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Wanted to Change out 13 Year Old Implants and Also Go Bigger - Lake Havasu City, AZ

UPDATED FROM proudmammaof3
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2 months

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WORTH IT$4,800
Just wanted to post a few more pics.
I'm very happy with my results and the cleavage/fullness I now have, no more need for push-up bras :)

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Bryson G. Richards, MD

Bryson G. Richards, MD

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September 8, 2015
They look perfect with your figure Hun!!! Real hourglass curves! Xo
September 8, 2015
Thank you very much
September 8, 2015
You look great!! What size are you now with the new implants? I too may go for a third and final surgery to get the size righy especially since my body can carry it. I'm thinking 800cc silicone high profile since that's the largest can go in implants. I'm about 3 months post-op my second BA to go larger and fix slight double bubble in right breast. This time I got 500 cc mod plus silicone under muscle and wished had done high profile like I had initially wanted and wished went bigger!!! Ugh
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September 8, 2015
There're custom made silicon implants up till 2000cc! I have the so called 1500s (1425cc/1530 grams) from Sebbin, the biggest of that manufacturer, but Polytech standard Serie goes till 1010cc-25 years guarantee and their custom made Serie till 2000cc.
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September 8, 2015
Also till ~1000 is approved by the highest standards of the EU in that even the FDA couldn't find anything, it's a very nice implant 15,5cm diameter and 7,5cm projection. Price about 1400$ a pair. The custom made (above 1000cc) is from Sebbin costs 3000€ and by Polytech 4000€ a pair. They've not the same standards as "normal" ones have but 10-15 years should have in them too depends on usage;-) but they're pending FDA approval in the U.S. But u always can get an European vacation and done it during it ;-)
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September 8, 2015
I have 460cc saline . Now going on 12 years. I too want to get a revision and go bigger too. Just a little unsure. But yours look great. I'm 5'4 135lbs. Where did they do the incision and are they under the muscle and are they tectured. Sorry so many questions.
September 9, 2015
No worries. I had 450cc my first BA for 13 years. I'm 5' 118lbs. They are under muscle 800 hp silicone. Incision on areola. Go big don't be afraid. I was at 2nd BA and got 650 but still wanted more fullness so I had 3rd BA 5 months later and got 800cc. It's not a huge difference once in than it seems to be so don't worry. I wish I'd known this and I could've saved $ and more down time due to surgery.
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September 9, 2015
Thanks :) Mine were also done through the areola. So no worries about going with silicone? I'm also thinking about HP (high profile). Geeez too many options hehe. I totally know what you mean about wanting to have known all this prior!
September 9, 2015
Yea I know now :) to late but better late than never and i wouldn't worry about silicone, it's safe and they say it's more reliable than saline as far as breaking or leaking. The gel will stay together n more than likely stay in sack. Silicone is also more natural feeling and looking. I like hp, it has good projection and roundness and most natural look.
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September 9, 2015
Totally agree! And yes Mentor is the best! Till 800cc as it is. With the 25yrs guarantee till life they r pretty much the best offer on the market! Cutting edge research in their labs and all. Excellent indeed!!!
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September 10, 2015
Thanks ya all for the helpful conversation! Can't wait to upgrade :)) lol!
September 9, 2015
What is the brand/maker if your implants? Mentor or Sientra? You look amazing!
September 9, 2015
Thank u. They are mentor
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September 10, 2015
I was also a AA cup to start and first had 500cc saline implants w very little to no rippling. Then I recently switched to 700cc HP silicone implants and have rippling and indents EVERYWHERE. You don't have issues with the rippling at all?
September 10, 2015
O wow that's weird . No I have had no rippling at all with all 3 BA's. I wonder if it has to do with the size and how the picket was made
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September 10, 2015
I wonder too. How would I even know? That's exactly what I've thought. Is the pocket being made to fit the implant properly... Which makes me nervous to even get them redone
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October 1, 2015
i like your cleavage and I'm surprised you look so full at the bottom too. maybe its because you already had a pocket permanently stretched out from your prior BA. I'm sure you weren't this big natural, so it has to be that. They do look especially natural on you. What brand did you use. I have 650 saline moderate. and you're absolutely right at first I thought they were huge, but have a year + they settle in and lose about 100 cc I think (comparatively speaking that is). Thanks
UPDATED FROM proudmammaof3
1 month post

