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31 year old mother, before: saggy 34D; after: 34DDD Full and Round! Extremely happy with results!! :)

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I have always had larger breasts; before I had my...

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WORTH IT$5,525
I have always had larger breasts; before I had my kids, I wore a 34C. After 2 kids and breast feeding, 60-70 lb weight gain and then subsequent loss with both pregnancies, my breasts have very little volume, appear saggy, and resemble what I call "skin bags." Ever since I was 19 (after the birth of my first child), I dreamed of the day I could get my boobs fixed. It's been 12 years of struggling with finances, going to college, and skimping and saving to earn the money. And the time has come!! I'm super excited for my pre-op appointment coming up and then the surgery. I'm planning high profile saline implants to fill out the lost tissue and possibly give the appearance of a very small lift. The doc told me at consultation that he will have to go up a cup size or more, so my result will be about a 36DD. It sounds large for my frame, but I have a fuller figure. I'm not fat, but I'm not considered skinny either. Since I have always had larger breasts, I am hoping no one really notices the increase in size. I look forward to hearing any thoughts, suggestions, or testimonials if anyone would like to comment or message me. Thank you! :)

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Kenneth A Bailey (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 1, 2014
I am in the exact same boat as you. 34 saggy D. Trying to avoid a breast lift so my doctor recommended a larger implant. Thinking 525cc. Which should fill the baggage and move me up to at least a DD. What did your doctor recommended for you as far as CC's?
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March 1, 2014
He said 376-400cc at my consultation appt, but said he would not know for sure until he got me in the operating room. I would like to stay under 500cc bc that many ccs is super huge and heavy, I think it would be too much for me personally.
March 1, 2014
So they will be going over the muscle to fill out the skin? Did he recommend any postop massages while healing to avoid capsular contraction??
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March 1, 2014
I have my pre-op appt on Friday, and I have like 30 questions written down to ask him. Since I have read that sub muscular usually yields the best results with saline, I am going to ask if that is what he recommends. I would like a lift in the future, and they recommend the sub muscular if that's the case (from what I have read.) I'll keep this updated! :)
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March 8, 2014
He is going to do a dual plane placement with 380cc high profile saline. I was told NOT to massage the implant right away, but after 3-4 weeks. He said because of my anatomy and the implant size and placement, massaging before this could cause the implant to come out of the "pocket" and deform. I will get more precise instructions on surgery day.
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13 days pre

To lift or not to lift?

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I posted a question regarding results with a saline implant only, and the docs seem to have the consensus that I do need a lift. On the other hand, there are docs that say implants that are located in the sub glandular region will produce the appearance of a lift. I am terribly confused and becoming frustrated. Over 10 years I have waited, I was hoping that I didn't have to wait any longer for surgery. I am looking forward to my surgeon's opinion (Dr. Kenneth Bailey) at my pre-op appointment on 3/7/14. If he says a lift is necessary, I will wait longer and save more money; however, if he feels a subpectoral or a subglandular saline implant will give me the result of upper pole fullness and volume, I will go ahead with the implants. Now I am scared I am going to be required to put $10,000+ into my breasts. For someone living near poverty level while I get my Bachelors degree, that is a TON of money! Maybe I should cut my losses and live with the skin bags.

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August 18, 2015
Lift is always the way to go. The implants will yes give u appearance of lift but also over time weigh down and actually cause some sag. People fear for lift because of scar but honestly now a days it is done and not even visible. I had a lift and best decision ever I couldn't see the incision a week later!! Lol I hope this helps. You will be happy and sure doing a lift with implants. I do not think u will be fully satisfied and definitely not in long run without it.
:) hope all goes well
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11 days pre

Sigh of Relief

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I spoke to the nurse at my doctor's office, and she explained that usually the doc will do the implants BEFORE the lift, see how the results are, and then if needed, will do an areola lift procedure for less than $1000 in-office. She assured me that he would let me know definitively whether or not a full vertical lift would be necessary before he placed the implants. I feel so much better knowing that I might have the option of the areola lift after the procedure. With the docs opinions on here (which I respect and am very thankful for), I was becoming nervous about not having the lift done first. Best case scenario: they will achieve the fuller, rounder look I am hoping for. Worst case scenario: I have a lift done after the implants and the implants readjusted. I am also accepting that having the implants removed might be a necessity because of some type of cosmetic issue. I hope this helps someone in the future who is reading this to make a good decision.

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March 6, 2014
Check out of my pictures on my profile, maybe it will help you with your thoughts! :) any questions feel free to message me
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March 6, 2014
Thank you so much! I just commented on your profile actually. Lol I appreciate your kindness. :)
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March 7, 2014
Was your pre-op appointment today? If so, be sure to update your review with the details. Hope it went well!
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March 8, 2014
Yes, it went really well. Trying to find the "update review" button. Lol ;)
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March 8, 2014
Duh! I wasn't logged in. XD
March 7, 2014
Keep us updated =)