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33yrs Old/ 5'5"/110lbs - 345cc SRF/HP Natrelle Inspira Silicone Gel. Millburn, NJ

UPDATED FROM livinlovinlife
5 months post

Pics trying on bikini tops

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WORTH IT$8,675
Almost 14 weeks!

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Erwin Joseph Bulan, MD

Erwin Joseph Bulan, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 5, 2016
Love love love your results! They look amazingly natural and just perf for your body!!! What size bikini tops did u end up getting? Medium or small? Idk if I can get away with like a VS small wireless/lightly padded bikini top or go up a size. And did your breast size change from months ago? Did you have to go a size up/down after they've d&f or did it stay the same?
May 5, 2016
Thanks so much!!! Yea the triangle top was not a winner. The medium was too big and the small didn't give enough coverage. The other one I got in a different pattern and got it in a 34C. There's no padding in either bikini top from those pics.
My breast size didn't change. Depending on the style of bra from VS, I can go either 34C, 32D, or even 32DD.
My boobs still have more dropping to do I hope!
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May 5, 2016
Well it looks fabulous
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May 23, 2016
Hey girl how are the boobs doing
May 23, 2016
Fabulous! I went white water rafting this passed weekend and my boobs were strapped into a super tight wet suit and life jacket but they survived! Lol! How are your girls doing?!
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May 26, 2016
Theyr doing great. They look fabulous, but I'm like suffering extreme boob greed ...
October 1, 2016
They look really good! Will there be any more updates without a bra? Im getting my BA next and curious to see the final result.
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December 20, 2016
Do you have any current pictures? We are very similar in size and I think the 345 SRFs are what I want to go with. It's hard finding example pictures in this size! Haha
December 31, 2019
Looks good! My PS is recommending this size/profile/style of implant. Could you post an update and/or current photos.
UPDATED FROM livinlovinlife
2 months post

