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Thinking about downsizing...
UPDATED FROM stl_0552
1 year post
Still getting use to them...
WORTH IT$6,500
Well I met with PS regarding possible downsizing. After weighing out all options, risks and cost, I have decided to just keep the 375cc Silicones I currently have. The funny thing is when I was driving home from the appt, I started to recall that after my first BA 10 years ago I did the same thing. As soon as I got home I pulled out all the paperwork from my original surgery (10 years ago) and sure enough I began questioning my size 6 mths after getting the 330cc saline implants. Remembering this was actually comforting as I realized it takes me a while to truly get use to any change to my body. The silicone implants feel different, move different and react differently in a bra. I still love them and now understand the issue is me being overly critical. I really appreciate everyone's input and support.
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UPDATED FROM stl_0552
1 year post
Considering downsizing to 300cc Mod+...
Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I am actually going to see my ps to discuss a slight downsize. I'm feeling the HP has too much projection for me. Although it's hard to tell in the pics, the 375cc HP silicones turned out larger than the 330cc salines. I want to consider the 300cc Mod+ silicone as this implant has the same diameter as the ones I have now! but I would have much less projection.
Concerns are:
- skin tightness
- cost for revision
- incision site
This has been a really tough decision as I like the feel of my current implants, I just wasn't looking to go up in size. With 300cc o/f 330cc salines I measured 32C. Now I'm a 32DD/34D. At VS I measure 32DDD, which doesn't really phase me as I don't really like their bras anyways.
I will update after my consult.
Concerns are:
- skin tightness
- cost for revision
- incision site
This has been a really tough decision as I like the feel of my current implants, I just wasn't looking to go up in size. With 300cc o/f 330cc salines I measured 32C. Now I'm a 32DD/34D. At VS I measure 32DDD, which doesn't really phase me as I don't really like their bras anyways.
I will update after my consult.
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November 4, 2013
I really like your size and shape. I think your projection is perfect!
November 4, 2013
I don't know it's weird. When I look at my pics they look smaller than in real life. If I wear a slim fitting shirt I top heavy. I tried giving it time but I do miss my smaller implants. I had to buy all new bras and even replace a few shirts after getting the 375's. I'm looking forward to talking it over with my ps to see what he says. I'll keep you guys posted.
UPDATED FROM stl_0552
11 months post
1 Year after revision for cc
Hi ladies. So I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary for my revision.
To recap:
I had 375cc smooth round mentor silicone implants and a capsulectomy for cc in my right breast. I swapped my salines (300cc filled to 330cc) out for the silicones. My original implants were 10 years old. The cc developed after having my second child. Once my milk dried up, I was left with lopsided boobs.
Love my silicones. They are SO much softer and I have way less rippling. I can feel my breast bounce and move when I walk. The salines were like plastered to my chest, felt harder and less natural.
To recap:
I had 375cc smooth round mentor silicone implants and a capsulectomy for cc in my right breast. I swapped my salines (300cc filled to 330cc) out for the silicones. My original implants were 10 years old. The cc developed after having my second child. Once my milk dried up, I was left with lopsided boobs.
Love my silicones. They are SO much softer and I have way less rippling. I can feel my breast bounce and move when I walk. The salines were like plastered to my chest, felt harder and less natural.
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October 8, 2013
Congrats on your results! They look great! I am 6 weeks PO with 385 silicone implants (so roughly the same size) and I absolutely love them! I feel like it is the perfect size - not too big and not too small. I think you are correct that many of us (including myself 13 years ago) get too obsessed with bra size. After living with 660cc saline implants for years, I am really enjoying being able to purchase a bra at a regular store!
October 8, 2013
Thanks. I came across your story the other day. You have had quite the journey with implants. I was concerned at first that the 375 cc were too big, but as they healed and settled, I feel the size gives me a lot of options. I have never been real showy with my breast so it's nice to be able to play them down. With that said it's also nice to fill a triangle bikini top without an ounce of padding, lol.
Your revision is looking good. Looks like the scars will heal nice.
October 9, 2013
You look great! What amazing results. Thank you for posting your update at a year. I know how things slowly ease into place and it is nice to see someone post that. I am hoping for a result likes yours! Thanks again!
October 9, 2013
Thank you. Yea I am still totally hooked on this site even a year after my surgery. I always tell ladies looking into implants that if they think their critical of their breast now, wait until you have gone thru the process of getting implants. It becomes an obsession, lol.
October 9, 2013
Wow, you look totally amazing! Your review is just one of those reasons why I love this site, that it goes to show you can have implants for years, but yes you will need a further surgery, but then you can still look awesome! I'm due for my ba a week on Monday and I can't process fully the fact I'm doing it once, let alone knowing ill have to do it again in the future, but your story is a nice reassurance of what to expect. Thank you! :)
October 10, 2013
Your breast are perfectly shaped, no one would know you had more than one surgery.
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Thank you for your insightful update about your size concern. That's great you could reference you paperwork from 10 years ago. A good idea for first time BA members to think about...store your paperwork in a safe place for a long time!