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1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - 5'11" 165 Lbs, Athletic Build, 450 CC Mentor Silicone Round Smooth Under Muscle, Mod + profile

Name: 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY - 5'11" 165 Lbs, Athletic Build, 450 CC Mentor Silicone Round Smooth Under Muscle, Mod + profile
Item: Dr. Rouchdi Rifai
Rating: 5
Author: ichtcurious

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I have been considering breast augmentation for at...

ichtcuriousJune 15, 2014

WORTH IT$4,500

I have been considering breast augmentation for at least 10 years. I have always had small breasts 36 a (now 36 b) and after I gave birth to my 12 year old son I lost a lot of volume on top (didn't breast feed and boobs basically blew up right after birth and then deflated 2 weeks later). I am super active and workout a lot. But I am also very careful and like to understand the in and outs of everything before I get myself into it. Soooo I am super nervous as I finally scheduled my BA for 7/28!!! As I have very wide hips and quite a curvy body (except for breasts), I was looking for a natural look that compliments my large, yet athletic frame (especially my size 8/10 booty!). Decided to do silicone unders, Mentor moderate profile and doctor said that I should do 450 cc to achieve the look I want (will have 500 available in the OP just in case the 450 don't look right). I have been stressing about size and shape and outcome quite a bit? Is that normal? It seems as most ladies that are tall get at least 450 cc or more (and most of it looks natural) but my surgeon also said that anything over 400 cc is considered a large implant, yet it fits on some women like me (he said he only does 450 cc implant every 6 month or so). Super confused....ahhhhh. I even considered cancelling the procedure this morning. Is this normal?

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I consulted with Dr. Rifai for my BA after he was recommended to me by a friend. My experience with Dr. Rifai and his staff was wonderful. The doctor is very calm, gentle and will listen carefully to what you want. He will give you his honest feedback on your wishes and expectations and lets you know if they are realistic or not. One thing I liked about him the most is the fact that he is fairly conservative and will not create any unnatural looking results. He very much promotes a beautiful natural, balanced look and he is extremely good at creating that. Dr. Rifai has almost 30 years of plastic/cosmetic surgery experience and he is very skilled at his art. I felt like I was in very good hands and trusted his final size judgement as well as his professional surgical skills. I am only two weeks post but I am very happy with my results thus far. I can highly recommend Dr. Rifai to anyone that is looking for beautiful results.

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robbixoxo

June 16, 2014

Yes. I scheduled mine and spent a lot of time thinking "what am I doing??" Do your homework and research plastic surgeons. I trusted mine to get me the look I wanted. I didn't decide cc's he did. Be very particular about your wish pics and specific about what you want and that way you and your PS are in agreement on the results. It's also helpful to have pics of what you don't want (for me it was certain shapes in profile.) once your surgery date arrives you'll be ready and excited. Best of luck to you! Happy healing!

ichtcurious

June 16, 2014

Thanks! Good to hear I am not alone :) I honestly thought I am going crazy with some of these worries/thoughts .... Did you have your surgery yet?

robbixoxo

June 16, 2014

I had mine May 15. I have a review up with my pics. The craZy thoughts don't stop on surgery day! The first 6 days I was thrilled day 7-13 I felt like maybe I'd gone too big and after that I love them. Now they have softened up and feel like mine. If you're positive you want a BA definitely go for it. Just know that you will have moments of self doubt and that that is completely normal. I was so afraid I'd miss my natural boobs. Now I wouldn't go back!!

Tinka

June 16, 2014

Urs look absolutely sensational x the bigger the better I say x I went 520 x dr Wong replied when I said y am I so sore with u went enormouse lol xxxx

ichtcurious

June 16, 2014

I am glad I am not alone in this journey - this support forum definitely helps. You look great robbi :)

Mamamel1974

June 16, 2014

Perfectly normal feelings. It's a huge decision and it's elective -- sometimes you think you're crazy for doing this, but I think it's worth it if it's something you've been wanting and have researched it enough to understand what you are undertaking in choosing this. I just went through my second BA, so read my review. My surgeon also wanted to pick my size based on what he thought would look best and that idea drove me insane!! So I gave him a max of 350 because I am little and didn't want to go huge. He was able to fit 350 and they are perfect -- not big at all for my 30 inch ribcage. Best of luck. Let the feelings come up as they are. Once you are in recovery, you'll wonder what all the drama was for because you will love your new additions!!!

ichtcurious

June 16, 2014

Thanks for the encouring words Mamamel :) The 350s looks very nice and natural on you! Happy recovery!

shellysmall

June 16, 2014

Hi...and welcome to the forum. I have had boobs now for 1 year. I'm 5'8 and I got 450cc mentor mod plus silicone under so you can check out my profile. If you want a natural look then you will love that size. If however you want a fuller look then a slightly larger implant may suit you more. Being tall the ccs do get "eaten up" so to speak. I was expecting mine to look way bigger after comparing myself to others but my doc failed to tell me that they look bigger if you are shorter and narrower shoulders. I love having boobs and they look very natural but I've had a hard time coming to grips with the size as I wanted them bigger. Check out my profile and see what suits you...I hope it helps hugs shelly xoxo

shellysmall

June 16, 2014

As an extra note. ..my surgeon was conservative too. He told my husband he mostly uses 300 and thats all that alot of surgeons will use. So we both left the consult thinking I was going to be massive choosing 500cc. I then downgraded to 450cc as I and hubby were worried. Come time after the op with me in tears because they were too small the doc tells me I could have gone to 650cc to get the look I wanted. ...talk about me being angry!!!

shellysmall

June 16, 2014

Psss...post some pics of your wish boobs for me to look at...I swear I'm an expert now at picking what size boobs they are after a year of being on this site. A year ago I had no idea lol!! Hugs Shelly xoxo

ichtcurious

June 16, 2014

Shelly, I am sooo happy to hear your comments! It wasn't too easy to find a lot of feedback regarding size from taller women and I am having the exact same worries as you did (will 500 make me massive..lol). Your results look great - really really great :) I posted a wish pic for you...let your expert eyes review and let me know your thoughts?! Thanks!

