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I'm 30 yrs old. 8 years ago I was a 32A and...
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I'm 30 yrs old. 8 years ago I was a 32A and decided to get saline implants placed under the muscle. It was 225cc. I went to a 34c. For 2 years ago I have noticed my left breast has a large dimple & there is rippling. Doesn't hurt, and now 6 months after giving birth to by daughter, my left breast is a D cup while my right has remained a C. I do breast feed, but even with a shirt on after breastfeeding there is a noticeable difference. I scheduled my 1st consultation with Dr. Brian Reedy for 3/10/14. So far the office staff, Stephanie was very friendly which is comforting. We scheduled for Mar bc I'm still breastfeeding and to do the procedure I have to be "dry". I'm so nervous, I'm leaning mostly to remove them, simply because the idea of having these in my body no longer appeals to me and I just feel uncomfortable. I got them done @ a time I really didn't know who I was, and felt I would feel better about myself and now after life experiences, I find myself wishing I hadn't done it. So I'm just hear sharing my journey and hoping to find some comfort and encouragement from you fine ladies...
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UPDATED FROM Reinhartcm
Got my op notes and pics
So I contacted my original dr. Dr Keith Berman of Staten Island NY. I do recall he was an awesome surgeon! Anyways, I got my opnotes and pictures from before and after my surgery. I had Allergan saline moderate profile 270-300cc under the muscle filled at 325ml for both right & left. It was done nearly 8 years ago. 1. It is a shock to see my little babies. I used to call them Mary Kate & Ashley lol as the girls were super young and twins then lol!!! So different to see them after 8 years and it makes me nervous because they have obviously stretched a bit. My biggest fear is removing them and being super stretched out and saggy. :-((( I know I have a while before my decision but I so don't want to redo them and am desperately hoping they are gonna bounce back. I'm gonna take a shot from below laying down so you see the dimple on the left boob better.
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Consultation moved up!
So Dr. Reedy's office contact me today about moving the consult to 2/24/14. Excited to be able to consult with the Dr sooner than later.. Still super nervous but I really feel I'm going the right direction. I'm excited to soon be explant free. :-)
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February 3, 2014
How exciting! Your going to look great. I'm so jealous... my Dr can't do my surgery till April! I'll be following you. .. Your going to look great!
February 3, 2014
Thank don't know yet when the surgery will be but I'm hoping before Disney in April. It's just gonna depend I guess on my breastfeeding. Since I need to dry out. We are almost there since baby girl is liking solids more
February 4, 2014
We're you happy with Dr Berman's work with your breasts? I'm going in less than 48 hours for a lift with small implant to add volume from losing from pregnancy.
February 4, 2014
Yes, I was very satisfied with him. He not only didn't push me in either direction when I went and discussed my implant options, he really took good care to inform me of everything and unlike most drs I talked to at that time didn't try to persuade me into a larger size but tried to help me form a natural appearance. Afterwards the expected look is what I got with no complications, his office was nice & clean. And he was a little funny at least from what I remember. Best of luck to you
February 4, 2014
Thank you so much! It really means a lot to hear a good experience from someone that went to the Dr I am going to. I am doing a lift with silicone implants. He was really good with me with the consultations as well. He told me what size he thinks will be good for me without looking too "exotic" in his words. Lol. Did you do a lift as well? Or just implants? How long was the pain afterwards? Are you able to compare it to any other type of pain? How was his operating room? Thanks for your well wishes!! :)
February 24, 2014
I'm so sorry I missed your reply! I just had 275cc saline implants filled to 325cc for both. My only suggestion is to be sure if one breast is slightly larger than the other to have him adjust, I don't think both should've been filled the same amount. Bc my left was always slightly bigger than my right & he filled both the same amt. for me I was in pain for about a week. Operating room was great! Clean and nice people around me. I can only describe the pain I felt as 2 school buses just sitting on my chest so laying on your back is a no no, lol I had to sleep propped up.
February 24, 2014
I am now 19 days post op. I got 400cc silicone mentor implants under the muscle. He put 400 in both sides and my right boob was always a little bigger, and I'm seeing even with the lift that the right side is still a little bigger. I think he did a great job but I am a little disappointed that they are not exactly the same. It seems after reading so much on realself that it's close to impossible to mirror both sides. No one can notice but me and I still have tons of time to heal so I guess we will see in time to come!
February 24, 2014
Well I'm glad the experience was good. Keep in mind in reality one side is always slightly bigger than the other. :-) recover well!
February 24, 2014
Yea, that's what everyone says. No one can tell but me lol. Thanks so much!
February 11, 2014
Hey Reinhart! Your consultation was moved up, that's awesome! You'll be so happy to be one step closer! And really, March isn't that far off. Have you stopped breastfeeding already then? How long did they recommend for you to be totally dry, 3-6 months? Please keep us posted here! So excited for you to be on this journey!! :)
February 11, 2014
Thanks misspixie! I'm excited to get closer, I'm trying to stop breastfeeding but it's hard because when it really fills up I have to let it down out of fear I will cause myself more pain. But I'm down to about 2xs a day breastfeeding. He didn't quite mention how long I had to wait but I guess we'll discuss that during the consult.
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