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30 yrs old, 5'7", 120lbs., 300cc, Silicone, Mentor, Moderate Plus.
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After 2 consultations, I finally decided to go...
$6,000
After 2 consultations, I finally decided to go with Dr. Andres Taleisnik. Unlike the first consultation, Dr. T. was there the entire time from start to end; no assistant answering all my questions (which happened in my 1st consult). I felt very comfortable! He assured me he was meticulous and that definitely made me feel at ease. One of the main reasons why I went with Dr. T. is because he's a hand surgeon. According to my friend, hand surgery is very prestigious because not everyone makes it. Only the top of the tops! My friend lives in another state and went with a hand surgeon to get her BA and they turned out amazing. I'm hoping this is a trend with hand surgeons. (:
Goals: I'm currently an A, wanting a small C. Nipple placement is important to me because I've seen pictures where the shape was nice, but the nipple looked too high or too low... just ends up looking funky. I don't want 2 balls on my chest, just a nice plump, natural look.
Today, I had my pre-op. The plan is 300cc, silicone, moderate plus, inframammary incision. 250cc moderate plus for back up just in case the 300cc looks too tight... And I'm really hoping it doesn't look too tight because I'm worried the 250cc will be too small.
Feeling excited and nervous!
Goals: I'm currently an A, wanting a small C. Nipple placement is important to me because I've seen pictures where the shape was nice, but the nipple looked too high or too low... just ends up looking funky. I don't want 2 balls on my chest, just a nice plump, natural look.
Today, I had my pre-op. The plan is 300cc, silicone, moderate plus, inframammary incision. 250cc moderate plus for back up just in case the 300cc looks too tight... And I'm really hoping it doesn't look too tight because I'm worried the 250cc will be too small.
Feeling excited and nervous!
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Replies (15)
December 22, 2014
Hope all goes well today! We'll be anxiously awaiting a review update! Happy healing!
December 23, 2014
I had my surgery today too! I went with286cc. Curious to know how it went!
December 23, 2014
Hi Fitmom! I struggled coming out of surgery. I threw up twice... Felt a lot of pain in chest. Eventually took my meds, fell asleep, and woke up feeling much better (8 hours later). I've been gradually getting up and sitting up on my own, walking around... However it's not with ease. I feel like a robot. Haha. I just started eating fruits and raviolis. How are you?? I ended up going 300cc. We're not too far off from each other!
December 23, 2014
Oh man sorry to hear it was a struggle coming out of surgery! Not fun. I am in way more pain than I was after surgery and the stretch he showed me helps a ton but then it goes right back to hurting! Took my drugs and hoping for a good nights sleep!
January 16, 2015
What size did you end up going with?
February 23, 2015
Why did you choose silicon????
February 24, 2015
Hi! I didn't have enough breast tissue and silicone felt like the best option to achieve a natural feel. It's also considered safe and if it were to rupture it would still stay together... I was worried about having the rippling look if I went with saline. Hope this helps!
UPDATED FROM Dinosaur00
1 day post
Day 1 & 2
Day 1: After surgery was tough for me back home. I threw up twice and had motion sickness waking from my room to the bathroom. I even got itchy from my head to my legs for a good 15 minutes and then it disappeared (felt so awful, but glad it was temporary). My manfriend took care of me, gave me my medicine, fed me (even though I could've fed myself, lol), helped me go to the bathroom, fixed my pillows, you name it.. He was absolutely wonderful. At night, Dr. T called to check in on me to see how I was doing. I really appreciated that.
Today, day 2... I'm happy that I'm able to walk around a little more, still a little robotic in my movements, but with the help of Tylenol #4, I'm able to walk up right and go to the bathroom on my own. I had a nurse just call me to see how I was doing. I haven't had a bm and she said I should probably take a stool softener.
All in all, I'm glad I'm slowly recovering. I have my post-op tomorrow, wondering if I can drive myself... Hmm...
Today, day 2... I'm happy that I'm able to walk around a little more, still a little robotic in my movements, but with the help of Tylenol #4, I'm able to walk up right and go to the bathroom on my own. I had a nurse just call me to see how I was doing. I haven't had a bm and she said I should probably take a stool softener.
All in all, I'm glad I'm slowly recovering. I have my post-op tomorrow, wondering if I can drive myself... Hmm...
Replies (22)
December 24, 2014
It's so great to know you are recovering at about the same rate as I am! I haven't even taken a pic of the new girls because I'm afraid to take the bra off!
If you can drive to your appointment I would be totally impressed. Haha. I can't even imagine!
December 27, 2014
Lol. Well I totally drove myself after all. Luckily it's only 15-20minutes from me. It wasn't easy, but it was doable. I actually feel better with the bra off, all the compression gets uncomfortable after so long. With that being said, I don't go bra-less for too long per doctor's orders.
December 24, 2014
Congrats on your BA! What were your pre-op stats? (Height & Weight) Good luck on your recovery:))
December 27, 2014
Ah exciting we are very similar! I don't want to go too big but also not too small so your results are very reassuring:)
December 27, 2014
I know what you mean! I was stuck between 250cc and 300cc.... During my consultation when I had tried on 250cc, I felt really comfortable because it was how I looked with my padded bra on... When I first tried on the 300cc I was thinking- no way!! But then you take into account, if it goes under the muscle you loose about 25cc and overall trying on those sizes seem more exaggerated bc they're plopped over what you have... Plus all my friends that have gotten them wish they went went bigger... Since 300cc was my max, I ran with it. 6 days post op, I still look normal in my clothes. No one has been able to tell. Glad it's winter bc flannels hide the top very well! Have you gone to any consultations?
