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47 Yrs Old, 16 Yr. Old Saline Implants in Need of Replacement! Houston, TX
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I've been thinking about having my implants...
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I've been thinking about having my implants replaced for a few years now. My daughter just graduated last year & I was finally able to buy her a car. Now it's my turn but instead of a car mom is getting new implants. :-) I've researched doctors and spoke to quite a few people and I've decided to go with Dr. Ciaravino. I had my consultation and I really liked him. He said I would need a lift. (I expected that) I've gained and lost weight over the yrs. Dr. Ciaravino also suggested doing Percutaneous Implant Deflation. I also had to quit smoking. I'm a little behind in posting. I wasn't sure I wanted to post my journey to new boobies but I've been reading other peoples journeys. Everyone here seems to be very nice, offering suggestions & kind words of encouragement. I've already quit smoking (17 yr smoker) scheduled my surgery date and had the Percutaneous Implant Deflation. The deflation wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I'm still trying to get used to the way they look. This is supposed to help your skin to shrink up some before the surgery. I'll post pics in the next day or so. I'm really excited and hope everything goes well. :-)
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April 19, 2016
Did u consult with any ither doctors? Why did you choose Cairavino? Wishing you the best!
April 25, 2016
Hi, thank you! Yes I did consult with other Dr.'s. At first I was going to go back to Dr. Aguilar who did an awesome job on me the 1st time but he's more into the reconstructive ps. He was the 1st Dr. to recreate an ear on a child born w/o. I have a friends who have used Dr Ciaravino and theirs look great. He was super sweet & boobs are his specialty. Sorry for the slow reply but I've been in a hotel for the past week. We were flooded out of our house & I just got back in today. We didn't have water in the house, but we've needed a boat to get to it for the past week.
May 2, 2016
Oh No! I am so sorry about your house. I live in North houston, but luckily, we were fine. Dr C has done many of my friends and they all look awesome. I was going to go to him for my revision too but after reading every single review of his and every review of other houston doctors, I am not using him. I am wondering if revisions are his thing. I met with Steely and I liked him alot, but still unsure. Best of luck to you!!XXOO
May 4, 2016
Thanks, we're back in the house & finally have most of the mess cleaned up. I looked at Dr. Steely too. I guess I'm more comfy with Dr. C because I know so many people who have trusted their boobs to him. I sure hope revisions/replacements are his thing...lol. I was thinking I should have maybe started my post under the breast lift w/implant section since there's nothing wrong with them. They're just old. So is this your 1st set or are you getting yours replaced? Either way best of luck to you too!!
May 4, 2016
This is not my first set. I have alot of experience with this unfortunately, some not so good. I need a revision now. I have not consulted with Cairavino. I have consulted with Boynton and Steely. Pretty much based on reviews. I had originally planned on using Cairavino bc I have has so many friends love him.(they were all first time B A's. But honestly after reading all of his reviews on this site, I have begun to think he is not good at revisions. Maybe I will reread them and see if I still get that vibe bc its been awhile so I don't remember what I read. Anxious to see how you like him ans if you are haooy with your redults. I hope you post pics! Please keep us posted!
May 5, 2016
Wow, I hope this experience goes good for you. I have seen some reviews of people that are not happy & it does make me nervous. I just hope I don't end up being one of those people. I looked at every pic Dr. C had in his gallery on breast lifts w/implants and they looked good. There were like 74 or 75 different sets of pics. Other doctors didn't have that many. Idk, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for pretty perky boobies. I'm still trying to figure out if I want them the same size or one size smaller. I was a 36DD before they were deflated. I felt like they made me look a little fat but I think it was because they were saggy due to being 16 yrs old. I hope I can decide soon...lol.
May 5, 2016
Well it sounds like he has done alot! I cant wait ro see your results and hear your thoughts. Another thing i have recently learned is it seems the newer, younger generation of doctors all reccommend under the muscle and are not really doing overs. Especially with a lift bc it puts tension on the incision.The older docs do overs. Also, if u do a lift, they are advising going smaller for less future complications and sagging. I am a vic secret 32DD, i have a small ribcage and a small waist but my boobs look to big in my opinion. Rose did my ladt set. I will def go smaller. I think i have 400's over. I plan on going 350 cc's or so. Youtube Ari kraus lifts. He does awesome work and his incisions are amazing!
May 1, 2016
Are you replacing with another set of saline implants? Same size?
May 1, 2016
I'm going with the silicone ones this time. I'm thinking just a little bit smaller. I told Dr. C that I didn't want as much side boob. I feel like the side boob (from the front view) makes me look bigger than I am. Other people have told me the same. Dr. C said he will do internal sutures on the sides to help with that. I've heard it called an internal bra too. Since they have been deflated I've been told I look slimmer too.
UPDATED FROM misha2430
24 days pre
Lipo of the flanks
Idk why but I forgot to mention in my previous post that I've decided to add lipo of the flanks when I have the lift & implants. I'm really nervous about the lipo. I'm hoping it's not too painful. I've had a c-section so as long as the pain isn't worse I'll be ok. Any suggestions on anything that will help me w/healing would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure Dr. C will give me all the details at my pre-op but that's not until 5/18. TIA
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UPDATED FROM misha2430
14 days pre
Getting close to pre-op day!! May 18th!!
Ok, I finally got up the nerve to post some pics. "Before" in the tank top, now after the deflation and wish boobies. :-) I can't wait to get these deflated things out. I guess I slept on the wrong last night because I woke up this morning and had a bulge in my left boob. It freaked me out!! It looked like the implant was scrunched up. I pushed on it for a few seconds and it went back in place but it was scary there for a second.
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May 12, 2016
Good luck!! & congrats on quitting smoking after so long, thats amazing you should be so proud of yourself :) Hope you get your wish boobies!
May 13, 2016
Thank you so much!! I was surprised I was able to just stop. During my 1st consultation Dr. Ciaravino said, "if you're going to continue to smoke do not even bother getting the surgery". I left that day & haven't smoked since. I've been wanting my implants replaced & started looking into it 2 yrs ago. XOXO
Thank you for sharing your story with this community. Congratulations on quitting smoking, that is a huge step toward a healthy life, and will definitely help your healing. Please keep us posted on your next steps!
You're welcome!