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36A to 375 cc moderate plus, sub muscular, 5'7 125lbs, no kids

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3 years post

3.5 years later

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WORTH IT$9,000
This is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. I think your identity changes. People change the way they treated me. They treated me like I was the ideal For example, I was asked to be on the cover of a dating app. I started to see myself differently, set boundaries and raise expectations. I always struggled with boundaries and self-esteem. Getting augmentation is not the answer to low self-esteem, but for me, your self-concept becomes your reality. The more I engaged in healthy behaviors, and a positive self perception the more I started to believe it. And again people treated me differently. I feel like I was always meant to be this person. I feel more like me. At a full C small D cup I can be discreet and hide my chest or show it off. No one knew until I told them I had the surgery. My breasts are not too heavy. I wear my encapsulated sports bra (wacoal) all the time. So comfortable. I went a little crazy shopping for my new look. In debt haha. I also went a little crazy showing off at cocktail lounges. I’m now a little bit more reserved and classy. LOL it’s like I had to get it out of my system. I’ve always dreamed of that why not?? I still have some asymmetry, but if you see the before pictures, it is night and day better. I also still have the movement when I contract my pecs. It’s called an animated deformity and very rare. Not something the surgeon did. I decided not to get revision surgery because they are beautiful now. I am so happy and can’t imagine life without them. Wishing you all an incredible and happy journey. ????

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Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 27, 2023
Simply phenomenal results! And changes in sensitivity?
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April 23, 2024
Yes! The sensitivities is returning. Especially in the nipples
April 23, 2024
Thank you for sharing!!!
May 18, 2024
Thanks for sharing your experience, your results are amazing! I'm getting 350 cc mod + xtra in a few days, starting as a 34A.
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7 months post

7 months 375 mentor

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Seven months after surgery I am finally back down to my normal weight. Feels great! They don’t move much. But I love the overall shape. I’m disappointed I couldn’t go bigger. I don’t understand why other women were able to go to a higher volume but my doctor followed the mentor guidelines which wouldn’t let me go above 375. (BWD 12.5) What I really wanted is 425. The other thing that bothers me is asymmetry. I didn’t know that there are three types: volume, shape, and nipple alignment. My surgeon says my nipples were naturally not aligned and the surgery exacerbated that. Ok. But they are different volumes and that’s what bothers me the most. I specifically asked if we should go with a different volume in each implant to fix this. I was told it would be “imperceptible.” It’s not. Overall the shape seems pretty symmetrical however due to the volume difference it’s not exact. Overall I am pleased except for the volume difference. But my number one concern was health and safety. I was in excellent hands and had a dream recovery. No pain ever! Seriously.. Of course I’ve been numb since surgery. Feeling is slightly coming back. That’s not a big deal to me. Overall I wish I had done this sooner. It’s a dream come true. And I don’t think of them like implants. They are simply my boobs and my body. Love yourself because you’re worth it too. Also, I’ve given up on push-ups because they feel weird. And anytime I slightly contract my pecs, my boobs look weird. Wasn’t expecting that.

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January 15, 2021
I have one boob that looks weird when I flex. The other doesn't react at all. I'm 1 year post.
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January 15, 2021
Thank you so much for your comment! I haven't seen many women talk about it. Maybe it's rare?? I still haven't shown anyone my new breasts yet. If you get a chance please let me know how people reacted to the contraction. Does anyone care? I can't tell if this is a big deal or not. Thanks! And best wishes.
July 17, 2021
Both of mine do this, didn't know it was a thing, no one talks about it or tells you lol.
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July 18, 2021
So true! I researched for a year before the surgery and never saw anything about animated deformity. No one ever mentioned this. Quit a surprise.
September 12, 2021
if dr says you'll end with franken tits he won't sell the procedure. split muscle usually doesn't create that type of deformity, subglandular/prepectoral doesn't either.
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September 17, 2021
Thanks!
January 16, 2021
My surgeon said 5% of women experience this. I don't show anyone my breasts except for my husband, it's not noticeable when I'm relaxed. My surgeon also expects his patients to live in sports bras all the time! I'm surprised if you had asymmetry beforehand that he didn't choose different sized implants. Most surgeons usually do this. Also my surgeon said if I wasn't happy at the 12 month mark he would operate free of charge.
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January 16, 2021
Your surgeon sounds amazing! Thank you so much for writing back.
January 16, 2021
Overall your results are amazing and goals!!! I am trying to remain patient while mine continue to drop and fluff. But seriously. Your results are very natural! I have not done any chest exercises for the same reason as well lol.
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January 17, 2021
Thank you for the compliment. One of the best ever! It's so hard to be patient isn't it. But every day you're getting closer!
March 2, 2021
Thanks for sharing. I’m in the exact same situation. Bwd is 12.5 so if I want a moderate profile I can’t go higher than 375cc. What size cup are you now?
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March 3, 2021
I am about a full C cup.
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March 3, 2021
I tried on a few more bras! LOL it depends upon the maker. My favorite designer, honey Birdette, is known for smaller cup sizes and I am a full D! But other companies such as BlueBella or Calvin Klein make a C cup that fits perfectly. So i am a full C/small D?
March 3, 2021
Very helpful! You have very similar before pics and size as me. I’m looking for full c cup. Your pics give me hope that 375cc moderate will be okay. Yours looks great and fit your body!
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March 3, 2021
Thank you! No doubt yours will look great as well!!
UPDATED FROM Philosophical5530
3 months post

Week 16 - Dropped but still tight

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Nearly 4 months after the surgery my breasts have dropped but they are still fairly tight. But I really like the round shape so I am OK with that. For the most part they are still numb. On the plus side I never had any pain whatsoever from the surgery. On the negative side I lost feeling. We’ll see if that comes back in a few months.

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October 4, 2020
Watching your progress thru pics and reading thru your reviews is so reassuring ... I wish I could fast forward through this awkward phase and see my results already!
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October 5, 2020
I know, it's so hard being patient! But you know the cool thing is that every week that goes by the implants feel more and more like a part of you. I can't remember what I looked like before and I don't want to, LOL. I don't really think of it as implants; I just think of it as me. And you think to yourself, this is the me I was always supposed to be. I'm still in awe.
January 13, 2021
perfection
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February 20, 2021
You might just have made my entire year. Thank you! Wishing you the best of luck on your journey.
June 1, 2021
They look great.
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June 1, 2021
So kind of you. Wishing you the best!
September 27, 2023
Not sure if I'm seeing this correct. Was the scar always on the bottom of your breasts?
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September 27, 2023
Great placement. Underneath the breast … even when the breast dropped into place. It’s very discreet and the scars healed nicely. I had been worried, but I feel great now. It took about a year and a half for the scars to really diminish. So I had to be patient. Worth it! I feel so lucky.