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45, 4 Children, 5'9" 122 Lbs., 375 - 400 Cc Mentor Mod Plus Profile - Indianapolis, IN
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I have waited 15 years to go through with getting...
michrmApril 11, 2016
WORTH IT$5,500
I have waited 15 years to go through with getting a BA. I had a consultation back in 2000 and then decided that I needed more time to research it. I have never really had boobs bigger than an A cup other than when I was pregnant. They never stayed and as soon as I finished breastfeeding my girls they left me just as flat as I was before. Trust me, I kept my fingers crossed every time lol! Now I feel that I am at a point in my life in which I know exactly what I want, "BOOBS" you guessed it! I sat down with my husband and told him look, I really want to get this done and this time I was ready. He was really supportive and even went to my consultations with me and even asked as many questions as I did. We met with Dr. Zollman and found him to be easy going but very professional. I am a laid back kind of person so his mannerism was exactly what made me very comfortable with him. Initially I wanted to stay somewhat conservative like a C cup but also want to be proportionate with my stature. I am 5'9" and 122 lbs, and currently a 34A and thats barely and A. Dr. Z. showed me some photos of his previous clients with similar stats and also stated that since I was on the taller side I could go with higher cc then I was thinking and still achieve the results I was looking for. We discussed 375 cc to 400 cc Mentor Moderate Plus, Saline, under, but ultimately will leave it up to him because I trust that he will do what looks best. I had also already researched him and his work and after comparing results with surrounding doctors prior to my consultation, I decided to book my surgery after the consultation. Linda has been great too! We correspond through email when ever I have questions, she has always responded. I would have liked to have gotten it done sooner, but with work and school I couldn't fit it in until after spring semester. Waiting for something you want so bad is like torture! lol! Will post before pics soon.
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2 months pre
Before and Wishes!!
michrmApril 17, 2016
I was apprehensive about putting my before pic up because I just don't like the way they look right now. I know how much it has helped me in my decision making by seeing others post their before and afters, so here it is..yikes! Before kids, yeah they were small but they did had a nice shape. I also have a slight symmetry issue with my right being a little higher than and its a tad smaller than my left but it has never really bothered me. I'm just really ready to actually have boobs!!
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2 months pre
Second guessing my choice of implant
michrmApril 22, 2016
As I'm reading many reviews on RS, I'm wondering if I am choosing the right kind of implant. My PS only uses Mentor and he does do both saline and silicone. I picked saline because I wanted piece of mind. My fear is that they won't feel soft and squishy (that sounds really weird, sorry). I have also read where they don't feel like they are apart of you even after some time. Can anyone shed some light on what to expect. I am starting to get a little nervous about my choice.
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April 22, 2016
I am just on my secret me day post op, but I think either kind doesn't feel like a part of you for a while, just because your sticking foreign objects in your body. I would talk more to your PS about the differences and risks. Silicone is much safer than it used to be, your body won't absorb it, and it feels much more natural. But that was what my surgeon suggested and the decision I made for me, you have to be comfortable with whatever you choose! Your doc should definitely help you decide :)
April 23, 2016
I know that neither will feel like natural breast tissue, but when I was holding the silicone implant samples it seemed kinda stiff. The only way I can explain is like having kayo syrup in a balloon. I wasn't able to feel the difference between saline, although I did view different sizes of unfilled implants. I know my PS prefers to do the saline implants and he is extremely qualified, I just want to be able to look natural and for them to be soft and palpable which he insists is very obtainable with saline. All I know is, I don't want to end up with two hard balls on my chest. I will definitely be meeting with him again before my surgery date. Thanks! Hope your healing goes well and your downtime is minimal! : )
May 12, 2016
Hey! Came across your profile and I am scheduled for June 24th for my breast aug with Dr Zollman as well!! I am going with Silicone as this is what he suggested for me.. We really didn't discuss Cc's but I did pick the pictures I liked best.. I was surprised that I won't have another consultation before my surgery.. Linda, Amy, and Dr Zollman have been great and I know I can contact them anytime but I was thinking we would at least go over it one more time in person... My fear (well, one of my fears) is that I will also have two hard round balls.. I'm not starting with very much natural tissue and really want a full "natural" (lol) look.
