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27 Yo, Tall, was 32/34 A, got 275cc & 325cc mentor moderate plus round textured breast implants, sub-muscular. - London, GB
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Hi Ladies! Firstly I have been following your...
yest17August 7, 2015
WORTH IT$6,200
Hi Ladies! Firstly I have been following your stories for many months, ever since I had my first consultation in March 2015. Real self is such an amazing support network, and it has been so inspiring and encouraging reading all about your journeys, so now that I am day one of recovery and have time on my hands, here is my story!
I am 5ft8, slim-ish but broad 27 year old. I have wished for breasts ever since a young teenager. I finally decided to do something about it at the beginning of this year because a) I am lucky to be in a long term relationship with my amazing boyfriend who loves me exactly the way I am but also was so supportive and understanding of my desire to fill a bra, b) I got the exact same support and understanding from my mum who's opinion means a lot to me, and c) I could afford it, so I just thought what am I waiting for!
I had my surgery yesterday (6th August 2015) at 10am in London. I got Mentor moderate plus silicone round textured implants, sub musclular split (top half under the muscle, bottom half over). My natural breasts, albeit tiny (!) were a bit uneven (not that I'd ever really noticed until my surgeon did), so in an attempt to even them out I got 275cc in the left larger breast, and 325cc in the right. My size goal was to replace the significant padding in my bras with real boob. So I'm hoping that under clothes there won't really be a noticeable difference between my old sillouette (with padding) and my new one (without!). Having read through many other stories prior to my surgeon consultation, I thought 275cc would be the absolute max size I wanted, but my surgeon recommended the slightly larger sizes due to my broad shoulders and rib cage, and he said that the smaller sizes would actually look more unnatural as they wouldn't fit to my existing breast width and my frame.
So the surgery all went fine, no horrid side-effects from the anaesthetic (thank goodness - although I did get the itchy face thing, what on earth is that all about!?) and was able to eat drink and wee unaided for the afternoon. Discharged at 4pm and plonked on the cushioned throne that has become our sofa for the rest of the evening.
So, the pain. I feel like I've been hit by a bus in the chest. It's not pain as such, but an overall tightness, soreness and uncomfort. I've woken up this morning and I'm really quite swollen - the sports bra they put me in after surgery is bulging, even round the sides as well which slightly concerns me. I've got a band on too, round the top to help push my boobs down. I really want to take it all off to get a look at my new chest but am worried it'll scare me to see how swollen they are and if they're really bruised, plus I think getting the bra and band back on by myself will be painful. So I'll leave it for now and maybe think about doing it tonight once I have an extra helping pair of hands if the tightness has eased.
I've put some pre-op photos of my boobs up but I will add post-op ones once I can get to them....! Hope those of you also in recovery are all ok, reading other reviews gives me hope that I will be feeling a lot more mobile tomorrow, but I will just have to take each day as it comes.
Lots of new boob love!
I am 5ft8, slim-ish but broad 27 year old. I have wished for breasts ever since a young teenager. I finally decided to do something about it at the beginning of this year because a) I am lucky to be in a long term relationship with my amazing boyfriend who loves me exactly the way I am but also was so supportive and understanding of my desire to fill a bra, b) I got the exact same support and understanding from my mum who's opinion means a lot to me, and c) I could afford it, so I just thought what am I waiting for!
I had my surgery yesterday (6th August 2015) at 10am in London. I got Mentor moderate plus silicone round textured implants, sub musclular split (top half under the muscle, bottom half over). My natural breasts, albeit tiny (!) were a bit uneven (not that I'd ever really noticed until my surgeon did), so in an attempt to even them out I got 275cc in the left larger breast, and 325cc in the right. My size goal was to replace the significant padding in my bras with real boob. So I'm hoping that under clothes there won't really be a noticeable difference between my old sillouette (with padding) and my new one (without!). Having read through many other stories prior to my surgeon consultation, I thought 275cc would be the absolute max size I wanted, but my surgeon recommended the slightly larger sizes due to my broad shoulders and rib cage, and he said that the smaller sizes would actually look more unnatural as they wouldn't fit to my existing breast width and my frame.
So the surgery all went fine, no horrid side-effects from the anaesthetic (thank goodness - although I did get the itchy face thing, what on earth is that all about!?) and was able to eat drink and wee unaided for the afternoon. Discharged at 4pm and plonked on the cushioned throne that has become our sofa for the rest of the evening.
