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I am 5'8 and 150lbs. Sientra Textured Round...
I am 5'8 and 150lbs. Sientra Textured Round Moderate Profile implants
I have always carried my weight in my butt and legs. After I had kids, my breasts were quite small for my med to large frame and I did not look proportionate.
I was a 36B but I did not completely fill the cup.
A few years ago, I discovered a bra-combo that helped created a great hour glass shape. I looked about 10 lbs lighter and felt significantly more confident. At the beginning I only wore this bra-combo when I had to get dressed up but gradually I wore this fake bra ALL THE TIME. (I looked more like a 36D) I was referred to Dr. Spies by my sister who had her breasts done by Dr. Spies and LOVED them.
I did not get any other consults as I immediately knew that this was the place for me. The procedure went well and I had no complications. I highly recommend Dr. Spies.
A few things to consider (or at least I wish I would have considered)
I noticed that any type of sensitivity I had prior was intensified that much more during the healing process. For example, my boobs have always been sensitive to cold (another reason why I always wore a padded bra). For about 3 months afterward if I walked into a cold air conditioned room my boobs ached like I was about to have a lactation let down (previous breast feeders know what I'm talking about) I don't think that went away for about 3 to 4 months. I kept a thick hoodies with me ALL THE TIME just to keep my boobs warm.
Also, if you work out, have a post work out plan. I didn't work out all the time but a few days a week my husband and I would do cross fit. I knew I would need to limit it for about 6 weeks after surgery. Well 6 weeks turned into 3 months (because I was lazy) and 3 months turned into 6 months. I am now 10 lbs heavier then when I had had the surgery.
I would have had a plan to get my butt back into the gym within a few weeks to just walk the treadmill or stationary bike as I fell out of the gym habit and found it so hard to get back. When I WAS given the "OK to resume regular activity" about 3 -4 months, I realized immediately cross fit was not going to happen and a lot of the stuff I used to do was SOOO awkward. Also, I had lost a lot of my strength (probably from not working out for months maybe because of the surgery) However, ultimately it really turned me off to going to the gym at all. I am getting back to the gym now and do feel that I am regaining my strength but I have about 10 lbs to get rid of.
Clothing size - expect that tops will probably go up a size. I went from a small-med to a solid large top (YES, I know I also gained a bunch of weight) but I have fitted dresses that I wore before that no longer zip up at the rib cage and above. Maybe this will change as I try to get back to my pre-surgery weight.
Activities change (at least right now) I played golf with my husband and I will need to relearn a golf swing that accommodates large implants. I used to lay on my stomach every once in a while sleeping I have really not found this comfortable since.
I have always carried my weight in my butt and legs. After I had kids, my breasts were quite small for my med to large frame and I did not look proportionate.
I was a 36B but I did not completely fill the cup.
A few years ago, I discovered a bra-combo that helped created a great hour glass shape. I looked about 10 lbs lighter and felt significantly more confident. At the beginning I only wore this bra-combo when I had to get dressed up but gradually I wore this fake bra ALL THE TIME. (I looked more like a 36D) I was referred to Dr. Spies by my sister who had her breasts done by Dr. Spies and LOVED them.
I did not get any other consults as I immediately knew that this was the place for me. The procedure went well and I had no complications. I highly recommend Dr. Spies.
A few things to consider (or at least I wish I would have considered)
I noticed that any type of sensitivity I had prior was intensified that much more during the healing process. For example, my boobs have always been sensitive to cold (another reason why I always wore a padded bra). For about 3 months afterward if I walked into a cold air conditioned room my boobs ached like I was about to have a lactation let down (previous breast feeders know what I'm talking about) I don't think that went away for about 3 to 4 months. I kept a thick hoodies with me ALL THE TIME just to keep my boobs warm.
Also, if you work out, have a post work out plan. I didn't work out all the time but a few days a week my husband and I would do cross fit. I knew I would need to limit it for about 6 weeks after surgery. Well 6 weeks turned into 3 months (because I was lazy) and 3 months turned into 6 months. I am now 10 lbs heavier then when I had had the surgery.
I would have had a plan to get my butt back into the gym within a few weeks to just walk the treadmill or stationary bike as I fell out of the gym habit and found it so hard to get back. When I WAS given the "OK to resume regular activity" about 3 -4 months, I realized immediately cross fit was not going to happen and a lot of the stuff I used to do was SOOO awkward. Also, I had lost a lot of my strength (probably from not working out for months maybe because of the surgery) However, ultimately it really turned me off to going to the gym at all. I am getting back to the gym now and do feel that I am regaining my strength but I have about 10 lbs to get rid of.
Clothing size - expect that tops will probably go up a size. I went from a small-med to a solid large top (YES, I know I also gained a bunch of weight) but I have fitted dresses that I wore before that no longer zip up at the rib cage and above. Maybe this will change as I try to get back to my pre-surgery weight.
Activities change (at least right now) I played golf with my husband and I will need to relearn a golf swing that accommodates large implants. I used to lay on my stomach every once in a while sleeping I have really not found this comfortable since.
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
5410 N. Scottsdale Rd., Paradise Valley, Arizona
The entire office staff is fantastic! Dr. Spies is great and does not come off in anyway "creepy." He is very professional but yet is quite personable himself and has the ability to make you feel like a person rather then a number. He is very skilled at what he does.