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POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Revision Reviews

Part 2 Revision- Lift with implant replacement

UPDATED FROM Skinnym3
11 months post

8 Weeks post 2nd Revision

WORTH IT$4,500
I'm really happy with my breast. Sometimes I look in the mirror and think that they could be a bit bigger. I get a reality check every time I take a photo or try on a bra. They look huge then. I'm still swollen from my tummy tuck and lipo mind you. I'm very curious to see what the overall look will be after my waist and tummy are completely flat and narrowed. I'm vigilant about scar treatment. I make my own paste and I don't have much of a scar at all. I don't know how he did the revision with little to no scar this time. I wear a variety of sports bras with bands under. I'm in no rush to wear a real bra. Spring hasn't even sprung! I am bikini shopping though. Several of my old ones no longer fit.
Today I'm;
5/7, 126 pounds, 30G bra or 32DDD

Skinnym3's provider

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Dr. Ortega was a very cool doc. Personable is a good word to describe him. Few tattoos even. 5 weeks later I can see his work starting to take form. While I'm not overjoyed with the size, his handy work is pretty awesome. My breast are smaller than what I'd love but they are beautiful. The scars are barely visable and this was a full lift. Very good job! CG cosmetics.... Well they are very fast and busy. No frills. To date, no one has followed up with me. I was in/out and long forgotten. While there things moved quickly. My coordinator Tatiana, wasn't there for my pre-op and I'm not sure she was there the day of my surgery. Again no follow up. Not sure if I'd utilize them again and I'm currently planning on getting more body enhancement. I didn't like the building at all but the staff was nice. There was a nurse Palma I think. She was soo sweet and funny. As an out of state patient, I hated giving my cc over the phone to God knows who on the other end. All providers should have a way for a patient to pay securely on line or in person. This place wanted all of the money BEFORE the pre op! I had to pay over the phone 2 weeks prior to surgery!

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Lookin GREAT!!!!! What.kind of bands are you talking about wearing?
Thanks! I use the little cheap ones from Walmart. No boundaries is the brand. They have small pads in them that I move to the outer edges of the bandeau to add light pressure to help push the implants closer while settling into place.
Cool. I don't need that tho. I have cleavage 24/7. Don't know if that's a blessing or a curse;)
I agree - your new size fits you much better and looks great! How is your tummy tuck doing? Did you have a full or a mini? I am hoping to have a tummy tuck in the next year or two. All my consults say a mini tummy tuck. . . . what has the healing process been like?
My mini was fabulous!! Very little recovery time and FLAT!
You look fabulous!! Can't wait until I'm able to do! :)
I was supposed to have a mini. I was 126 the day of surgery. I'm 5'7. He said that I'd be happier with a full TT to avoid dog ears and weird belly button. At 8 weeks out, I would NEVER suggest a slim woman to have a TT. It's not worth it. I had 5 little stretch marks bellow my belly button and maybe 2 inches of excess skin. I was still able wear bikinis even! Not low ones though. I may feel differently a year from now but at this stage, it's not worth the money, scar, downtime and the damage that it does to the lymphatic system and this is IF all goes well. I had a 24-25 inch waist day of surgery. I'm 126 pounds today and my waist is 26 inches 8 weeks PO!!!! WTH!!! It should be like 23-24 inches. The swelling takes forever to go away for good. I do love my boobs though. Thanks!
I guess it's different for everyone. My waist is an inch smaller and tummy flatter. No dog Ears here :) recovery time? About.... 12 days. Would do it all over again!!
But I had a MINI :)
Thank you for the feed back!!! You bring up really good points! I never even thought of those!
They /boobs do look great! :)
A mini was what I planned for. I was not expecting a full TT. I will say that I am stretch mark free. There is not a spot in sight besides the scar of course. When he pulled on my tummy and I saw my belly button form this semi hood ( sort of pulled down look), I agreed that I did NOT want that if I were going to go through with it and he said it tends to look bad as time and skin relaxes. He did do an amazing job with my belly button. Looks just like an all natural gorgeous deep belly button. Just in a new location. Again, a mini would've been a much much easier recovery but alas, I'm still in that "funky stage" and hopefully it's just that. A stage. If I end up with a waist close to 20-21 then I might rate a full TT worth it but for now, no. Not for thin girls with little belly or skin. Now if you're a big girl, yes!!! Please do proceed....with caution.
Thanks!
Haha.. I get it. I was/is a small girl... And went with a mini mostly for the purpose of a quick recovery :)
Did they end up closer together?
They are closer but not as close as I'd like. I'm wearing support bras with padding on the sides to try to apply pressure to the breast to move them closer while healing. I read that this can work while in the early stage. I hope so!
Good luck. Lee me posted. I'm looking into a revision for that reason. Heard a lot of it is yor own anatomy.
You look amazing and the 700cc suit you so well. ...I'm jealous !! Hugs Shelly xoxo
Thanks Shelly. I am much much happier with the increase in size.
Yep..bet you are! I did have 650cc hp in mind but your 700s look fab so when I eventually go for my upgrade might see if I can squeeze in that extra 50cc lol!!Xoxo
Congrats on your lovely girls!! I am also around the same stats and got 350cc HP and they look tiny! I'm wanting a revision. I'm a 30" band also and my doc said that my max was 500cc UHP. I'm just hoping that I won't be disappointed again. After seeing that it takes a larger implant to see a real difference. I measure 26" around my chest and my BWD is 10.5". Is that similar to yours?
Good question. I'm not sure. I did get fitted at VS which some say run small but I found the 32" band not as snug as I'd like. Even at it's smallest point. I've gotten a much better fit with 30" and some 28" bands. 30 is a better fit now as I'm still slightly swollen from TT and minor lipo to flanks. I think that you'll love 500cc's. Urge your doctor to go a little bigger if you can handle it. Your money and body! It's not like these surgeons are doing charity work! It does make a difference! Best wishes doll. Keep us posted!
UPDATED FROM Skinnym3
9 months post

