POSTED UNDER Breast Augmentation Reviews
I DID IT!! AA to Full C/Small D 36y.o., 5'4", 130 - 325/350 Silicone, Sub-muscular, Inframammary Incision
UPDATED FROM TempeWick
7 months post
Seven months post-op!
WORTH IT$7,000
Wow, can't believe how long it's been since my surgery. Real life took over and I apologize for the lack of updates. Thanks to everyone for their support and questions. This update will most likely be my last but I can certainly reply to comments or questions, if needed.
First things first - the implant size! According to my card, I got Mentor Siltex Round High Profile gel; 325 ccs on the left and 350 on the right. My left breast is still slightly bigger than the right, even with the smaller implant. I think it's because it had more tissue to begin with. The size difference is really not that noticeable. I wear a 34D or 36C, depending on the style. My favorite everyday bra is the embraceable wireless from Soma. I haven't tried any wired bras yet because these are just so comfortable, but I might venture out with a push-up for "special occasions."
As far as size goes, I'm very happy with what I chose, but they are not "big." 325/350 is a pretty small implant, especially considering how little I started with. I like them this way. I can wear just about anything without worrying about my breasts falling out or looking "fake." I realize some people like that look (which is totally fine!) but I'm in education, a mom, and very active, so this size if perfect for me.
We are going away next month and I tried on a few of my bikini tops from before my surgery. The strapless one is definitely not going to work. I feel like a gentle breeze will blow that right down. ;) But the others seemed ok. I might pick up a couple more that fit me better now that I know I'm done changing sizes.
Overall, I am so happy with my decision to get implants. It's not something I thought I would have ever considered, but whenever I hear someone make an off-hand rude comment about "fake [RS bleep]" I get really annoyed. Having the surgery definitely altered my perceptions of cosmetic surgery. I feel so much more confident in my everyday clothing and when I'm intimate with my husband (who also loves them). :)
That's about it! I snapped a few photos this morning to show progress. The scars are healing really well. One is slightly darker than the other, but neither one bothers me at all. I think that's it! Happy healing and cheers to you all!! xoxo
First things first - the implant size! According to my card, I got Mentor Siltex Round High Profile gel; 325 ccs on the left and 350 on the right. My left breast is still slightly bigger than the right, even with the smaller implant. I think it's because it had more tissue to begin with. The size difference is really not that noticeable. I wear a 34D or 36C, depending on the style. My favorite everyday bra is the embraceable wireless from Soma. I haven't tried any wired bras yet because these are just so comfortable, but I might venture out with a push-up for "special occasions."
As far as size goes, I'm very happy with what I chose, but they are not "big." 325/350 is a pretty small implant, especially considering how little I started with. I like them this way. I can wear just about anything without worrying about my breasts falling out or looking "fake." I realize some people like that look (which is totally fine!) but I'm in education, a mom, and very active, so this size if perfect for me.
We are going away next month and I tried on a few of my bikini tops from before my surgery. The strapless one is definitely not going to work. I feel like a gentle breeze will blow that right down. ;) But the others seemed ok. I might pick up a couple more that fit me better now that I know I'm done changing sizes.
Overall, I am so happy with my decision to get implants. It's not something I thought I would have ever considered, but whenever I hear someone make an off-hand rude comment about "fake [RS bleep]" I get really annoyed. Having the surgery definitely altered my perceptions of cosmetic surgery. I feel so much more confident in my everyday clothing and when I'm intimate with my husband (who also loves them). :)
That's about it! I snapped a few photos this morning to show progress. The scars are healing really well. One is slightly darker than the other, but neither one bothers me at all. I think that's it! Happy healing and cheers to you all!! xoxo
UPDATED FROM TempeWick
28 days post
Four Weeks!
Hard to believe it's been close to a month already. I'm feeling really great and I'm sooooo looking forward to working out again next week. I have my first training session on Thursday. Yahoo! I have my super supportive sports bra ready to go! ;)
Here are a few pictures. I think all swelling has gone down but I still want them to drop more into a more natural slope (since I'm only a month out, I'm hoping they'll still change some). The size is great. Sometimes I think they're huge (like when I'm walking on the treadmill and can't imagine running with these things on my chest!), sometimes I think they're small (in certain tops they disappear), but most of the time they're just right for me. I love my cleavage (except on hot days - boob sweat is a new thing for me!) The incisions have also gotten a lot flatter since I've been wearing the silicone strips. I still had one little piece of stitch that finally fell out/dissolved today so that little red spot should start healing. I'm continuing to massage the incisions and and implants a few times a day. Hope everyone is doing well!
Here are a few pictures. I think all swelling has gone down but I still want them to drop more into a more natural slope (since I'm only a month out, I'm hoping they'll still change some). The size is great. Sometimes I think they're huge (like when I'm walking on the treadmill and can't imagine running with these things on my chest!), sometimes I think they're small (in certain tops they disappear), but most of the time they're just right for me. I love my cleavage (except on hot days - boob sweat is a new thing for me!) The incisions have also gotten a lot flatter since I've been wearing the silicone strips. I still had one little piece of stitch that finally fell out/dissolved today so that little red spot should start healing. I'm continuing to massage the incisions and and implants a few times a day. Hope everyone is doing well!
