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What size? Revision BA - La Mesa, CA
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I have been thinking about a revision for at least...
chezronNovember 21, 2012
WORTH IT$8,000
I have been thinking about a revision for at least 10 years. While I love by BA, I wanted better cleavage. When I chanced upon Dr. Pousti's website, I realized that his advanced techniques could make this wish a reality. I had researched other doctors for quite awhile, and never felt that I would get an improvement, over what I had with them, so I waited. And talk about meant to be, we live 5 minutes away from his office! He and his staff were warm and welcoming, and I felt all my concerns were addressed. I was very nervous, but after my pre-op visit, yesterday, I feel much more at peace and relieved. While I am excited about my new physique, I am definitely less-than-thrilled about 2 months of no yoga! That amount of time missing classes does not make me happy, but the trade-off WILL be worth it.
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My twenty year-old implants are silicone. Dr....
chezronNovember 23, 2012
My twenty year-old implants are silicone. Dr. Pousti seems to think that the right one had started leaking about five years, and caused capsular contracture. So between the widely spaced implants, and the right one which had hardened, I felt it would be a good time to get replacements. Especially since Dr. Pousti has special techniques to address my unique anatomical issues to give me the results I dream about. Prior to implants, I was a card carrying member of the "Itty bitty [RS bleep] Committee" and wore a t-shirt which proclaimed it, as if anyone didn't find it obvious already! Mosquito bites for [RS bleep]!
So here is my dilemma. I always wanted boobs that were big enough to look like I was "normal". As circumstances would have it, I met a man who was a "boob man." I find this ridiculous as my backside and legs are my superior external qualities. I have a dancer's build. Anyway, fast forward through my BA where i got large implants to give me a C/D size, mainly I think I was curious to live like a "lucky" woman, and also because of my husband's wishes.
Now I have the opportunity to change the implants to get exactly what i want. The problem is I am conflicted. I weigh 128 lb, and am 5'6". I am small-to-medium boned, with a pigeon rib cage that aims the implants our to the side. Dr. Pousti assures me he can build internal structure in, so the implants point forward, and even can add cleavage!? I am lean, muscular and I have a short torso. I am telling you all this and adding some photos so you can help me decide which way to go. Smaller and proportioned, or more exuberant? What do you think?
So here is my dilemma. I always wanted boobs that were big enough to look like I was "normal". As circumstances would have it, I met a man who was a "boob man." I find this ridiculous as my backside and legs are my superior external qualities. I have a dancer's build. Anyway, fast forward through my BA where i got large implants to give me a C/D size, mainly I think I was curious to live like a "lucky" woman, and also because of my husband's wishes.
Now I have the opportunity to change the implants to get exactly what i want. The problem is I am conflicted. I weigh 128 lb, and am 5'6". I am small-to-medium boned, with a pigeon rib cage that aims the implants our to the side. Dr. Pousti assures me he can build internal structure in, so the implants point forward, and even can add cleavage!? I am lean, muscular and I have a short torso. I am telling you all this and adding some photos so you can help me decide which way to go. Smaller and proportioned, or more exuberant? What do you think?
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November 23, 2012
Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! How long until you can do lower body yoga?
November 23, 2012
I plan on walking pretty much right away to stay in shape. We live in a hilly area that can provide a good workout. I do Vinyasa or Ashtanga, so it is pretty difficult to separate lower body. I will look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.
November 23, 2012
I forgot to mention I am exchanging silicone implants that are OVER the muscle, for the same over-the-muscle silicone. Under the muscle did not work because if flexed my pecs at all it severely distorted the shape of the implant. Not at all attractive.
November 24, 2012
Am in the same situation as you, well sorta. I currently have 425ccs and wanted bigger and fuller so I'm going in Thursday for 700ccs. I am also 5'6 and 125. I am hoping 700 is enough!
November 24, 2012
Btw I have a 34d with 425ccs (silicone) check my blog for the photo of them if you're wanting Ds.
November 25, 2012
Well since you asked, here are my thoughts: I'm no expert, but I spent a lot of time researching on the explant board - I wanted to know why women chose to get them permanently removed before I decided to get them placed. Overwhelmingly it seems like a major reason is that big implants - especially over the muscle - do not age well. Gravity and age affects both natural and augmented breasts. Most of the stories I read were women who were really upset about what their big implants did to their skin elasticity over time. Some needed a lift AFTER implants! Some complained of back problems, not being able to sleep on their stomachs, etc. I definitely didn't want to trade my little boob problems for big boob problems so I decided to error on the side of proportionate.
I understand wanting to make your DH happy, but it is your body. There is one story on this site about a woman who got big implants to please her husband, ended up in a divorce years later, had them permanently explanted and then gave the implants to her ex as a "present." lol. I think all boys are boob guys to some extent, but ask yourself: will another 100-200 ccs really make him more, ahem, satisfied? Meanwhile, you're going to have to carry them around 24/7 and deal with whatever they look like down the line.
Another thing I read about is how breast size choices vary by what region you live in. Larger is popular in Texas and Cali. Proportionate is popular in the midwest where "mini-boob jobs" are all the rage in NYC. Pretty interesting stuff!
Good luck with whatever you choose! Looking forward to updates!
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I have decided I would like to turn out like the...
chezronDecember 9, 2012
I have decided I would like to turn out like the goal picture. The person is shaped like me and is muscular like me, so I think I could get that result. I would be super happy if I had cleavage. Dr. Pousti is super nice and gives me as many appointments as necessary to ask all my questions. He seems so confident that he can deliver great results that it is infectious. I am nervous about going under though. I know I have done it before, but I think the waking up part and assessing the damage is what bugs me. I also am not looking forward to no yoga for awhile, but it is a necessary trade off.
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December 10, 2012
I have decided I would like to turn out like the goal picture. Dr. Pousti is super nice and gives you as many appointments as necessary to ask all your questions.
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