picture of implants of 650cc hp silicone

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I dont have any pics of before my first BA but I was flat and would say I was a AA. Here's a pic of my 2nd BA at about 3 months post. 650cc hp silicone. Put me at a 34 D. Some one asked me to upload a pic of my 650's so hope this helps @33 Mom of 3. Ps I'm completely happy with my 800 hp and the fullness they gave me and I will upload more pics soon

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August 11, 2015
Thanks that does help!!!
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August 13, 2015
What size were you pre op? Before implants ever?? I was an A cup and had a revision to go about the same ccś as you, high profile silicone as well and I have SO MUCH rippling!! Do you have any rippling? Did you u have saline with your first implants? I did and didn't see any rippling so I think I may switch back. What do u think?
August 15, 2015
Before any implants I was about an AA . I have had silicone with all 3 BA's and I have had no rippling . Did u have same surgeon do your current BA? It sounds as if pockets are maybe too tight and there's not enough room for implants to sit . I like silicone for the more soft, natural look.
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August 15, 2015
No I had a different dr w my revision
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September 9, 2015
650 out you at a D? I have 350s and I was a D now that they are 13yrs old I'm more of a full C small D. I don't have the projection unused to.
October 1, 2015
I was a 32 ddd at 450 cc depending on the bra.A size D my boobs fell out of and barely covered my nipple
September 30, 2015
I just got 650 cc hp implants 5 foot 100 pounds.I am almost four weeks on the 4th of October.I love the way yours looked at 650 cc and hope mine do the same as they look similiar right now.I went from 450cc hp.Was the size difference noticeable when they settled from 450 to 650?You look great now too.About how long did it take you to settle with the 650"s? Do you remember??
October 1, 2015
it was a cup size bigger, I did the difference but I still wanted more fullness. I think it took about 2+ months to settle. But they weren't sitting high like my first BA . My skin was stretched already and adapted very well with the 200 cc's more and even again 5 months later with another 150 cc's bigger
October 1, 2015
They look beautiful
October 1, 2015
Thank you :)
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November 27, 2015
I was just going to message you and ask for pics of your 650s to compare, so thanks for posting, so I could compare. It's amazing to me that this is only a D cup, because they seem a million times bigger than my 385/435 (thanks lopsidedness!) which put me in a 34DDD, no clue how and doesn't seem right, though the bra fit, so who knows. I really want to go bigger after my first ba 2 months ago, but don't think I could handle much bigger than this, pictured. I'm also short like you, so I am so happy I found you to use for reference of how an upgrade might look on me! :) You look fantastic!
December 1, 2015
Yes it's weird how sizes can vary so much on people. It all depends on what u have to begin with n if there over muscle they will also come out larger than under. Bras also depend on brand. I'm fitting mostly 34dd. But have also fitted n 32ddd. Thanks
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22 days post op

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Its been 3 weeks since my surgery now . Time seems to be going slow as I'm impatiently waiting to be of complete clearances and my have to worry . I feel great and want to do everything. I guess the only thing I cant do still is lift over 25 lbs and working out on my arms at gym but everything else is good. This surgery was a piece of cake but the waiting is not. Here are a few more updates on pics. They dont seem to be way too big for my frame to me at least in person . I know they look bigger in the pics and the size bra sounds big but I think #'s can be scarier than what it really is. What do you think?

