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Subfascial 235cc's Mentor mod + memory gel , 45 Years Old, 5'3" 115lbs, Breastfed 1 Child. Irvine, CA
UPDATED FROM sofianord
2 years post
2 Years post op
sofianordMay 16, 2017
WORTH IT
2 YEARS POST OP
The time went by so fast. Not much has changed over the last year. I went in for a routine check up a couple of months ago. Everything is looking good according to Dr.
They have settled nicely, are squishy to the touch & feel natural. I've definitely gotten used to them & many times I forget I had them done. They are a part of me now. I don't have any rippling or discomfort from them.
The only time I can feel the edges of the implant is while leaning forward. But that doesn't bother me though. The scars have faded nicely ( I do tend to scar easily) so I'm happy about that.
Other than that there's not much to say. I'm happy & healthy. Just wanted to update on my journey.
Sometimes smaller is better.
I do feel like my goal of small natural looking boobs was achieved. Will post some pictures as well.
The time went by so fast. Not much has changed over the last year. I went in for a routine check up a couple of months ago. Everything is looking good according to Dr.
They have settled nicely, are squishy to the touch & feel natural. I've definitely gotten used to them & many times I forget I had them done. They are a part of me now. I don't have any rippling or discomfort from them.
The only time I can feel the edges of the implant is while leaning forward. But that doesn't bother me though. The scars have faded nicely ( I do tend to scar easily) so I'm happy about that.
Other than that there's not much to say. I'm happy & healthy. Just wanted to update on my journey.
Sometimes smaller is better.
I do feel like my goal of small natural looking boobs was achieved. Will post some pictures as well.
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Replies (3)
August 9, 2017
Hi, please keep your posts coming. I just had 295cc UHP two weeks ago. I am very happy with the results but also keep wondering whether in a couple of years I will get sick (reading all the explants stories). I am so happy to read that you are doing great, and that not every single person suffers from health issues after a ba.
December 22, 2017
Thanks so much for your posts. I scheduled surgery in a month and haven't decided on a size. Surgeon just uses Mentor. I have small B's on a 5'3 114 lb frame and don't want to look too big. All other Dr's trying to get me to do 300. I figured around 200-250. I'm hoping to be the around the same size as you. I'm active though as well and scared to be stationary for 6 weeks. I kickbox and weight lift. Hoping its worth it.
UPDATED FROM sofianord
1 year post
1 year post op
sofianordMay 17, 2016
I've reached my 1 year anniversary. Time went by so fast !!! Quick recap, I started out as a 34 A & my goal was to be a bit fuller, still natural looking. I had Mentor 235cc's teardrop shaped cohesive silicone moderate plus implants, subfascial placement. I feel like my goal was achieved. They are perfect size, and with time they've gotten a lot softer & squishy. A friend of mine felt them and she said they feel like natural boobs ????. I'm very happy with my results. And to anyone who's considering getting a breast augmentation, it doesn't have to look fake. I wanted an enhancement, and that's what I got. I highly recommend Dr. Smith, he's very professional, highly skilled, caring & kind.
Replies (5)
May 18, 2016
OMG I have to say your boobs look SO NATURAL, the most I've ever seen a BA look! I've been looking at boobs nonstop and I'm so glad I found yours!! I'm 42, 116lbs, 5'4" but no kids. I was thinking about the 200 to 235 range. I'm curious to see if the 2 doctors I have consults with would consider doing the half under muscle and half not, I LOVE how yours turned out and thank you so much for posting your 1 year pic because they look even more natural than before!!
May 21, 2016
You look great!!! So natural! When I first saw your pic I thought, " Why?? She doesn't need a BC- her boobs are perfect!" :)
October 23, 2016
U look absolutely gorgeous! Your results are so pretty and natural. I'm finding several examples of mentor teardrops in this size range that are really encouraging. I'm glad I found your review :)
Do you recall your BWD and ribcage measurement? Thank u!
Do you recall your BWD and ribcage measurement? Thank u!
October 23, 2016
Thank you!
My torso is a bit on the wider side for my size. My BWD is 12.5 & 13 cm if I remember it right. I wear a 34 B bra now post surgery. Hope this helps.
My torso is a bit on the wider side for my size. My BWD is 12.5 & 13 cm if I remember it right. I wear a 34 B bra now post surgery. Hope this helps.
