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800cc HP Silicone Smooth Round Unders (Mentor Memory Gel). 15.2bwd. 32a/b pre ba. Almost 5'5".

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I was tired of flat, deflated, ski-slope, post...

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I was tired of flat, deflated, ski-slope, post baby boobies. I went on a couple consults and when I met my PS, and his staff, I knew it was the right place for me. From the 1st phone call to the last follow up I've had, it's been great. They are all helpful, kind, patient, open, knowledgeable, and highly professional.
When I met my doc, I knew he was "the one". His bedside manner is great. Same is true with his nurses. He (and they) answered each question, no matter how small or silly I thought it sounded, patiently and openly.
I knew I wanted silicone and unders (unless they had some reason why i shouldn't...which each PS I met agreed on unders), he didn't try to talk me out of anything and just explained options and what was gonna work for me.
I also knew it would be on the large to xl size. I was very happy when I met him and his nurse and they reassured me that I wasn't crazy, that with my frame and body type, the larger implants would NOT look fake or stripperish. (It's a MYTH that large implants automatically equate to adult entertainment!!)
I tried on from 600s up to 725ccs on that 1st consult. When I had my 2nd consult/pre-op and size decision day (hubby was there this time), I tried on 725 and 775ccs. I had thought I wanted 750s and decided to just go for that extra 50ccs, so that i could never regret not going larger (which too many girls go thru), and never get boobie greed. I believe that lots of PS's go smaller for the extra business. If you take care of yourself and your investment, large implants are NOT any more of a problem than "normal" range sizes. (A good PS doesn't bat an eye when you want 650 or 800 CCs and have broad shoulders or weigh more than 130 or so. Cuz it fits the body!)
This is my 1st, and I plan on it being my only, ba. I have a large bwd (15.2) and natural cleavage (says the doc) and side boob. So fitting those suckers in here was actually no issue. Of course with 800s, I got the largest that i could fit the 1st time anyway. Which fit my frame amazingly!! I finally have the hourglass figure I never thought I'd have!
I'm almost 5'5", 140, size 4, but not thin. Broad shoulders and waist, but slim enough from a side view. I consider it an athletic build because there isn't a lot of curves, but I'm muscular and not thin. So for me, 800cc was not too big, at all.
My doc has his own suite in a medical park. He has surgery in house in a separate area of his office suite. He has RNs and an anesthesiologist to assist in surgery. So it does save a bit on hospital fees. There were fees for anesthesia etc, of course, but less than other quotes I had gotten that would've taken place in a separate facility.
Also, it was nice to show up and walk in a private side door and walk out that same private door later....privacy! The nurses were amazing before and after (and I don't remember more than 2 minutes in the OR).
Of course I woke up thinking my ribs were being sat on by elephants, and having a hard time getting real deep breaths. This is normal! (for all sizes!) And it got better within a day or two, and was completely gone by about day three. I was sent home in a post op front closure bra, and a boobie strap.
All med scripts were given at pre op (2 weeks ahead...I prepared as much as possible for all post op needs, ahead of time). If you stick to your meds and doc instructions (do NOT stray from pain meds for a day or two at least, and stay on schedule!), it IS bearable. Some ladies have it easier than others. Under the muscle is a harder recovery, usually, from what I've learned from research. So for me, it was a good week til I really felt pretty normal and almost 2 weeks or so til I didn't feel totally weird lifting my arms or doing normal stuff like washing my hair!
I think it's important to know that around week 3 I no longer had brick boobies. But the crazy looking, high, square, flat looking boobies is known as "frankenboob", and is normal. Not everyone gets it...but lots of us do. I did.
At post op day 22 I finally did not have square tops. They still had a bit of man-body-builder flatness, but much less than even a few days before! As of now, pod 28, they look almost normal! Slightly hard still and still high. But much softer than day 1, and lower, and shape is improving daily.
I'm beginning to understand that part of why mine are dropping and changing shape so slowly, is because they are large and under the muscle and it's my 1st ba. So, my muscles are still trying to adjust and argue with their new situation. This is normal.
My scars (crease/under the breast incision) are already improving (how they feel [the lumpiness]...the pinkness will take a bit longer to fade). I have been using tea tree oil and bio oil and coconut oil (depending on what I feel like doing at the time) on the scars for healing, and silicone scar sheets for pain. I know they're supposed to help with the healing, but I don't care. They put a barrier between my bra and my boob...after a week or so The incisions got more sensitive. Way more. Which is normal. After a few days Of the rubbing, I got fed up and bought the scar sheets (which I cut into small strips) and started using them all the time. They help so much!!! Also about 1-1.5 week my nipples were really sensitive (also normal). My doc has me use lotion on them and use slight pressure while rubbing them, to help them recover from the painful sensitivity faster. It helps. I can feel it.
So at this point, I'm very happy. Can't wait for the drop and fluff to be finished. But the size is great for me and I finally feel like my body is womanly and sexy. I may get a tt in the future. Right now, I'm just happy and recovering from my ba. And adjusting to life after/with big boobs! It's wonderful! And my hubby is very happy too!
Do NOT be fooled that large CCs automatically means a certain look. Or that HP does either! That's silly. It's 100% Based on your body type, your bwd, and the look you desire! All my aunt's (but one) have huge boobies, naturally. So now I just look like the rest of my family in the boob department...except mine have full upper pole!!! Woohoo.
My current measurement (which I know will change with the d&f process) is 32G.
Also, a bit of real talk/advice:
if you don't KNOW your surgeon is the right one for you...meaning, on the same page with what YOU want and how to get you there...and you're not 100% confident in their skills and trustworthiness, keep looking! I'm serious. I met with others who I liked and would've certainly have had a "good" result, but I'd have ended up with boobie greed and ultimately unhappy cuz I didn't follow what I wanted for myself. So I kept looking. And my doc has almost 35 years experience, and was totally on my page (as were his awesome nurses!) and was able to answer my questions so that I knew that he knew what the heck he was doing! This is vital! Trust is vital!
Do research. Read the stories of girls who don't have good support post op. And keep looking so you do NOT become one of them! I'm glad I did!
And last thought is this. It's 1000% worth it!
I'm more confident. I feel sexier. It's nice to full out tops that fit me weird before. I have a shape I never imagined. My hubby is thrilled. And I would absolutely choose the same everything if I had to do it again!