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August 2, 2015
How old are you? They look great!
August 2, 2015
Thank you. I'm 36
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August 2, 2015
Hello ,hope you are still doing great...It's funny how all of us have different size in cc's and can end up with same size as someone else...I had 435 cc's hp silicone in January 2015 and before surgery I was a 34 b but after revision I am now a 34 DD.I agree with you on size..I wanted an larger size implant but Dr said no it wouldn't fit my chest properly..anyway your breasts are beautiful and enjoy them!
August 2, 2015
Thank you. I was only a 34 a so I was very flat . It depends on what you have originally before the implant because that will be like more cc's on top of what the implant is
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August 3, 2015
I was A 34a pre first BA .. This is my second with 600cc uhp unders and am in a 32ddd. Crazy how every woman is different. Hard to decide on a size because of it. I was petrified of the #600 lol now I could have gone bigger but finding swimsuits and bras isn't easy this size
August 3, 2015
Yes it is crazy how that works. Are your implants under or over the muscle? With my 650cc I was a 34d now that I'm in dd I have had trouble too finding bras. How do you like the uhp? I almost went with those
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August 3, 2015
They are under.. I had no choice being very petite. I was petrified because there are so few pics of revisions. Nurses at ps told me trust surgeon.. I was worried they'd look like balls on my chest although I wanted them fuller at the top. I'm glad on size and profile.. They are just heavy.. Went with silicone this time. I found adoreme.com the lady at soma told me about them and I'm still a vs girl cannot wear push-up styles now and it's not easy finding bras that aren't push-up. I posted new pics this am I kept my old sports bras to knock around the house funny I bust out of them now going up 240cc
August 4, 2015
My doctor wanting me to have uhp , I changed my mind to hp the day of surgery. I now wonder if I should of gone with the uhp. Originally I wanted the most projection but also like the more roundness for fullness. It was such a hard decision
August 3, 2015
Those girls are stunning, I was going 600cc sil. until seeing your beautiful ample & nat, looking boobies.......... Great choice
August 3, 2015
P.S. from above 800hp here I come, or maybe 900-1000, what do you think,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Boobie greed
August 4, 2015
Thank you.
August 4, 2015
I think 800 is a very good size. It is the largest for silicone too so having to go to saline to get larger to me would not be worth it. Saline has the more hardness and fake look and rippling were silicone is more soft n natural . I think I had boob greed too but I will not do saline . I think end results for 800hp silicone will do good for just about every one wanting a more natural fullness look. It at least gives a bra size of dd or bigger
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August 11, 2015
In theory u can go bigger than 800cc Silicon, but u have to order them from Europe & have the surgery abroad (Canada or Europe) cas the FDA doesn't allow it in the USA. I have 1425cc Silicon UPH from Sebbin (made in France) and Polytech goes up till 2000cc (Germany)...
August 11, 2015
O wow did not know that. I bet it would be extremely hard to find a surgeon to do that and it would cost a lot more too I bet.
August 12, 2015
Do you have any pictures?
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August 12, 2015
Polytech goes up till 1010cc in its series, that's about 1500$ a pair. Above is custom made they cost 2000 each. By Sebbin is 1500 one. Well if u make a sabbatical out of it in CN or Europe then it isn't that much more...
In my profile is Sebbin 1100cc custom made . I just had my 3rd reconstruction surgery, implants r finally in, so I want them to settle first before I start shooting pics. But soon...
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August 5, 2015
You look great! Do you have any before pics of your 650's? I am currently at 565hp and debating on going bigger in my upcoming revision. It makes me nervous of going too big but I want more fullness at the bottom.
August 10, 2015
Thank u. I will see if I can post one. I would say not to be worried , I was but it turned out just fine and just what I wanted also more fullness. It will take at least 150cc or more to get that. When I went from 450 to 650 I still didnt get the fullness I wanted so I went the max at 800 and it's perfect. Your only 235cc's away from that and that's not a great amount of cc's to be over board. I thought the same thing when I was changing out my 450's and only wanted to go up 50-100 cc's because I was scared. The doctor told me to see a difference I would need to go up around 200cc's and that took me up a cup size. Total going up 350cc's from 450 took me from a c to a dd.