Tinka

June 16, 2014

Oh hon u will be ok x I didn't want smaller than 600cc but my surgeon said I'm too petite to go 600cc that I'd only be going 520 but he called them enormouse today xx

ichtcurious

June 16, 2014

Thanks Tinka :) this is just a very big step for me and I want to make sure I make all the right choices lol. BTW, your stomach looks amazing for having had 5 kids!

shellysmall

June 16, 2014

Hi girl...I'm very happy that I can be helpful. I would say that your wish boobs are a dd. I'm sure you would get that look with 450cc. .however if you want just a tad more fullness I would go with 500cc. I hope this helps alot xoxo

shellysmall

June 16, 2014

Also..they certainly aren't just moderate profile.. they look like mod plus or high profile. Moderate profile on us tall girls look 2 pancakes apparently lol!!

ichtcurious

June 16, 2014

Lol...god I hope I don't end up with pancakes! Thanks for your feedback :)

ichtcurious

June 16, 2014

Want to stay away from HP...was thinking moderate plus but PS said it isn't much of a projection difference. Apparently I need the width because of my rib cage..

shellysmall

June 16, 2014

Don't want to make you worried about anything! What is your breast width measurement? Mine was 13.9 so that's why I went with the mod plus. The 500 would have been a bit wider I think 14.2 not sure but you can look up on the mentor website for sizes if that helps. Moderate has a lower projection. ..thats what I find challenging also about the mod plus. I can get projection in a bra but when naked and I look down they look pretty flat being very truthful to you. But it might just be me and how my implants have been placed? I get cleavage when I wear a bra or something tight that squashes them together. Your wish boobs have a decent amount of profile so I would definitely push for at least mod plus xoxo

ichtcurious

June 16, 2014

Girl!!! My breast width is 15.2 cm...lol. I think that anything high profile is out of question as the diameter of HP is much narrower and I would need to do like 700 cc! I looked up the moderate profile and at 490 cc the diameter is 15.2. So I hope that doesn't mean pancake!!! Lol

shellysmall

June 16, 2014

Hi girl..yep I understand now your predicament. You like me..if I wanted hp I would have to go to 650cc at least. At least if you go 490cc you're still going to have some good boob...realistically its half a litre of gel on our gel chests so its got to make some changes lol! What size would you have to go up to to get mod plus? One site that you might be interested in is south florida plastic surgery with dr. Revis. It shows some larger implants and its interesting to see that some don't look big at all on us taller girls. Xoxo

ichtcurious

June 17, 2014

Shelly I honestly really like your size, they look awesome on your body, even without clothes. Are u considering a revision at all? I would be happy to have my new editions look like yours :) I will take a peek at the website you recommended. And I looked up the moderate plus...would need to do 600-650 cc YIKES!!! Lol...something tells me you are seriously considering that size. Is your partner happy with your current look?

ichtcurious

June 17, 2014

Jeez been posting my response in the wrong places...lol. See above!

ichtcurious

June 17, 2014

Oh my gosh !!! Did you check out Dr Revis extra large BA gallery??? Holy crap! Lol 2000 cc????

Tinka

June 17, 2014

I know ichtcurious if I went smaller I'd be spewin x yeh I work out and eat right is all x no junk food no fats and a workout everyday x how u feeling today x made any decisions xx

timmel74

June 17, 2014

Shelly check mine out! I have wish boobs! I am 5'10 165 pounds! ;)

UPDATED FROM ichtcurious

1 month pre

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ichtcuriousJune 16, 2014

This is my ultimate wish pic...maybe just a tad higher/fuller on top.

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Tinka

June 16, 2014

On what day did u all stop hurting with unders x I'm 520cc high profile unders and hoping to be at my husbands gig on Friday today being Monday xxxx

Tinka

June 16, 2014

Hi hon I had surgery today being 16 July at 7am I was out by ten in recovery x I'm 58" 41 mum of five with an Aussie size 9 clothes x I've gone 520cc high profile unders as I want big lol u can't creaky tell much in my pic righ now. But will keep u posted xx I hope u go through with it x I've been wanting this since 15 x strait in done all my research and no doubts xx good luck hon

ichtcurious

June 16, 2014

Hi Tinka - hope that you are healing quickly :)

Tinka

June 17, 2014

Mmm very tight I can handle that but very sore x my bum is numb from laying in the one spot lol x I can't wait until they look like boobs xx

ichtcurious

June 17, 2014

Oh I will go thru with it :) post-op next WED! Happy healing girlfriend!

UPDATED FROM ichtcurious

1 month pre

Surgery Day Prep

ichtcuriousJune 16, 2014

Hello Everyone! Since I am a planner, I already started writing a "things to have after surgery" list LOL. So I read a lot about Arnica Montana (which I take after my Botox injections and it works wonders) and also this Bromelian? What is that exactly and how do you ladies feel about turmeric against inflammation? In tips/suggestions are welcome :) Thanks!

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