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~ Natrelle INSPIRAs - There is NOTHING Like Them! ~ 37 Y/o, 5'4", 100 Lb., Nulligravid, Very Little Breast Tissue - Louisville
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Having undergone four breast augmentations and/or...
mcg612September 22, 2015
WORTH IT
Having undergone four breast augmentations and/or revisions over the past 15 years, I am not new to implants or the emotions that go along with the appearance of our breasts. Therefore, when I say that INSPIRAs offer something more than other implants - something that can make a real difference - it comes from a lot of personal experience. With my INSPIRA implants, I now have the best of both worlds – a look that perfectly combines the features I loved about my overfilled salines with the benefits of gels.
After over 10 years with round, moderate profile, submuscular, overfilled saline implants (and some long-standing capsular contracture on the right), I thought it was a good time to go ahead and switch out my implants, but this time to gels. I decided on round, high profile Mentor Memory Gels placed under the muscle. I truly went into the surgery with reasonable expectations. I knew that my breasts were far from perfect and wasn’t even going for “better.” I just wanted to retain some of those things I liked about my overfilled salines – specifically the size, roundness, and upper pole fullness.
Unfortunately, upon waking from surgery, it was obvious that the Memory Gels did not give me the look I wanted for my body. I no longer had what I liked about my previous breasts and, to make matters worse, had new problems I never anticipated. Sure, they were softer and my surgeon had corrected the capsular contracture, but the implants themselves offered none of the things I cared about. Anytime I was upright, they collapsed, revealing my totally flat chest wall and then abrupt, very large torpedo-shaped breasts. Thanks to the inescapable force of gravity on planet Earth, no amount of shortening bra-straps or trying different bras to push up the implants could change this - they'd just collapse. I totally regretted not leaving well-enough alone and wished I had my not-so-perfect overfilled salines back. I gave it some time to see if I could learn to like them or at least accept them, but to no avail.
I ended up going in to see Dr. Salzman for a consultation and to discuss my options. He suggested trying INSPIRAs which have only recently become available in the U.S. They have a “higher fill ratio” than others which means that the implant itself is filled-up more and, therefore, should not collapse as much. I held some of the samples and could really see the difference when comparing them to regular gel implants. The INSPIRAs still collapsed slightly, but FAR less than the others. Logically, I knew it had to be at least a little better than what I had been living with, so I went for it.
When I awoke from my surgery, I peeked and could immediately see a significant difference with the INSPIRAs! I was in a semi-reclined position and it was obvious that I had large, rounded breasts and upper-pole fullness. I was so happy! Little did I know that, once I got home, I would see many other great things the INSPIRAs have given me: softness (surprisingly even softer than the Memory Gels), no wrinkles, cleavage (the deep valley between my breasts is gone), and a nice slope from my chest wall, despite having very little breast tissue. Frankly, I would’ve been perfectly happy to have large, rounded breasts with upper pole fullness like with my overfilled salines. I am thrilled that I now have all those and more!
After over 10 years with round, moderate profile, submuscular, overfilled saline implants (and some long-standing capsular contracture on the right), I thought it was a good time to go ahead and switch out my implants, but this time to gels. I decided on round, high profile Mentor Memory Gels placed under the muscle. I truly went into the surgery with reasonable expectations. I knew that my breasts were far from perfect and wasn’t even going for “better.” I just wanted to retain some of those things I liked about my overfilled salines – specifically the size, roundness, and upper pole fullness.
Unfortunately, upon waking from surgery, it was obvious that the Memory Gels did not give me the look I wanted for my body. I no longer had what I liked about my previous breasts and, to make matters worse, had new problems I never anticipated. Sure, they were softer and my surgeon had corrected the capsular contracture, but the implants themselves offered none of the things I cared about. Anytime I was upright, they collapsed, revealing my totally flat chest wall and then abrupt, very large torpedo-shaped breasts. Thanks to the inescapable force of gravity on planet Earth, no amount of shortening bra-straps or trying different bras to push up the implants could change this - they'd just collapse. I totally regretted not leaving well-enough alone and wished I had my not-so-perfect overfilled salines back. I gave it some time to see if I could learn to like them or at least accept them, but to no avail.
I ended up going in to see Dr. Salzman for a consultation and to discuss my options. He suggested trying INSPIRAs which have only recently become available in the U.S. They have a “higher fill ratio” than others which means that the implant itself is filled-up more and, therefore, should not collapse as much. I held some of the samples and could really see the difference when comparing them to regular gel implants. The INSPIRAs still collapsed slightly, but FAR less than the others. Logically, I knew it had to be at least a little better than what I had been living with, so I went for it.
When I awoke from my surgery, I peeked and could immediately see a significant difference with the INSPIRAs! I was in a semi-reclined position and it was obvious that I had large, rounded breasts and upper-pole fullness. I was so happy! Little did I know that, once I got home, I would see many other great things the INSPIRAs have given me: softness (surprisingly even softer than the Memory Gels), no wrinkles, cleavage (the deep valley between my breasts is gone), and a nice slope from my chest wall, despite having very little breast tissue. Frankly, I would’ve been perfectly happy to have large, rounded breasts with upper pole fullness like with my overfilled salines. I am thrilled that I now have all those and more!
