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 548 Thanks: 111 Thanked 255 Times in 173 Posts	expanders were used on me to get the 457cc implants in. i have very little breast tissue and wanted to go as big as i could and it could only be done with the expanders... ...as far as the ps... i would really do my research and homework. like the other girls that have written, their bad experience may be the only warning you need to find someone else, BUT in the end, it is most important that you find someone qualified, experienced, AND that you feel comfortable with...good luck! __________________

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06-03-2009, 05:23 PM	#2
FitnHappy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Thanks: 83 Thanked 40 Times in 28 Posts	BAD EXPERIENCE WITH DR. OKPAKU. Myself and another girl used him and both were/are unhappy. The expanders were a mistake. And Anire Okpaku has worked at 3 different plastic surgery offices in just one year! Call Paula at Dr. Triana/Triana Institute in South Florida. He fixes Okpaku's mistakes and will make you as big as you want.

06-18-2009, 12:47 PM	#6
newbie17 Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 186 Thanks: 53 Thanked 55 Times in 35 Posts	yummyasian, i didn't know u had expanders. now i'm confused as to what expanders are. i thought that they were the ones that u could fill up slowly over time...but i see that u have silicones...they have expanders for silicones now? i'm sorry. i'm just confused.

06-18-2009, 01:06 PM	#7
hw9907 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: monterey california Posts: 174 Thanks: 33 Thanked 43 Times in 43 Posts	Me too, what exactly are expanders?

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