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My Breast Implants Look Natural and Feel Great - I LOVE THEM

I love my new breast implants - very pretty and...

  • 15 Jun 2008

I love my new breast implants - very pretty and only two weeks out - zero pain or bruising.  I had mine inserted through an incision around the areola and under the muscle - I went from a 32B to a 32DDDD with 450 cc Moderate Plus.  I had them done in La Jolla - the doctor was fabulous.  I also had a short scar facelift at the same time - I am 45 yrs old and look 35!!!!

I am now 4 weeks out and the implants are terrific...

  • 22 Jun 2008

I am now 4 weeks out and the implants are terrific - they fit my body structure and look surprisingly natural.  I have been shopping at Nordstrom after getting a proper fitting - they carry bras especially made for augmented breast. 

I recommend to anyone considering the procedure not to go too small - try on slightly larger implants than you think you will want or you may be disappoinnted afterward.  A 23 yr old friend of mine got the 450 cc high profile implants - she has a slightly wider build (back  & waist) and now wishes she got the 500 cc.  My doc was suggesting 325 cc high profile for me and I chose 450 cc moderate plus instead.  The moderate plus are rounder implants that don't stick out as far .  .  . I think they look more natural and then you can go a little bigger!

Here is an update - I love these breasts - they...

  • 6 Jul 2008

Here is an update - I love these breasts - they are very comfortable - no pain or problems so far.  Now I am 5 weeks out. 

I highly recommend trying on different implant sizes inside a special bra and under your own clothes before choosing what size you think you want.  I was sure the 450 cc moderate plus was going to look like a porn star but in the end they look really nice and proportional to my figure.  I suggest going bigger than you think because you will wish you did later. The doctor should give you a special bra for this purpose.  I found trying on two different sizes at the same time for comparison sake worked super well - I then put on a tight fitting shirt so I could see what it was going to look like.  

I went under the muscle for more support - right away my implants were soft and flexible.

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Richard Chaffoo, MD

My Doctor: Richard Chaffoo, MD

My rating:

He's a thoughtful surgeon who takes his time in making recommendations, learning about his patients' goals, and thoroughly explaining the pros and cons of the procedures he performs. He has excellent staff that are warm and friendly and on one in the practice makes you feel that you are bothering them with your questions or concerns.

