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Sientra | 385CC | Texture 5’5

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I'm 25 years old and a B cup. I'm sure I want...

ItsJules
I'm 25 years old and a B cup. I'm sure I want 350CC +

I'm opting for silicone implants, possibly the gummy bear ones. I prefer something softer and more of a natural feel. I have been contemplating if I should or shouldn't do this. Everyone is telling me to wait until I have kids. My husband and I want kids in five year..

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Alfred Sofer, MD, FACS

Alfred Sofer, MD, FACS

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April 5, 2015
I agree with the people telling you to wait until after kids. Most woman get droopy, of flattened breasts after having children. Mine were flat as a pancake after kids, a small B cup before kids. That's when i decided i was ready to have implants, I didn't like looking like a 12 year old.lol Also, I currently have a friend that has 4 year old implants and just had a baby, now she has large stretch marks (which weren't there before) and her implants are starting to bottom out. She is now needing a surgery for bottoming out and a lift due to how much her skin is stretched from her implant and lactating. A lift requires a lot more scarring and I would try to avoid that at all cost. In the end, it's your decision but just be prepared to have another surgery if things change a lot after babies. I have saline implants, which I am replacing soon with silicone (they tend to be softer, ripple less, etc.)I have heard the gummy bears are slightly harder than the regular silicone, but I don't know from experience. Hope this helps.
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April 5, 2015
I would wait. I know for myself, and I'm sure I am speaking for a lot of other women, but the reason I am having a lift/implants is due to having children. The little people are worth it though!
April 10, 2015
Thank you for responding. I think I will wait until I'm for sure about everything and maybe even until after I have any children. I will definitely probably opt for the regular silicone if it is softer. I've felt some gummy bear ones that are really nice feeling... Maybe regular silicone feels more real?
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April 6, 2015

Hi there, and welcome! Thanks for sharing your journey with us from the very beginning. I hope you will find this link useful when you go for your consultation!  Good luck!

August 17, 2015
I would advise you to do your due diligence. You must research and read what you WILL experience as you progress in years. Children are the least of your worries. Lots of women breast feed with implants, but here is the truth about what happens when you are 35, 40 and beyond:
Implants age too. All implants must be replaced at some point, mostly because scar tissue develops, they begin to leak, mammograms can cause a rupture, etc. Also, as you grow older, your breath will begin to sag because you will lose muscle mass.
I am 61. I had my first surgery at the age of 25. I developed scar tissue right away. The tissue encapsulated both breasts witch made them uneven, lumpy and very different in size and shape. I suffered through that for 8 years. I underwent a surgery to replace both implant with a new and improved version! YAY! On;y to have one breast at a time, 4 -5 years later, one at a time encapsulate. I am scheduled for my 4th surgery next month. After my las mammogram, my right implant began leaking and that breast is 2 times as big as the left, not to mention as hard as a rock. My surgeon told me it is filled with gel and blood. laid builds up around that as our body tries to protect itself against foreign matter. It is supposed to be a 5 hour surgery. The scar tissue surrounding the leaking implant has reached all the way under my armpit. It hurts like crazy. I can't lift anything with my right arm now because it is causing the scar tissue to increase.

Every woman I know who has implants has had multiple revisions. Please ask around. It will be a life long, very expensive, venture. Men LOVE natural breasts! They love us the way we are and the way we are supposed to be!!!!
Think, woman. Don't be so insecure with your beautiful B cups.
August 17, 2015
I appreciate you telling me your journey and all. Breast implants isn't for everyone. If I was you I would have explanted, but you still kept on trying to get implants. I'm actually very happy with my results and I knew going into this that it wasn't a one time thing.
August 17, 2015
Oh and I didn't get my BA for men. I did it for myself.
September 1, 2015
I totally agree with your story. Breast implant is a temporary bandaid for your inner self esteem. I have had 3 revisions as well. I explanted.and love being natural again. If we were a plant of all woman breast implant would not exist .I cut mens hair. I most of them. ...98% hate them. Women look at you like….give me a break. I'm glad to be natural. BTW….your natural breasts are about as perfect as them come. They fit your frame beautiful. Unnecessary surgery comes with risks..no matter how good the doctor is..
September 1, 2015
Thank you for your post, Cheryl. The reason I didn't opt for having my implants removed was on the recommendation from my surgeon. Since i have had them for over 30 years, there is very little breast tissue left. He will put in a very small implant and do a reconstruction. The scar tissue has reached all the way under my arm and it can be pretty uncomfortable at times. If I didn't do that, there would be nothing there at all. I choose to go with his advice. Another consequence of a leaking implant is that it causes your lymph nodes to swell to the size of almonds. Those are floating around under my arm, as well.
I know Itsjules wasn't very receptive to hearing the down sides or what will inevitably happen to her breasts down the road, but that is what this website is for. If she didn't want to hear this, then why post at all?
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September 1, 2015
Chris from Tarzana, sorry for your difficulties with implants - it sounds painful. One good thing to note is that @ItsJules and I both have the 5th generation of highly cohesive implants - they will not leak! If ever ruptured, they stay put together like a gummy bear although they don't feel hard like a gummy bear! So rest assured, technology has advanced and hopefully she will never experience what you say will "inevitably happen to her breasts down the road". This is a place for positive support and no where did I read her requests for reasons she should not have implants. Take good care.
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September 1, 2015
Oh, I see the very top where she was asking for feedback at that time in April. Just so you know, she actually has implants now...
September 1, 2015
@Hope42 - Thank you, girl! I just read this and was like OMG..... Yes, everything is so much more advance now than it was 30 years ago. I wish you ladies the best of luck and I'm very happy with my choice. Thank you very much!
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September 1, 2015
Sure thing, @ItsJules! ;)
September 11, 2015
i saw your results and they look fantastic and remember it's all for you and you shouldn't be getting so much negative feedback I have heard nothing but good thinks about implants these days I sure I don't get negative people on mine I am older a didn't have money to do them younger or I would have I guess some people just should have them
September 11, 2015
I meant shouldn't have them
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August 17, 2015
At 25 with no kids, trust me you should wait till after kids because if you are planning on having children a breast job with or without silicone, which I chose by the way as I hated the squishy sound of saline. However, getting back to your breast job, be smart and wait, don't go too big, you'll need a entire new wardrobe.
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August 17, 2015
Forget my answer, you already have them. Hey, it's your body do as you want. Don't understand the old ranting about Men want natural breasts and scar tissue etc., every surgery develops scar tissue, and also there is a difference. I know girls with 3K boob jobs and 6k boob jobs, so quality and doctor experience is important, but some don't care ie: ms. tarzana hence the problem. Anyway, didn't realize this question was from April. It was in my email today... dum dee dum... lol Glad you're happy, that's the most important. Enjoy your new boobs. :-)
August 17, 2015
Thank you! :) I made sure to go to a good surgeon. I did lots of research before doing this. Again you get what you paid for lol....
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August 18, 2015
We sure do get what we pay for... I'm happy for you and when I think about it if I was in my twenties, I'd have the boobs done then as we always think we're going to have kids later and then sometimes we don't so I'm happy you are enjoying your new babies so to speak :-)
August 18, 2015
Yes, you never know! i don't know if my clock will ever start clicking...
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September 12, 2015
I paid 2,5k in 2002; still relatively inexpensive. Boobs look better than my friends. She went to the Dr.beverly hills guy and paid a fortune.
Implants don't correct ugly boobs; they just make them bigger. If you have nice perky B's w/ small nipple area then you'll get that but bigger.
I was 22 -saline & now @ 36 they're fine but I also want to swap for silicon. -I don't plan on being preggo since we will be renting a belly.
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September 12, 2015
I agree with the "after kids" message. I had horrible issues with breast feeding because I am very small, like you. My boobs swelled to double the size and they hurt SO much with the implant in there as well. I wasn't able to produce much milk and I struggled with using a pump. It was awful! My boobs were near perfect before my daughter was born but misshapen after. I would have waited.
UPDATED FROM ItsJules
22 days pre

