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After breast feeding two kids, my breasts are...
pilatesgirl13July 13, 2012
WORTH IT$5,000
After breast feeding two kids, my breasts are uneven and deflated. I have been working out and feel that I am in better shape than ever...except up top. Finally decided to get what I can't fix, fixed. I saw two surgeons already and liked both of them. But they told me two different things. Its super confusing. The first recommended a donut lift on one side and two different profile implants to correct asymmetry, 320cc HP in the larger and and 400cc MP in the larger. He is a newer doctor, but has come highly recommended with impressive training. The second doctor, recommended waiting on the lift until implants have settled as I may be happy without it and that the areolas will change after the implants anyway. Size wise, he recommended either 371 and 397cc moderate profile or 450 and 475cc high profile. I am 5'5, 115-120#, wear a 32b (barely). I want a full but natural look. I want to be proportionate and have a nice curvy figure, but I don't want my chest to be the first thing you notice. When I was breastfeeding, I was up to a small D. I just want to be sure that I'll be happy with the results. Any suggestions, thoughts, input would be appreciated.
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UPDATED FROM pilatesgirl13
7 days pre
I've decided that the second doctor's advice to...
pilatesgirl13August 23, 2012
I've decided that the second doctor's advice to wait on the lift makes sense. Besides, I don't think I want a lift due to scarring. I'm hoping the implants alone will give me the look I want. So after much thought, I decided to go with the second doctor, Dr Sukkar. It seems like it has taken forever to work out a time when my husband can take off work for the surgery. We still were undecided when it would work, but the coordinator emailed me that there had been a cancellation before Labor Day weekend and if i was interested, that day could be booked for a discount. So we took it. Now that its official, I'm super nervous. I'm worried about the actual surgery, recovery, the results, what other people will think...Not to mention the size decision. Is this a bad sign, a sign I'm not actually ready or that I shouldn't do it?
I've been reading everyone's stories and learned a lot about what to expect and it seems a lot of you ladies have had the same concerns. It has actually helped just getting it of my chest (pun intended), so thanks for reading.
I've been reading everyone's stories and learned a lot about what to expect and it seems a lot of you ladies have had the same concerns. It has actually helped just getting it of my chest (pun intended), so thanks for reading.
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August 23, 2012
Hey Pilates girls,
just saw your update, I am excited for you! Labor day is just right around the corner!
Do you think you'll be posting any pics?
No, it is not a bad sign that you are worried abotu those things. We ALL worried about those things pre-BA. You just do what you can to make sure you made the best decision as possible.
I recommend making rice sizers and wearing them around the house to make sure you like the size. Then whatever size you like go just a little bit bigger. 25cc-ish? to accommodate for the change.
Good luck and keep us updated!
just saw your update, I am excited for you! Labor day is just right around the corner!
Do you think you'll be posting any pics?
No, it is not a bad sign that you are worried abotu those things. We ALL worried about those things pre-BA. You just do what you can to make sure you made the best decision as possible.
I recommend making rice sizers and wearing them around the house to make sure you like the size. Then whatever size you like go just a little bit bigger. 25cc-ish? to accommodate for the change.
Good luck and keep us updated!
August 23, 2012
Thanks Scrappy. The doctors office let me take the sizers home for the weekend and honestly I could tell little difference in the size. I did like the shape of the high profiles better. When I talked to the nurse today, she said that's what the doctor thought would work better. Its crazy how different the same size implants look in different bodies. PS - You look great. i love how you posted the progression photos, very helpful!
August 23, 2012
Thanks Pilates girl!
I imagine it IS hard to tell the diff. on those sizers.
But I would think the HP are going to show more projection and they are less wide.
Well typically, they are less wide. I know the base comes in diff widths and can overlap a mod plus base size.
I have mod plus. I couldnt do a HP bc I have a wide chest/ribcage.
So I would say if you want good projection, go with the HP. If you want it a little more modest maybe the mod. plus.
I am not really sure what diff they make either.
and you could take pics of you with the sizers in and a fitted shirt (not black) and take a poll here in realself. Or just look at your pics and judge for yourself if you want. See if you can see the difference.
Youll prob get more people reading your review once you post some pics too. =)
I imagine it IS hard to tell the diff. on those sizers.
But I would think the HP are going to show more projection and they are less wide.
