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44 Yo with 32 A Decides to Go Bigger, but Remain “natural”
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So I went to my dr in nyc (dr Hidalgo). I looked...
Trix4January 30, 2018
WORTH IT$15,000
So I went to my dr in nyc (dr Hidalgo). I looked at 100s of photos and he was the only guy that didn’t do mostly fake looking boobs.
I wanted a full B (or so I thought). The order ceases fir determining the size implants is a bit flawed as they got very you a 34b bra (equal to 32c) and have you start putting in different sizes. So, if you put in a 300cc implant and it still “fits” in the bra, you are still a “b” according to them. This is not true. So lesson one- forget the bra size. It’s irrelevant.
I decide that 255 would probably be the best. Implant although that would mean one size up for surgery which was 280 I think. I felt a little nervous it may be too big but it looked good under a shirt.
I go in for the surgery and come out and was told I got a 235 and 255 as my breast were asymmetrical. So he went SMALLER!! I have never heard of this happening ever. Needless to say, I went home and looked in the mirror and HATED THEM!
They were small, flat, too far apart etc. granted it was the first day but I wasn’t pleased.
As time went by they got better, but I still felt they were still asymmetrical and too small. I also thought they were way too far apart.
I asked him why he went smaller and why they had such a big gap and he said the bigger size was a wider implant and it did not look natural. As far r the width, he showed me my starting point and my boobs were pretty far apart. He said you cannot do much more than what your body allows.
Well as time went on they looked better, I started ed to get used to them and I go get a proper bra sizing and I am a 32D/DD! So much for the full B! Like I said, it so doesn’t matter.
It is now January, 8 mos later and I couldn’t be more happy. They are incredibly realistic and I don’t believe anyone would suspect I have implants. The size is perfect for me. While slightly bigger may have also worked. I trust he did he right thing.
I posted a question right after my procedure and several doctors answered. Many pointing out what was wrong make by me freak out. But I do t kniw how anyone can tell if they were don’t right or wrong the day out of surgery. It made me really upset.
So I have attached photos of my original boobs, the day of the implants and photos taken every month or so until today. Curious to see if you think they look as good as I do?!
I wanted a full B (or so I thought). The order ceases fir determining the size implants is a bit flawed as they got very you a 34b bra (equal to 32c) and have you start putting in different sizes. So, if you put in a 300cc implant and it still “fits” in the bra, you are still a “b” according to them. This is not true. So lesson one- forget the bra size. It’s irrelevant.
I decide that 255 would probably be the best. Implant although that would mean one size up for surgery which was 280 I think. I felt a little nervous it may be too big but it looked good under a shirt.
I go in for the surgery and come out and was told I got a 235 and 255 as my breast were asymmetrical. So he went SMALLER!! I have never heard of this happening ever. Needless to say, I went home and looked in the mirror and HATED THEM!
They were small, flat, too far apart etc. granted it was the first day but I wasn’t pleased.
As time went by they got better, but I still felt they were still asymmetrical and too small. I also thought they were way too far apart.
I asked him why he went smaller and why they had such a big gap and he said the bigger size was a wider implant and it did not look natural. As far r the width, he showed me my starting point and my boobs were pretty far apart. He said you cannot do much more than what your body allows.
Well as time went on they looked better, I started ed to get used to them and I go get a proper bra sizing and I am a 32D/DD! So much for the full B! Like I said, it so doesn’t matter.
It is now January, 8 mos later and I couldn’t be more happy. They are incredibly realistic and I don’t believe anyone would suspect I have implants. The size is perfect for me. While slightly bigger may have also worked. I trust he did he right thing.
I posted a question right after my procedure and several doctors answered. Many pointing out what was wrong make by me freak out. But I do t kniw how anyone can tell if they were don’t right or wrong the day out of surgery. It made me really upset.
So I have attached photos of my original boobs, the day of the implants and photos taken every month or so until today. Curious to see if you think they look as good as I do?!
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Capsular contrction ...but got a 2nd opinion
Trix4November 14, 2018
So fast forward and one breast (my right side which is also the right in the photos due to the selfie phenomenon). Is higher and flatter on he bottom. I was told by the doctor it is. Capsule contraction but I got a second opinion bc I didn’t agree and the second doctor felt the scar under attached and grew scar tissue so recommended a scar revision. I agree with that so am getting that done. I will post before and after. It’s not bad but I jut dint think the contraction seemed right as it wasn’t hard etc.
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November 14, 2018
There are different grades of capsular contractor .You could have a very mild grade which is were the breast is still very soft but with slight scar formation . it is always a good idea to get multiple opinions to be sure you are getting the best advice possible. Hope the scar revision goes well. Please keep us updated to how everything goes. Best of luck
January 3, 2019
Who did our scar revision? Can you post pictures?
April 25, 2019
I went to dr Freud who I went to about 15 years ago for a different procedure. The revision turned out horrible and I can’t even look at it. The minute I looked in the mirror he first one I knew it was wrong. My nipplpointed straight up he day after, hen 4 days later it was clearly a double bubble. he made them even despite my saying they they were never even to start with bc my original breast was higher than the other. Now I need another revision surgery which I am scared to death to do. This has now not only become the most expensive breast surgery in history and I’m scared it’s going to become more messed up. I went to freund bc of my previous experience years ago. He spent time with me and answered all my questions. He did. Great job and I didn’t feel like I was in a factory like hidalgo with bitchy nurses. This time I had to ask 3 times what he did. He didn’t want to see any of my “pre” photos, still doesn’t want to see them. Overall he has become a bit impatient, and seems more annoyed with me more than anything because the result is awful. Not exactly my fault. He did say it wasn’t encapsulated but who knows. The last visit he said he now “understands why Hidalgo didn’t want to operate” which a never the case! Hidalgo said it was encapsulated Which I just didn’t think was true so I got a second opinion. He said it seemed like scar tissue due to the scar which made sense. Plus, It still doesn’t feel right still after 5 mos. it’s very tight which makes me believe something else is wrong. He also said the revision surgery will take about 20 min. Based on what i read it seems like bringing the breast up from being too low is not the easiest. Happy to send you photos but I can’t post here. The whole thing is very upsetting. I think I need another opinion but I am assuming freund will give me his time for free bc a double bubble is absolutely unacceptable given the size of my implants. It shouldn’t have happened. So I don’t know what to do bc I can’t even look at it. So, I need to find another doctor for another opinion. I can go back to Hidalgo but he will be a fortune. He quoted me $7500 to fix my breast when ihe thought it was encapsulated. That was assuming the implant was free. Freund was $5500. I just don’t want to pay $8k to have this fixed by going to a new dr but I have to say I am very nervous going back.
April 3, 2019
Do you remember what your bwd was?
April 4, 2019
I think it’s breast width diameter. It’s a centimeter number. Mines 11. They are normally between 10-14 I think. Thank you!!!
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