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255cc Natrelle 410 MF

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5 years post

5 Years post 255cc Natrelle Tear Drop.

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I haven’t updated in a couple years, since my last post I’ve gotten used to my “new” boobs. I still think they look fake/too round. They definitely don’t have the tear drop natural profile slope I was wanting and paid for. Not to mention the implant itself is not squishy or soft. My skin has loosened and the breasts do feel a lot softer than a couple years ago but the implants themselves are very hard/unnatural feeling. From the side they’re still round and have a D shape. My breasts are also constantly cold. I’m not that bothered by it but to the touch they’re always cold. I wouldn’t take back the surgery, maybe though I would’ve considered a saline implant, which obviously would’ve had a more natural feel and look.

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Stephen A. Schantz, MD

Stephen A. Schantz, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 18, 2019
Thank you so much for the update - people rarely update this far along but it is incredibly helpful.
July 19, 2019
I’ve had 3 sets of implants.. first were round saline, 2nd were round saline and my last were the natrelle tear drops.. trust me when I tell you the natrelle tear drops are the most natural looking. My first 2 sets looked so fake and while my tear drops still probably look fake they are much more natural looking then my round. Apparently when you have very little breast tissue to begin with anything looks fake but at least the tear drops will give you a better shape
July 19, 2019
Oops I meant 2nd were round silicone
July 20, 2019
That makes me feel better. It's hard not to doubt any choice I've made, but I did so much research and it did say the tear drops were the best for looking natural. Makes sense they still look fake because I barely had any tissue before.
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July 23, 2019
You look very nice, natural, and proportional. I'm sorry your experience didn't produce your desired outcome. And we all do appreciate you updating even 4 years later.
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November 9, 2021
I think you have a nice natural looking result. The anatomical implants are much more firm than regular silicone implants, the gel inside is has a higher viscosity to keep it's shape. I have found that round silicone implants give a more natural slope than the anatomical implants, I have seen a lot of before and after photos of anatomical implants and the woman end up with great cleavage. I think it is because they hold their shape, where a round silicone implant will shift when you stand up. After 5 years I think you have amazing results!
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1 year post

1 Year 8 Months Post, 255cc Natrelle 410 MF

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I've waited almost 2 years for my breasts to look natural, they still don't. I was pretty devastated for the first year and lately I've tried not to be fixated on them. I don't think i'll get them redone in the near future, it doesn't seem worth $6000-7000 to get a 50-75cc decrease. They may look like my wish pics but my main concern was to look natural and they just don't. I'm very active and wearing a sports bra is a dead giveaway their fake. Most bathing suits it's also pretty obvious they're fake. I don't necessarily think they're too big anymore i just don't think this size will ever look natural on me. I spent minimum $1000 extra for these Tear drop Cohesive Gel Silicon for the sole purpose of looking more natural. It's such a shame, i feel like with just one size down i would've been extremely happy with them. :-/

