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30, 295cc (gummy bear) natrelle 410- Saint Louis, MO
UPDATED FROM Loo710
9 months post
9month update
WORTH IT$7,700
It's been a little over 9 months and I feel great. The only complaint I have is my right side has a kind of popping feel when I'm laying on my left side. Asking my PS about that at my one year. Aside from that, I'm really happy with everything. My scars are healing nicely. You can't see them because they are so perfectly placed, unless you're under me or I'm lifting them like in the picture. A friend of mine saw them (who's had hers done) and she asked where my scars were initially because she didn't notice them first off. I've been asked about feel by some girls. They are jiggly, soft and squishy. I can't relate to those who say gummy bears are hard or firm. They probably are a little former than traditional silicone, but I've never had them, so i dont have anything to compare to. I chose the cohesive gels (gummy bear) mainly because of shape, and their durability. I chose shape over feel, but i don't know the difference. It's more "jiggle" than I've ever had before. Lol. I still have yet to find a bra that I REALLY love. I like the lightly lined VS Pink bras (32dd) but a lot of other bras just seem to fit strange. I'm wider on the bottom so I need a larger cup, but don't always completely fill the top of the cup. Anyone else have this issue?
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September 18, 2016
Thank you so much for sharing your story! You look fantastic. I have my second revision scheduled in a few weeks and still deciding if I want to go with the natrelle 410s. I do want a more natural look but am concerned with the softness and possibility of the implant shifting but think I'll take that chance..
November 13, 2016
Make sure your surgeon is experienced with them. The process is more strategic with the pocket. It fits like a glove to the implant. I love mine, particularly the shape they give. I still feel like they are rounded at the bottoms. I also feel like they are soft.
November 10, 2016
Hey I just read through your story and your results are beautiful. My doctor is strongly recommending that I use the Natrelle 410's like yourself. I have a revision coming up due to slight bottoming out. It seems like your body type isn't far off from mine so this has been a great comparison. I didn't see you mentioning rippling at all, has that been a problem at all for you? Also, how does it feel to wear push up bras or to make cleavage. I am so worried that there would be a defined line where the implants starts when wearing any push-up. If you have any pics you could show that'd be so helpful. It is so hard to find good information on realself on gummy bears since it takes so long for them to fully soften and people often drop off before they're final. Thanks so much for keeping the updates coming. If you have any feedback or advice for me that'd be awesome. Surgery is at the end of next week. Wish me luck!! Thanks again for sharing your story!! So happy for you :)
November 13, 2016
Hi! &' so sorry for the delay. I haven't noticed any rippling at all. I think the cohesive gel helps with that because the actual implant bag doesn't ripple. I only notice the implant on my sides and only when I feel it with my hands. I don't see a difference with a shirt off. I feel like I can get good push up with a push-up bra. I have found that I just need to try on everything. I feel like I have a natural cleavage look with the implants, -and not a really round upper pole with a push-up. Does that make sense?
November 13, 2016
Oh no worries at all thanks for getting back to me! And yea it totally makes sense and thats exactly what I'm looking for. There have been other girls I follow with gummy bears that have a hard time squishing them together but I'm starting to think its cuz they're just too small/too far apart or maybe they need more time to heal. If you have any pics in pushups or bandeau tops itd be awesome to see under clothes or swim suits :) thanks so much for sharing it seriously means so much to a lot of ppl I keep telling myself that I'll keep updating for a couple years so ppl can see the true final results. Good on you for continuing to share your journey! Cheers xoxo
December 8, 2016
Can I ask how the 295s compare with the 285 rice sizers you tried beforehand? And did you lose any sensation? You look great!
December 28, 2016
I honestly can't remember the comparison . I did loose just a little bit of sensation at the incision, but it's slowly coming back.
UPDATED FROM Loo710
4 months post
Scar update
Posting a scar update. I'm a little over 4 months. I think they are looking good. Thoughts? I've been using the scar cream my PS suggested twice a day. How long did it take for your scars to fade to the point that you don't use the cream anymore?
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April 20, 2016
Yours are a lot lighter than mine. I use my scar cream 2x a day also. My PS said it can take up to a year for the scar to actually be gone.
April 25, 2016
Hello! You look great and I've been following your journey. Thank you for sharing! I'm scheduled for May 10 and thinking of getting 285 or 320 anatomical overs too. I'm stuck as to what size and like you don't want to go too big or too small! My surgeon never offered 295cc which seems mid range and your results look great!
I also have little kids and am nervous about recovery and trying to look after them post operation. My husband will be around the day after and then it's the weekend but from day 6 onwards there will be times I will be by myself in the mornings and hoping I will be able to cope especially with the 17 month old. Eek. How did you find recovery and lifting and going to the library etc? It's hard when you're a mum!
I'm Asian also and my scars worry me so I'm hoping to find a good scar cream also! How do you find sleeping on your tummy? Side now?
