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52 Yo, 5'3", 109 Lbs. 250cc Silicone Implants. Lift, a Lift and Smaller Implants or a Lift with Implant Removal? W Bloomfiel, MI

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Had implants 5 .5 years ago for more fullness...

warriorwoman33
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Had implants 5 .5 years ago for more fullness after having twins at 40. I have always felt the implants were too large. I was a small 32B and now am a 32D. Bathing suits are too small and certain style shirts are too tight across my chest. original dr suggested just a lift and said she could remove enough tissue to reduce by a cup. Second dr suggested a lift and replacing with smaller implants and reinforcing on the sides of the breasts. Or should I remove the implants and just have a lift ? I would really appreciate your thoughts.

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May 12, 2016
just talked to a great doctor and I am removing too large implants from 18 years ago. He will deflate saline implant first. After a month I will have surgery. Will decide if smaller implant is needed at prep visit. Also I think lift is needed as too much skin
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May 12, 2016

Thanks for sharing your story with this community. I hope you get all the feedback and advice you need here. Let us know how we can help!

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May 12, 2016
I had a BA 3 years ago and wish I went larger. I think you look fantastic.
May 14, 2016
Thanks so much!
May 15, 2016
I am also contemplating the same thing. I am removing 16-year-old saline implants that were 370 and 390 cc's. I went from a small 34A to a 34C. My decision has been to either replace or explant. I have received different answers from three different doctors. One doctor was honest and said that as much as I would like to be natural I would probably not like being back to being flat chested. For me there are actually five options: 1) Explant (least costly!) 2) Explant with lift 3) Replace with smaller silicone 4) Replace with anatomical Gummy style implants (will also need a capsulectomy due to the different shape of the implant) 5) Fat grafting with the BRAVA system. The doctor indicated the fat grafting may or may not "take" and can be difficult if you are thin and toned to find sufficient fat. I a currently leaning towards replacement with the gummy implant.
November 26, 2016
I ah r gummy bear and hate the way they feel hard and unnatural. I want to replace them with smaller smooth rounds.
May 19, 2016
I think your breasts look fantastic. But you have to go with how you want to feel.
May 19, 2016
Thank you so much. That means a lot.
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September 17, 2016
I know this is older but I have to say the same your breast look great. I'm getting a reduction from doctor Ellen and if you don't mine I'd like to show her your picture for wish boobs lol. I'm like a double J right now so yours are perfect id like mine to look that way.
September 18, 2016
Wow!Thanks so much. Of course you can - thanks for asking first.
September 19, 2016
Good luck onwardupward. Dr Ellen is amazing. She did a lift w/Aug on mine in May and I love them. Went from a 38B to a 36ddd.
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September 19, 2016
I can't do the big boobs lol ddd girl you're brave! But yeah I love her atmosphere and the fact she didn't turn me away because my bmi was higher I'm 228 so my bmi is high but she was like with the size of your boobs it's unrealistic to say lose 40 pounds like the other surgeon did because it's hard to exercise
September 20, 2016
I do like her atmosphere as well. I know someone who had a reduction with her last spring and after the reduction she lost about 25 pounds and now looks fabulous! Sometimes the reduction itself will help with the inspiration that is needed to lose the weight.
September 20, 2016
I actually wanted to be a small dd. Originally was going with mentor 550 cc hp but the 600 have me just a little bit more projection. That's a Victoria secret 36 ddd. But you hear the size n think oh my Lord. Lol. But their really not that huge.
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September 20, 2016
Yeah Victoria Secret for some reason is always bigger, but I'm sure you're a lot more smaller than I am so it looks good for your frame. That's what I need to lose weight after too. She's doing a tummy tuck on me too but a lot of my weight is boobs and lower body. So I want the tummy tuck so my stomach isn't so noticeable after the breast reduction. She felt around too on my stomach and said it's not a lot of fat in there but I just can't wait
UPDATED FROM warriorwoman33
18 days pre

Revision and Lift scheduled for this week!

warriorwoman33
I finally decided to schedule my surgery and it will be this coming Thursday, Oct 27. I am excited and nervous. I decided to do an implant exchange for a smaller size and get a lift. Hopefully, this will help me achieve the look I desire. I had my pre-op appt the other day and the dr thinks he will use 150 cc to replace the 250 cc I currently have. Last time, I had a tummy tuck at the same time so it took longer to recover. If I have surgery on Thursday, should I be able to drive the following Monday or Tuesday?

