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Swapped old Saline Implants to Silicone
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I originally got my saline implants in 1992 back...
Coco339March 2, 2018
WORTH IT$8,400
I originally got my saline implants in 1992 back when they took silicone off the market. They were also subglandular. I had rippling on the sides and they weren’t very soft. I was extremely flat chested, I waited for puberty but it never came! I was a full B after surgery, so I was elated. I always wanted silicone implants so I thought it was a good time to upgrade.
I had my surgery today. I got there at 1pm and was on my way home by 4pm. He took my old implants out (estimated around 300ccs or so); removed the old capsule and created a new pocket under the pectoral muscle. It is abou 8pm and I feel ok when sitting still. My chest is sore, but not too bad. I am just hoping I can sleep good tonight. I am usually a side sleeper, so we shall see. I may take a Xanax before bed. I will update tomorrow after my post-op appointment.
I had my surgery today. I got there at 1pm and was on my way home by 4pm. He took my old implants out (estimated around 300ccs or so); removed the old capsule and created a new pocket under the pectoral muscle. It is abou 8pm and I feel ok when sitting still. My chest is sore, but not too bad. I am just hoping I can sleep good tonight. I am usually a side sleeper, so we shall see. I may take a Xanax before bed. I will update tomorrow after my post-op appointment.
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2 days post
2 days post op
Coco339March 3, 2018
I had my post op appointment yesterday and everything went well. The doctor was very pleased with the results. I feel pretty good, but after getting up from a reclined position, it is painful. Once I am up walking around, its not so bad. I am still very swollen but think they will be perfect! I am so happy the surgery is over... no more worrying about the outcome.
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March 4, 2018
You look great! I am in the same boat, replacing my saline with silicone. My surgery is Tuesday and I am so nervous! It is also hard to decide exactly which size to go with but hopefully my surgeon will make the right call. I’ve ordered a few sizes for the day of surgery. I read that when you go from saline to silicone you need to size up 50cc yo stay about the same size. Did you find this to be true? I bet you are relieved it is over and that you had a nice outcome! :)
March 4, 2018
I am still very swollen so it is hard to tell what they will end up looking like. I wanted to look natural. We ordered a few sizes too. He said the 405 implant would have been to big. That was the next size up. I have the natrelle moderate implants. I am happy so far. They feel so much nicer than saline!!! I will post today’s pictures in a bit. I stressed over the size too since we had no clue what was currently in there. When he pulled them out, he said they were about 300ccs. I went to 375 and believe I am bigger... just not sure how much because of the swelling. It is not a big and noticeable difference… Nobody would probably know I had them re-done. Which is what I wanted.
March 4, 2018
I am also leaning toward the moderate profile. I think they look the most natural. I’m pretty sure the salines I have are 270 and I will be replacing them with 245 or 265 Moderate profile (Natrelle Inspira). I like the result you got by going up 75ccs. I hope mine turn out similar. Thanks for sharing your story. It makes it so much easier to navigate these decisions with all the real life reviews.
March 4, 2018
Oops I meant I will be replacing the 270s with 345 or 365!! I don’t want to come out smaller that when I went in! (But I did have a nightmare about that happening. Haha)
March 4, 2018
Let me know how yours turn out! I searched this web site many times before pulling the trigger. It definitely helps seeing other peoples results and hearing their stories.
March 4, 2018
That almost happened to me because the receptionist had a miscommunication with the surgeon and ordered 470’s!! It’s a good thing I called and wanted to make sure all the details were correct because I caught the mistake in time but good lord I would have come out with humongous clown boobs!
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3 days post
Day 4
Coco339March 4, 2018
I feel so much better today. Probably won’t need pain meds anymore. I did take a muscle relaxer last night... my shoulders and neck were fo tight. I am still very swollen and a little lopsided... one side is more swollen than the other.
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