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71 Y/o Great Grandmother Who Still Wants Boobs! Blacksburg, VA

Name: 71 Y/o Great Grandmother Who Still Wants Boobs! Blacksburg, VA
Item: Philip Grubbs, MD, FACS
Rating: 5
Author: fabfilly

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I had saline implants placed over the muscle 20+...

fabfillyNovember 19, 2014

$5,950

I had saline implants placed over the muscle 20+ years ago, about 350cc. About 2 months ago, I felt my breasts and realized they had deflated..BOTH! It was very upsetting because my appearance is very important to me and I couldn't even wear a bra. I should add that I look and act much younger than my age and I still want breasts! A little embarrassed about my age, I knew I had to have them them replaced. I had heard that Dr. Philip Grubb was the man to see for BA and made an appo intent for a consultation.

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Philip Grubbs, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (14)

Shopping queen

November 20, 2014

Hi. Too old? 70 is the new 50!! Your as young as you feel!! Best wishes. Please keep us posted!!

fabfilly

November 20, 2014

Shopping queen..love that. We'll I had my surgery this morning. Got there at 6:45, was greeted by the nursing staff and settled in. Dr. Grubbs came in and marked me, discussed briefly what we were gonna do. Dr. Templeton, anesthesiologist, came in and inserted my IV and we talked for a long time, telling me exactly what to expect. She was absolutely wonderful! Soon after, I was walked into the OR where I was made comfy on the gurney, blood pressure cuff placed, scrubbed and prepped for surgery. The nursing staff was wonderful. Dr. Grubbs came in a d surgery began. The anesthesiologist kept me comfortable..I was asleep when I needed to be and awake sometimes too. I never felt any pain. It was actually a pleasant experience. The e tire peocedure took an hour and a halh. I had Mentor Memory Gel smooth round high profile, 400cc placed.

Shopping queen

November 20, 2014

Wow I can't believe you are able to respond today after having anesthesia Good for you. I hope that you will be happy with your results. I think it is amazing that you decided to do this again. I am in my 50's and have kept the same implants for years. I guess I am hoping to get it right this time. Please post pics when you are able. I hope you heal quickly!! Best wishes to you!!

sej22

November 20, 2014

Your great thank you for posting! I'm 57 & both of my implants deflated too. They are 17+ yrs. old. Did you get a lift also? Best wishes.

Shopping queen

November 20, 2014

I just found this real self site a few months ago. I am trying to educate myself before having a second surgery. It has been years since my first surgery. I can't tell all if you ladies who post how much you are helping me!! Giving me the knowledge and confidence to do this again! Thank you so much!!

rc05372

November 20, 2014

You look great! Did you stay above the muscle? Lift? Internal bra? Thanks much for sharing! Can't wait to see more pics as you heal.

sunshinegal2013

November 21, 2014

I'm 47 and just got mine last year....looking to go larger in the spring!! I have waited for years for this...I think it is great that you did this!!!

13Alexie74

November 21, 2014

Age is only a number...attitude is everything! I've had implants for years, replaced only for age 4 times...plan on dying with this set! lol What I am planing now is an abdominoplasty as soon as I lose at least 30 more lbs or preferably 40! Last baby 10 1/2 lbs(Im 5'4") and huge skin overhang when thin but now it's combined with fat...starting to develop skin irritation under the flap. 2 PS said they would remove it now, with minimal muscle tightening with a low incision but beyond hip to hip to get all the loose skin. All said I would be much happier with end result by loosing the weight as the type of fat I have is mainly on the inside(around intestines/organs)and not just under the skin. So that is the plan...I will be 76 when I do this...My primary care said I'm great for any surgery I want to do, but I said,,this will be it..don't like by flappy arms, but long sleeves etc are just fine at this point! lol

UPDATED FROM fabfilly

Day of treatment

5 hours post surgery.

fabfillyNovember 20, 2014

Took one Percocet for soreness but really not too uncomfortable. Will post more pictures when I can remove the bra.

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Shopping queen

November 20, 2014

Wow they look great! Si excited for you!! I notice in the pic how youthful your arms look. I can tell you take care of yourself!!

Shopping queen

November 20, 2014

Keep us updated as you progress through this. I appreciate it so much. It will help me with my decisions down the road. Thank you for taking the time to do this especially today when you have to be exhausted. :)

Mrs 500...800cc

November 20, 2014

Good for you for doing what you want! I have a feeling I'll be in yer shoes when I get older cuz I can't imagine myself without boobs. I have 1 implant removed right now due to infection and that's what made me realize that I'll always have implants. Thank goodness this is a temporary thing for me but I can't wait to get my boobs back! I bet yer gonna be so ecstatic with yer new ones :) I can't wait to see them. I wish you an easy recovery and minimal pain. XX

MyBest_Yet

November 21, 2014

Good for you still rocking' at 71! You look great!

Bootswifey10

November 22, 2014

Congrats on your new girls! Happy healing:)

UPDATED FROM fabfilly

2 days post

48 hrs post surgery.

fabfillyNovember 22, 2014

Yesterday was not good..I felt very tired and irritable and the boobs weren't comfortable; actually the itching was the worst..I wonder if anyone else has experienced that. There is a LOT of bruising. Cant wait to jump in the shower! I will try to post pictures later today.

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BGirl0616

November 22, 2014

I had a revision on the 21st. Same took a vicoden last night but not today very sore but bare able. The worst is going from laying down to getting up. Check the itching I was very allergic to mastisol the glue they use for the steri strips, therefore they didn't use it this time. Congrats!!

fabfilly

November 22, 2014

Thanks for the info! That could very well be it.

fabfilly

November 22, 2014

Thanks for the info! I figured I'm allergic to sutures and tape.

BGirl0616

November 22, 2014

Try Benadryl!