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30, 295cc (gummy bear) natrelle 410- Saint Louis, MO
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Pre kids, I was always a 34 A. While...
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Pre kids, I was always a 34 A. While breastfeeding, I got up to a 36 C, which I loved! I didn't enjoy the extra baby weight, but loved the fullness of my breasts! (minus the milk/veins) After I finished breast feeding my first 2 children, my boobs were a 34B. And, now after breast feeding my youngest child, my boobies shrunk and don't even fill out my 34B cups anymore. Now that I'm back to my pre baby body, I'm happy with most everything, except my breasts. My husband finds me sexy, as I am, but I want to feel sexy again, for myself. He is supportive, but not encouraging me to have the procedure done.
I've always entertained the idea of a Breast Augmentation but I always associated it with large, round, fake looking, Pamela Anderson breasts. It wasn't until a friend of mine recently had a BA that I had started looking into it. When I started researching, I realized that there are other options. My desired outcome would be to have natural looking breasts, something tasteful, subtle, yet visibly noticeable to myself. I'm pretty modest in the way that I dress so I actually don't think that it will be that noticeable to others unless they see me in a swimsuit! I don't even want my parents to know, because I know they will not be supportive of the decision.
I've had one consultation, and am hoping to schedule another one with a different office in January.
Hoping that around my 30th birthday (Yikes!) at the end of the year, I can be moving toward my BA!
Is there anyone else who can speak of their experience with anatomical/gummy bear implants?
I've always entertained the idea of a Breast Augmentation but I always associated it with large, round, fake looking, Pamela Anderson breasts. It wasn't until a friend of mine recently had a BA that I had started looking into it. When I started researching, I realized that there are other options. My desired outcome would be to have natural looking breasts, something tasteful, subtle, yet visibly noticeable to myself. I'm pretty modest in the way that I dress so I actually don't think that it will be that noticeable to others unless they see me in a swimsuit! I don't even want my parents to know, because I know they will not be supportive of the decision.
I've had one consultation, and am hoping to schedule another one with a different office in January.
Hoping that around my 30th birthday (Yikes!) at the end of the year, I can be moving toward my BA!
Is there anyone else who can speak of their experience with anatomical/gummy bear implants?
Replies (15)
March 17, 2015
Before getting my BA I honestly was gung-ho about getting anatomical gummies because i thought they were essential to achieving a natural shape. I felt my first consultation pushed for them because they about 1k more for each implant. At my second consultation my surgeon told me that in his experience, all his patients that got anatomicals weren't as happy as the ones who got the round implants so he stopped recommending anatomicals. He said anatomicals are usually for reconstructive patients and I didn't fall in that category. He also warned me that because there's a chance anatomicals can rotate side to side causing the boob to look distorted, they will often use textured anatomicals that get really velcro'd under the boob causing the implants to drop uneven. Do more research, ask more doctors questions, and feel 110% comfortable with your decision!! I also got mine at 30! (; Best of luck!!
March 17, 2015
Thanks for the info on this! One of the biggest draws on the anatomical ones is that out of all the photos I find that I like, I'd say 99% of them are gummies, with the exception of your review and one other. :)
July 21, 2015
Just read your review:) I got the PURE Silimed anatomicals which are also known as furry brazilians - they don't rotate because of the Velcro effect. Your surgeon has to be very meticulous during surgery where he /she places them because they don't move once they're in. But on the plus side you don't have to wait for the "dropping" stage and the size you have at one week post op is the size you end up. Only thing that happens is that they soften over time (downside is that they take longer to soften than the other silicon implants)
July 23, 2015
I've never heard of that kind! That's my only concern is the feel for the anatomical ones. Have you noticed yours softening to your liking yet? I can't remember how many weeks out you are.
July 23, 2015
You could get textured anatomicals which are similar and other implant companies do them - they don't rotate easily either.
