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20's, 5'5" 120lbs. 339 Moderate Textured!? - San Diego, CA
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So I've been creeping on realself for about 2...
boobies4christmasSeptember 24, 2015
So I've been creeping on realself for about 2 months and decided it's time to post my own story. I'm 5'5 around 120lbs and I currently have a small B cup. I've lost more than a cup size in the last 2 years (went off birth control which really affected my size) and also lost some lbs.
I really did love my boobs when they were a perky full C. But now I am asymmetrical and a bit saggy! I decided that I am not okay with having saggy boobs in my twenties.
Time for an upgrade!!!
I had consults with 2 different docs but when I met Dr. Marin and his staff and knew it was the right fit. He really took the time to listen to me as well as providing important info and his expert recommendation. I took a few weeks to think about it and made a decision. I put down a deposit and scheduled surgery! December 14th it is!
Size
I am thinking I want a D cup on the smaller side. I am concerned about looking to large/fake and I definitely don't want peoples first reaction when they see me to be "BOOB JOB!!!"
Sadly, I feel like I have forgotten a lot of the details from my consult but after trying on sizers I think I liked how 339ccs looked. Dr. Marin suggestion moderate profile textured implants.
I'll post some before pics so you can see the current situation!
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I really did love my boobs when they were a perky full C. But now I am asymmetrical and a bit saggy! I decided that I am not okay with having saggy boobs in my twenties.
Time for an upgrade!!!
I had consults with 2 different docs but when I met Dr. Marin and his staff and knew it was the right fit. He really took the time to listen to me as well as providing important info and his expert recommendation. I took a few weeks to think about it and made a decision. I put down a deposit and scheduled surgery! December 14th it is!
Size
I am thinking I want a D cup on the smaller side. I am concerned about looking to large/fake and I definitely don't want peoples first reaction when they see me to be "BOOB JOB!!!"
Sadly, I feel like I have forgotten a lot of the details from my consult but after trying on sizers I think I liked how 339ccs looked. Dr. Marin suggestion moderate profile textured implants.
I'll post some before pics so you can see the current situation!
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Replies (11)
October 3, 2015
I have surgery scheduled for October 26th. I have to have mine replaced after an accident. I loved Dr. Marin! Nervous, even though I just did my first surgery in January. :)
October 4, 2015
Did Dr. Marin do your first BA? I wish mine was sooner, I'm getting impatient!
October 4, 2015
No, I recently moved to SoCal. My first was done in Tulsa, OK with Dr. Ratliffe. I'm 5'7" and usually 105-110 lbs. I got Sientra smooth round 305 the first time around. Going bigger this time, but haven't decided yet...either 355 or 375. I was scared to go too big the first time so was pretty conservative with the CC's I chose. I was smaller than you to begin with. Breastfeeding did a number on them. ;) I currently wear a 32D at VS. I think 339 will be perfect for you! :)
October 4, 2015
Also, I am asymmetrical also and a bit saggy aaaaand have very little tissue. Did he mention anything about doing the procedure to make them closer together...where he cauterizes the tissue to make the pocket bigger and then the implants are closer giving you more cleavage? I'm not sure if I am describing it properly. He mentioned it to me but I'm not so sure. I go for my pre-op next week and will find out more.
October 5, 2015
oh okay! Welcome to California :) when is your pre op? The doc did not mention the procedure that makes them closer together....which surprises me since mine go out to the sides quite a bit. My mom had that done and was thrilled with her results. Did he suggest this for you?
Also, are you staying with smooth or switching to textured?
Also, are you staying with smooth or switching to textured?
October 5, 2015
Thanks! It's good to be here! :) Pre-op is the 13th.
Yes he did suggest it for me.
I was planning on staying with smooth. I have read conflicting info on smooth vs. textured so not sure what to believe. Some say textured is better so there is less rippling and others say it is worse. Did he tell you the pros and cons of textured vs. smooth?
Yes he did suggest it for me.
I was planning on staying with smooth. I have read conflicting info on smooth vs. textured so not sure what to believe. Some say textured is better so there is less rippling and others say it is worse. Did he tell you the pros and cons of textured vs. smooth?
October 5, 2015
I have also read conflicting info about textured vs. smooth...it's frustrating! I expressed to him that I was worried about them sagging after having kids...I think he suggested textured because they stay in place better. He said they adhere to tissue and don't move as much as smooth implants. But....I'm a little worried that they won't feel as natural and I won't be able to squish them together lol. What shape are you getting? He suggested moderate for me.
October 7, 2015
Now that I have had a chance to read your profile and see your great before photos, I agree with LifeChanging253 and your PS, that you may be happier with the textureds staying in place than moving around (especially when laying down). When I had my original 34C breasts (before babies), I recall not liking my breasts sliding out to sides of ribs when laying down and flexing my pectorals to keep them more upright - now I look down when laying on my back and they look like when I used to do the flexing movement in my younger years of fullness (now with a cup size more than then). I really love my textureds and if you are going with Sientra, they have a much lower rate of capsular contraction and a 2 year warranty - no other company offers! :)
UPDATED FROM boobies4christmas
2 months pre
Consult #2.
boobies4christmasOctober 13, 2015
after months of lurking on realself and doing tons of research I decided I needed another consultation. I just felt overwhelmed by looking at sizes and wanted to make sure my surgeon and I were on the same page. I'm so glad I did! I was scheduled for 339 textured sientras and was a little concerned that they would feel too hard. He actually let me know that there has been some sort of manufacturing issue and that textured sientras are not available at this time. He told me that textured is not necessarily better, it just depends on the look you are going for and what you're currently working with. After sharing my wish boob pictures, he said that he's glad I came in because most of the wish boobs have more lower pole fullness which is actually easier to achieve with smooth implants. They sit a little more teardrop shaped than textured do.
The only worry I have about smooth is that they seem to not have as much longevity. It's possible that I might need them redone sooner than if I were to get textured.
Either way, I am not willing to postpone my surgery to wait for textured implants anyways!
Has anyone else heard about textured sientras not being avaiable?
We also went over sizing again and agreed that 339 or 371 would be best. He will bring my wish boob photos in the operating room and make the final decision.
I feel so much better now that I am more informed! and now I can lay off of the Internet bubble of endless research!
2 months away!!!!!
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The only worry I have about smooth is that they seem to not have as much longevity. It's possible that I might need them redone sooner than if I were to get textured.
Either way, I am not willing to postpone my surgery to wait for textured implants anyways!
Has anyone else heard about textured sientras not being avaiable?
We also went over sizing again and agreed that 339 or 371 would be best. He will bring my wish boob photos in the operating room and make the final decision.
I feel so much better now that I am more informed! and now I can lay off of the Internet bubble of endless research!
2 months away!!!!!
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Replies (4)
October 13, 2015
I just went for a consult a week ago and my dr didn't mention anything about the Sientra textured highly cohesive round implants not being available.
October 16, 2015
Hi, Aimme. Sientra voluntarily pulled their implants off the market this week to conduct their own investigation due to the Brazil Regulatory's inspection of their Silimed plant.
October 18, 2015
Oh wow! Good to know! Hopefully they are back on the market by January for me!!
Best of luck to you!