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July 9, 2014
I am approx your height weight. I got 425 HP under silicone 7 wks PO and I couldn't be happier!
July 9, 2014
That's awesome LBM - congrats! I can't wait for that feeling. :) Do you think your 425s will bring you to a small D? Did you have much volume to begin with? (I'm assuming I don't have anything to add to the implant, so I'll be relying solely on the ccs.)
July 9, 2014
I had a small saggy B to start I currently measure 34d. ( some places even a dd). And I was told they won't get smaller from here out. But don't be afraid to go slightly biiger to the 450. If u look up cc in tablespoons it's such a small amt. if u r starting with nothing I would def go 450! I re looked at your pics and u wouldn't regret 450!! And to be honest they look like a bigC in clothes but definitely look like a D in tight workout clothes! And bathing suits!
July 9, 2014
Awesome - thanks! I could honestly work out without a bra these days, so I'm going to love filling in a sports bra. And don't even get me started on bathing suits! ;)
July 10, 2014
Thanks Mamamel! Yeah, the more I think about it and look at my negative volume to start, the more I realize I'll have to go into the 450cc range to achieve the look I want. Just read your reviews - you had quite the journey! I'm glad everything worked out well for you in the end! :)
July 11, 2014
I haven't posted any pics didn't really make a profile either. I will see how complicated it is to post a pic
July 11, 2014
Hi! I'm also in NJ. Scheduled for silicone unders on November 7. Post breast feeding 3 kids, I lost a lot of volume. I was a full 34b pre kids and now I'm somewhere between a 34 a and 34 b. I am 35, 5'5" and 126 pounds. I finally started working out a month ago so I'm hoping to lose the 5 lbs I can't get rid of after my 3rd kid. And I'm sure that will just make my boobs even smaller!! I also want to be a full c. I don't ever want to wear a padded bra again. I would be ok with a small d but don't want to be larger than that since I am active with my kids and am enjoying working out again after a 6 year break. I am deciding between 339cc and 374cc. I am going to schedule another appt just to go play with samples and bring a bunch of different clothes and new bras. I'm leaning towards the bigger size though because I will be really pissed off if I end up smaller than what I wanted! Lol. My ps office will let clients come in and just play with the different sizes. Which ps are you using? You might want to see if they will let you come in just to try on clothes.
July 11, 2014
Hi Tammy! Just read through your profile and agreed with so much of what you said! I, too, eat organic and use toxin-free products... it's hard for me to believe that I would undergo this surgery for something so superficial. But ultimately, I feel like a boy every time I look at myself, and no matter how hard I work in the gym or with my diet, there's nothing I can do to change that - but my PS can! :) I'm going with Dr. Schmid in Morristown. He specializes in breast augmentation and reconstruction and I really liked his staff and him personally. I think I held a 375cc silicone implant in the office (my head was spinning so I don't remember exactly) and I thought it was fine... but the more I look at my wish pics, the more I think I might need to go bigger. I'm starting with next to nothing. My other worry is not being able to work out for 6 weeks post-surgery. I don't want to get fat. And I worry that the implants will make me look fat too. Gah! Too much to think about!
I have told my parents and they were surprisingly really understanding. My dad said he supports me 100% but doesn't want to know any details - haha. My mom and I have talked a bit about it and she understands. She had an accident as a child which left her with a three-inch-thick scar that runs from her ankle to her knee and she would have had surgery to correct it if she could. Initially my husband couldn't understand why I was doing this either because he's not bothered by them. I finally had to explain to him that it really had nothing to do with him. This is all for me (though ultimately, he'll be benefitting too!) Good luck with everything and keep me posted on how you're feeling! :)
July 11, 2014
Sound like you're doing it for all the right reasons I completely understand your fear of being so vain that's why put it off for about eight years after having my children now being 36 I can enjoy them for a long time. I initially was handed a 375 and 425 which PS said was the max he would put on me without looking so fake/ too big for my body and I fearing looking fat from the implants too as I work out 5 days a week and want to look on shape. It's surprising g how well they do fit into almost all of my old tops. It's just the larger size sports bras and bras that had to be bought to accommodate them. I was terrified 425 would be too big bcuz I was starting with small B. But they are great! And would've been so disappointed if smaller. I wanted nice plump full sexy yet natural boobies! And now have them
July 11, 2014
Hi Tempe- It seems we are feeling the same things. Hubby was so opposed to it initially, but he did a ton of research on his own. Getting himself educated has definitely made him a great support for me. When we did some sizers, he started freaking out that everything was too big. Lol. I said that's the point. I'm not supposed to have little boobs anymore. Now that some time has passed, he's super excited and way more open to me going with a bigger size. That's great your parents were so supportive. I'm waiting til the last minute to tell my parents. I know without a doubt they will be completely disapproving. As far as feeling fat after surgery, I think if you don't go with a crazy big size, you'll be fine. Everyone is different in what their body can handle. Some of the women in after pics on here actually look skinnier since their body proportions are better. That's why we're going back just to play with different clothes and bras before the pre op visit. I plan on taking a ton of pictures and using them to decide what size I ultimately go with. Your surgery is in a couple of weeks. You must be so excited!
