POSTED UNDER Breast Implant Revision REVIEWS
50 Yr Old 5'4" 125 Lbs 2 Kids W/28 Yr Old Implants - Santa Barbara, CA
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I have been researching, and seeking...
thehappy1April 10, 2016
WORTH IT$12,300
I have been researching, and seeking recommendations from many different doctors for several years on the best way to approach replacing my existing 28 year old 500 cc low profile silicon gel implants that were behind the muscle.
After 2 kids, and lots of activity they looked terrible when I wasn't wearing a bra. Many docs recommended doing nothing at my age if I looked good in my clothes...well I know im old but geez I want to looked good naked as well if possible. I really didn't want all the scars that come with the lifts & also wanted to find a way to avoid the distortion that comes with flexing. I was after a more natural look yet still wanted larger breasts with side boob and a higher nipple placement. I was asking for a dang miracle, and that's just what I got!!!!!
I had a consult with Dr. Neal Handel a year prior to his performing my surgery and would have said "lets do this" right away but was unable to afford him at the time. He was the first doctor that made me feel like surgery was worth the trouble and money to follow through with a procedure, somehow I just knew he could give the outcome I desired. He listened carefully, gave me plenty of time in my consult and showed confidence with out being cocky! I asked his opinion and gave him the freedom he needed in the operating room to do whatever was needed to obtain the result closest to my wish pic. When I saw my with photo next to my existing photo in the operating room I was mortified of how I looked, I guess I got used to seeing myself and didn't realize what was really going on. I honestly cant begin to express in this review the incredible work he preformed on me! I'm absolutely 100 % happy with the result.
I have to tell all you ladies my husband is crazy about these things, he has gone nuts! From a mans standpoint he says they are waaay better than they were when I was in my 20's. They look, feel and move as if they are real. He loves how bottom heavy they are...he just cant get enough.
This is what I did all through original incision
removed old 500cc low profile implants from behind muscle (FYI one was leaking)
cleaned out gel
closed up existing pocket
replaced with 550cc high profile IN FRONT of muscle
circumareolar breast lift (mastopexy)
After 2 kids, and lots of activity they looked terrible when I wasn't wearing a bra. Many docs recommended doing nothing at my age if I looked good in my clothes...well I know im old but geez I want to looked good naked as well if possible. I really didn't want all the scars that come with the lifts & also wanted to find a way to avoid the distortion that comes with flexing. I was after a more natural look yet still wanted larger breasts with side boob and a higher nipple placement. I was asking for a dang miracle, and that's just what I got!!!!!
I had a consult with Dr. Neal Handel a year prior to his performing my surgery and would have said "lets do this" right away but was unable to afford him at the time. He was the first doctor that made me feel like surgery was worth the trouble and money to follow through with a procedure, somehow I just knew he could give the outcome I desired. He listened carefully, gave me plenty of time in my consult and showed confidence with out being cocky! I asked his opinion and gave him the freedom he needed in the operating room to do whatever was needed to obtain the result closest to my wish pic. When I saw my with photo next to my existing photo in the operating room I was mortified of how I looked, I guess I got used to seeing myself and didn't realize what was really going on. I honestly cant begin to express in this review the incredible work he preformed on me! I'm absolutely 100 % happy with the result.
I have to tell all you ladies my husband is crazy about these things, he has gone nuts! From a mans standpoint he says they are waaay better than they were when I was in my 20's. They look, feel and move as if they are real. He loves how bottom heavy they are...he just cant get enough.
This is what I did all through original incision
removed old 500cc low profile implants from behind muscle (FYI one was leaking)
cleaned out gel
closed up existing pocket
replaced with 550cc high profile IN FRONT of muscle
circumareolar breast lift (mastopexy)
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UPDATED FROM thehappy1
3 months post
added photos
thehappy1April 11, 2016
Also forgot to mention I had a hernia repair at the same time, so my belly button is a bit weird in the pictures but its getting much better with time.
Feel free to message me and ask questions. :)
Feel free to message me and ask questions. :)
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April 11, 2016
You look great. Thank you for sharing story. I am your age and a week from tomorrow I am exchanging my 25 year old implants and getting and internal bra for bottoming out and a lift. And like you, I still look pretty good "before" and it's costing a lot because I am also going with a very reputable Dr. But I feel a little guilty about being so vain (I had one Dr. say I should be content the way I am ?!) Also my Dr. Pousti doesn't want me to do anything but rest for a solid 2 weeks--so I am concerned about my head tripping with being so self indulgent. So thanks again--You look FABULOUS!
April 12, 2016
Hey there findlove dont stress! No reason to feel guilty, I dont think its vanity at all its just wanting to look as good as ya can. To me its really no different than washing your hair before you go out. Is it vain not be content with greasy hair? :) a bit more costly but the concept is the same in my opinion. Your doctor knows his business as well and im sure all will be great! Make yourself lay low that is really important with the revisions...i beleive more so that the initial augmentation. Seems there is more stitches etc that you definitly dont want to mess up. It was easy for me but I know its a bummer for many. good luck to you!!
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