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Getting a lift , already have Ideal 415cc overs

Name: Getting a lift , already have Ideal 415cc overs
Item: Richard Korentager, MD
Author: bellazmomma

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I am scheduled for my breast lift with an implant....

bellazmommaAugust 26, 2016

WORTH IT$5,000

I am scheduled for my breast lift with an implant. I am super excited. I wanted to get to a D cup, currently B and C. The doctor suggested 285CC max with the lift. Not sure if that will be big enough for my frame. I am 5'7" and 165lbs. I am also trying to lose 20lbs before the procedure in Nov. I wanted to avoid getting a second augmentation after the lift.

bellazmomma's provider

Richard Korentager, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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shantitalaugon

August 26, 2016

I am 5'9 160 lbs. 42 yrs old had 3 kids breastfeed. I got 485cc moderate profile. My chest wall is large so to cover ir without having a big gap between my boobs I went with it. I think I would have been happy with 450cc tho. I suggest lots of pictures and take in what you like and dont like.

bellazmomma

August 27, 2016

Hi, I also have a wide chest and I lift weights also. How does 485CC feel when you work out? Is it in the way? What made you decide on the moderate vs. the high profile? Sorry about all the questions :)

shantitalaugon

August 28, 2016

I thought high profile would make them project out more which i didnt want. I wanted to make sure my chest wall was covered more than I wanted large and projected. But the whole process was cobfusing tho. The terms and sizes shapes styles etc.... it was very confusing and I finally just said what I wanted took in pics of what i wanted and didnt want and tried to have as much faith in my PS as possible. He did tell me there is always going to be doubt about size of going too small or too big etc. I feel like mine are a tad too big but its still early for me. Tomorrow will be 2 weeks since surgery.

SoFla_mel

August 26, 2016

I'm on the same boat as you. I'm 5'6 currently 160 lbs and in the process of loosing weight before my surgery in Nov too! So it's kind of like I'm not too sure what size I want to be until I get closer to the date. Currently I'm scheduled for a 425cc, but we'll see. Good luck on your journey :)

bellazmomma

August 27, 2016

Thank You! Are you also getting a lift? What implant size are you looking at now? I really like the 400 to 450CC on me. Are you getting silicone or saline?

SoFla_mel

August 27, 2016

Yes, going for the lift too. I'm going to go with silicone. At the consultation we decided on the 425, but I've also lost 6 lbs already and want to make sure I'm good with the size. I want to go big but not too big. But the more I stalk people on here :), the more I like the idea of going bigger. But I'm still going to keep loosing as much weight as I can before the pre op and then put it in the drs hands. I want to be a full d. I'm currently like you, a mid c cup on a good day lol. Are you going with silicone or saline? Nov will be here before you know it :)

bellazmomma

August 27, 2016

I chose silicone for me too because they seem to have less rippling and rupture among other benefits. I want exactly the same as you. I want to be a full D but not humongous where it's in my way. I like anything between 400 and 450 for me. Has you doctor mention anything about a maximum size with the lift. Apparently you can't go too big with a lift because there can't be too much weight on the incision. Some doctors only go 400CC max with a lift. I would be perfectly happy with that. As you lose weight though you will go down one bra size so it will take a bigger size to get to a D cup.

SoFla_mel

August 27, 2016

Yes exactly. I want a full d but don't want to have to go too big to achieve it. I don't want to look too stretched out. I'm gonna leave it up to my Dr. When I go to my final pre op Oct 26, that's when everything will be set in stone. I too went with the silicone because of the rippling possibility, it looked so much more natural than saline.

UPDATED FROM bellazmomma

1 year pre

Preop Appt and Surgery scheduled for Nov 7th

bellazmommaOctober 25, 2016

Well today I went for my preop. I have decided to go with 400CC to 425CC Ideal implant above muscle, and a mini lift if even needed. My surgeon seems to think I am not going to need a lift.
I am going with above muscle because I have enough breast tissue to cover the implant, above the muscle gives more of a lift and feels and moves more naturally, and faster recovery. I believe that the right candidate like me can really benefit from above muscle implant and like everything else , we are all different, therefore not everyone has to have the same exact implant procedure, even though some surgeons seem to believe that.
My preop went really well. I tried on the 400cc sizer again just make sure. Got my prescriptions filled. I am very excited and ready for my new boobies.

Replies (4)

Sheila S

November 7, 2016

Hey there! I thought I'd stop by to wish you lots of luck for your procedure. Hope everything goes smoothly. Please update us when you feel able. Take care :)

x3kidslater

November 19, 2016

I'm the same as you - going above muscle in Dec as I have loads of breast tissue. I trust my PS, she knows what will work best for me :)

bellazmomma

November 20, 2016

Good luck, you will do great! Trust your doctor and remember they do change a lot the first few months. They look scary at first lol. Also the recovery is super easy ,I was off my pain medicine after a couple of days, and back to exercising after 10 days. Enjoy!

x3kidslater

November 22, 2016

Thank you so much! Glad to hear this - helps ease the nerves! Wow...you were back that quick?! I would love to be, I am nervous about losing my fitness level while recovering (but I know it will be all worth it) ;)

UPDATED FROM bellazmomma

1 year pre

Surgery Day and Post Op

bellazmommaNovember 8, 2016

Surgery went very smoothly , no complications as of yet , and didn't get nauseated or dizzy after , just a little loopy and sleepy. Boobies look high and swollen, I would guess it's about a DD cup now but I know they will drop and the swelling will go down knknow knknow they

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