July 11, 2014
Soooo excited! I went shopping yesterday and wore a super padded bra so I wouldn't buy anything too tight in the chest (bought mostly shorts and pants anyway). It's going to take some time, I'm sure, to adjust to my new body, but I am beyond ready for this. Have you ever mentioned anything to your parents about how unhappy you are with your body? Maybe if they understood how much it upsets you then they'd be more accepting of the surgery. Maybe not, though... you know them best! ;) Good luck, whenever you decide to tell them!
July 11, 2014
After 3 weeks I was allowed lower body workouts/ treadmill/ cardio. / spin class if I didn't bounce and then 6 wks upper body.
July 12, 2014
I was thinking I am going to walk as much as I can while I can't technically workout. I am already bigger than I want to be and can really have a lot of down time from the gym.
July 11, 2014
Your hubby sounds like mine. He loves me but, he knows this is something that I really want. Good Luck. I cross over into Boobie Land a couple of days before you. :)
July 11, 2014
Yay, MzMocha! I'm excited for us both! You're starting with a lot more volume than me, and I think the size you've picked will be great! I'll be watching out for your results and last minute advice since you go in two days before me. ;)
UPDATED FROM TempeWick
19 days post
Three Week Post-Op Appointment
Awesome day today! Met with my PS this morning. Everything is healing really well. He checked my incisions and removed a little stitch on each one (ouch!) They are looking good and most of the dermabond is off. I got the go-ahead for silicone strips and he wants me to massage them with Neosporin or scar gel five times a day. I get to ditch the strap (yahoo!) and should continue massaging downward several times a day. I also got clearance for lower body workouts and can resume all normal workouts in two more weeks! Continue with sports bras for two more weeks and I can swim in two more weeks... everything else is back to normal. I can pick up my son, have a drink, take my normal vitamins and supps, and sleep however I want. Glorious!
People should tell you to add another several hundred dollars to the cost of surgery for all the shopping you want to do afterward! Over the past few days I've been having a blast buying some new clothes and bras. I wanted to invest in a couple of serious sports bras for when I start running again. I also opted to try a few wireless bra options for when I can start wearing them in two weeks. Every store measured me at a 34 band, but some 36s felt more comfortable - I hate when they feel tight and my ribcage is giant. The bras I bought were 34D, 36C, and 36D - so be sure to try everything on since manufacturers run so differently (just like I can wear a size 2, 4, or 6, depending on the store). I went to a specialty lingerie store in town, Soma Intimates, and Victoria's Secret. I ended up buying a few things, but my favorite were the Embraceable Wireless at Soma. So comfy and a lot cuter than some of the grandma bras that tend to show up in wireless D cups. I also got a few pieces of lingerie for my husband and totally stepped out of my comfort zone. I didn't post any pictures of the more risque pieces, but having breasts certainly made me a feel a lot sexier and a lot more confident in trying something new. Also, general clothes shopping is SO FUN! I used to shop once or twice a year because I really didn't enjoy it, but I've been to the mall the past three days and have had to pledge to myself to stop now. Clothes fit sooo much better when you have a chest!
My next appointment is in a month... until then, I probably won't be updating all that much, but feel free to comment or PM me if you have any questions. I can't thank everyone on this site enough for all the info and support over the past couple of months. Lots of love and continued healing for everyone!
People should tell you to add another several hundred dollars to the cost of surgery for all the shopping you want to do afterward! Over the past few days I've been having a blast buying some new clothes and bras. I wanted to invest in a couple of serious sports bras for when I start running again. I also opted to try a few wireless bra options for when I can start wearing them in two weeks. Every store measured me at a 34 band, but some 36s felt more comfortable - I hate when they feel tight and my ribcage is giant. The bras I bought were 34D, 36C, and 36D - so be sure to try everything on since manufacturers run so differently (just like I can wear a size 2, 4, or 6, depending on the store). I went to a specialty lingerie store in town, Soma Intimates, and Victoria's Secret. I ended up buying a few things, but my favorite were the Embraceable Wireless at Soma. So comfy and a lot cuter than some of the grandma bras that tend to show up in wireless D cups. I also got a few pieces of lingerie for my husband and totally stepped out of my comfort zone. I didn't post any pictures of the more risque pieces, but having breasts certainly made me a feel a lot sexier and a lot more confident in trying something new. Also, general clothes shopping is SO FUN! I used to shop once or twice a year because I really didn't enjoy it, but I've been to the mall the past three days and have had to pledge to myself to stop now. Clothes fit sooo much better when you have a chest!
My next appointment is in a month... until then, I probably won't be updating all that much, but feel free to comment or PM me if you have any questions. I can't thank everyone on this site enough for all the info and support over the past couple of months. Lots of love and continued healing for everyone!
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