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48 and Finally Deciding to Do It

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I have been thinking about this for a long time....

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I have been thinking about this for a long time. Called once to get a price a few years ago but that was it. A few weeks ago I saw a friend that had just had it done and decided to check it out seriously. Had a consultation and got so excited by the sizers and 3-D pictures . I wanted to take the sizers home. Now I am obsessing about the size I should really get . And worrying about what people will think . I am 5'9 and 170...not fat but not a twig and am thinking 450 cc mentor gel under the muscle...

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Benjamin Rechner, MD

Benjamin Rechner, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 18, 2016
Huni...to be blunt who gives a s#@! what other people think. If you want breast, get them be beautiful you. If you opt to keep what mother nature gave you,the same applies, be beautiful you.
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October 18, 2016
Thanks..great advice.
October 18, 2016
I just had mine done September 1st. I am 50 and am so happy I finally did it. My doctor chose 360cc and I had originally wanted 325. I actually wish he had gone bigger. I had some family and friends agree and disagree. Do what makes you happy!
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October 18, 2016
Thank you. I guess I need to not worry about what others think and just do what makes me happy .
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October 18, 2016
I was 48 (49 today!) When I had mine done August 19th. I'm 8 weeks post op now and couldn't be happier. I had 300cc Nagor silicone over muscle. This has given me 34dd which I am mega happy with. If I was to go back in would have asked for a few cc's more but I'm in no way disappointed with my result. My confidence has hugely increased. I've had only 2 negative responses, both from people I never expected but realise it's down to jealousy! My advice? Go for it! And don't look back! Good luck :)
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October 18, 2016
Happy birthday. Thanks for the advice . Size is such a hard decision. The only regret I hope to have is i should have done it sooner .
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October 18, 2016
And that's the only regret I'd had but hey at least were going to have fab looking boobs in our 50s! :)
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October 18, 2016
I was 51 when I had mine done coming up on a year ago and I couldn't be happier. I am on the thinner/narrower side and the largest implant I could get was 275cc's, but that put me at a 32D from a 32A(A). My advice....listen to what your doctor recommends for post op etc, (every doctor is different and you will see all sorts of different protocols on here....do what YOURS recommends). Also, listen to you body. Don't over do things. I was guilty of this going back to a physical job too soon and I was a lot more sore in the long run than I needed to be. I'm so excited for you. This is a great thing you are doing for yourself and your only regret will be not doing it sooner. Good luck!
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October 18, 2016
Thank you for your advice and encouraging words .
October 18, 2016
I am just shy of 2 months postop. I was 47 at the time of surgery. I have 350s. Started as 36B, ended up 36DD. I am over the moon happy with my results. I am a bit taller than you and I can hide or flaunt them as I wish depending on the clothes. Just be aware that sagging will happen earlier the larger you go. Good luck!
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October 20, 2016
If you got 350s, I worry 450 might be too big on me? Although when I tried the sizers and did the 3D I loved how it looked.
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My wish boobs

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October 18, 2016
Those are nice BUT a tad on the conservative side, in my humble opinion. Just a feeling that you might regret not going a bit fuller while you have the chance. Either way, best of luck!
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October 19, 2016
Personally they're on a par with my newbies size wise and they were exactly what I asked for. No regrets for me . No boob greed either. Happy days :)
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3 weeks out

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Ok, I am starting to get nervous and second guess my decision . I know this is what I want , but I am wondering why I can't be happy with how I am . I know from reading this site all the time that this is natural to feel this way. I will keep reminding myself how much I will love finally having boobs and how awesome it looked with the sizers. I hope the 3 weeks goes fast!

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October 26, 2016
Don't beat yourself up about wanting this and it's normal to be nervous. I have been told that I have "come out of my shell" as a result of this procedure and I thought I was pretty comfortable with myself before. I never realized how I carried myself before being self conscious about how flat chested I was (I was never one to wear padded bras etc). Now I feel like a woman and much sexier...and I don't even have a significant other in my life! We can gain weight/lose weight get stronger etc, but we can't add boobs. Some people will never understand this decision and it doesn't matter. The only one who has to is you. Three weeks will be here before you know it. Relax and take it easy....
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October 27, 2016
Thanks. Your reply came at a perfect time . A "friend" asked me why I was so vain. Now I know why I was hesitant to tell her. Her reaction really hurt. But I know this is something I want to do and I have the support of the ones who matter...my husband and daughter .
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October 27, 2016
Then you have all the support you need and that is a wonderful thing....
October 27, 2016
If you weren't nervous then I would be more concerned. On the surface you are cutting into perfectly healthy beautiful tissue to add a foreign body. Yep, sounds nuts BUT as the owner of that body it isn't how you see or feel about yourself. And in a world in which the femine form and beauty is often defined by fluffy breast its not a surprise. I love the vanity comments....so, if that person had buck teeth or missing teeth, bad acne, etc I assume they would do nothing? Could be those things wouldn't bother them, in which case they should do nothing but I doubt that would be the case. Do you..not them :)
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October 28, 2016
Thank you. My husband tells me to not let it bother me but it's nice to hear from others.