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Replacing 300/315cc for 485cc Sientra Silicone Gels After 15 Years | 5'0" - 110lb - San Mateo, CA
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I'm 37 years old, mother of 3 children ages 19,...
WORTH IT$11,000
I'm 37 years old, mother of 3 children ages 19, 13, and 7. 5'0" at 110lb. I had my original implants done in 2000, after having my first child. They have held up really well - very mobile, soft, no activity restrictions, and with great sensation; but after the 2 subsequent pregnancies, I experienced some involution. Also because my skin is very thin, the rippling in the implants is evident to the touch when I lean all the way forward. The implants I currently have are old McGhan Model 68 Moderate Profile Salines with diameter of 11.9cm / projection of 4.1cm. Incisions were in the axilla areas. For the duration that I've had them, I've been VERY HAPPY WITH THEM.
I do feel, however, that replacement will these implants that have reflux valves will be inevitable at some point. I felt that it would be easier to mitigate with a replacement now, rather than wait for a rupture. I also just wanted to go bigger to stretch out the loosened skin and to switch to silicone - as only salines were available for first time breast augs back when I had my originals done.
SO! My goals for my replacements are: size enhancement - lateral, medial, and in projection, softer feel, improved smoothness, and for longevity - as I hope these will take me through for the long haul. That being said - I don't want to have any on sizing regrets in hindsight. I originally wanted to go for the 450cc range. My (WONDERFUL) PS and I discussed many factors in the sizing process... my desired goals, the tissue loss with the removal of my current implants, and also the fact that well over 50% of women with BAs report that they wish they would have gone bigger and that they liked their breasts most when they were swollen. These things considered - he suggested going up a size to the 470cc - 490cc range. Being that I really love the shape of my current McGhan's I went and looked up the dimensions of that size range in the same model that I have now. Then I found the Sientras that most closely matched up in dimensions and ended up deciding on the Sientra Moderate Plus 485s. They have a diameter of 13.6cm and projection of 4.8. This may sound really big for someone of my stature - but I really think it does depend on what your goals are. The next size down would have been 435cc, and I just don't think a 100cc increase in volume would have been enough of an upgrade for me. Plus, I have the utmost confidence in my PS. He does, after all, have +20 years experience! He also did my tummy tuck in 2006 - which AMAZINGLY survived my last pregnancy and returned to its post-op condition very quickly after my son's birth.
I do feel, however, that replacement will these implants that have reflux valves will be inevitable at some point. I felt that it would be easier to mitigate with a replacement now, rather than wait for a rupture. I also just wanted to go bigger to stretch out the loosened skin and to switch to silicone - as only salines were available for first time breast augs back when I had my originals done.
SO! My goals for my replacements are: size enhancement - lateral, medial, and in projection, softer feel, improved smoothness, and for longevity - as I hope these will take me through for the long haul. That being said - I don't want to have any on sizing regrets in hindsight. I originally wanted to go for the 450cc range. My (WONDERFUL) PS and I discussed many factors in the sizing process... my desired goals, the tissue loss with the removal of my current implants, and also the fact that well over 50% of women with BAs report that they wish they would have gone bigger and that they liked their breasts most when they were swollen. These things considered - he suggested going up a size to the 470cc - 490cc range. Being that I really love the shape of my current McGhan's I went and looked up the dimensions of that size range in the same model that I have now. Then I found the Sientras that most closely matched up in dimensions and ended up deciding on the Sientra Moderate Plus 485s. They have a diameter of 13.6cm and projection of 4.8. This may sound really big for someone of my stature - but I really think it does depend on what your goals are. The next size down would have been 435cc, and I just don't think a 100cc increase in volume would have been enough of an upgrade for me. Plus, I have the utmost confidence in my PS. He does, after all, have +20 years experience! He also did my tummy tuck in 2006 - which AMAZINGLY survived my last pregnancy and returned to its post-op condition very quickly after my son's birth.
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April 8, 2015
GOOD LUCK!

April 8, 2015
Thanks so much!! I'm stirring with excitement as it's just hours away!
I just checked out your pix and yours look great, despite the detected fluid. I love the medial fullness. I'll be checking to see what you decide :-)
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April 9, 2015
GOOD LUCK!!

April 9, 2015
Thanks soooooo much, @marmolada!!! Could NOT have gone better. Just seemless! With the previous stretching there is no pain so far and they have taken great shape already. I'm in LOOOOVE
Hi there, and welcome! Thank you so much for choosing to share your story with us. Do you have any tips on how to choose a suitable surgeon that you could share with us?
Thank you! I'm sure your post will be very useful to anyone who is struggling to choose a surgeon. Good luck with your procedure! I hope you'll post an update as soon as you feel able :)