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mpestana 12 Jul 2012
because I trusted his judgement when he told me I didn't need bigger that I would be a full C. he had suggested 375cc at first then i said i wanted to be a fullC he said that 400 would give me that. as a doctor and taking my measurements shouldn't he have known
threezn7s 12 Jul 2012
Why would the doctor be liable? Yes, you will have to have a new surgery and repay. You could ask for a discount but he's not obligated to provide you with one.
mpestana 12 Jul 2012
do I have to get resurgery and do I have to pay it all over again or is the doctor liable for some????
threezn7s 11 Jul 2012
mpestana, they will continue to shrink as they heal. It's not surprising that your size did not turn out the way you want, due to your band size, you could have gotten 500s in order to see a full C.
mpestana 12 Jul 2012
but I was told a400cc would give me that cause I started as an 36a. what happened.
mpestana 11 Jul 2012
I got my boobs done I was a 36a and got 400cc which would have made me a full c im very disappointed they loom like a full B. I was told it would be a C. what do I do now? it only been 1 1/2 months are they gonna get bigger?? please help so unhappy
mami12 18 Mar 2012
The doctor is right under her initial post. Richard Chaffoo, MD.
Jeanette9956 29 Dec 2011
I have read the entire post but I dont see what dr. you used. Are you able to give that info? Sorry if I missed it somewhere. Thanks
threezn7s 9 Dec 2011
I have to say that four years later I still love the twins. They have fallen due to gravity but that is unavoidable. I will not revise them until absolutely necessary. I highly recommend a sleep bra to anyone over 30 yrs of age who chooses C cup or larger. There are several brands that you can find most notably, the Genie bra sold 2 for $20 at Bed Bath & Beyond. I have been wearing sleep bras for about a year now and notice in the morning my breast are not as low. I wear LeMystere No. 9 bras that are made specifically for augmented breasts as well. Anyway, this is my latest update on the implants - good luck to all seeking them and feel free to send me inquiries.
maria11111 1 Oct 2011
I wish I had seen your advise and comments before I did mine. I am 5ft 4 inches 150 lbs. I was 36b and had 300cc implanted. The doctor assured me I would look the same but I would remain firm. It is now 10 weeks since I had them done and I hate them they are too large and stick out. I wish I had put in 200cc.
Sapphire9202 17 Jul 2011
Can u please provide the contact info to dr in california I'm willing to buy myself a new look. Thanks sapphire
milly04 17 Jul 2011
I wish they it was only that cheap here $10,000 plus for breast augmentation. Australia
Sacramento4253 5 Mar 2011
I would love to get breast implant done, but after hearing about the lymphoma disease, I am afraid and postpond my surgery. I was going to get it done in early February. Can any one give an advice. Thanks
Trikkegirl (RealFriend) 6 Mar 2011
Lymphoma? Associated with breast implants? Lymphoma is a cancer. There is absolutely no causal relation between breast implants and cancer. None. I've had implants since 1998. I would do it again tomorrow. My fiance's mother had implants done back in the 60's, and she still had them when she died of a stroke in 2007. The stroke killed her, not her implants. And after 40 years, I might add, she was still happy she had them done.
Sapphire9202 26 Jun 2011
Threezen7 - i was in california last year and wished i would of known about your surgeon but never too late can u please provide the name and location, phone number and i would love to fly in and get me twins. take care and love your informative replies.. Annette
Mountain Girl At Heart 31 Jan 2011
did you get silicone or saline implants? And also, was your Dr a board certified plastic surgeon or just an MD? That is an incredibly LOW price- that us why I ask about your DR! You look great!
pan 14 Jan 2011
u really look amazing,are they soft , i wanna do this surgery and don't plan tell my freinds, i don't have a bf now, but will my next friend find my boobs are fake?
Ama3067 11 Dec 2010
lol DDDD is actually not that big
Ama3067 11 Dec 2010
depending on body structure no i think they would look naturel on me
Elmur 10 Dec 2010
um...seriously you went to a 32F? isnt that a little drastic?
Ama3067 1 Dec 2010
i aint worried about i know alot about my breast i know that there 25 to 30 milk dusk in each breast and your breast stop developing when a women turn 21 so any women age 18 and older were to get a breast augmentation get them sub muscular instead of sub glanular
because it will mess with the milk production created in the breast and not to metion i can get them renone in ten years
Trikkegirl (RealFriend) 22 Nov 2010
WAIT!!! It's not unusual for young women to continue to develop into their 20's.

If I was your mother I would make you wait til you are thirty. Implants do not always turn out like you think they will. It depends on how you are shaped naturally. Sometimes you end up bigger but not really better.

You should wait. Save up, when you are 30 get it done right - dont go for a cheap job.
Courtney3904 20 Nov 2010
hey im 18 and am intrested in getting implants. what would you say about getting them done so young?
rvf4uk 8 Jan 2011
I would say to get them done if you can afford it but do it for you and no-one else. I am 37 and am considering it (have been for 10 years or more) and now regret not doing it when I was young,fit and in my twentys (I am actually still pretty fit but nothing like that 20's skin) My boyfriend (husband now) used to go away on vacation and out partying and with 2 small kids now we never go out (twice a year) so just do it as long as you are sensible in what you want and why you want it. I am not even a na cup and am about 100pounds so have nothing. You also have to remember this is not a once in a lifetime op especially so young, they say 10-15 years you should look at replacement. Do as much research as you can but its hard if you don't know anyone with the surgery already or with all the info about pro and cons of silicon, saline. I was actually shocked when my neice had them done at 18 as you always think youngsters have it all already but she reckons she had droppy sagging things and was really sad, I never saw them so cant comment but they look great and she has a blast in life (I personally wanted to get breast feeding done first) but you need to prioritise. Hope this helps best regs Chris
Jennygirl 25 Oct 2010
You don't look like a DDDD. Looks good though.

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