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I LOVE my New Gummy Bears and Dr. Kortesis! - Huntersville, NC

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NCNCAugust 8, 2013
WORTH IT$6,750
I'm the 31 year old patient with 400cc gummy bear implants. Click or copy and paste the following link to view the doctor's before and after photos of my augmentation.

http://www.hunstadcenter.com/procedures/BreastAugmentation.htm#Breast_Augmentation_Pages_

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Bill Kortesis, MD

Bill Kortesis, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Lovers1212
November 17, 2013
We'll your lucky I! It's been two months now and so sad, I have had four surgeries with this last one and I went from 350cc mentor which I really loved the shape but had a capsule contracture in my right breast, so I had to exchange them and the dr chose the gummy bear 410 implant, I think it is the pear shaped one! The left one is saggy like an old ladies breast and the right one looks a little rounder and is higher! They look so much smaller! Really sad! I do not want to go through surgery again!
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NCNC
November 17, 2013
Lovers1212- I am so sorry for the experience you have had:( I also have the anatomically shaped implants and if it make you feel any better, my right breast was also a little higher for the first couple months and then it settled (or maybe the swelling went down). Hang in there! I'm not sure if you're in NC or willing to travel, but I highly recommend Dr. Bill Kortesis if you need a 2nd opinion.
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Boobdreaming
November 17, 2013
Can anyone tell me the length / location of incision? really appreciate it
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cacm
November 17, 2013
Boobdreaming, it really depends on what procedure you have done. If you require a lift with your implants, etc.....This would be an individual case to discuss with your doctor to determine what is best for you.
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NCNC
November 17, 2013
My incisions are about 1.5 inches long and just above the crease of my breast (infra mammary).
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Boobdreaming
November 23, 2013
Thank you cacm
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Boobdreaming
November 23, 2013
Thank you, ncnc, can you see it? My PS told me it will be a 2 inches long incision gummy bear implants for infra mammary. It sounds very long
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Boobdreaming
November 23, 2013
thank you cacm
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NCNC
November 23, 2013
I can only see them if I lift my breasts. The scars are lightening a lot and my doctor says they they will almost completely fade by 1 year post op. I also had them lasered at my plastic surgeon's office around 1 month post op to reduce the redness. This was done at no additional cost.
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Before and After Photos....finally!

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NCNCAugust 8, 2013
Here I the link to the doctor's website with my before and after photos. I am the 31 year old patient with 400cc gummy bear implants.
http://www.hunstadcenter.com/procedures/BreastAugmentation.htm#Breast_Augmentation_Pages_

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Ollie02
August 8, 2013
Hi there I am having the natrelle 410 also, surgery is next tues, super excited, your results look great. I'm having 320 and 335cc what profile do you have?
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NCNC
August 8, 2013
Moderate profile. Good luck!
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Today I am 6 weeks post op! I feel completely back...

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NCNCMay 15, 2013
Today I am 6 weeks post op! I feel completely back to normal. I lost 8 pounds the within the first 3 weeks following surgery. I just didn't have an appetite. I resumed running 3 miles 4-5 times per week when I was 4 weeks post op. I probably could have resumed my workouts a week or 2 earlier, but I didn't want to push my body too soon. I was fitted for bras at Victoria's Secret 2 weeks ago and am wearing 32D. So far, I am very happy with my results. If I had to do it all over again, I would. I am happy with the size, but would have been even happier if I had went a little bigger. I think it's amazing that Dr. Kortesis was able to transform my body so quickly and easily. I have my 4th follow-up appointment with him tomorrow and he has been by my side since surgery answering questions and assuring me that I am healing according to plan. I am so happy that I chose him to do my breast augmentation.

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cacm
May 20, 2013
You look great! Dr K is my doctor and has done multiple surgeries on me. My next surgery is a breast augmentation June 24th. Completely excited!!
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NCNC
May 20, 2013
Thank you cacm! You should be excited! As you know, you are in very good hands. Are you getting the 410's?
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cacm
July 17, 2013
So happy for your results! Im 3 weeks out today and loving mine. I actually ended up with 425/450 due to a difference in size in the breast. Dr K usually uses the size that looks best on your body. I just wanted 400 and he explained why he wanted to go bigger so I did:) Im so thrilled for sure! Awesome Doctor!
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MC1231
August 7, 2014
cacm.... I am scheduled for TT,BA,Lipo ..Whole Mommy Makeover on the 20th of this month. I chose 400 cc Gbears same as what you have. I am worried maybe should I go to 425 or 450? Dr. K sooo nice and he advised at first 450... I was scared what they looked like in the bra in office... Let me say I have been only a large A cup my whole life... Then I went to pre-op and decided 400 cc ....
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sab4life
August 7, 2014
You just need to decide what size you really want to achieve. I went in surgery wanting 425 and ended up at 475 cause I wanted a full D. If I had the chose to do it over I might have stayed with 425. I definitely love my new girlies and look forward to the day I can get the rest of myoy makeover. I don't think I can be fully happy until then. Are you going on to or under? Keep me ostef. Would love to know what you chose and how it goes.
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cacm
August 7, 2014
MalorieCook, I WANTED 400 and ended up with 475! lol Dr K will fit your body to the correct size if you would be ok with that. I have always been a C cup and now I am a DDD. They fit my body nice, he made an excellent decision. Now 10 years from now or when they have to be redone, I will probably go smaller, probably 425. You only being an A cup, the 400's are going to feel HUGE!!!!! But they will balance out your body like you wouldnt believe! Please keep me updated on your progress. If you want some inside tips on recovery, private message me. I've had all of that done myself and will be happy to help you along your journey. You are in AWESOME hands! I will be at their HUGE EVENT on Oct 25th. You should come and meet me. I will be there with my before/after photos since losing 140 #'s and then Dr K removing the excess skin.
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MC1231
August 8, 2014
Will do.. Thank You!
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MC1231
August 8, 2014
Thank you soo much! I am leaving it or them in Dr K's hands... Literally... I will let him make final decisions.. I have a wish pic that I gave him... So wish me luck... Maybe I can make event.. Thanks again! M
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somso1
July 17, 2013
I just got the natrelle 410s with 335cc's a week ago. I love the look so far but they are feeling super hard. Did yours feel firm?
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NCNC
July 17, 2013
Yes, mine were pretty firm at one week. I am now 3 mo this post-op and they are nice and soft. Hang in there. :)
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