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Two sets of boobs! (Sientra)

Name: Two sets of boobs! (Sientra)
Item: Name not provided
Rating: 4
Author: BOOBSx2

ORIGINAL POST

Hiiiiii! First off, no one wants to make life...

BOOBSx2September 26, 2012

WORTH IT$6,000

Hiiiiii! First off, no one wants to make life decisions alone. It's hard! That's why I, Maddie and my homegurrrl Annita have decided to team up and finally conquer our lack of boobies. We've seen 4 different doctors in hopes we've found the ONE. Everyones told us once we meet the right surgeon, we'll just know. Hopefully the last one we've met, works out!

Wanted to share our experience through this CRAZY journey!

Maddie:
Age: 22
Considered getting a breast aug since I've been 20!
150 lbs- in the process of losing weight. bleh..
Currently: "36C" but don't really fill the cup out on top, bottom of breast is heavier.
Goal: a FULL C/D- have not decided.
Type: Silicone
Brand: interested in Sientra by Silimed.
No kids

Annita:
Age: 21- waiting to turn 22 in January so I can get SILICONE! YEA!
Been wanting this for 4 years
116 lbs
Currently: 32B
Goal: small C, 320-350ccs
Type: Silicone
Brand: interested in Sientra by Silimed.
No kids

Our first consult was in Marina del Ray, quoted $7500
Second, Pasadena, quoted $7100
Third, Pomona, 9/20 $5000
Fourth, Upland 9/25 $6400

We've been set on sientra ever since they were introducted to us at our first consult. We've done a ton of research, and they seem like an overall great implant. After the first consult we decided we'd search for other doctors, since we didnt feel like we met our Dr. Right. And plus, $7500 was definitely out of our price range. We did talk about selling our kidney on the black market, but we're pretty sure thats illegal. Boo.

Our second consult was amazing, but the doctors schedule was inconsistent. He'd be in and out of the office doing studies on how to improve breast augs. Which is totally great and all.. More power to him! but... we wanted our doctor to stay put.

Now... here's where things got alllll messed up. Our third doctor preferred not to use Sientra. WHAT!!!!! We've been so gun hoe about this implant, now you're telling us... it's not a good idea?! He still offers to implant them, but prefers the other two brands Allergan /Mentor. He says both Mentor and Allergan have implants that are still cohesive but just not as cohesive as Sientras. Wahh... We asked if he perfered one over the other, Allergan or Mentor, he said, NO. WHAT x2 !!!!! Okay so that's really lame cause we're confused if we want sientras now, or if we want the same cohesive implant by Mentor/Allergan. He did make a good point though why would you go for an implant that just came out? Over another implant thats been out for a long time? SO CONFUSEDDDD!

Still in the process of working out consult #4. Will update you then!

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UPDATED FROM BOOBSx2

3 months pre

UPDATE ON CONSULT #4! WE NEED ADVICE!!! Last week...

BOOBSx2October 1, 2012

UPDATE ON CONSULT #4! WE NEED ADVICE!!!
Last week we went to consult #4 and... we think we found our doctor!!! We saw Dr. Park, right here in Upland, Ca. He is amazing!! For lack of a better word! He is so sweet, and took everything into consideration. With the previous doctors, we felt like we were being pushed into getting Sientra implants (probably so the doctors could be in studies). Dr Park was awesome. He showed us the different brands, and the pros and cons of each. His favorite were the Sientra high-profiles, but he did not force them on us.

One thing that differed was the HP vs. the MP, which all of the other doctors recommended. Does anyone else have advice on if they got high profiles and are happy with them??? We want to be perky, but not [RS bleep]-star-ish!! We definitely want to be natural, but do not want to have "pancake boobs" if we get the moderate profile! Help!! With high-profile, do you still have "side boob" ???

Another thing he suggesed that had not been suggested to us before, is to do a transaux incision (through the armpit) vs under the breat. Has anyone else experienced this?? Is it a lot longer of a recovery time? Does it hurt a lot more? Or is it better? What is the best place to get a silicone implant??

We think we will be scheduling our surgery next paycheck, for the end of January! Woohoo!!!

Replies (15)

Angie_M

October 1, 2012

Love your double blog! Here's what some doctors on RealSelf say about Sientra. What do you ladies like so much about this brand? Just curious since this is the first I've heard of it.

Hope consultation number 4 is the magic one. Let us know!

BOOBSx2

October 2, 2012

Hi! Thank you! The Sientra implants are silicone, and they are by the same makers of the "gummy bear" implant, but the ones we love are round and not shaped implants. They are a lot more cohesive than Natrelle and Mentor implants and the chance of them rupturing/leaking is a lot slimmer. :-)

BOOBSx2

October 2, 2012

REVISED: The Sientra implants are silicone, and they similar to the Allergan 410 true "gummy bear" implant. **

cptx

October 2, 2012

Hi ladies. How fun for both of y'all doing this together! I've never heard of the sientra implants, I'm in Texas and most do the allergen or mentor implants. Also, not very many ps here do the surgery through the armpit. I heard that there is a lot more that they have to go through. I know sisters that had implants and one went through the armpit and the other one went underneath the breast. The one that went through the armpit was in pain for 4 wks vs her sister that was in pain for 2 wks. Good luk with everything!