Do u know if we need to bring our own bras for after surgery? Do u know what kind of anesthesia they use? Iv or inhalation? I feel neurotic constantly looking at pics and doing research on anesthesia but I have never been put to sleep before and am kinda worried. Ahhhhhh so much to think about. Nice to know I have someone else doing surgery the same day as me with the same dr so many be we can help psych each other up.. And compare experiences!
May 12, 2016
Hey! I'm not sure which method they use for anesthesia either, However I've been under a few times for other things i.e. my appendix and a tubal ligation but, I was freaked out the first time I was getting ready to be put under too. Dr. Zollman did maddinoname2 just recently, and her results at 5weeks look great! I believe she has Saline as well. So defiantly look up her profile. I am bringing a VS zip front sports bra just in case, but I believe they send you home in one. I'm pretty excited and nervous at the same time! I'm glad to have someone to talk to also! I just started getting some things together for after surgery. We'll have to start our count down lol! It's getting close!
June 15, 2016
I've got saline both times and under the muscle is the best they feel soft and squishy and bounce and move and absolutely feel like they are a part of me. I think over the muscle they wouldn't feel or look as natural.
June 15, 2016
I'm going under the muscle because I don't have a great deal of tissue to start with. How long did it take before they started to feel like they were a part of you? Thanks for the info, this makes me even more excited!
June 15, 2016
I am also tall almost 5'10"
I had 375 silicone and in 2015 I went up to 535
The reason being my mammogram and ultrasound shows a year which turned out to be wrong
I wish I would have stayed with the 375 implants a
The 535 are pretty big!!
Good luck!!
I had 375 silicone and in 2015 I went up to 535
The reason being my mammogram and ultrasound shows a year which turned out to be wrong
I wish I would have stayed with the 375 implants a
The 535 are pretty big!!
Good luck!!
June 15, 2016
Glad that it turned out to be ok and not a tear. Can I ask why you decided to change your implant size? Do you think that somewhere in the 400 - 450 range would have been ok for your frame? Trying to gain as much knowledge as possible before I go in to surgery. I appreciate any feedback that will help me.
June 15, 2016
I had a nice implant at 375 but the upper part of breast called the pole per my plastic surgeon Dr Vinas had no volume
He said it was up to me but I decided to have more fullness so I increase to 535
I like them but a lot larger than my first set
He said it was up to me but I decided to have more fullness so I increase to 535
I like them but a lot larger than my first set
June 15, 2016
I do want fullness in the upper pole as well which is what initially had me second guessing size. I think that 450 would be a happy medium for me. Thanks for your help!
July 29, 2016
You have to massage them daily to help brake down the scar tissue start out softly and after 6 weeks ,Massage them a lil hard an use both hands also twist an pull on your nipples an breast. I have had mine now 16 years. Not one single person has ever even thought I have implants Mentor Saline under the muscle I am wanting to go better now & get a tummy tuck also This time I am going with Silicone an a Full D because I want more cleavage ! An my sister had silicone they were always soft and more natural look from day one Just my thoughts . An all of the LADYS that waited till after having all of your children , you will be so glad you did. I loved my boobs pregnant also , an was so hopeful they would say after pregnancy but they never did . The Great thing about it is you have had that skin stretch so I makes a more natural look an I would also suggest to go one size larger than your thinking from the first year they seem a lot bigger after that they drop an you are use to them being high an more prominent , So when they dropped I wished I would have gotten a D cup instead of a Full C , from an almost a cup . Hope this helps someone else make the right decision from the self . In 2000 I was 34 years old ,5'7" , 125 lbs at 50 now I'm 5'6 " and 180 Good Luck. I have never regretted it not for a minute , my husband did not support my decision or have input into anything but he has absolutely LOVED MY BREAST !!!!!
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