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36 Years Old, 3 Kids, Active/Athletic, Desire Natural Look - San Francisco, CA
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2 months post
My Natural Breastfeeding Breasts vs. Augmented Breasts
WORTH IT$8,500
So in my last update I mention I wish that my augmented breasts were a little closer together. They are slightly more separated than my natural breastfeeding breasts. However, I also think they are a but smaller which might account for some of the additional separation. Perhaps the rest should be attributed to going under the muscle? Anyway, here are a couple pics for comparison. I actually prefer my breasts do not touch. I think it looks best on my frame. But it would be ideal if they were spaced exactly like my natural breastfeeding breasts. But I would definitely want to go any bigger! Also, since someone asked about the profile in the comments, I should note that "moderate" profile in Sientra is the medium profile, not low. So I went with the middle profile.
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2 months post
9 Weeks
I feel almost normal. Think about implants much less frequently. Cardio exercise 100% back to normal. Have not tried weight bearing (like BodyPump which I used to do all the time). I think it still might be a little uncomfortable to flex pectoral muscles during heavy lifting.
The breasts don't look much different in these photos but I feel the swelling is completely gone. They are a little far apart but I guess that is just my anatomy (and low breast fat tissue prior to implant). The right bra brings them closer together. I am wearing bras with no underwire and have found that a 32B fits best. I have a bunch of swim suits and dresses with very low cut v-necks. Prior to surgery they used to be no big deal. Now they really emphasize the implant. Perhaps in a way that is less than ideal. :( you can see the unnatural roundness and separation despite fullness. But aside from this fashion they look very natural in clothing. Mostly feeling good about my decision to augment.
The breasts don't look much different in these photos but I feel the swelling is completely gone. They are a little far apart but I guess that is just my anatomy (and low breast fat tissue prior to implant). The right bra brings them closer together. I am wearing bras with no underwire and have found that a 32B fits best. I have a bunch of swim suits and dresses with very low cut v-necks. Prior to surgery they used to be no big deal. Now they really emphasize the implant. Perhaps in a way that is less than ideal. :( you can see the unnatural roundness and separation despite fullness. But aside from this fashion they look very natural in clothing. Mostly feeling good about my decision to augment.
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They look great on you. What confuses me now is that you got moderate profile and you have the gap in between them too. I do not understand how that works. Why some women do not have a big gap and some others do. Does your gap get wider when you open your arms? Just out of curiosity because you went with unders and I want to see if mine do that because they are overs.
You look good !!
Whatever gap or imperfections you have prior to surgery will remain after surgery and will be exacerbated by e implants because they r bigger therefore making them more noticeable. Unless you have an implant which base is to narrow or one that is wider than your bwd and your surgeon dissected your pocket wider in the cleavage area nothing will change.
Hi. I think the separation is only slightly more exaggerated than my natural breasts when breastfeeding. My natural breasts have separation. I mildly wish they were a cm or so closer together but prefer this to having the breasts touch (for my frame - I think they look great touching on others). Anyway, I will post a pic from when I was breastfeeding. I look pretty much like now!
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2 months post
6 Weeks
So I just had my 6 week post op this a couple days ago. Everything looks great and I am cleared to resume normal cardio. Still take it easy on the heavy core work for a bit longer. I actually have not run yet but plan to try soon. Still a tiny bit tender.
I am finally feeling like I am ready to stamp this review as "worth it". I have definitely had my doubts and even regrets along the way. But as I have healed I have felt more and more like myself. I am still not certain I would choose to do this again. Some part of me still feels like I mutilated myself. Elective plastic surgery is tricky. Something I personally will avoid in the future.
Despite my uncertainties about things, I really do like my results and am enjoying the look with clothes. Swelling has really gone down a lot. I still fit in my size 2 JCrew button shirts for work. But I definitely would not have fit in them if I would have even gone up to 275 cc. Happy I did not go bigger!!
I am finally feeling like I am ready to stamp this review as "worth it". I have definitely had my doubts and even regrets along the way. But as I have healed I have felt more and more like myself. I am still not certain I would choose to do this again. Some part of me still feels like I mutilated myself. Elective plastic surgery is tricky. Something I personally will avoid in the future.
Despite my uncertainties about things, I really do like my results and am enjoying the look with clothes. Swelling has really gone down a lot. I still fit in my size 2 JCrew button shirts for work. But I definitely would not have fit in them if I would have even gone up to 275 cc. Happy I did not go bigger!!
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Hey stranger, so good to hear from you. You look great and I agree. That is the perfect size for you. They look natural.
Thank you Red!
I think you look amazing! Also, all of us go through that phase where we think about what we have done. I feel the same... I wish I chose 230cc or even less. But, your look is so natural. You should be worried if anybody would think that you got them done. You just can't tell in your case. Congrats on that! Enjoy the weekend, and happy July 4th. :)
Nikki, thank you!! I love your results too!!
Sorry... You SHOULDN'T be worried...
Hey I was wondering what your bwd is
Hi. Sorry I did not check this in a long time. My BWD was 12 cm. :)
Hi there just came across your review. I hope you're feeling more confident in your new look. I think you look amazing! You still have the long and lean look. I too worry that I feel "too heavy" and matronly as I've always felt lithe and tallish. I told my surgeon I don't want to feel overly boobie!! He laughed and said he doesn't hear that very often! I understand it would be such an emotional roller coaster. Us women are very in tune with our bodies. I am already anticipating that ill be crying in the mirror in the weeks post op. it's such a sacred thing - it's your BODY! And it would be such an adjustment. Anyway sorry for the essay, just wanted to say you look fabulous!
Hi! Thank you so much for the kind words! Wishing you the best!
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