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20 Yr Old "Vintage" Saline Implants... Time to Replace with a New Updated Model - Houston, TX

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I had breast augmentation 20 years ago and over...

llapointJanuary 26, 2016
WORTH IT$5,000
I had breast augmentation 20 years ago and over time my saline implants had encapsulated and hardened. I began looking for a plastic surgeon to redo my implants. I asked for referral's and went on line to do some research. Dr. Steely was referred to me and I really liked the before and after pictures he had posted on his website. I knew after my consultation with Dr. Steely that I would schedule my revision surgery with him. I found it challenging to describe the results that I was looking for. I had saline implants and would be replacing them with smaller silicone implants.
The post surgical results exceeded my expectations! Dr. Steely really listened to what I wanted and now I have implants that feel and look like exactly what I asked for.

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Robert L. Steely, MD, FACS

Robert L. Steely, MD, FACS

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BethH
January 26, 2016

That's great your implants lasted 20 years! What made you decide to get your revision? It sounds like you got about the same size bra cup? I've heard silicone implant sizing numbers are a bit larger than saline. Glad you're happy with your results!

llapoint
January 27, 2016
I was very fortunate that the first BA lasted so long! Another positive about Dr. Steely is that during my first consultation he told me that the encapsulated implants probably where not going to get any worse and medically I was not at risk. I really appreciated his honesty and not just determined to schedule my surgery that day. Truth is I was ready for the revision because the implants had become so hard. The saline implants were filled to approximately 330 cc over the muscle and were replaced with the Sientra moderate profile plus 285 cc silicon gel implants under the muscle. I am wearing the same bras and happy I didn't have to spend a fortune on new bras. I did want them smaller and more natural looking. I really can't believe how natural they feel and look!
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BethH
January 28, 2016

You can actually see that your new implants are softer. I bet you feel so much better. I also think going under the muscle helped them look natural too. Did you notice the hardness of your old implants when you hugged people? Yes, I can imagine you were relieved to be able to continue using your current bras!

UPDATED FROM llapoint
10 months post

Before & After Pictures

llapointJanuary 27, 2016
I have added the before & after pictures. It's really amazing how the Sientra implants feel like natural breasts. I am 5'3" 110 lbs and I wanted my breasts to look natural for my frame.

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