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Stephen M. Lazarus, MD

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October 19, 2016

Love you review...thank you for sharing all these helpful details with us! I agree, don't get hung up on the numbers, get the implant size that goes with your body frame and looks good on you. So glad you're happy with your results! How have your friends and family reacted to your new look? 

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October 20, 2016
My family (in house...hubby and son) are the only humans who know. (besides the doc and his team, of course). Hubby is soooooo happy. Maybe more than me! That's A LOT!
Son, I had to tell cuz he's almost 14 and would figure something was up. Plus, recovery time, it was obvious! The laying around, sleeping, complaining, drugs, crackers, and general patheticness! He would've guessed.

Personally, I find it to be an extremely personal choice that is nobody's business.
I don't plan to tell anyone else. However, I will honestly answer anyone who asks me. I just don't feel the need to tell people such personal stuff.

I DID however, think posting here, anonymously, was important. Very.
I don't think enough ladies know that large implants are good too. They (and I did it too before i knew better) tend to get hung up on numbers/CCs.
And I also wanted my doc to have more reviews cuz he's truly wonderful and there aren't enough reviews of him on here (which is weird cuz he's been doing this almost 35 years!).
Plus, many of us tend to research these boobie sites relentlessly...so I wanted another option/review for other ladies to read about before making life altering choices! I personally learned sooooooo much from this and other sites before and since my surgery! It's helpful and important to keep sites like this supported with New info too.
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October 21, 2016
That look great and fit your shape. It is very important to go with what you want. I didn't and am really regretting it.
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October 21, 2016
Thank you sooo much!
I did not want any regrets. I love large breasts, but not that round "fake" look, I prefer the softer fluffy route. And i feel that's what I got. Looking better every day!