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March 22, 2016
I think they look very natural!
March 23, 2016
Maybe compared to other breast augmentations. I knew they wouldn't look completely natural, I just think/know they could've looked more natural with a smaller implant.
March 22, 2016
They look really natural. I got 255cc tear drop as well. What bra size did u end up with? I feel my boobs are still sort of hard. Wondering if it's because they are memory shape. What about yours?
March 23, 2016
Many people say they look natural, I guess relatively compared to most augmented breasts they look less fake. But theres no question they do not look like natural breasts. I originally wanted to have a "natural BA" with only a fat transfer, but the doctor said I'd have to gain about 30lbs to harvest enough fat. Also it wouldn't be assured all the fat would "stick". After the BA i bought a few 32 C bras, which after a few wears I decided made my boobs look bigger than I wanted. So I now wear a 32 B with no padding. Thats what I was before expect I had to have them very padded.
March 23, 2016
Mine are definitely still hard. Although my BF says they get softer every time i see him (he lives in Europe and I only see him 4 times a year). I used to sleep on my stomach and now it just feels like laying on a hard implants :-/. Mine are also under the muscles, i thought that would make them softer but mine aren't very soft.
March 24, 2016
What size were you before? I'm terrified of being too big. I am a small B now..after breastfeeding it has left me with deflated boobs. I would be very happy with a full B. My PS is recommending 250-300 under the muscle. I'm 5'4, 125 lbs
March 24, 2016
i was a 32 B bra before. I wore heavily padded 32 B's though. I definitely couldn't fill out a B cup. I was terrified also about going too big. I thought i made it clear i wanted to look as natural as possible. I tried the sizers on in the office and i said i thought the 250cc sizer was too big and they assured me with it being under the muscle and tear drop shape it would look smaller. They also said 250cc is very rare and they don't do them often and most girls regret going that small and they come back to go bigger. I told them there's no way id regret going too small since i was pretty happy with mine before and just wanted a slight increase. When I got home after surgery I burst into tears when I saw how "big" they were. I knew there's no way this was all due to swelling. Sure enough, after several months of waiting for the swelling to go down they stayed basically the same. I don't want to scare you but i would trust your gut. If you're not worried about going to small, id say choose a smaller size. i don't regret doing it, i just desperately wish i could've made it more clear i won't be the typical patient wanting bigger ones. Also since you breast fed yours will definitely look more natural. I noticed that when going through literally thousands of before and afters, the women who breast fed had the best results. Good luck! ill watch out for updates!
March 24, 2016
Thank you so much for the advise! I decided to get a second opinion before I go through with it. I would rather do nothing at all than end up too big.
February 1, 2017
Omg. First time I saw your post. Your story is mine. I asked for 200-250, he put in 270cc told me I will be happy but 20 days po they are too big. I feel it must seem odd since we are all increasing. But like you I was happy small. I actually envy small breasted women :/. Anyways I pray they will be be smaller. Are you going to go smaller ?
February 1, 2017
But yours do look awesome and not too big.
April 7, 2016
In my opinion, the implants are a very good size. I consider them on the upper end of small. I'm a 36A so to me your breasts are just perfect and appear very natural and balanced in respect to your height and weight.
April 12, 2016
Thank you! it definitely makes me feel better hearing they don't look fake. :)
April 8, 2016
I think they look absolutely perfect on you. I am looking to do mine and I'm think about showing the ps I choose your photos. Thanks for sharing!
April 12, 2016
Thanks!! I'm flattered you'd consider mine good enough to show :D ill watch out for you updates. I'd love to see how yours turn out and what size you and your ps choose.
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11 months post

11 Months Post 255cc Pictures

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Had serious problems uploading the photos. sorry they're rotated wrong, nothing i did on my iPhoto would rotate them right.

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August 22, 2015
Hi,
I think that they look good. They aren't too big for your frame.
I am a week post op and am going through the same thing. I hate them!
I had allergen 410, 295cc MF but wanted smaller cc. They feel really hard, do they get softer?
Many thanks J
August 25, 2015
Hey!
Yes they've gotten softer (relatively) nothing close to natural breasts. I admit i don't massage them everyday nor have i been consistent with massaging. I just don't like touching them. They're still 50%-60% numb from my nipple down and the sensation of touching them is uncomfortable.. I hope you end up liking yours!!
August 26, 2015
That doesn't sound very good! I hope the numbness subsides in time.
It is early days for me...
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August 30, 2015
Hi gals...jooles, I just had a BA revision done on Aug 21, Allergan 410 245 cc MM. I LOVE them and they are already softening up! Prob will be a full C when all is said and done. I'm athletic, 5'4" and 123 pounds. So there's hope for the softness for sure! Also... I want boobs..: I just read your whole story and I'm So sorry you have been disappointed. I have to tell you from an outsiders perspective though (and I'm VERY conservative.. ) that I think yours look amazing and absolutely beautiful and very proportionate. But of you really don't like them you could always get them replaced with 200 cc or just removed? But for the record I love them!
January 9, 2016
have the same issues as you 255 cc this its too big hope i can get a revision soon
January 22, 2016
I was looking through your wish boob pics and to me your boobs look just like you wanted them. I'm sorry you are not happy with them :(
July 20, 2016
You are so tiny and I adore your abdomen! You picked a great size for your body. I was not happy with my first set of 339mod plus and today was my revision. I hope you get sensation back soon and that you are able to get the size you want. You do look great btw! *hugs*
September 21, 2016
The first photo of 11 months post show the way your breasts should look. They are so beautiful.