October 23, 2016
Oh wow...that is so helpful. My BWD was measured as 12.5 both sides. I'm considering either the mod+ 255cc or mod+295cc teardrops. I am basically all nipples now, so i hope to achieve results similar to yours :)
November 2, 2016
The exact shape and size I want! I have rather large nipples but am fine with them. Very athletic and don't really want under the muscle, as I think it extreamly noticeable when the muscles move in the chest. I'm in the fitness industry and so I don't want the "fake" look. Just a little bigger version of what I have. My shape and size look similar to yours. Are the cohesive silicone like the "gummy bear"? How do yours feel now? Like breast tissue? Or like obvious that it's an implant? Thanks so much for your review and pix!! They are what I'm taking for my consult. The receptionist said the dr rearely does "overs" (or much under 300cc) but your results are what I'm going for..
November 2, 2016
I mean by before looks like your before. I nursed 3 kids for a total of 6+ years.. so I have a little sag.. but not bad.. ;)
November 3, 2016
Yes, they're like the gummy bear. From what I've understood the take a little longer to settle &soften. I'm now past the 1.5 year mark post op & to me they feel like breast tissue, nor do they appear fake looking. Most people are surprised if I tell them I had a breast augmentation done. I don't think the procedure I had done is very common in the US yet. Subfascial placement is very commonly done in Brazil. I guess consult with your Dr to see what they suggest. I do exercise about 6 days a week & I've never experienced muscle animation. A friend of mine who's very active too has her implants under the muscle, and hers shifts every time she flexes her pecs. Hope this was of help & good luck with your surgery!
November 3, 2016
Thank you so much for the information. I've been researching subfascial vs subglandular and "dr reviews" here in the US say there's no difference or reason to do subfascial.. so I will see at the consult on the 29th what my dr says. :) I really want small overs. Like yours! Seriously I saved your profile and your pix are what I'm showing my dr that I want. :) thanks you for posting your results. And happy to hear how they are at this point. I have 13 & 11 year old sons and a 9 yr old daughter.. so I really am trying to be as under the radar with all of this as possible!! Lol. They notice everything and don't want to send the wrong message to any of them...
Your pictures conviced me to go with the anatomical ones! I actually saved one of your picture and gonna show my doctor that it is exactly what I want :) So natural! We could never tell it's an implant. You are very lucky you didn't have any complications and discomfort. have a couple question if you don't mind:
1- When you lay or sleep on your stomach, how does it feel?
2- You seem to workout; did it affect in any way the way you have to workout or fo sports? Like push up?
3-When you wear a super push up bra, can you achieve a big cleavage? Can you touch them togheter when you squeeze?
First I wanna wish you well on your upcoming surgery.
Here's my answers to your questions.
1. I'm a back sleeper, but don't feel any discomfort laying on my side or stomach. Early in recovery it wasn't. I actually don't remember when it started to feel ok. If anything it felt a bit awkward laying in my stomach on a more firm surface when getting massages or certain yoga poses. Not painful, more like a feeling of pressure in the chest area.
2. I do workout frequently, but made the decision to take a break for the first couple of weeks. When I got back to it I made sure to go easy with anything that would work the pectoral muscles. Definitely noticed that I felt weaker once I started doing push ups again, but I think it was bc of the hiatus. At times I would notice a pulling sensation when doing push ups. Not painful, it just felt different.
My advice would be to listen to your body.
3 yes I can squeeze them together. It takes some time for them to settle and soften. I would say around the 1 year mark I really felt like I truly loved how they felt & looked. They're acoquite squishy and soft to the touch. I feel like they're a part of me & that they move with me like natural breast tissue would.
I mostly go bra less , or wear bralettes. Tend to think that they look like too much if I wear a push up bra. But to answer your question, it does give me cleavage.
Hope this help. Again good luck!
I actually have the same breast you had before surgery and I am still breastfeeding my two and a half years old. My breast are almost as flat as before pregnancy, and I imagine I will lost a bit more when I am done. My nipples are also like yours!!! I have to wait at least three month after quiting breastfeeding and hopefully I wean my son soon (it's a terribly hard process the weaning). I think this winter I will do them and they will look good for next summer.
I am very scared of complications. It's been 10 years I want a BA but I am so scared to have complications or health problems that I don't do it. But I am very complexed and it's very annoying to not fill ant bra or bikinis.
My #1 concern is the breast implant illness which is a kind of chronic disease you get from breast implants (which is not proven). But I read some stories here so it's scary...
I already had a consult and the 275cc were perfect :)