Surprised

I don't feel an ounce of discomfort as far as my breast are concerned. Never ever would've picked 600+ cc for my breast but it works and I'm soo thankful that my doctor gave me what I needed to achieve the look that I wanted painlessly.

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Are your boobs high profile? They look beautiful and I'm so glad you love them. It's very important to go through this journey and love your results! Having no pain is an added bonus. Congrats, girl and happy healing :)))))))
They are high profile, saline and under the muscle. Happy with the boobs. Struggling with the tummy, drains and swelling though :-(.
UPDATED FROM Skinnym3
9 months post

Finally!

So I ended up with 660/700 cc saline. I love them so far! I don't feel a thing either. No pain. I wonder if they are under the muscle. I hope so! But there is absolutely no pain or discomfort. Could be because the TT is taking front stage. Oye the pain! It's soo uncomfortable and I've got some burning on my right side at the drain entry.
TMI but it's going on day 5 and still no BM. I've been taking senna daily and nothing! Of course I'm swollen and I'm guessing 11 pounds heavier.

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He did a phenomenal job on your nipples! Your boobs look gorgeous!!!!
Thank you!
Prune juice!
I would go with the suppositories lol!! He really did an amazing job. ..wow.. 700s im jealous!!! Hugs Shelly xoxo
Shelly, I'm finally happy with the size! I would've never thought of going anywhere near 600 let alone 700 but it works! Shocking really! I tried several senna pills (10 over 3 days), finally worked this morning. Thank goodness!

Oh wow, you look great! I also never would have thought this size would suit you, but it really does! Glad to hear in the comments below that you were finally successful with a BM! ;)

To finally give "birth" was great! Haha. I am very happy with my size finally!
Beautiful! Is there a reason he suggested saline over silicone??
Saline was my choice. I just feel safer with them. You can get a smaller scar and they can adjust the volume on the spot. Many love silicone though. I'm happy with saline.
Okay and did he insert anything by the name of an 'internal bra'? I've heard it's good to have with large implants? what bra size are you now?
Well I'm only 2 weeks post op plus TT. Getting sized for a bra is the furthest from my mind at this stage. They are not that large actually. At least they don't feel that way to me. I'm 5'7 and they fit my frame. I'd imagine that I'm a 30 DDD at this point. Well after my swelling goes down. I'll check in another 3 weeks. No internal bra.
Maybe the reason my gf got the internal bra is because she's 1050ccs :)) i just got my boob job last week, 450 CC's, tried on a bra today (36C), and will be getting them redone within 6 months. This is ridiculous. :(
1050 is huge! Wow! However I've seen some girls pull the look off without looking over the top. I sympathize with you because I really wanted fuller breast but dreaded going under yet again. Just insist on what you want the next time and don't let anyone talk you out of it. Your body. I'm happy that your gathering info in order to make the best decision for you on your final go around! Good luck honey!
Thank you!!
one last question.. how soon can i get the revision done?!?!? :))
They recommend 6 months. Honestly, that's when I was able to see the full results. I started to like them actually but that was when I started looking at a TT and decided you know what, I'm going to just get what I really want regarding the boobs. I will say that lots of blouses and jackets fit soo much better with the prior boobs. I don't know how those things will fit now. New wardrobe!?! Anyways, I'd give it at least 6 months. That'll give you enough time to decide on size, profile and silicone vs saline. I'm more than happy to answer any questions I can.
Thanks! I just know that I wanted to be at least a D and I'm a C before and after.... I doubt that I will go up a while size between now and 6 months. :((
Looming good :)
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