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Replacing 20 Yr Old Salines with Sientra Round Textured Unders - 5.7, 130 - California

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I've had saline implants for the past 20 years and...

2ndsFebruary 23, 2014
$7,400
I've had saline implants for the past 20 years and getting new silicone ones, about 1 cup size bigger (C). I also will have capsular scar tissue removed. I have been told that recovery is much shorter and less painful. Is this true? 1. How long is recovery? 2. Will the implants sit as high initially as with primary augmentation? 3. I will be by myself - any special tips? 4. All the fitting and sizing is out the door - there are no records anymore about how big my previous implants were. I have not been able to to make any kind of determination about how many cc's I will need and the surgeon has to order a bunch of different sizes. I've read 100 ccs are about a cup. True? Was about a 36AA before, so should I assume 300ccs will get me to C cup? Seems low....

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BethH
February 26, 2014
I have read many reviews that mention the recovery is easier the second time around. There are a few that say it's the same but it depends upon how much revision work is needed. Just curious as to why you're replacing your implants? Primarily to go a bit larger or are you experiencing any troubles or discomfort with your implants? Keep us posted...you're almost there!
2nds
February 26, 2014
I have been lucky enough to have my old ones for 20 years without any problems. Now, however, I am having some encapsulation issues on one side, so I figure it's a good time to replace them. I am glad I waited this long, because now I can go with the gummy bear implants. 20 years ago, silicone was not an option. I will go a bit larger if I can (I hope from 36B+ to 36C), but I know I don't have have a lot of tissue to work with. 100 to 200 CCs more, if I can fit that. I'll post some photos soon. Op is 3/7, so it's coming up soon.
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BethH
March 3, 2014
Do you have any pain from the CC? Yes, that's wonderful your implants lasted 20 years. Thanks for posting the photos. I love your wish boob photos! I would be inclined to ask your PS about possible sagging. I have heard the larger you go, there is more potential for sagging. Here is a list of recovery supplies you may want to purchase and set up. Good luck and keep us posted!
2nds
March 3, 2014
Thanks for your thoughtful comments, Beth! I'm only shooting for a C cup, so I hope sagging won't be an issue!
UPDATED FROM 2nds
6 days pre

One more week

2ndsFebruary 28, 2014
Finally getting around to adding some pictures.

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UPDATED FROM 2nds
5 days pre

Anyone with my stats?

2ndsMarch 1, 2014
Still wondering about what size to go with to get more cleavage and a fuller profile. Does anyone close to my stats have some input and pictures to share? I only have a week to decide.

5.7, 130#, 31" under breast, 36 AA, long torso, little breast tissue.
Is anyone out there who has my stats and has had round silicone unders?
I'm looking at Sientra rounds, 385 or 425cc unders....

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