I definitely feel mine softening up esp compared to day one. They're still firm but I love the feel of them and how they sit in the bra. They usually take about 45 days to start to feel somewhat natural - I'm 3 weeks out tomorrow xx
I definitely feel mine softening up esp compared to day one. They're still firm but I love the feel of them and how they sit in the bra. They usually take about 45 days to start to feel somewhat natural - I'm 3 weeks out tomorrow xx
August 18, 2015
am considering going with the Gummy Bear Anatomical implants. What I have gathered so far is that they seem to drop more quickly, they do not need to be massaged, they are more form stable, which leads to longevity (compared to round). Because they are form stable they also require a larger incision because they cannot be manipulated with a Keller Funnel, or forced into a small incision. They are a bit more firm than the round, and also take longer to soften. My BA is scheduled for 09/09/15 and my pre-op is this Thursday! I am so anxious and excited, its unreal lol. My surgeon, Dr. Epstein is known for a natural look, specifically using these implants and so after my original consult with him I was set on getting them - or so I thought. One of my friends recently got the gummy bears and her 3D images were set at 340ccs and her tissue allowed for 250 - she is really happy, and they look so natural, she also recovered really, really quickly. I don't want to be huge, but If I were to end up here size, I'm afraid I would be disappointed. My doctor fit me for 310ccs, but Im just not sure if that means I would end up closer to 200ccs... At my pre-op I plan to ask my doctor a lot of questions. Ill update my review - maybe it'll provide a bit more insight for you! I'll try to keep you posted!
April 8, 2016
I have surgery with Dr. Lund on Monday. I'm glad your experience went well! It has reassured me a little bit reading about and seeing your amazing results. Do you have any tidbits or tips about preparation for surgery? I'm mostly nervous about that!
April 8, 2016
How exciting! I'd say having ice packs were super helpful. I also made sure to have a few zip up sports bras for when I could switch over to those. Are you going with traditional silicone? or are you doing cohesive gels?
April 8, 2016
I am doing traditional silicone. Thanks for the advice! I have bought a couple sports bras but they weren't zip up so I'll have to go get a few more :)
April 9, 2016
I had a couple of zip ones but I think I could have managed with regular ones. Work the pain pump my pain wasn't bad.
April 9, 2016
I am glad to hear that the pain pump helped! Did you have any trouble sleeping after surgery? I was wondering if I should invest in some more pillows in case I need to sleep upright... lol.
April 10, 2016
I don't remember having trouble sleeping. But sitting up in bed was nice with extra pillows .
UPDATED FROM Loo710
11 months pre
Before photos
I debated on sharing photos, but the reviews I have searched that have pictures have been so helpful to me in deciding what I want! So, I thought maybe I could be of help to someone else here. I have a consultation scheduled at St louis cosmetic surgery with dr Lund on Tuesday. I've visited one other PS office but want to know what my options are.
UPDATED FROM Loo710
11 months pre
Consultation
Had my first consultation with Dr. Lund yesterday. They have the Vectra 3D imaging in the office and I was able to view the size we'd talked about on the computer. The dr. first showed me 335cc and he says he thinks it would fit my frame. However, after looking around on here, I'm finding that many of the women who I've found to be my size have gone much smaller and (250-280) and have gotten the same result as I would like. I'll be able to use sizers at my pre-op appointment to get a better feel of how they will look, but just wondering if anyone had any input on here. I don't want to wish I'd gone bigger, but also don't want to feel like I overdid it either. :( I guess I won't know until I try them on at pre-op. After looking at the calendar, I may be able to do a March surgery date!
Replies (6)
January 8, 2015
I have my pre-P&P next week and will do 3D vectra imaging then. I am
5'3" 107 lb and plan to do at least 300 cc - probably a little more depending on what I see next week. I am looking to be at least a C
Cup preferably a D. I was a C cup when I breastfed my 1st child and a D cup when I breastfed my second one so I kind of know what I am looking for. 335 seams like a good choice based on your stats. Are you looking to be a C cup ?
January 8, 2015
I'm wanting to be a C cup. I was a c cup while breast feeding too and I loved it! When is your surgery date?
January 8, 2015
Feb 11. A little over a month to go ... I am so excited!!! Do you have a date?
January 8, 2015
I don't yet! trying to figure out when is a good time, as well as financially. Best of luck to you! Looking forward to seeing your results!
March 17, 2015
Did you have your pre-op yet??? I also did the Vectra 3D and I personally felt it was over-exaggerated. If i stuck to what i saw on the Vectra I would've ended up with 250cc anatomical gummies... I ended up not going with that dr. and went with another surgeon who recommended 300cc round moderate plus based on my measurements and I absolutely love them! I'm about a small C now. I would trust my doctor's recommendation especially if he has tons of experience and knows how to achieve natural breasts. Hope this helps!
March 17, 2015
I haven't scheduled my surgery yet. I'd hoped to schedule for this spring, but I'm going to have to wait till the end of the year, but that was an ideal time for healing to be complete by summer next year.
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