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Above the Muscle Implants (Subglandular Implants / Overs) - Amazing Job! Los Angeles, CA
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1 year post
More pics of implants in relation to my body frame
AV2101October 28, 2015
WORTH IT
I went for a proportionate and natural look, replacing my 375 high profile unders with 255 moderate overs. Best decision I ever made.
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1 year post
1.5 Year Update!
AV2101October 19, 2015
Hi everyone, I'm happy to say that I'm so happy with my boobs a year and a half later! They are the perfect size for my frame, they're very soft and a boyfriend could not tell I had implants. SO satisfied and I'm happy I chose to go smaller (I had 375 unders removed and replaced with these 255 overs). I know everyone is always worried about going too small, but there is something to be said about a natural looking BA that keeps your frame looking elegant and proportionate.
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October 20, 2015
you look great! I've had overs for 20 yrs and no issues. My original moderate profile 220cc were like natural boobs. I made a mistake and got bigger 325cc high profile implants the second time round and they are too big and firm. What profile did you pic!
October 22, 2015
I completely agree! I went from high profile 375s which were a huge mistake. They stayed firm and felt stuck under my chest muscle. I switched to moderate profile 255 overs and they are like natural breasts that can squish and squeeze into anything and any shape. Everyone always thinks bigger is better but unless you're working with a good deal of breast tissue, anything more than 300 or 350 will feel unnatural. Some people like the unnatural look, but it just doesn't feel good. They're like tight water balloons and all the men I was with commented the same. So it was all around unhappiness for everyone with my old ones.
October 22, 2015
That is exactly how I feel! Like I've got to firm silicone lumps stuck to my chest! I was convinced to go high profile but I loved my old moderate profiles. I want to also go 250cc.
October 21, 2015
Thanks so much for this post. I'm about to have revisionary surgery and have been very interested in over the muscle placement. I'm not as thin as you, but fairly thin with not a great deal of breast tissue. I lift weights and under the muscle hasn't responded well/doesn't look good with my more muscular chest. Thanks so much for sharing!! Do you mind telling about how much your procedure ran? I'm scheduled for surgery in Bangkok next week but am still considering US options if in my budget.
October 22, 2015
Yes under their muscle looks bad and feels uncomfortable when you flex. I spent in the $9500 range but remember I had the old ones taken out too. Good luck and I hope you make the best decision for you! In the US you can also finance through Care Credit which is easy and many times no interest for a year or two.
October 23, 2015
Thanks so very much!! Really appreciate your sharing. Your breasts look fantastic btw. Would be thrilled to have a similar outcome.
October 25, 2015
Suzleigh I had my old implants replaced in Bangkok, also over the muscle and just be aware the consult is very brief (10mins) and the surgeon insisted on high profile despite my protests about wanting moderate or moderate plus. To top it off they had run out of 2 popular implant sizes so I went 50cc bigger than what I wanted. I really regret that and now am waiting until i pay off this loan to have them replaced with smaller ones locally. Plus there is zero aftercare or even an email to see how you're going.
October 27, 2015
So you're that unhappy with an extra 50cc that you're going to have them replaced? Do they ripple? What's your biggest concern or disappointment?
October 28, 2015
They don't ripple, but high profile feel un natural to me. I will keep these for a few more years but in the future i would like 250cc moderate profile. In hindsight I think the 275 I wanted would have been too big. I started as a AA now I'm squishing into s D cup
October 28, 2015
I added a few more pics of my 255 moderate profile overs (Mentor smooth round) so you have an idea of what they look like relative to my body frame. I started with almost no breast tissue. Zero rippling and natural feel. Mentors are supposedly the least cohesive, meaning least firm of all the implant manufacturers.
October 21, 2015
CONGRATULATIONS ! Ive explanted, awaiting reimplantation in 3-6 months. Hopeful you don't mind me asking: werent you afraid of rippling's more obtrusive appearance with overs?
October 22, 2015
Yes, but I'll tell you where my mind was at. I was SO unhappy and embarrassed with my firm unders that didn't even move when I walked, that I told my surgeon I didn't care if they would be more visible over the muscle, more palpable, more rippling, etc. I just wanted something that resembled and felt like real breasts. So I took a chance, and got lucky with the most amazing, natural breasts that I never imagined I'd have. The reason I have zero rippling with almost no breast tissue to cover them, is because they are only 255s. The bigger they are, the more rippling you will have. I also only have moderate profile instead of high profile. I don't even have rippling when I bend over. I think this would not have turned out so successfully if I had gone 300ccs or more. Good luck! I'd be interested to hear what you end up choosing. Wishing you the best result.
October 24, 2015
I think rippling is more in those with little breast tissue and also with saline implants. The silicone doesn't seem to do that as bad. But I guess that's where you have to listen to what your doc says about the placement.
October 27, 2015
Although I went much larger to fill out natural breast tissue, I wouldn't trade my overs! They are the most natural way to go in my opinion :-). You look great!
October 28, 2015
Thanks, they are the best way to go aren't they. The difference in feel is like night and day and I am so happy with them.
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11 months post
Update - 11 months post-op
AV2101April 9, 2015
My overs are looking amazing, scars are 99% gone unless you look very closely. A little more time and they will fade more. Best decision I ever made. I cringe when I think of unders. I will update with a photo soon.
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April 11, 2015
So nice to have a positive review of overs. They look nice and natural, which is the look I am after. I am going overseas for my BA and was suggested with overs as I have slight ptosis (consult done with photo). Where ever I looked everyone seems to only suggest unders so your review has really helped me settle my nerves. 11 more sleeps eeek :)
April 13, 2015
Good luck with your surgery! I hope you have a great surgeon and check reviews, both good and bad! Let us know how they turned out. I'd like to hear back from more people with overs and their experiences with them.
July 28, 2015
Your results are amazing! I am also thinking of over the muscle, under the fascia, for my BA. I am really happy to see how natural and beautiful your's look and that you haven't had any issues with CC, one of my scares about going over. With my breast shape, wide spaced, etc. my PS thinks this will give me best shape. Excited after seeing your review. Thanks!
December 25, 2015
Thank you so much for writing his review!!! I'm getting overs in February, I'm 12 years post op (breast reduction). This was so helpful and reassuring. Everyone is obsessed with unders and it makes me feel so concerned with not doing unders. Thanks again you look beautiful
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I have silicone implants over the muscle. But I think the feel to big, and the ripple as well. 280cc and 300 cc. I want to have a revision, but am still not sure how much smaller I should go.