So sorry you're having regrets! I swear that finding the right doctor who shares your vision and just wants what's best for you (and has skills) is vital. My 1st doc consult would've resulted in my regrets. I'm glad I kept looking. But hey...look at it this way...anything improved, is better than how we started out, right?
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October 21, 2016

I agree that it's nobody's business but yours! Glad you can share here anonymously as your information is so helpful! 

October 21, 2016
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October 21, 2016
I 'would do that' because they look great on my frame and not fake in my or my husbands opinion. To me, the "fake" look is that round, volleyball look. I definitely don't have that. Not even close. And with my 36-37" hips, my boobs now round out my figure nicely.

If you disagree, that's fine. You're certainly entitled. But running around putting other people down because you have different tastes is absolutely unnecessary and quite rude. You might want to reconsider your tact when commenting on people's stuff. Hurtful and negative input is never a constructive way to make friends in a community like this.
I hope you have a wonderful experience and do what's best for YOU...just as I did for me. :)
October 21, 2016
You are right and I apologize. I am a cancer survivor and had a left breast mastectomy 17 years ago and have spent the last 12 trying to match my real breast with a fake one. Because of the cancer I have opted not to have an implant in my remaining breast and that has caused problems with symmetry. Also, I am probably one of a minority of women who actually want to have smallish breasts and I think that has a lot to do with my quest to look as "normal" as I did before the cancer. That said, it does not give me an excuse to be critical about your choice and I sincerely apologize.
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October 21, 2016
Thank you. I accept. And I truly sympathize with your unique situation. I hope you've found the final result you desired. Breast cancer is a monster!
Again thank you for that. And yes, we all have a massively wide variety of ideas of what's beautiful. And don't get me wrong, I've seen many smaller breasts that look wonderful....I just don't prefer them on me.
Have a super rest of your day.
November 25, 2016
Great review. and yes i think its rude to comment or ask about sombodies breast aug...unless its a woman who is wanting one herself and would like to know...can I ask please what profile your implants are ...you seriously look friggin amazing...lucky husband!! lol..congrats. your before boobs are almost exactly like mine..what was your bwd (breast width) mine is 14
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November 26, 2016
Thank you sooooo much!
My bwd is/was 15.2...kinda huge. So I was able to fit the largest possible silicone mentor size of 800cc. You probably can't. They have a chart you can google depending on the manufacturer your PS uses or chooses for you. Mine primarily uses mentor. They are a tad wider than natrelle, if I remember correctly. The total dimensions of all manufacturers are the same by cc...just one may have a cm or 2 higher projection or width than another. That's what I'm referring to. But I got high profile silicone under the muscle mentor boobie bags. And I am sooooo happy. They fit my body so well. I have broad shoulders and always wished I had full and large breasts. Now I do!! My PS originally had me with a 14.5 bwd. He was being conservative. So make sure you get your PS to measure yours multiple times!!! When he remeasured and found I was bigger than 1st measurement it made me able too get my 800s instead of 750s or so. Which isn't a hit difference,i know. But I hear so many of these ladies getting boobie Greed and wishing they went bigger and getting resurgery...I didn't want to do that and wanted no regrets. So I went for that extra 50 or so CCS. I was thinking 725-750 until that last dr appointment I decided 800. For me, it was a great decision. I know these large puppies aren't die everyone. But honestly, I just wish I'd done this sooner!
In truth I've only had the one hater, btw. Most people are just supportive. So don't let that scare you either!! Haters are there no matter what. We can't live for them. Gotta love for us and our own joy. Me and my hubby are super happy with my results. If anything, he's irritated I'm still a bit sensitive some days and he can't just fondle me 24/7. Pervert. Lol.