BOOBSx2

October 3, 2012

Hi Cptx! Thanks for informing us! This was really helpful! We're leaning more towards underneath the breast, but we definitely need to consult our doctor for more information! Thanks :)

BOOBSx2

October 3, 2012

Hi Cptx! Thanks for informing us! This was really helpful! We're leaning more towards underneath the breast, but we definitely need to consult our doctor for more information! Thanks :)

BOOBSx2

October 13, 2012

Thanks for the info! 2 weeks definitely sounds a lot better than a whole month! haha

Lissa120

October 2, 2012

Hi ladies! I just got the Mentor silicone moderate plus in 375cc'ss last Tuesday and mine definitely don't look pornstar. Haha! If you have a narrow rib cage like I do, and don't want your boobs rubbing against your arms all the time, it's the way to go. Mine still have a ways to go before they drop and fluff but I think they will be totally natural looking (yet still perky!) :-). As far as the incision goes, they usually will only do saline through the armpit or belly button (TUBA) route. Because the silicone has to go in there in there prefilled, the incision needs to be a bit larger than what would be undetctable in your armpit. That being said, you're choices are either breast fold or peri areole. The inframmary (breast fold) seems to be most popular on this site, but I went with the peri areole (nipple) and am very happy with that decision. The only bruise I came out of surgery with was the one on my hand from my IV. Most of my friends went with that incision and you can barely see the scar. Hopefully this all helps!! Good luck!

BOOBSx2

October 13, 2012

Thanks for the information! We were thinking the implants are too large since they are pre-filled, to do pere areole incision? How long was your healing time? Thanks for all of the info!

breastochangeo

October 2, 2012

You guys are too cute. I have HP implants, and while it's still a little early to say, I think that I am happy with them (and yes, I do have side-boob). Traditionally HP are considered to look "faker" than moderate profile because they give more fullness in the upper pole. What did you think of your surgeon's before and after photos? Assuming he primarily uses HP implants, those photos should give you a fair idea of what your results may look like -- especially if you can find someone with a figure similar to your own. I can't speak to the recovery from transaxillary incisions as mine are inframammary. My understanding is that going through the armpit is the least precise method of positioning the implants, but if your surgeon is very experienced with this approach, that shouldn't be an issue.

BOOBSx2

October 13, 2012

His before and after photos looked amazing! Do you think that yours look "faker" or do they still have a natural look? How are your scars healing? We hope great!

Moneypenny

October 2, 2012

well it seems that you either need to have a second consult with this PS or you havent foubd the one yet. not being sure and feeling confused is not what i would describe as good feelings after finding your PS. i have found that having your mind set on certain medical aspects of the BA may leave you feeling confused. the doctors know more than we do about that part. just know physically how you want to look and find a PS you KNOW understands and will give you that. i think you may need to keep looking. also please make sure price is not a huge factor

BOOBSx2

October 3, 2012

We're definitely looking into getting a second consult. We didn't feel rushed or anything we just think of more questions after the fact. It's hard processing so much information! We feel confident in our PS, we definitely think he knows what we're looking for, and knows how to achieve it. We're making sure price is not a huge factor, otherwise we would have gone with our 3rd surgeon. Thanks for looking out!

UPDATED FROM BOOBSx2

2 months pre

We've weighed out the pro's and con's for each...

BOOBSx2November 5, 2012

We've weighed out the pro's and con's for each doctor, and emailed each doctor and their team to get all of our last questions answered. We've.... *drum roll pleaseeeee* decided on a doctor (not dr. Park) ANDDDD we've set a date! (Go- us!) Thursday, January 24, 2013. I'm (Maddie) scheduled for 7:30 and Annita is scheduled for 9:30! We're counting down the days. I think Annita reminded me exactly 80 left from today, and exactly 66 days till pre-op. Now the waiting game. What to make the time go by faster? Thank the Lord for holidays (pun intended.) There is so much to prepare for! I've been reading around and my mind is all over the place! -extra pillows, sleeping in a recliner? stool softener?! It all makes sense now! I think we read somewhere, don't forget to shave your underarms before the surgery- totally makes sense! Would not have thought of that. We would love more tips, and thanks for the support girls!

Replies (2)

Shevah

November 6, 2012

Fun post. I thought when using the Gummy Bear implant, you could not do transaux incision because they are too rigid. Plus, going through the arm pit is a more complicated procedure, but if your PS specializes on this then go for it. And unless you already have large aureolas, you cannot insert. I have high profiles and have some upper pole fullness, but I am only at 1 month post op. I expect mine to drop more over the next month. Because I have a small ribcage, I only went with 250cc implants, which makes a difference. Too big of an implant can cause more upper pole fullness due to less room available. Maddie - it looks like you could go with Mod+ profile since you have a wider chest. Go to your PS and try on some sizers.

kcooley11

January 10, 2013

Did you get the gummy's? I'm getting mine 2/14/13. One thing I'm worried about is above the breast, some implants give a very prominent pectoral look. Is this due to size, profile or insertion over the muscle? How do you like yours?

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