Full lift 325 cc 9 months ago/ revision 450 cc correction 9 days post op

October 8, 2013

I am going in for my BL/BA the day before you! I know how hard it is waiting but this site is awesome! Everyone is so helpful and encouraging. I'm here for you! Stay positive!!!

October 9, 2013

I'm three years out from mine and absolutely feel it's the best thing I've ever done for myself. I was very conflicted about the scars on my breasts but seriously? I wouldn't trade them (which are very light) for my old breasts for anything in the world! If you don't like your nipple size now, by all means have the nipple reduction at the same time. Just having implants can sometimes make the nipples stretch. I didn't press that issue with my surgeon enough at the time of surgery. I ended up having one implant exchanged a few months later for one 50 cc's larger and had a nipple reduction at the same time. I love my boobs! Best of luck to you. You will LOVE the results! Let us know how your pre op goes.

October 9, 2013

you are awesome for giving me confidence.

October 9, 2013

Thanks for saying that! I speak the truth!! You'll know after Feb. - if I'm not thrilled with my posterior body lift and medial thigh lift, I'll definitely be posting about it. The good, the bad and the ugly. Lol

October 9, 2013

Thanks for your post and deciding to share your experience. Although my BL/BA was 7 weeks ago, I'm just now starting to post on this site. Wish I had done it prior to my procedure, though. There is so much good information! Anyway, I saw on one of your posts that you run and ride horses. I also do both (as well as cross-fit). I was interested in what type of riding you do, and will be excited to hear your experience getting back to that after your prodecure. BTW, I am a dressage rider, but sold my horse last November. Looking forward to my next "project".

October 9, 2013

Very Cool!, I'm happy to hear other women getting this procedure done ride horses too. I know that there are always risks but there is no way I can stop riding/caring for my horses. (I know I have to heal) I ride hunters but would love to learn more about dressage as it helps over fences and overall balance. Thank you for the encouragement. I'm feeling better about everything today.

October 9, 2013

Hey nlehneck, I replied to you on my page, and I gave you all the nitty-gritty "details" of my experience so far. I probably said too much, but after everything, I'm still glad I did it! In the long run, I will get the results I want :). And I definitely look better than before! So, I apologize if I said anything discouraging. And I'll tell you the same thing I told jkd001, start today keeping a journal and keep it all through this process. I started keeping it too late, but it has really helped! Write down your emotions, excitement, healing process, just everything. This site is a great source, too. Best Wishes!

October 10, 2013

thanks for sharing! I cannot wait to follow your journey on here. Im sure your excited about your procedure!

October 10, 2013

Thank you for the support, these saggy things need help, I was wondering what people use for scars? is it medurma or the like? does it help?

October 10, 2013

I bought the silicone lollipop incision strips and used them religiously for more than 3 months. Swear by them. But a lot of people are swearing by Scarguard MD - you paint it on like nail polish.

October 10, 2013

How soon did you start using them? My PS still doesn't want me using anything, and I'm at 7 weeks!

October 10, 2013

Mine told me the minute the incision was healed. Can't remember off the top of my head, but pretty sure it was around 3 weeks...maybe 4?

October 10, 2013

I haven't started using the scar creams yet (3days out) but a lot of people gave me great suggestions like the silicone strips & Bio oil.

October 16, 2013

So I started using BioCorneum today. I'm 8 days out.

UPDATED FROM nlehneck

11 days pre

300 or 325 cc's?

nlehneckOctober 10, 2013

I rode my horse yesterday and felt my old boobs flopping around with a normal bra on, I thought should I go smaller? but I think I will like the fullness a 325 gives me. the 350's made me look heavy. any thoughts? I know everyone's different.

Replies (5)

Bailey222

October 13, 2013

I had a BA/lift and originally had 350cc and felt like they were too small (barely a C) I am 5'4" 145. I had a revision done a year later and they were 600cc or so which are way too big. I think that's the hardest part about getting implants you really don't know how they will look until they are in. Good luck on your journey. Please email me if you have any questions at all. I had a full mastopexy which I'm still really happy with.

cRussell11

October 13, 2013

You already have a lot of tissue and stoll will have some after the lift so I'd recommend 300cc. I didn't have a lot and I got 350cc, makes me a double or triple D. They're too big for my 90lb frame and cause me lots of pain so I'm removing Monday without replacement

October 13, 2013

You have to do what feels right for your lifestyle. I did not want to change my size because of my activities (riding and running), but I did want to look better. I was a 36C cup before (I am 5'4"and 118), and that is exactly what I am right now, but I fill it up a lot better :) Ran a 5K yesterday, and they felt ok with two bras. I rode today for the first time in ages and again felt good with two bras. I sometimes wished at first I had gone a little larger, like 300-350 (I went with 235), but now, for me, I am so glad I didn't. The size is perfect for what I wanted. I'm sure you will be happy with whatever you decide, because you will like them so much better than what you have now. It took me 7 weeks or healing and then starting back to my "normal" like to get to this realization, though.

October 14, 2013

I'm leaning towards 300 cc- tomorrow is pre-op. I'm going to stress smaller, I appreciate the honest advice.

cRussell11

October 14, 2013

And after when your approve for bras if you want to look bigger get you a nice push up bra (: best of luck and hope they work out for you, I just don't like mine and I have lots of nerve pain.

UPDATED FROM nlehneck

7 days pre

Surgery the 22nd, moved up two days/Pre Op

nlehneckOctober 15, 2013

I had my pre-op, feeling more confident and excited. I dropped off my perscriptions-
percoset, valium, celebrex, and antibiotic. I'm supposed to sleep in a "recliner like" position. I tried on 300 cc liked the size and the nurse said they would go with a 325 mentor* moderate profile implant b/c that is what will look like what I want. If I went with a 300cc it would look like the 285 cc implant I tried. I'm a little nervous about that but she also mentioned that they would look great. I paid the balance and am totally commited, here I go!

Replies (9)

October 15, 2013

Yayyyy! Congrats! A Couple more days until your dream boobies!

Ray28

October 15, 2013

I am anxious to follow your journey. My surgery is a couple weeks after u. I agree that figuring out the size is the hardest. I keep getting "advice" from coworkers about "make sure u don't go too big". Good luck to u!

October 15, 2013

Woohoo! So excited for you! Size is still giving me problems...lol. We just have to trust that the PS will do right by us and the size we have asked for. I will be thinking about you next week! I go in the day after you :) XOXO

October 16, 2013

together we go, thank you for the support, I cant wait to see your results. How are you going to sleep? I don't have a recliner.

October 16, 2013

I am planning on using a bunch of pillows to put me at the right angle. I do have a recliner that I'm going to try too. See which one works the best :) The nurse told me a bunch of pillows behind and one on each side to prevent myself from trying to roll over when I'm asleep. We shall see!!!

Momof2LA

October 16, 2013

Good luck!!! It will be here before you know it!!! :)

October 18, 2013

We are getting so close!!! Are you getting ready?!

October 18, 2013

yes, we bought a recliner so I had somewhere to sit and sleep for the first ten days, I need to pick up perscriptions and of course the house, laundry, horses and dogs need to be squared away! I need to shop for food and cook this weekend. I'm afraid that the house is going to be turned into a war zone, once I stop picking up after everyone. I'm so excited!!! I have been getting outside as much as possibly but it snowed today, yuck!