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Revision to Go Bigger - 210cc Moderate to 295/325 Hp or 300 Moderate
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Revision to Go Bigger - 210cc Moderate to 295/325 Hp or 300 Moderate
MrsDoggSeptember 24, 2023
My first BA was done in early May 2023. I was so terrified of being too big that I undershot and am going about 85-100 cc bigger. I want more upper pole fullness. Dr. Sherick has been great through the whole process. He did give me what I thought I wanted the first time, and I’m hopeful that he’ll be able to achieve the fuller look this time around!
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Day of treatment
Day of surgery
MrsDoggOctober 5, 2023
Surgery was today! I arrived at 6:30 am and surgery started around 7:30 am. I was super nervous and excited, but was immediately calm after the nurse came to bring me in for prep. When it was over I felt a bit of pressure, and I felt like I was drunk and extremely tired. Once I got home (around 10:30?) I went straight to sleep on my wedge pillow and stayed there until 1 pm. Still felt pressure and started to feel pain around the incision sites. Nothing major, so I just ate some lunch and took 2 Tylenol. I have low energy, so will probably take another nap soon.
I’m excited by what I see hiding under the wrap! I can’t em take it off until tomorrow, so I’ll post more pictures soon! :)
I’m excited by what I see hiding under the wrap! I can’t em take it off until tomorrow, so I’ll post more pictures soon! :)
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October 7, 2023
Exciting! What implant did you end up this time? I've made my appointment to discuss revision options :-)
October 7, 2023
Awesome! I hope your appointment goes well! I got 325 HP and am so happy! The 2nd time around is SO much easier than the first. I didn’t need to take any of the prescribed pain killers, only Tylenol and I’ve been fine. Wishing you all the best. Keep me posted!
January 19, 2024
I Have wanted to be able to enjoy my life with larger boobs, I am now considering following my dream. any help would be appreciated.
UPDATED FROM MrsDogg
4 days post
PO Day 4
MrsDoggOctober 9, 2023
Things are feeling great! Left side is more tender than the right, but nothing too bad. No morning boob or sensitivity issues like the first time around. Still sleeping on my wedge pillow even though I don’t feel like swelling or morning boob is an issue. I love the size for me! They feel full and I’ve got some cleavage, but they are still natural and not at all overwhelming to my frame.
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October 11, 2023
Your revision looks amazing. They looked beautiful before but the larger size also looks really beautiful. Did you keep the same implant diameter and just go from moderate to high profile, or did you increase the diameter as well? How flat were you before implants?
October 11, 2023
Thank you! I started out pretty flat (32A) and originally went for 210 moderate which was 10.5 diameter. I was measured between 10.5-11 BWD. My revision implants were 325cc full profile Natrelle with a diameter of 11.4. I was worried about going over my BWD, but they completely fit my frame so it’s good to know that the BWD is an important factor, but it’s really just one out of many factors to keep in mind.
I hope this helps! Feel free to ask any more questions. RealSelf reviews/pictures/comments were very helpful to me :)
October 13, 2023
It stands for Breast Width Diameter. Most plastic surgeons will measure it when you go to your consultation and it helps provide a guide for the implant size. Typically people stay at or below their BWD for implant width, but others go 1-1.5 cm above. I went slightly over and they still fit my frame nicely :) I hope that helps!
October 12, 2023
This is extremely helpful. Thank you. I wanted a smaller natural look with a teardrop shape and I got what the surgeon recommended which is essentially the same as you. I got moderate profile 11cm width. My BWD is same as yours. I'm one year post op and I keep thinking the implant isn't wide enough because it doesn't fill the whole pocket in the upper pole which really makes it look more fake, not more natural. But everywhere you read they say go under your BWD for a natural look so I've been very confused.
With the wider implant did they have to lower your inframammory crease? I'm concerned that if I increase the diameter, the implant will no longer be centered and will be too high if the bottom stays in the same location. But I prefer to keep the crease where it naturally is. I also think I should have gotten a full profile so I can get the slope on top and the bottom fullness that I wanted. I was afraid full profile would be too full on top but now I think maybe full profile gives you more fullness on the lower pole. I'm terrified of a full upper pole.
With the wider implant did they have to lower your inframammory crease? I'm concerned that if I increase the diameter, the implant will no longer be centered and will be too high if the bottom stays in the same location. But I prefer to keep the crease where it naturally is. I also think I should have gotten a full profile so I can get the slope on top and the bottom fullness that I wanted. I was afraid full profile would be too full on top but now I think maybe full profile gives you more fullness on the lower pole. I'm terrified of a full upper pole.
October 12, 2023
That’s exactly why I went for the revision - I felt like my implants just weren’t full enough to fill in my cleavage and upper pole areas (I know you don’t want upper pole…in my case my upper pole is fuller now than with the moderate implants, but really nothing major. I also think once things settle more my upper pole will reduce some). I too was nervous about the high profile looking “too fake” but they really work well for my body type. I’m 5’4” ~120lbs, petite with a more athletic build, so I needed more cc’s to help balance out my more muscular frame.
If you are unhappy with your result, it’s definitely worth going to see your PS again and seeing what can be done.
If you are unhappy with your result, it’s definitely worth going to see your PS again and seeing what can be done.
October 12, 2023
That makes sense. Sounds like we've had a very similar experience this far.. Let me know how it goes as things settle into place, but already I think they look really beautiful. Thanks for sharing. How has recovery been compared to the first time? Did you lose and feeling either time?
October 13, 2023
Recovery has been WAY easier! At one week post-op (today), I feel like I felt when I was around 2 weeks post-op the first time. I never needed any of the prescription pain meds, only Tylenol or Ibuprofen for the first few days. I also never lost sensation in my nipples. My left nipple was really sensitive for days 1-4, but by day 5 they feel way better. Underneath both breasts feels a little raw (where the incisions are) when I touch them, but nothing bad. I will definitely keep you posted!
October 13, 2023
Thank you! Congrats, and good job going for what makes you feel happy and confident.
October 12, 2023
This is so helpful because my implants look very similar to your before photos. And your revision looks beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing!
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Welp, my surgery is this morning! I’ll update soon with my progress. Fingers crossed I get it right this time!!! :)