What about you? What's your story?
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November 26, 2016
But hey...a 14 is pretty large too. You can fit a good sized implant in there if that's what you're hoping for. Look up the chart!!! Which brand does your PS use?
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November 26, 2016
Oh...biggie....if your PS won't do what you want cuz he's uncomfortable or he doesn't like them...find another surgeon!!! Find one that matches your goals and you are confident in their work. This is the MOST IMPORTANT thing!!!! Do much more than worrying about CCS. I promise. I walked into my PS office and KNEW he was the guy for me. I don't even think he's done many 800s. But he's been a PS over 32 years and done many XL (650+) surgerys. I just knew by his comfort level and his staff and my comfort level he was my guy. Make sure you get that same comfort level or keep looking til you do. This is my #1 advice. Don't let them talk you out of what you want. Many talk girls down in size because they want that resurgery later on (they know we often get boobie Greed!!) Or they are scared or whatever. Don't let that happen to you. Mine assured me that if I take care of my cheat I won't need any surgery later on. Lift is NOT a guarantee with large implants. Complications aren't a guarantee. Etc. He was honest and confident and told me the truth. And because I'd researched my butt off I knew he was being real with me...which made him the right guy for my surgery. Find the same thing!!! You'll be so much happier with whatever you do if you have a great surgeon.
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November 26, 2016
Holy crap. Sorry for the typos. Wish I could fix them. Can't. Hope it still makes sense.
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April 13, 2017
How long would you say you had square boob? I have that right now and feeling worried.
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April 13, 2017
I believe I had it to some extent, for about a month. Then I had less obvious squares, but still that flat, bodybuilder, linebacker chest look until about 8 weeks. Between 6 and 8 weeks was when they really went from weird looking to fairly normal looking. And another few weeks or month to get really good looking. But by 8 weeks or so, they were done being flat or brickish at all. Then the fluffing began. Hope this helps.

How far along are you now?
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April 13, 2017
I will be 3 weeks on Friday
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April 13, 2017
I forgot to tell you welcome to the other side!
By 1 month you'll be MUCH more comfortable with everything and have a better idea how your body is going to respond... meaning, quickly or slowly. it's SO early still. But by now you should definitely be feeling more like yourself again, and have most of your range of motion back or fully back, and the pain should be mostly just the aches and irritations of adjusting or sleeping or overdoing it or tiredness. You will be done with all that achy muscles crap soon!
February 18, 2018
i also wish i went bigger. i am 140-150 pounds. but i supposedly started with little breast tissue so my PS said he could barely fit 325cc. i am sort of unsure if i believe him. i am happy to have cleavage and proportionate breasts after being flat. but i do hope to have breasts with more volume in the future. i want that hang and side boob. that's what i imagined going into all this. wish i got a second opinion. but i believed him of course, since i was new to this world of BA lol
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February 21, 2018
It's all based on your bwd...the measurement of your boob width. Dis your doc measure you? I know the first consult I went on only said 450...he was just drumming up future business imo. Did you get the implants already or are you searching for a doc?
February 21, 2018
i’m about the same frame size as you and i got 650cc. i had more breast tissue i think. I agree that it’s off you BWD but some PS take in consideration the amount of tissue for stretching. i’m sorry u didn’t get exactly what you wanted.
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30 days post

Body with boobs!

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Wanted to put some pics to show how balanced I look now. I don't feel fake at all. I feel balanced and womanly! Yes, I now have large breasts, but I don't think they look crazy fake. I love them. I want others like me, who've always felt off balance and boxy or flat, to feel hope too.

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October 21, 2016

Great curves girl! You look very proportionate. Glad you're having fun dressing up...even in your house clothes! 