Well typically, they are less wide. I know the base comes in diff widths and can overlap a mod plus base size.
I have mod plus. I couldnt do a HP bc I have a wide chest/ribcage.
So I would say if you want good projection, go with the HP. If you want it a little more modest maybe the mod. plus.
I am not really sure what diff they make either.
and you could take pics of you with the sizers in and a fitted shirt (not black) and take a poll here in realself. Or just look at your pics and judge for yourself if you want. See if you can see the difference.
Youll prob get more people reading your review once you post some pics too. =)
August 23, 2012
Sorry about the lack of pictures. I'm not very tech savvy, so I haven't figured out how to get my pre op vectra pictures on here. I'll try again later.
August 23, 2012
no worries about the pics, my bestie is the same way.
Its just a suggestion and I just love seeing everyone's pics.
btw, nice that your surgeon let you take the sizers home.
I asked my doc and they wouldnt let me. =)
Its just a suggestion and I just love seeing everyone's pics.
btw, nice that your surgeon let you take the sizers home.
I asked my doc and they wouldnt let me. =)
August 23, 2012
Here are brief instructions on how to get your photos posted. PM me if you still need help!
UPDATED FROM pilatesgirl13
6 days pre
So after an embarrassingly long time, I figured...
pilatesgirl13August 24, 2012
So after an embarrassingly long time, I figured how to get my picture up there. It is the preop Vectra images from my consult. The left image is my before and the right is the "after". I was wondering if anyone else has had the Vectra and how accurate it was to their actual results.
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August 24, 2012
Hey Pilatesgirl,
That is pretty cool! I hadnt seen anyone else post any Vectra pics, so that will be good to know how accurate they are.
That size looks like it'll be pretty good on you. Not too big, not too small.
Goldilocks boobs! Haha
I hope you dont mind me saying- It almost seems like there needs to be a bigger size adjustment to even you out.
Did the doc say they will look at them when they insert during surgery and change to a diff size if it doesnt look closer to even?
Thanks for going to the trouble of posting pics and bringing a new element to Realself (the vectra pics).
I think that will help other girls also. =)
August 24, 2012
Hey Scrappy. Thanks for the input. The doctor uses sizers during surgery to try out the size before inserting the real ones and closing. They even tilt the surgery table to check it out. He says implants alone will not make me completely symmetrical b/c the areolas are in different positions. That why they recommended a concentric lift, to reposition the nipple. I'm hoping that the implants will even out the actual size difference enough, that the lopsided nipples won't bother me. I don't really want the lift.
August 24, 2012
ok, good! Just wanted to make sure he had put that into consideration. =)
I've heard some docs dont even try to even you out. Which I dont get that either.
Well sounds like you are all set then! How exciting!
August 25, 2012
Hey girl~ Isn't the Vectra 3D imaging cool?? My PS offered it too so I was able to see exactly what I would look like after surgery. My final result looks very similar to the Vectra images. IT IS AN EXTREMELY ACCURATE PREDICTION OF HOW YOU'LL LOOK AFTER THE BA.... If you want more of a natural look I suggest going with moderate profile. That's what I have and the results are great! Look forward to seeing your post op piks.....Btw- you have great abs!! Maybe I should start incorporating pilates into my work out regimen Lol ;-)
August 25, 2012
Thanks, Kooberry. Your results are great. I'm glad to hear the Vectra is pretty accurate. Not knowing what the actual results will look like was making me nervous. The above picture from the vectra is with a HP implant. Do you think it's unnatural looking? I really appreciate the input.
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If you'd like another consult to see what the majority says, I went to Vitenas down by I45 and beltwy 8. his consults are free so long as you dont break your appt and he does a rapid recovery technique. I didnt even need pain meds after surgery and could lift my arms up right away. I suggest checking him out. I am happy with his work and believe it to be high quality.
There are a few girls who needed lifts on this site and did not get them. They are choosing to see how they look before getting anything lifted.
I find it weird that the one doc suggested two different profiles. That is the first I have ever heard of that and I guess without pics it is hard to see why he would do that.
I got exactly the 371cc and 397cc's, moderate profile, silicone, inframmary incision, subpectoral, dual plane technique. High profile will give you more projection if that is what your looking for. I started out at 38B, and am now a 36D
Fitluv is prob a good example of uneven and lift. Check out her pics and let us know if you have questions!