POSTED UNDER Mentor Breast Implants REVIEWS
3 Weeks Post Op / on the Fence??? - Houston, TX
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I have 275cc on the right & 300cc on the left...
SouthTxMarch 27, 2015
$8,000
I have 275cc on the right & 300cc on the left subglanular mentor memory gel implants.. I want to start off by saying that Dr C's entire staff is fabulous!!! Dr C is super nice as well but I had it narrowed down to 2 doctors when I chose Dr Ciaravino and what helped me make my decision was how wonderful his staff is!! I still text Steph with questions!
At my original consulation Dr C recommend 225-250cc sub muscular implants with mestopexy, although I hated the idea of the extra scars I agreed. In the 2 months prior to my appt I joined the the gym I worked out 4 days a week for 8 weeks. Working out actually changed my breasts so when went in for my pre op Dr C recommended doing 275/300cc subglanular implants. He said he didn't think I would benefit enough from the lift and that this was the better choice so again I agreed. In the early morning hours following surgery a vessel above my Ipimplant re-opened causing a collection of blood around my rt breast. That morning around 10:00am I had to go back to surgery to resolve this. I don't blame this on anyone, I know it's a possible risk. It actually happens to 1%-6% of patients..... Just my luck!!!!
I initially paid $6000 for the first surgery and then $1500 for the second
Now I'm wondering if we should have stayed the original path, I'm not sure how I feel about my breasts.
At my original consulation Dr C recommend 225-250cc sub muscular implants with mestopexy, although I hated the idea of the extra scars I agreed. In the 2 months prior to my appt I joined the the gym I worked out 4 days a week for 8 weeks. Working out actually changed my breasts so when went in for my pre op Dr C recommended doing 275/300cc subglanular implants. He said he didn't think I would benefit enough from the lift and that this was the better choice so again I agreed. In the early morning hours following surgery a vessel above my Ipimplant re-opened causing a collection of blood around my rt breast. That morning around 10:00am I had to go back to surgery to resolve this. I don't blame this on anyone, I know it's a possible risk. It actually happens to 1%-6% of patients..... Just my luck!!!!
I initially paid $6000 for the first surgery and then $1500 for the second
Now I'm wondering if we should have stayed the original path, I'm not sure how I feel about my breasts.
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UPDATED FROM SouthTx
1 month post
Not in Love with them????
SouthTxApril 15, 2015
Ok, it has now been 6 weeks since my surgery and I am not in love with my new girls! I feel like they sit too low on my chest and I don't have the upper fullness I was hoping for. I'm kind of bummed out. I have my 3 month follow up on June 8th, I will discuss this with the doctor then.
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April 16, 2015
I think they look absolutely beautiful! Thanks for posting your experience.
April 16, 2015
Thank you but they aren't as perky as I had hoped for. I think they sit too low on my chest.
April 16, 2015
I think they look lovely. What size were you before? They look larger than I would expect with those cc's
April 16, 2015
I was a 32 saggy B/C... Although these are definitely an improvement I was hoping for a little more perkiness.
April 24, 2015
I had mine done over 10 years ago and like you I also thought they'd be a bit perkier .But I'm really happy with them now as they look so natural .They did take awhile to get used to .
April 25, 2015
I really hope I get use to them, I don't want to have anymore surgery unless I have to.
April 16, 2015
Do you think they slowly fell lower as time went on?
Just trying to think whether mine will continue to drop. I'm only two was post op.
April 16, 2015
Yes I do. I am only 6 weeks out and I can tell a difference from 4weeks to 6 weeks.
UPDATED FROM SouthTx
1 month post
Before Picture
SouthTxApril 16, 2015
just realized I didn't post my before picture...
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April 17, 2015
Our befores look similar. I think yours look great but I have a good revision doc if you ever feel you really need one or if there's complications with your overs.
April 17, 2015
Thank you. From what I have read my chances for developing cc are greater than most. 2 things that increase your chance of cc are subglandular implants and a hematoma following surgery both of which apply to me, so I paid $200 more for the extended warranty. I would love the name of your revision doctor. Just in case. Does he use mentor implants as well?
April 17, 2015
Didn't know there was an extended warranty avail other wise I would have got that for sure! Two week post op today and the MA told me I might have he beginning of cc :(
April 17, 2015
Mrs Martinez, go to mentor website, you get some coverage for free as part of the warranty. I'm not sure what the extra benefits of the extended warranty are but I bought it!! Mrs Martinez have you posted any pics?
April 17, 2015
Thanks so much!! I will be looking into that now :) I have not posted pics. I will, but not naked boobies :)
April 17, 2015
:( well it looks as though the warranty doesn't cover capsular contraction :(
April 17, 2015
Wouldn't mind texting or emailing them to you though. We look very similar now.
April 18, 2015
Dr. James Boynton. He has been using Strattice for over 9 years and specializes in revisions and will talk to you for hours about his opinion about what is best for you and why. It was a huge decision for me because of the expense but the results are impeccable and I have had zero complications since, so it is worth the money. Dr Ciaravino only wanted to fix that one side and stay over the muscle even though I offered to pay him more to go under. No thanks!!
April 18, 2015
Im pretty sure the warranty does cover cc. I'm going to look for my pamplet and upload it.
April 18, 2015
Mrs Martinez, I just posted a picture from the mentor warranty, and it does cover cc!!! Hopefully that is not the case with you.
April 19, 2015
Thank you so much mamamel1974.... I'm going to talk to Dr Ciaravino in June at my 3 month follow up but if he isn't interested in helping then I will defiantly consult with him!
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