Thanks for sharing. Your story has been so helpful to me! Xx
April 28, 2016
I felt the same way! I still wonder if I should have went up a size sometimes. I am happy with the size I chose, but I wonder about sizing up rather than down.
My implants are 295cc unders, Natrelle 410 style, Moderate profile. I wonder if the brand of implants your PS uses doesn't come in that size?
As far as recovery goes with kids, I was super nervous about it too. My friend N* came to help out and she was amazing! My surgery was on a Thursday, and she left on Monday. My husband was off work on Thursday to take me to the surgery, and then back to work Friday, and home on the weekend. She helped take care of the kids, and cooked, etc. By Monday I felt pretty good and able to function. I was only taking pain meds (aside from Tylenol) at night when needed, so I was able to drive my son to school, etc. My 2 year old was able to get out of the car with assistance, so that also helped. At that point she was also out of a crib, so there was never any heavy lifting. I'd just try to lift with your legs when picking up your 17 month old and you should be fine. Have you ever heard of www.edenknowsimplants.com ? She just posted a video the other day about how she picks up her daughter just a few days after surgery (lifting weight with her legs). It is harder when you're a mom. I'd say make sure to still rest and not overdo it the first week or 2. I tried to find time to nap when my kids napped.
My scar cream is Skin Medica Scar Recovery Gel. It's the same gel that my doctor's office told me to buy from them, but I found it on Amazon for cheaper! http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Medica-Scar-Recovery-Ounce/dp/B0083E763E/ref=sr_1_cc_1_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1460140008&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=skin+medica+scar+recovery+gel I bought the 2 oz bottle, and that is plenty! You use a really tiny amount, twice a day. I have noticed a huge difference in my scars.
I'm not a tummy sleeper, so I never had an issue. I've always been a side sleeper (I blame that on 3 pregnancies lol) so this wasn't an issue for me.
Glad that my story has been helpful! Best of luck to you! I'll be following your review!
My implants are 295cc unders, Natrelle 410 style, Moderate profile. I wonder if the brand of implants your PS uses doesn't come in that size?
As far as recovery goes with kids, I was super nervous about it too. My friend N* came to help out and she was amazing! My surgery was on a Thursday, and she left on Monday. My husband was off work on Thursday to take me to the surgery, and then back to work Friday, and home on the weekend. She helped take care of the kids, and cooked, etc. By Monday I felt pretty good and able to function. I was only taking pain meds (aside from Tylenol) at night when needed, so I was able to drive my son to school, etc. My 2 year old was able to get out of the car with assistance, so that also helped. At that point she was also out of a crib, so there was never any heavy lifting. I'd just try to lift with your legs when picking up your 17 month old and you should be fine. Have you ever heard of www.edenknowsimplants.com ? She just posted a video the other day about how she picks up her daughter just a few days after surgery (lifting weight with her legs). It is harder when you're a mom. I'd say make sure to still rest and not overdo it the first week or 2. I tried to find time to nap when my kids napped.
My scar cream is Skin Medica Scar Recovery Gel. It's the same gel that my doctor's office told me to buy from them, but I found it on Amazon for cheaper! http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Medica-Scar-Recovery-Ounce/dp/B0083E763E/ref=sr_1_cc_1_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1460140008&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=skin+medica+scar+recovery+gel I bought the 2 oz bottle, and that is plenty! You use a really tiny amount, twice a day. I have noticed a huge difference in my scars.
I'm not a tummy sleeper, so I never had an issue. I've always been a side sleeper (I blame that on 3 pregnancies lol) so this wasn't an issue for me.
Glad that my story has been helpful! Best of luck to you! I'll be following your review!
May 1, 2016
Hello! Thank you for taking the time for such a great response! Your journey has really helped me and I'm so happy you can relate to the concerns I have with having little kids to look after!
That blog has been a tremendous help thank you! My hubby just said he can take off 3 days during the week of surgery! yay. he's been great. I'm going in on tuesday so I think I'll ask him to take Tues, wed and perhaps Fri as our babysitter can help me out all day Thursday. Then it's the weekend and hopefully I'll be able to manage during the mornings of Monday and Tuesday as babysitter can only help from midday onwards...sorry to blurt this all out....i'm in busy planning mode whilst the kids are out of the house at the moment!
Thanks again for your input! Do you feel like they are fully yours now and how long was it until you felt like this? I'm psyching myself up for the post surgery emotional roller coaster - eek!
That blog has been a tremendous help thank you! My hubby just said he can take off 3 days during the week of surgery! yay. he's been great. I'm going in on tuesday so I think I'll ask him to take Tues, wed and perhaps Fri as our babysitter can help me out all day Thursday. Then it's the weekend and hopefully I'll be able to manage during the mornings of Monday and Tuesday as babysitter can only help from midday onwards...sorry to blurt this all out....i'm in busy planning mode whilst the kids are out of the house at the moment!
Thanks again for your input! Do you feel like they are fully yours now and how long was it until you felt like this? I'm psyching myself up for the post surgery emotional roller coaster - eek!