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October 23, 2016
I had my BA Fri 7 Oct and drove Tues 11 Oct carefully. Changing up to 5th gear was a little hard on the pecs, cld still do it though, I just could not do a full look over my right shoulder when lane changing that I always do. Take your time and use extra caution if it is essential to drive. I hope you are really happy with the new you. Good luck.
October 23, 2016
Thanks so much for responding! I don't know what I was thinking, but my husband will be out of town for several days starting the Sunday after my surgery.
October 23, 2016
I'd say don't put anything in! 150cc is quite small, why bother? Besides it means you'll be going back for more surgery in the future as implants are not forever! I decided against replacing my implants the day of the operation, Quite a shock at being flat but extremely happy and r pieced I won't have to go through this ever again. Just saying!
October 23, 2016
Happy and relieved! ...Sorry for the autocorrect mistakes!
October 24, 2016
That is a consideration, but I do think the 150 will give me just the extra I need. I will definitely give it some thought. Thanks so much for your comments and I am happy for you that you are pleased with your results!
October 25, 2016
I think you will be just fine driving Monday or Tuesday as long as you aren't on pain meds. I didn't drive until the next Monday but I didn't have to. I stopped pain meds two days after my surgery and just did a muscle relaxer at night before bed. Happy healing! I think you are going to love your new look!
UPDATED FROM warriorwoman33
1 day pre

Thursday is the date!

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I rescheduled my surgery and this Thursday is the date! I am very nervous and excited. I am nervous about having an "unnecessary" procedure and something going wrong. I am also nervous that there won't be that much of a difference and maybe it is not worth it. I am excited that I will get the exact look I am looking for.

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November 8, 2016
So excited for you! I had the exact same worries. You are going to look awesome! Best of luck with surgery on Thursday!
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November 8, 2016
I'm excited for you! I know what you mean about nervous -- I keep going back and forth and thinking "why am I going to do this to myself if it isn't necessary?" Your "before" breasts do look pretty great to me, so I'm excited to see your "afters." I feel like they look much bigger than 250! I was thinking of going 400 but seeing yours now makes me wonder? I've looked at so many pictures and deciding on size is the hardest part.
November 9, 2016
I do wonder if I what I have is bigger than 250. I guess I will find out tomorrow.
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November 11, 2016
I do agree with others here that you do appear to have much larger implant than 250cc. Although, 250 ccwill look much larger on somebody with a small rib cage and band width. Have you put on any weight since you had your implant surgery? If so, that might explain the size appearance. It would be sad to think your prior PS didn't have your size in stock at the time he did your surgery and just put in a larger size. Good luck with your surgery!
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November 9, 2016
Hi, wishing you the best with your upcoming surgery! I also recently had a similar surgery (i.e. lift with exchange to downsize implants). I look forward to following your journal… :-)
November 9, 2016
Thanks so much. I just read your story and you know exactly how I feel. I am so glad you had success - you look fabulous! When did you start applying the Arnica gel and gasoline and how often did you have to apply?
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November 9, 2016
Hi, From day one I started using the Arnica gel and Vaseline keeping it away from the incisions of course. I applied it at least two to three times a day. Of course how much you need will depend on how much swelling you have. I had a double capsulectomy, so I have a considerable amount of swelling... for the first couple weeks. At the very least I would apply at once in the morning as soon as I woke up and once right before I went to bed.

Also I would apply the Arnica first; then after waiting a few minutes to let it dry, I would then gently pat the vaseline on ( after rubbing it through my hands) .... After applying the Vaseline I patted off any excess gently with a tissue. Also sometimes I would use Aquafer instead of Vaseline. The Aquafer is nicer in my opinion, but it is a lot more expensive the Vaseline. I hope this is helpful. :-)
November 9, 2016
thank you so much!!!
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November 9, 2016
good luck tomorrow! Are you spending the night? I'm trying to decide if I should or not. I'll be thinking of you. What time do you have to be there?
November 9, 2016
Thanks so much! I am excited and nervous. I am getting everything ready now. I just did my last workout for a while. I am not spending the night. I will let you know after if I think that was a good decision! My surgery is 9:30 and I have to be there at 7:45 which is not too bad. My post op is Sat so maybe I will see you!
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November 9, 2016
yay! My appt is at 12:30 Saturday. I'm so excited. I'm leaning towards not spending the night either. I think I may be bored stiff. I belief I would probably be more comfortable at home. I'm so excited for you. I'm soooooo not looking forward to that "last workout' either.
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November 9, 2016
*believe not belief
November 9, 2016
Thanks so much! I can't believe the day is finally almost here!