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47 Yrs. Breast Augmentation Revision ( Original Implants Age 36) Saline to Sientra Implants - Camp Hill, PA

Name: 47 Yrs. Breast Augmentation Revision ( Original Implants Age 36) Saline to Sientra Implants - Camp Hill, PA
Item: James Yates, MD (retired)
Rating: 2
Author: bodyfit67

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I am a bodybuilder and wanted a 'softer' look to...

bodyfit67January 11, 2015

WORTH IT$8,500

I am a bodybuilder and wanted a 'softer' look to my physique. If anyone knows anything about bodybuilders/crossfitters ....we are lean and breast tissue becomes non existent at 10-12% at age 36. I wanted to look symmetrically pleasing onstage. I had breast (saline) augmentation around the time silicon was still in question and most of the public still feared the idea of them. Now at age 47 ..lean and having saline implants that started to appear like 2 half coconuts on my lean (yet older) frame. We also found one to be ruptured after my mammogram in December.I decided to go for a revision and silicone. I spoke with my plastic surgeon and decided the 'Gummy bear' would be best for my physique. I am so glad I did! Even after only 5 days..WOW! If any of my fitness sisters out there are looking for an opinion.....take operation 'Gummy bear' you will be glad you did :) I have no post op photos as of yet...just before...but will post later! NOTE LADIES: ALWAYS have your yearly mammograms! Keep your boobies happy

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James Yates, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (11)

StillDreaming

January 11, 2015

Thank you for writing this review! Did you have over, or under muscle? Did you ever have a problem with animation deformity? When I use my pecs I can visually see my chest contracting and pulls the implants laterally. I have unders. I am a tennis player, but would also like to do some upper body workouts.

bodyfit67

January 24, 2015

I have overs and they turned out great! I cannot see the implant this time at all.

brs0802

January 12, 2015

I too am "middle aged" and my saline implants ( from the year 2000) look like half coconuts I have consult with new plastic surgeon end of this month. Can not wait to see your before/afters!!

bodyfit67

January 24, 2015

I posted afters but are they showing up? My next appt. I will get my before.

brs0802

January 24, 2015

Yes, just one. they look great! I am so excited for mine :) I will write a before and after review soon.

Miamante

January 13, 2015

My mammogram is what ruptured both of my implants. I will never get another one. If your insurance allows it and if you have had this experience as I have, they will allow you to do MRIs instead of mammograms. It takes about two hours approximately but it is definitely worth it because they're not smashing and pushing and shoving and squeezing your boobies into that contraption and hurting you.

bodyfit67

January 24, 2015

Thank you! I will keep that in mind next year! !!!!

DNH13

January 24, 2015

You look great. I got mine under and had horrible issues when I got back into the gym. :( Can't wait to see the new ones.

Miamante

January 25, 2015

My mammogram ruptured both of my silicone implants so bad it took 9 hours of surgery to correct. I found out that your dr can order MRI's instead. I will definitely be doing those from now on.

UPDATED FROM bodyfit67

17 days post

Back from 2 week post op appt.

bodyfit67January 23, 2015

First off ..thank you for the responses! They are much appreciated. I always like to hear differing opinions of the trade. We removed the tape....and used a snug sports bra. My surgeon cleaned out the scar tissue ( which took a little more time to heal than the first time) I also understand that due to that fact ...it took more time to heal this time. What a difference from saline to gummy bear! They feel amazing! I am only 2 weeks out so we will see what takes 'shape' as the months progress. However...for now....I could not be happier. As for the tape reaction the blisters ( not painful at all) healed quickly and are non existent! Stitches just out as of today. Sorry it took so long for an update. I will try to be more diligent for those ladies who pm'ed me next time. Thank you! ( Ps. I did the best with the photo ...I took it myself. I will post better ones as I progress)

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ripleyjd

January 25, 2015

You look great! What size implants did you end up with?

UPDATED FROM bodyfit67

17 days post

The reason for my post is...

bodyfit67January 23, 2015

To answer the one physicians question..I had a reconstruction ( implant rupture)