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ItsJules
Today I went for my consultation. I was impressed with my Dr and his Vectra machine. It pretty much gave me an idea of how I will look like after my surgery. I went with Sientra 385CC textured moderate implants, under the muscle. I put down a deposit and I'm getting my surgery next month.

I will be uploading pictures soon. Do any of you ladies have info on what I should do to prepare myself and my body for surgery?

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August 4, 2015
My PS is recommending I take VitaMedica supplements for before and after to expedite the healing process. Additionally, I plan to take Arnica to reduce swelling & bruising (topically and sublingually). I also have to remove hemp hearts (omega-3s) and cinnamon from my morning breakfast as they are blood thinners.
August 5, 2015
Thank you! I bought some vitamins from makemeheal. Wish I would have read this earlier and I'll have to order some arnica tabs to take a few days prior.
August 5, 2015
You have beautiful nipples & I think you will resemble many of your "boob wish" pics after your surgery!! I, for one, WOULD NOT WAIT until after kids. You say you want to wait 5 years, plus there's time between each child. It could be 10-12 years away prior to your SECOND boob job, so just slowly start a "boobies fund" & after you've done your duty as Mommy & (hopefully) breast fed all your Kiddo's.....you'll deserve your brand new boobies & probably get a totally different size/shape than your original set. Go for the MENTOR MEMORY GEL (gummy bears) if you like them....I just got mine 6 months ago (the teardrop shape) & they look & feel SO NATURAL!! amazing!! Prayers & good thoughts your way for a BEAUTIFUL turnout baby girl!!
August 5, 2015
Thanks babe! I'm just nine days away from surgery. You are so sweet!
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September 12, 2015
Ditto- don't wait!!
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September 12, 2015
@loni5 how do you like the gel in the teardrop shape? I have round saline ATM; & looking to upgrade. I also think I should look into high profile implants.
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September 12, 2015
I have the mentor anatomical gummy bears too, love them!!!
UPDATED FROM ItsJules
21 days pre

25, No Kids, 375CC Sientra Textured

ItsJules

I went to a consultation with Dr. Alfred Sofer yesterday and I decided to get my implants.

The consultation went very well. He had a Vectra imaging system that gave me an idea of how I would look after the surgery. All of my questions were answered and I'm pretty excited to have bigger boobs!

My doctor had suggested Sientra textured 350CC-385CC, under the muscle. I've done a bit of research before going into my consultation and I will continue to do so until my pre op.

Does anyone have Sientra? Are you loving your results?

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July 24, 2015
If you want the more natural feel I would look into the traditional silicone. I've read that the gummies are more firm.
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August 7, 2015
They are much more firm but I went with them because I had little breast tissue to cover them and any rippling would be less noticeable.
September 13, 2015
Is there a specific reason you and your PS chose the textured ones instead of smooth silicone?
September 13, 2015
My PS prefer textured. I did my research and a lot of people preferred the smooth.

I'll do an update on why I love my textured implants and what I don't like about them. ;P
There are advantages to both and disadvantages. I prefer texture for the long run.
October 21, 2015
Yes I have 350 Sientra 3 weeks postop mine are not textured round smooth are mine and I sm loving my results already
December 15, 2015
I'm so happy for you! They continue to get better and better. :)