POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Revision REVIEWS
47yr Old 475cc Silane Replace with Shaped Silicone
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I am 47 year old , 5'7" 125lb that currently has...
SportyboobsNovember 15, 2016
WORTH IT$16,000
I am 47 year old , 5'7" 125lb that currently has 475cc round saline implants over the muscle. My implants were inserted thru under arm incisions in 2000. My breasts are now sagging and look like deflated balloons. I am active and small framed so would like new boobs that I can work out with comfortably. My doctor is recommending textured shaped silicone under the muscle implants 295cc. Due to my thin skin and lack of breast tissue he recommends inserting the implants and 3 months later performing the lift. This will allow my skin to shrink and enable him to place my nipples exactly in the correct location. I also had saline implants inserted under the muscle in 1993 that ruptured; thus requiring the replacement in 2000. Has anyone had their surgery performed in this manner? I have been able to find many after photos of tear shaped implants, we appreciate being able to compare round vs tear shaped implants. I feel confident with my surgeon, however it is my understanding that the tear shaped implants were only just approved in the US A short time ago. Any advice would be welcomed.
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UPDATED FROM Sportyboobs
19 days pre
Pre-op visits
SportyboobsNovember 16, 2016
Dr. Hendrick has schedule two more visits prior to my surgery 12/5 to make sure I fully understand the procedure and feel comfortable with the implant style and size. Looking forward to my 11/22 appt to discuss sizes more. I am concerned that, although I want firmer breasts, that after having 34dd's for so long that I will have boob envy if I go with anything smaller than 325cc. Any advice??
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November 17, 2016
What type of look are you seeking with your revision? Scaled down, fuller or perhaps you're getting a lift? Feel free to share any pictures you're comfortable posting so the community can give you better feedback. Also, you might want to join the December 2016 breast implant revision forum for possible additional advice. Looking forward to your updates!
November 17, 2016
Hello Beth, After the birth of my children, my breast were deflated so I had saline implants placed behind the muscle. Several years later one implant ruptured - and - my breast tissue was drooping off of the implant, so another plastic surgeon placed 425cc implants (filled to 475cc) on top of the muscle. This was performed in 2000. Now my breasts are hanging and look like deflated balloons. I am looking for breasts that I can comfortably do cardo and weightlift without needing to wear 2 sport bras (and still have bouncing). My current surgeon suggests shaped silicone implants behind the muscle. He recommends removing the existing implants, reshaping the breast pocket as needed to properly fit the new shaped implant and placing the implants. After 3 mos or so, returning to have the lift performed - after my skin has shrunk and he can then place the nipples properly atop the implant. He is very cautious and has mentioned that I am not an "easy" case. I have two more meetings with him prior to my Dec. 5 surgery date.
Thank you for your advice. I will definitely join the forum.
Thank you for your advice. I will definitely join the forum.
November 20, 2016
It sounds like you have a very thorough plan for your revision. I have heard other women doing this process in two stages with great looking results. Based on community feedback, I bet you're going to love the silicone implants. Let us know how your next appointment goes!
UPDATED FROM Sportyboobs
11 days pre
1st Pre-op appointment
SportyboobsNovember 23, 2016
Met with Dr. Hendrick yesterday to discuss size and type of implants he recommended. I have been consumed with photographs and reviews concerning the cc volume of implants. After discussing the matter with Dr. Hendrick, he explained that the shape and profile of the implant defines the cc's (example: I currently have 425 (filled to 475) round smooth saline implants - the projection of these implants are 5.1cm - and- a shaped (410 moderate profile 255cc has a projection of 5.3cm). So he said to stop stressing over cc's as your body should determine the correct implant size to be used. We decided on using the shaped rather than the round since I now prefer a more natural sporty look that will fit within my chest (11.5"). He will bring in both 255 moderate project and 290 Moderate Extra projection and see which one looks better on the table.
As I will have my lift performed in approximately 3 months (to allow for skin shrinkage and healing) he said if I do not like the shaped look or size, we can change them to round or larger at that time.
Overall, I simply love Dr. Hendrick. I have met with him 3 times for over an hour each visit and other than my $500 surgery deposit - have not been charged for his time.
Although, I am still nervous going from a large round to a smaller shaped implant - I think the new look will better serve in my older more active years.
I will be posting before pics soon.
As I will have my lift performed in approximately 3 months (to allow for skin shrinkage and healing) he said if I do not like the shaped look or size, we can change them to round or larger at that time.
Overall, I simply love Dr. Hendrick. I have met with him 3 times for over an hour each visit and other than my $500 surgery deposit - have not been charged for his time.
Although, I am still nervous going from a large round to a smaller shaped implant - I think the new look will better serve in my older more active years.
I will be posting before pics soon.
I just posted my review, 49yr old with 26 yr old implants. I went bigger because I wanted a fuller look. If you want same size or a little bigger, then I would not get smaller implants. Of course, it all depends on what look you want.
Take a look at my before & after pics and if you would like to ask me any questions, please do.
Also, I am a "gym junkie" and have no problem working out with the new bigger set.
And even though I am 5'10, I only weight 135lbs so I have a some what smaller frame as well.
He did the lift and implants at the same time through the areola. I did not get the tear drop because I wanted the fuller look.
Hope that was some help.....