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October 21, 2016
Thank you! Yes...even in ugly house clothes I feel so much better. It IS fun. At about 4 weeks I hit the "everything looks better with boobs" phase! I refused to try much on while I looked like a man-body-builder! I felt so self conscious. But now, just happy. Thanks again for the encouraging words!
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October 23, 2016

Aw, good to hear! I have saved your review in a new Notebook for women seeking larger size implants. This way I can send other women to your review, who might not feel confident enough to go with a larger size even though it might look great on their body frame. ;)

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October 23, 2016
Thank you!
Finding reviews and info for those/us bigger implant girls isn't easy. Which is why I did my review. Thanks again.
October 22, 2016
You look great, look forward to how they settle in. What size bra are you wearing now?
I applaud your bravery for going as big as you wanted to.
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October 22, 2016
Thank you. I'm measuring 32G now. But I am not finding that size anywhere. So I've been buying bras that stretch and aren't underwired. You know, medium or large, etc. Soon. I'll get some of those fab polish bras soon. Exciting.
October 22, 2016
At this moment there are (literally) 2,720 listings on eBay for new 32G bras, starting at 99¢, with over 200 under $20.
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October 22, 2016
Oh my! How exciting! Thanx.
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October 22, 2016
What size bra are you I have 700cc under silicone I'm 4 weeks out and still anxious to see the final results
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October 22, 2016
Oh I just read and you are about as far along as me. I was reading how you said about the cc and finding a surgeon who wanted the same result as you and I 100 percent agree! I had trouble finding one who would do an xl implant and I love my results so far. I was measured a 32ddd/f cup. I'm only 5'2 and they fit me perfectly! A lot of people I know kept saying I was going too big that they had smaller implants and I should not go that big but I know if I went any smaller I would not be happy at all.
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October 22, 2016
Thanx girl! Agreed...we gotta do what's right for us!
I'm 4.5 weeks or so po. I measured at a 32G using this calculator http://www.sophisticatedpair.com/bra-size-calculator/
I am not gonna buy any fancy bras until I'm done d&f process. Then I'll get pro measured and buy fab, fancy bras.
Best thing I've ever done for myself! I'm so glad you're living your results too. Don't you just wish youd done it sooner?
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October 22, 2016
Loving. Oops. :)
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March 22, 2017
Hey...I just taped myself again yesterday and measured at 32" ribs and 41-42" bust. So that makes me a 32 I or J. I'll say that I currently have a 32I that is too small. So, I'm sure you're aware that the taping is just a starting point, but it helps keep track of progress too!
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October 25, 2016
You look perfectly symmetrical!!! Not fake looking at all ;)

Haters be dammed!
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October 26, 2016
Oh my. That is music to my ears! Symmetrical! My non-diagnosed ocd thanks you! I'm so much happier with my body now. Thank you for the encouragement. :)
December 21, 2016
They really do suit you! You look great!
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December 22, 2016
Thank you!!! I am so happy that I finally did this and that I got what I really wanted and didn't compromise on size or doctors!
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1 month post

Just more pics. So happy with the updated version of me. :)

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October 24, 2016
Awesome! Also, I almost spit my coffee out when I saw your shark with boobs pic. Lol.
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October 25, 2016
Thank you!
Lol. I saw it and had to use it for my pic! I mean, make sharks have TWO penises. So, why can't the ladies have boobies?!?
Makes sense to me.
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October 25, 2016
Male. Not make
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October 26, 2016
Looking amazing and natural...so happy for you for the 800s!!! I got 700s and tried talking my ps into 800s 3x wouldn't budge lol
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October 27, 2016
Thank you! I feel like they fit me well.
Maybe they couldn't fit?!?
Mine were just the right size to fit those suckers in there at 15.2bwd. Any smaller bwd and it would've been 775s!
But be happy...you look good with those 700s! They fit your shape well! And it just gets better each day. Yay!
It still amazes me that these boobies change everyday. Wonder when they'll be done? Lol. But hey, it's an adventure! and sooooooo worth it.