46 days post op

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In one of my yoga tops

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April 1, 2016
What size were u @ pre-op? I'm getting my BA on wednesday and I'm in still deciding whether I should go for 345cc or 365cc srf. What size did you end up with? I'm a 32a/b VS bra and I want to go up to a full C.
April 1, 2016
First off, congrats and good luck for Wednesday!
I started at like 32A/ 34AA - Super flat chested as you can see from my pre-op photos. It depends on your body type, height, weight, etc. I was back and forth between 345 and 365 also!
I went with the 345cc and super happy with the results. If you have a body type like mine you'll end up wearing a 32D which is the same as 34C at VS.
So if you're looking for a full C then you'll get it with a 345cc. If you do decide on 365cc, it won't be much of a bigger difference except that the implant is wider/larger in size. 20cc is only like 2 tablespoons.
Hope this helps!
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April 1, 2016
I thinknwe have the same frame. I'm 5'4 116lbs and i think my bwd is 12cm. I was actually even gonna up to 385cc but i was afraid that its going to be tooo big and will give me back problems and a side boob. How long have you had it? Has it dropped to the look u want? I'm afraid that once the swolleness goes away, it'll be too small. My prof pic is a simulation of 365cc-385cc srf
April 1, 2016
you probably won't have back problems even if you go up to 385, but i think you'll end up with more side boob than you want.
I've had my new girls for a little over 13 weeks now. They're still dropping and I'm massaging them a lot to soften them. They still have months to go for dropping and softening and are getting there slowly every week.
the simulation looks great. You can't help but have a gap if you started with one. That was a concern for me and I do have more of a gap than I'd want but i know bras will help with that.
You have to remember what you're starting off with.
Everyone is different.
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April 6, 2016
I did it:) i stayed with 345cc :)
April 6, 2016
Your surgery was today!!! I can't wait to read your update! How did everything go?!
We're implant twins! I can't wait to see pics! Take it easy and wishing you a speedy recovery!!
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April 6, 2016
Thank you:) and yes!!! Totally. So dont get weirded out but i go by ur boob pictures. Totally the same :) how were u at 3 weeks? I have a wedding to go to
April 6, 2016
I am not weirded out at all! I'm actually soooo happy if I helped you because that's what this site is all about!
3 weeks you should be feeling much better. The first 2-3 days were the roughest for me, but my loving bf took care of me 24/7. =)
If you're in need of a comfy bra to wear with your wedding attire, I swear by the VS plunge bra. It's super comfy and wireless. I assume we're the same size so 34C was more comfy than the 32D but try them both! It doesn't have any closures though so you have to go legs first into it, or pull it over your head. (I like the legs first method personally) =)
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April 6, 2016
Im happy with our choice:) when did u start massaging them?
April 6, 2016
I started lightly massaging starting around 2-3 weeks. And then more aggressive massaging around 4-5 weeks.
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April 6, 2016
Ooo i thought tomorrow will be the perfect time ....
April 7, 2016
I would ask your doctor after your first follow up which will probably be today or tomorrow?
How are you feeling today?
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April 7, 2016
What size do u think u and I will be wearing ones the girls settles?
April 7, 2016
I know they're still settling but I think my size has been the same the last couple of months so I think the size they are now is where they'll be down the road.
I have 1 bra from VS which is a 32DD (an underwire). I'm most comfortable in the wireless plunge lounge bra from VS and it's a 34C. (I have about 4 bras from this line - my fave bra)
Also purchased a couple of bikini tops without padding from VS and bought them in size 32D.
So depends on style. I'm definitely a full C/small-med D in VS bras and bikinis.
How are you doing girl?!?!
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May 4, 2016
Hey there!!!! I'm doing great!!! My recovery is actually really good.... im back to my normal routine, working, working out(light on the weights tho) jogging and even sleepin on my sides.... how are u? Ur ag 4 months post op now right? Do u mind to take a picture? Im dying to see how mines going to look.... theyr a lot softer than how it was a couple of weeks ago... how are yours?
May 4, 2016
wow you're recovery was definitely faster than mine! I'm doing well! I'll post some new pics later that I have in a bikini top. Hella crazy at work right now lol! Mine have definitely dropped and are softer. I hope they get softer though and drop more too!
I've realized my boobs aren't perfect and I'm going to have the gap no matter what so I've learned to accept that and move on! I had to see my before pics to get some perspective too. =)
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May 4, 2016
Mine too!!! He did a good job with keeping the gap close but I wanted more symmetry but i have to accept that my left boob projects more and my right is wider. Although sometimes I wish i went for the 385cc instead of changing my mind to 345cc.... that thoughg comes and goes.... have you heard of the term "D & F" ? Ive read about it but they said I guess once the breasts drops, its fluffs so it looks bigger? I feel very fortunate that my recovery went well and really fast. I still struggle with hypersensitivity with my nipples and my left boob has like bubbles. Everytime i massage it, i hear bubbles. But they said in time it will get absorbed.
UPDATED FROM livinlovinlife
2 months post

6 week post op and pics!

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Late 1 month post to celebrate 1 month with the new girls!
Was cleared at last week's post op appointment to wear regular bras!
Decided to go back to VS to get sized again, and bought a bra in 32DD!

I have this other VS bra that is wireless, not adjustable (has to go over your hea)d, and it's a 34C. This style in this size is super comfy and one of my fave bras, but everything else I tried in a 34C didn't fit. (images of this bra are with this post)
After getting fitted my current size is narrowed down to 32D or 32DD. Tried tons of styles in both sizes, and size 32DD (with lining and without any padding) was the winner!

My PS also gave me samples of these gel patches that help with scar managment. The brand is NewGel+. I looked them up online and they're around $45-65 so I'm glad I have these samples to try these out before I can commit to them. The samples should last like 3 weeks and then I'll probably invest in buying more if I can deal with the maintenance of putting them on, cleaning them and putting them away at night.

Is anyone else using anything to help to help them reduce scars and if so, what are you using? I'd love to get some advice on patches, creams, gels, etc.
Thanks! xoxo

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October 4, 2016
Did you go under the muscle?
October 26, 2016
Hi Katiebxbx! Sorry for the delayed response! I did go under the muscle. When are you getting your BA? Post a review and photos when you do!!