So, the pain. I feel like I've been hit by a bus in the chest. It's not pain as such, but an overall tightness, soreness and uncomfort. I've woken up this morning and I'm really quite swollen - the sports bra they put me in after surgery is bulging, even round the sides as well which slightly concerns me. I've got a band on too, round the top to help push my boobs down. I really want to take it all off to get a look at my new chest but am worried it'll scare me to see how swollen they are and if they're really bruised, plus I think getting the bra and band back on by myself will be painful. So I'll leave it for now and maybe think about doing it tonight once I have an extra helping pair of hands if the tightness has eased.
I've put some pre-op photos of my boobs up but I will add post-op ones once I can get to them....! Hope those of you also in recovery are all ok, reading other reviews gives me hope that I will be feeling a lot more mobile tomorrow, but I will just have to take each day as it comes.
Lots of new boob love!
Replies (3)
August 15, 2015
The face itching is from morphine...it's the worst! I had my surgery the same day as you and almost the same implants! You look great!
UPDATED FROM yest17
1 day post
Day 1 post op - first peek at my new boobs!
yest17August 7, 2015
First peek at my new boobs! As suspected, some notable bruising along the sides of both breasts, but I guess that having always had a flat chest with no little extra skin means that whatever was there has had to stretch a long way now. My breasts themselves feel bulging and swollen, like a fit-to-burst balloon. I know I need to be patient and give them time to soften, and the skin to stretch and recover. Hoping my mobility improves too...!
Size wise, it's tricky to tell so early on, but overall I'm happy. As per my first post I wanted to replace the padding of my bras, not suddenly become a big busted girl overnight. What I've got now is significantly more than I've ever had, but doesn't feel completely alien either.
I'm just going to be counting down the weeks/months until I finally get to go buy some beautiful non-padded bras!
Size wise, it's tricky to tell so early on, but overall I'm happy. As per my first post I wanted to replace the padding of my bras, not suddenly become a big busted girl overnight. What I've got now is significantly more than I've ever had, but doesn't feel completely alien either.
I'm just going to be counting down the weeks/months until I finally get to go buy some beautiful non-padded bras!
Replies (8)
August 7, 2015
Aww they look so lovely. And really natural. I'm very small frame too but had a baby.. So not as firm as pre pregnancy. Do u mind if I ask who did you use? Surgeon's name , cost. And did they suggest teardrop implants or not really? Thinking about going with teardrop but yours look so good with round xx
August 7, 2015
I originally wanted teardrop too, as I thought they'd look more natural than round. However after discussion with my surgeon I changed my mind because if there is any movement of a round implant, it is still always round, so movement of the implant doesn't change the overall shape of your breast. Also, by putting the implant half under the muscle, it naturally flattens the top half down, to give a natural look. My surgeon was Mr Naveen Cavale, through the HMG. He has been fantastic throughout the process so far, and has really put my mind at ease whenever I've had any queries or concerns. Good luck with yours! Do you know what size you are aiming for yet? X
August 8, 2015
Thanks for your reply, I might definitely consider rounds now as only want small implants with small projection so might be ok if unders. My main concern was always the lack of muscle and then ending up with that fake look and far too pronounced upper pole. I'm probably a 32b at the moment and would like to be a natural looking full c... I would take natural looking over size. I know teardrop may rotate but I wonder how often does that actually happen? Will you please post some more pics later on to see how the chance? And will definitely look your surgeon up. Your boobie looke great :)sorry if I'm babling, just opened my eyes ha ha x
August 8, 2015
Hang in there! I am now at day 13 post op and each day gets a little better, in terms of reduced swelling and tightness. I found icing to be very helpful. Good luck!
August 9, 2015
Thank you, your words of reassurance are definitely needed! Just woken up on day 3 recovery, my mobility and arm movement is really improving now but the swelling and tightness of my actual breasts just hasn't eased at all. They are so hard, and pointy! Will post some photo updates shortly as more bruising has come up around the incision and nipples but hoping once I'm past today, that will start to improve too. Did you have fluid and swelling all around the area too? Like up into your neck, down into your abdomen, and around the sides?
August 9, 2015
I definitely had swelling in my abdomen! Be patient, it will decrease. Hang in there!
How was your OP? By now, you must have a beautiful body. How long did it take you to recover? I have small size and am think about it too. Do you mind showing some pictures for before and after here?
Love to have new Boobs!