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Curvy, 40-year-old with Fabulous OVERS

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I am in the beginning phases of thinking about...

SafariGirl
WORTH IT$3,500
I am in the beginning phases of thinking about getting implants. I actually have been extremely lucky boob-wise. I have always liked my curvy shape, and I had really great, perky 36C breasts until recently. While I still wear a 36C, it seems to take a lot more architecture to give my breasts that round shape they once had.

Of course, breastfeeding a baby took its toll in my early 30s, but I recently lost about 15 pounds--and it all seems to have come off of the upper pole of my breasts! WTF?! I look in the mirror and I just don't look as full and perky as I would like. And I like having bigger breasts to provide a counterpoint to my curvy hips--I LOVED my breasts when I was breastfeeding. They were awesome, full Ds. Those are my wish boobs: a full 36D or 36DD. I want to be an hourglass, not a pear. I like a natural look--full and round--not too hemispheric in the upper pole, but not droopy either. Since I am tall and about 155-160, my frame can pull off larger breasts without them looking out of place.

I am planning on doing the surgery in December in South Africa, with Dr. Potgieter who I met through a very reputable medical tourism company. I live in Kenya, and was evacuated to South Africa for a spinal surgery last year and had a great experience, and the hospital Dr. P works out of is nicer than where I had my facility. South Africa is known for medical excellence and Plastic Surgery in particular. Dr. P has been awesome so far, and in fact, his advice about chin augmentation led me to have a wonderful filler "Chin augmentation" that has been AWESOME.

But.... since it's long distance, I feel like I should see someone in person before finalising my booking. I am going to see a board certified German Consultant PS who comes to Nairobi and holds clinics here (Dr. Stasch with Valentis clinic) for a face to face consultation.

I have a lot of questions:
1. I am pretty sure I want silicon implants, but I want to touch and feel them and talk through the different projections. I think I want moderate or moderate plus, but want to talk about it with the docs.
2. I want to know if I will need a lift, and what kind of lift (I think a crescent lift will do it, if I need it at all... might an implant create the same effect?)
3. I am curious about over vs. under vs. dual plane vs. sub-facial placement and want to discuss it in more detail.
4. I made some rice sizers (and even wore them out--which made me feel like I was twelve and stuffing my bra), but I want to try on the implants and have time to think before showing up in South Africa for the procedure.

So... here we go!

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Dr. Potgieter

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It was a winding journey finding Dr. P, and I was 100% confident that he was going to do a wonderful job with my body. My trust was well placed. He was awesome every step of the way. I could not recommend him more highly.

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May 14, 2014
Good Luck!! hope you have great results!
June 10, 2014
Thank you so much! I am nervous and excited, and I can't really believe that I am doing it.
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May 14, 2014
Taking your time to listen to recommendations and limitations of what is possible is an intelligent strategy. Measurements and an assessment of your tissues will be critical for your Plastic Surgeon to make recommendations. Your tissue tone has been changed by your life experiences and will not support a heavier breast in the same manner as before having your children and losing weight. However, a beautiful restored breast shape and proportion should be achievable. Best regards, Dr. Mosher
May 14, 2014
Thanks Dr. Mosher. I agree with you that my ultimate strategy will be to present some hopes and then work with the PS to set an achievable expectation and strategy based on their expertise. I have read some reviews... I have no idea what CCs, shape, placement will work best and i am really looking forward to the consult to learn more. Cheers!
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May 4, 2015
Hello, Did you have your surgery with Dr Potgieter?
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5 months pre

A few photos...

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March 16, 2016
Do you know the second pics real self username?
March 16, 2016
No. I may have pulled those off the internet somewhere. Sorry! They are lovely!
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5 months pre

One more picture

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I would be thrilled with this result

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