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Sientra Gummy Bear Implants - Metairie, LA

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Well, still healing from the tummy tuck from June...

Walkere7
$6,200
Well, still healing from the tummy tuck from June 2013, but only just some swelling left. Now on to breast. I will not be using my same surgeon because she only goes over the muscle and I have very little breast tissue and she also preferred saline. I have looked through hundreds of pics of women my size and like the 350-360 cc range. I am 5'1 and around 97 lbs. I have a 32 inch ribcage they said (i really dont understand that since I wear a 34 bra). I do wear a 34 b, but honestly could probably fit in a A cup. I spoke to Dr. John Lindsey in Metairie, LA, he originally said if I wanted a very natural look to go with 300cc. Well, personally I'm ok with not the most natural look, im paying big bucks, I want my money's worth, but again I don't want my breast to walk in the door 5 secs before I do. So I looked at their pics of women around my size and was set on the 354 cc. Thats how the Sientra implants come 300cc to 324 cc (I think) then 354cc and so on. Dr. Lindsey only uses the textured silicone implants, which I was going to ask for anyways. Read less likely for capsular contracture. We are going under the muscle. He said 300 cc would give me a c cup, so im just guessing 354 cc will give me full c, possibly small d. I am set for surgery at 830 and it will take one hour. He will be going in through the fold under the breast and will be using the funnel thing to insert it. The funnel is like a piping bag and shortens the scar by having the implant slide through the bag into the breast area. I declined all pain medication. I figured I did the tummy tuck without any, I can do this too. I will still pick up the most extra strength Tylenol just in case. I was told to take one week off work and one week of desk duty. Im not to lift over 10 lbs for 6 weeks I think. I will add photos shortly.

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John T. Lindsey, MD

John T. Lindsey, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 2, 2017
Do you still like your implants did you get textured or non textured?
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18 days pre

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January 19, 2014
Welcome and good luck! It is a life-changing procedure. xx
January 19, 2014
Good luck with your surgery I am just a few pounds heavier than you . I got 400 and 375 and couldn't be happier . When is your surgery ?
January 19, 2014
Feb 6
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January 20, 2014
Best of luck! As I look at it. Anything than what we have is an improvement! Im sure you will love your new addition. :-)
January 20, 2014
Very good philosophy lol
January 22, 2014
Good luck, can't wait to hear how it goes! :)
January 22, 2014
Thank you
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5 days pre

Paid in full 6 days before surgery

Walkere7
Well, yesterday paid the bill, doc insisted that I fill all pain meds because he nicely put it I will be in severe pain with maximum tightness. He stated he wouldn't go any bigger than the 354cc even if that's what I wanted. He said they will be a full c possibly small d. I am to bring a zip up sports bra day of surgery, they do not use bandages or anything. I went ahead and took two fully weeks off of work. My scipts are filled, just need to pick them up, but still need to get sports bra. I plan on buying some frozed dinners for the first few days because I'm sure I won't want to cook. Doc said I should feel much better on or after day 3 post op.

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