December 24, 2014
Hey! You are looking great! Hope your recovery is going well? My BA is scheduled on the 13th January and going for 300cc moderate plus too, can't wait to follow your journey
December 27, 2014
Thank you. They're riding high, but I know they'll drop. I'm so anxious for them to look natural already! And Yes! I've been feeling stronger each day.
January 3, 2015
you look wonderful! any updates?
January 3, 2015
How are you doing now? Have they dropped at all? We are the same hight and weight, and I'm undecided about 300 vs 350s!
January 5, 2015
Hi! I'm doing well. It's been about 2 weeks since surgery... My breasts haven't dropped too much yet, but the swelling is gradually going down. What's your goal? To look natural? The sizers definitely look a lot bigger on than they actually turn out. For instance, I really felt comfortable in 250 but overwhelmed in 300...(I was stuck between the 2 sizes.) But after surgery I feel like my 300 looks like the 250 I tried on... All my girlfriends that got them done told me prior that they wish they went bigger so I went with my max 300. Hope that helps. (:
January 5, 2015
That does help a lot, thank you for your input! They log great and I'm sure you will love them more and more as they drop! Do you know your bwd? Mine is 12... My doctor said 325 might be my max, but I like the look of the 350s... I don't want them to look humongous and I also don't want to wake up and be sad that they are too small! I think yours are a perfect size so maybe I will stick with the 325. Thanks :)
January 6, 2015
Mine was a little under 12cm. My doctor said 300 was my max and I was okay with that. With the 300 mod plus, it gives me the side boob I wanted. I don't project too much at all... now that the swelling is going down, I definitely think 300 was a perfect size for me. Not too big, not too small. What kind of implant are you considering?
January 6, 2015
I think moderate plus as well. I kind of like the high profile when I tried on the sizers but I don't want too much projection so the mod plus is probably the safest bet. What bra size did you end up with? Do you plan to post anymore pictures?
January 6, 2015
My friend is similar to me and she got 300 high profile. Hers looks good too, definitely more projection, but she doesn't have the side boob I wanted. I stared at this chart for a long time when I was deciding shapes... http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7582/scan0003vd.jpg
I'm not 100% sure what size I am just yet... I want my boobs to settle a little more before I head to VS and spend a lot of money on bras. In the meantime, I headed to Target and they didn't have 32C so I looked up the sister size which was a 34B... so I tried that on and the 34C. Both felt comfortable on me, 34B was more snug and 34C was a tad big, so I still don't know my true size just yet. I was aiming for a small C.... and I think that's probably what I'm gonna end up being. I'll post a 2 week pic in a few minutes.
January 10, 2015
Haha good to know. I think I have decided on 300 mod plus. I am trying on the sizes one more time on Wednesday. I also bought the wedge pillow on amazon. 10 days until surgery, I am so nervous and excited!
January 11, 2015
haha, I'm excited for you!! Are you sure about 300cc?? I remember you saying you don't want to be sad if they're too small. My boobs still have some going down to do and I think I'll end up with a C cup. If I had the 12cm-12 1/2cm measurement I think I would be tempted for the 350!
The wedge pillow is really helpful in the beginning, it's really going to help! Since I don't have no much use for it now, I use it as a reading pillow before I fall asleep.
January 11, 2015
I'm not sure, lol. I keep thinking I have made up my mind but then I change it again. I'm going to try the sizes one more time on Wednesday and bring a variety of shirts. I have boob brain right now, it's all I think about! I wish my surgery was tomorrow, the next 10 days will be hard.
UPDATED FROM Dinosaur00
14 days post
2 weeks
I feel great after 2 weeks. I don't think I could've survived without my wedge pillow I bought from Amazon; it really helped me sleep during the first week. The Tylenol with codeine helped me manage the pain. I didn't take any of the sleeping pills prescribed, slept just fine. I'm currently applying BioCorneum to my scar twice a day, massaging the cleavage area and the top part of my implants to push them down into place. I also developed this problem of spending more money on new clothes due to the upgrades. Haha.
Replies (18)
January 6, 2015
That chart is so helpful, thank you! That's the first I have seen of it! Yours look great at two weeks!!!! I appreciate all of your help!
January 8, 2015
No problem. I hope you pick a size that makes you happy and fits your frame perfectly!
January 7, 2015
you look awesome :) I feel the same, if I didn't have the wedge pillow I dont think I could've slept at all!
January 8, 2015
Thank you. I have moments of when I get critical of my boobs, but I just keep telling myself it's only been 2 weeks. I can't wait for both of our boobs to do more dropping!
January 10, 2015
You look great! Glad to hear your recovery is going smoothly! :-)
January 10, 2015
Hey curious, did you get the round or shaped mentor implants? Did u considering both at all?
January 11, 2015
Hi, I got the round. I actually did consider teardrop first and thought I was set on it. I was focused on looking natural and was very interested in teardrop. The more I looked into it I learned that it wasn't in my best interest. 1. If they're smooth they can rotate resulting in distorted looking breasts 2. textured teardrops act like velcro so they don't rotate, and according to my dr, this can cause the implants to not drop evenly if they're not precisely placed in the right spot. 3. teardrops are mainly for reconstructive patients 4. they don't move naturally like real breasts bc it holds the teardrop shape at all times. 5. There was a blind study where people guessed whether women had round or teardrop and the results found that people couldn't tell the difference. In the end, I browsed through tons of before and after pictures and found I liked the way round implants better. It's safer, looks fuller, and it's $1,000 cheaper per implant. My doctor used to use teardrop and eventually stopped because he found that most of his patients were happier with round implants. If you decide to go with teardrop, make sure your dr has lots of experience with that type of implant. Hope this helps!
Here is a list of helpful recovery items you may want to have on hand next week. Also, feel free to join this forum of members also awaiting their December 2014 breast augmentation surgery. Good luck and keep us posted!