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Needed my Boobs Back After Nursing Two Babies! - Minneapolis, MN

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I have always loved and wanted nice perky big but...

ANicole85
WORTH IT$6,800
I have always loved and wanted nice perky big but not too big breasts! In high school and before babies I had a nice full B cup. Smaller than I liked, but they could be pushed up nicely in bras, I felt feminine in swim suits. They obviously got huge with both pregnancies and I just loved it! They went back to normal size after my first daughter, she nursed for 9 months. After my second daughter who nursed for 18 months, I lost everything and had a super deflated A, if that! I couldn't get any cleavage even with the biggest push up bra:( I felt like a boy in sports bras and swim suits when I couldn't have my giant push up on. Every night I'd take my bra off to go to bed or get in the shower and look in the mirror straight on, then turn to the side and just complain. Pretty much daily. After a couple years of that, my husband said "why don't you just get implants, so you can be happy naked?' I said no. . . that's too big of a procedure and they can leak and I don't know, seems so extreme! So he did a bit of research and brought it to me. I was surprised by how far implants had come since I read about them and watched a surgery on tv when i was in high school. He had read many reviews and we decided that even though we like to get great deals, this was not one of those times. We didn't want to go to a "why pay more" Dr. Why pay more? Because I would rather pay 1-2,000 extra to have confidence about my decision without being terrified of complications, I'd rather have a smooth surgery with no hiccups, a great experience with staff that cares and implants the look natural and aren't wonky! So my husband chose Dr. Tholen. We scheduled a consult, I was nervous going in and as soon as I met Crystal and Dr. Tholen and we chatted and he shared his heart and his methods, I was not nervous at all, not one bit. We asked tons of questions and they were all answered with an experienced confidence from the staff and Dr. not just a pretend confidence. So we scheduled the surgery. They gave very detailed instruction on what to do and not do in the 2 weeks leading up to surgery. Of course on the way there I was nervous again, because, well it's surgery!! But I was greeted so sincerely by all the staff, the anesthesiologist was great! Chatted with Dr. Tholen more about the end result. Then it was time for surgery, I went to sleep and woke up with perfect boobs:) I felt sleepy, but awesome. I expected to feel nauseous and be in tons of pain. But I wasn't! My husband said I repeated myself a lot and that is was very hilarious. I took it super easy for a few days, just laying in bed watching movies and such. I stopped taking pain meds after the first day because those made me nauseous. And the pain was totally manageable. Dr. Tholen is so precise and so careful that I had very little swelling, no bleeding, and the tiniest bruise. I couldn't have dreamed it would have went this well! They were high and tight for a couple weeks then started getting softer day by day. I am over a month out now and they move when I move. I am very good about doing my exercises aka implant displacement to keep them mobile and natural looking. And I couldn't be happier. I go for check ups every once in a while, which are included in the surgery price. They are so helpful and kind at Minneapolis plastic surgery that I feel right at home. I love my implants and am VERY VERY happy with my decision to go with Dr. Tholen. This whole experience has been beyond wonderful!

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Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 11, 2014
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, and for your flattering comments. No surgeon can claim perfection, so that is why I strive so hard with each and every patient do do my best, and I expect that (and receive it) of my staff as well! Not just a fancy thing to say or market, but what we really do. I couldn't do what I do without my fabulous nurses, office staff, and anesthesia providers! Thanks again!
December 11, 2014
gorgeous results! how many cc's did you get and what kind of profile?
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December 11, 2014
Yes, how many ccs?
December 11, 2014
I updated my review. refer to that thanks:)
December 11, 2014
I updated my review. refer to that and thank you!! I am pleased with the results!
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December 11, 2014
Your results are breathtaking! Do you have any of your before pics? Stunning and perfect results!!!
December 11, 2014
Thank you! I couldn't be happier! I just added and update to my review with more info.
January 2, 2015
Congrats! Your boobs look incredible!
March 25, 2015
Thank you:)
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March 25, 2015
They look so good!! Congratulations!
March 25, 2015
Thanks!!!!
UPDATED FROM ANicole85
1 month post

Stats about me and the implants.

ANicole85
Hi, I've had a few comments and it seems left out some info.
I am 29, 5'4", about 100-105 lbs.
My implants are by natrelle, silicone, style 15, smooth shell, moderate plus profile. 371 cc on the left and 397 cc's on the right.
I completely spaced it and took no before pics, probably because I hated my boobs:) But the office took some, I'll see if I can track em down.

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March 19, 2015
dear amberna85, I just found your review and I totally fell in love with ur results!! I see your about one year post ur trmnt, would you please give me and the real self community a little update? I would be so happy! :) xx
March 25, 2015
Yes. I'll grab my before pics. And post some current photos. I'm about 5 months post op now and they are perfect!!!!
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May 18, 2015
You look beautiful! Do you mind me asking what your BWD is?
May 18, 2015
What is BWD? :)
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May 18, 2015
Breast Width Diameter I think or Base Width Diameter. It's how wide your natural breast tissue is (or would be for those who didn't develop much breast). It tells you how much 'room' you have for implants. Then when choosing an implant you go with a diameter that is close to your BWD, maybe a little above or a little below depending on the look you want.
May 19, 2015
Oh so would I have had to have measured that before hand?
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May 19, 2015
Your PS probably took the measurement to make recommendations on size (but may not have told you?)
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May 19, 2015
It's just good to know for women who love your look because of their BWD is larger, the same size implant may not look as full on their frame; also if their BWD is smaller, they couldn't fit your size implant in their chest. You have a gorgeous result so it would just be great info;)
May 20, 2015
Hmmm I bet I could ask. I know he did all that measuring and figuring!
UPDATED FROM ANicole85
4 months post

Before pics:/

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I do not miss seeing these every time I get naked. Gosh I am so happy with my decision!!!!

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March 30, 2015
:)