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21 days post
Still thrilled - updated photos
mcg612October 9, 2015
I am still so happy with how these look! It still has not totally registered with me. Never, in my wildest dreams, did I think I could have breasts that looked like this!
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October 14, 2015
Are you going to take more personal pictures? I can hardly see anything. Just explanted hopeful I won't need crutches but was wrong. I'm reimplanting in 3-6 months. Mentor's 375 cc hp appeals to me most size wise I'm very open to high fills though. Had some rippling with anatomical I had before and fear that soft gel may make rippling even more apparent.
I'll be appreciative if you post updates.
Thank you.
I'll be appreciative if you post updates.
Thank you.
October 14, 2015
marmolade I was so afraid of rippling with round soft gels and I am surprised it isnt as bad I thought. I have absolutely no breast tissue , only thin skin flap from masectomy and I am all implant w/ inspira full ( 450) and it's slightly higher fill helps with rippling. Comes in more incremental sizes too . may want to consider or compare to Mentor.
MCG612 I appreciate your side by side pics to compare but on this site it keeps them small ( not the breasts the pictures lol) and any updated close ups are very helpful since our inspira surgeries are at same time frame. Love how happy you are and after 4 surgeries I am so happy for you! Since these implants are new here in the states not many have them yet. You have been reassuring on my choice!
MCG612 I appreciate your side by side pics to compare but on this site it keeps them small ( not the breasts the pictures lol) and any updated close ups are very helpful since our inspira surgeries are at same time frame. Love how happy you are and after 4 surgeries I am so happy for you! Since these implants are new here in the states not many have them yet. You have been reassuring on my choice!
October 14, 2015
Hi Marmolada, Yes I have , a bilateral nipple sparing and so the implants are 100 percent me and because of my thin skin I was a huge candidate for rippling, especially with no breast tissue to cushion the implant. I was curious of the new more filled implant coming here to states for FDA approval that had been used in Canada, AUstralia and Europe ( although I believe it only had a 5 - 6% higher fill than current Allergan hp 20 , I needed every bit of fill. It collapses less outside of the body when you compare the implants. Originally it was recommended to put in an anatomical to reduce rippling and hold shape, but due to a rotated expander I felt safer with a round shape. Also the sizing is better for smaller sizes in Inspira. There are two forms called responsive which we have here and soft touch which they have to choose from outside US a bit more cohesive also referred to as true form 1 and 2. My surgeon brought in 4 sizes in OR as I didnt know what I was going to wake up with from sizing in 300 through 400's. I am surprised ( only 3 plus weeks out) how unrippled I am. When leaning forward you will see it some and very slight on sides but same with my BA friends who says it can come with implants in general. It is really a beautiful shape. I dont know much about a sientra 107 more form stable round that may be available as of recent, but Inspira is not much different from what has been on market for years but better fill and sizing. I am sorry after making the explant decision you have to go back and get a " crutch" but they do come in smaller sizes and have a nice shape. They come in low, moderate, full and x full profiles. You may be please with moderate or full depending on size of your BWD. compare it to the mentor that you are considering and hope it helps you choose what is best for you. There is also a new ideal saline implant that just came out this month. SOmetimes dr. will present only what they have but there are other choices and slight variations to different implants and manufactures. I have smooth btw and not textured. Hope this is helpful to you.
October 14, 2015
How long would you say your recovery has been? I plan to take a week off work... just nervous for my return! If I am wearing the bra they give and the compression band is this going to be noticeable? I work in a corporate office where we are business casual. I haven't seen many people talk about this and its been on my mind!
October 19, 2015
Congrats! Since this was my fourth surgery and the muscle was not cut, I had very little pain. I didn't even need pain pills. After my first two surgeries where the muscle was cut, however, I did have some discomfort, but very manageable. I took pain pills the first day. I took a week off each time and was very ready to go back. :-)
October 19, 2015
The side profile pics of your inspiras are amazing - they made such a difference to your upper pole fullness. You look great!!!! I'm a huge fan too - had my inspiras 3 months ago and I loved them from day one :-)
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October 19, 2015
Thank you fur posting larger pictures, MCG! You look absolutely amazing! I totally understand by seeing your pictures what you mean about the differences in implants. You look beautiful. You look like you are recovering pretty quickly. I hope you are feeling well. Your experience with the Inspira Moderates really excites me. I'll be following you and hope you feel comfortable about sharing your recovery with the Realself community. I am scheduled for my BA on 12/21. Take care of yourself. Happy healing :D. xoxo
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just had inspiras put in not the word out in first line.
With the INSPIRAs, I feel like the implants are more a part of me. I like that I have less projection and my implants are wider. I can easily palpate the implants and feel them if I hug someone, but keep in mind that I gave virtually no breast tissue - I'm all implant. ;-) My implants are INSPIRAs round, moderate profile, responsive 485cc. :-)