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Name: This Journey
Item: William J. Hedden, MD
Rating: 5
Author: IcingontheCake

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I want to be proportionate and be able to wear a...

IcingontheCakeOctober 26, 2012

WORTH IT$3,000

I want to be proportionate and be able to wear a dress that fits my top and hips. I am presently an A cup. He uses an endoscopic approach and assured me that my down time would be 2 days! I called him on it but he insists that his method, coupled with technology is tried and true. He encourages movement because he stated that the more active you are the quicker you will heal. I initially wanted silicone gel but after my consult I learned that with a history of breast cancer in my maternal line saline would be the best choice due to mamograms. Further more, if gel leaks the breast will get hard to protect the body from the foreign substance, where with saline it would just have to be refilled and the saline will expel from the body naturally. Annnd you will not know that the gel is leaking without a reaction, hardening, or MRI. My health is first. I am curious to know how the difference feels with gel and silicone after it is placed under muscle, breast tissue and skin. I want to feel natural without the expense of my health. You thoughts?

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Replies (6)

Bordeaux

October 26, 2012

Thanks for sharing

IcingontheCake

October 28, 2012

Thanks, I'm just trying to be informed. This is a great site, no judgement. My friends--not so much.

jnam97

October 26, 2012

My girlfriend got saline and I got silicone. There is a difference between the feel. But my understanding is that the thicker your natural breast tissue and skin are the better it masks the difference. For thinner tissue and skin it def makes a difference to have silicone to feel more natural. Each have pros and cons but in my opinion the silicone feel much more natural. But you are right to consider health and family risk concerns.

IcingontheCake

October 27, 2012

Well I that is something to consider! I definitely desire a more natural feel. I don't have a lot of skin either. Are they sub muscular? Are the saline firmer or tough? I need to find some test subjects. Sheesh...I want it all.

jnam97

October 27, 2012

Both of us have submuscular. I wouldn't say hers are tough it's just a different feeling. Were you able to play with the different implants in the office? If not, I def would. It gives you a good perspective of what the same size feels like in each. Also saline that is overfilled feels different. I read a lot about which to choose and one of the things I def read was about the thickness of the current tissue and skin. You can see what I had before. My PS recommended silicone. Another friend has saline not under but she had big breasts just wanted them full and hers don't feel bad either. I think regardless of the type they feel different than natural, but silicone is closer to natural than saline but comes with extra care, monitoring an risks. It's def a personal trade off.

IcingontheCake

October 27, 2012

I have played with them and my personal choice has been silicone until I was informed about the breast cancer factor. That made me reconsider. Great insight thanks so much.

UPDATED FROM IcingontheCake

4 months pre

After reading the BBL reviews I am very interested...

IcingontheCakeOctober 27, 2012

After reading the BBL reviews I am very interested...I submitted a consult for Dr. S. After I get my BA this winter I will schedule my BBL (allegedly). Just worried that if the date is too far out I may chicken out!

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Bordeaux

October 28, 2012

What is BBL?

IcingontheCake

October 28, 2012

Brazillian Butt Lift or Augmentation; a fat transfer from other areas to enhance the derriere.

UPDATED FROM IcingontheCake

1 month pre

I found Dr. Hedden and he had great reviews. What...

IcingontheCakeJanuary 9, 2013

I found Dr. Hedden and he had great reviews. What I admired most was his responses to negative reviews and how he tried to accomodate these patients. I feel confident that he will stand behind his artistry. His team is down to earth and helpful. Heather is awesome and personable. I am scared but excited all at once. My date is less than a month and I am trying to get prepared. Any advice would be great.

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homen

January 14, 2013

Hey, I am coming from out of state also for a BA and have the same concerns. My surgery date is the 24th. I had endometerial cancer and that places me at risk for BC. But they said I could still get silicone and would need MRIs anywayd every 3 years. I have felt the difference and its over time that the saline feel more firm. My friend said hers was great at first but after 4 years she switched. Not to mention the silicone is 800 more. I have also noticed the saline give you a upper polar effect more so then silicone but thats the unnatural part of the saline but I kind of like that lol

T525

January 16, 2013

I will keep you posted then. My aunt has silicone and hers feel natural. I went to a insult with a ps and he stated that could not tell the difference. I suppose that is determined by elasticity and weight. Best of luck to you. I am not familiar with "upper polar effect". What does that mean? All I know is that I cannot wait to try on clothes. It's like they will be revitalized! My breast are not proportionate with my hips so I am uber excited and grateful.

IcingontheCake

January 16, 2013

My aunt has saline and her breasts feel great! I believe that has to deal with elasticity. I asked a ps the difference and he stated that it depended on the individual. I wish you the best with your ba. I will keep you posted about my experiences.

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