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1300cc Overfilled Saline Implants, Benelli Lift & Areola Reduction 1 Year Post. Miami, FL
ORIGINAL POST
I always wanted the big round fake breast look...
WORTH IT$5,060
I always wanted the big round fake breast look since probably my early teen years. So last year I decided to go ahead with it. I found Dr.Hunsaker online and traveled from New England to FL to see him. I told him I wanted the largest implants possible. I was extremely happy at first, but after 6 months I was disappointed. I'm at a year post now and finally feel like my over sized implants are starting to heal and fall into place. The doctor did good work, it was just my very slow healing combined with large implants that made me unhappy at first.
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UPDATED FROM Starrr
1 year post
Benelli / Donut lift & areola reduction
I forgot to also mention that I also had a benelli lift and areola reduction. The lift was amazing at first, but after all is finally healed and in place I don't feel I benefited from the lift or the reduction. While doing my consulting with various doctors some would agree that a lift was a good idea others believed it wasn't needed. Obviously I thought I needed the lift. At a year post op I'm unhappy with the results of the lift, I'd like to have another lift done, maybe a stronger one, lollipop or anchor this time. I'm also not 100% pleased with the areola reduction, I feel that they are not reduced at all, in fact I feel that they are exactly the same size.
Soon I'll get up some before and after photos.
Soon I'll get up some before and after photos.
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December 2, 2014
So did you get the lift, reduction and implant all at once or were they two separate surgeries? How many ccs did you get in your overfilled implants? Looking forward to your pictures. Thank you for sharing your story with us on RealSelf!
December 2, 2014
Yes, it was all at once. I ended up getting 1300cc's saline, under the muscle.
December 2, 2014
That's a lot of work...and patience, but I'm glad you're happy. Thank you for pointing out that it takes time for your new breasts to settle in. ;)
December 2, 2014
It's really only 2 incisions on each breast. Around the nipple incision for the benefit and areola reduction and an incision under my breast (which was really small) to insert the implant.
But yes, it does take patience! I think if you go for a xlarge implant you need to give it a lot more time to settle into place. I also can't emphasize enough how important massage is.
December 6, 2014
Oh, that's great it's not as bad as it sounds. I'll be sure to direct members who are interested in larger implants to your helpful review!
August 14, 2018
I also had a Benelli Lift/areola reduction And implants... my doc told me that whenever you get implants, your areola gets bigger. Especially if the implants are large. He said even if he does the reduction, they will probably stretch back out to some degree and possibly even to the same size they were pre-op, BUT if I hadn't done it they'd definitely be twice as big as they were pre-op. So I agree that calling it a areola reduction is kinda misleading. I wish all doctors were as direct and honest about the outcome as my doctor was so people can make informed decisions and have realistic expectations.
I heard that for this reason some doctors won't even perform this lift/reduction at the same time as implants. I guess they don't want to take the time to explain why. lol
Anyway, I think your breasts look great! But I hope you get the lift you want.
I heard that for this reason some doctors won't even perform this lift/reduction at the same time as implants. I guess they don't want to take the time to explain why. lol
Anyway, I think your breasts look great! But I hope you get the lift you want.
UPDATED FROM Starrr
1 year post
Photo Update
Here's some photos of before & after. A pic of the incisions once the tape fell off. A variety of pictures that document the healing process. Also it shows how long the healing process actually took. I do need to get a more updated pic, I'm 13 months post op, and they definitely loOK nor even now, my right one has softened and dropped significantly.
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December 7, 2014
They are more even now and I swear I'll get a current pic taken and posted soon.
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