May 4, 2016
Hello! Your scars look like they are healing great! I just wondered if you had wished you were a little bigger or smaller? In still in debate as to whether to go 280 or 320. If I weren't so worried about people knowing I would go 320. I just wondered in terms of having it done and when you were breastfeeding do you feel like you are bigger now or you were bigger when breastfeeding/pregnant?
Thanks for all your feedback!
May 5, 2016
Thank you! I sometimes wish I was a little bigger, but then I think it would be obvious. The doctor actually tried the 330 size but knew I wanted something more natural and said it would be more obvious. I am happy with the size, but I guess just getting used to them, the seem smaller now. I think after augmentation they are a little bigger now. Size wise they are. I'm sizing at a 32d or sometimes 32dd and nursing I was around a 34c, which is comparable. It's hard for me to fit into a 34c now though. I will say I don't ever wish they were smaller. In the future if and when I have a revision if consider going up one size. For now I like being able to play them down when I want to (and for working out) and wear a push up bra when I want to be a little more noticeable. Hope this helps you!
September 6, 2016
Another wish boobs!! You look amazing! Can you please kindly tell me your weight and Heigh? Also I heard gummy bear is feeling pretty hard comparing to the round. How do your breasts feel? Thanks so much
September 16, 2016
Aww, thank you! I am 5'1", 120lbs. I have been really happy with the gummy bears! Mine are anatomical. I think they feel soft, but I only have silicone implant friends to compare them to. I loved the look of the anatomical ones, and that's the main reason I chose them. I valued the "look" over "feel". however, I think I hit the jackpot with the feel!! I would describe them as really jiggly. They don't bounce when i run, but I don't mind that because that would be uncomfortable. My husband says they feel real, and I had another friend comment that they were squishy. Hope this is helpful to you!
September 16, 2016
Amazing!! I think I want gummy bear too!! Love your boobs!! Thanks so much :)
UPDATED FROM Loo710
4 months post
4 mo post op
I'm a little over 4 mo post op and feeling great. There are times when I feel like I think I could have gone a Little bigger, but overall I M happy with the size. I feel like I'm at a size where people could see me and think, maybe they're not real? Or maybe they are? I love that they look very natural.
I purchased some new swimwear recently and am loving them. I'm sizing at a 32d most places and can fit a 34c as well. 32 DD in pink VS but they always size larger than most places. My scars are healing nicely. I have been using the scar cream consistently. I feel that they are soft and squishy at this point.
I purchased some new swimwear recently and am loving them. I'm sizing at a 32d most places and can fit a 34c as well. 32 DD in pink VS but they always size larger than most places. My scars are healing nicely. I have been using the scar cream consistently. I feel that they are soft and squishy at this point.
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April 8, 2016
You look so amazing. I'm jealous! I got 225cc Natrelle 410 as well, and wish I had gone up to your size. Major boob greed. What scar cream are you using btw? Do they move yet? I'm 3 months post-op and my boobs still don't move.
April 8, 2016
Thank you! I wonder sometimes if I should have went with 335! I think everyone will always wonder if they should have gone up a size. :( My scar cream is Skin Medica Scar Recovery Gel. It's the same gel that my doctor's office told me to buy from them, but I found it on Amazon for cheaper! http://www.amazon.com/Skin-Medica-Scar-Recovery-Ounce/dp/B0083E763E/ref=sr_1_cc_1_a_it?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1460140008&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=skin+medica+scar+recovery+gel I bought the 2 oz bottle, and that is plenty! You use a really tiny amount, twice a day. I have noticed a huge difference in my scars. They are much flatter, still pink, but I think they look really good.
I don't really have a lot of bounce in them if I'm jumping or running (which I don't mind much) but they are definitely squishy when they are squeezed and I can "jiggle" them in my hands. I noticed a difference about a month ago, so yours will probably be soon! :) My doc says they should soften even more as time goes on. Congratulations to you! I hope your recovery is going well!
I don't really have a lot of bounce in them if I'm jumping or running (which I don't mind much) but they are definitely squishy when they are squeezed and I can "jiggle" them in my hands. I noticed a difference about a month ago, so yours will probably be soon! :) My doc says they should soften even more as time goes on. Congratulations to you! I hope your recovery is going well!
December 14, 2016
Wow love your results! Definitely a subtle change, but I like that! They look fantastic but super natural.
I'm 5'7" and 120lbs. with a BWD of 12.5. Would you mind saying what your BWD was? I've tried on sizers at the PS, and was happier with the 250cc over the 275cc, but am trying to understand if a 275cc implant will likely look closer to the 250 sizers when placed under the muscle. I have my pre-op on 12/5, and am interested what my PS will advise, as well. I know the difference would probably be subtle....but I'm basically just nipples now, so, to me, even small change is anything but subtle.
Yours look AMAZING btw!!!!
Best of Luck and I wish you well with a speedy recovery!