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490cc Memory gel Implant

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490cc Memorygel Implant

mhd1999
WORTH IT$7,600
Hi! I had my surgery 3 days ago on June 20th. I got 490cc memory gel moderate profile implants under the muscle. I wanted this procedure done for what feels like forever. I first met with Dr Gross about a year ago and he was really awesome at answering all my questions and recommending a size that he thought would look good with my frame. Originally I was going to go for the 385cc memory gel round smooth moderate profile implants, but after about a year of waiting and thinking about it I went up 100cc (huge jump I know!) to 490cc. The reason I did this is because I kept reading online how so many girls wish they had gone bigger! I wanted to be really really happy with my results so I did a bunch of research and stuck with 490cc. The surgery team was awesome. Dr. Gross came in before and answered any more questions I had, the nurse jackie was awesome and I barely felt the IV go in (which is amazing because that was what I was most scared of! Lol) and then the anesthesiologist came in and talked to me to tell me exactly what was going to happen and how his job was purely to make sure I was going okay the whole surgery and how he was never going to leave my side! After talking to him I felt ready to go. I went into the opporating room and the last thing I remember is them telling me sweet dreams. I woke up in the post op room and immediately started crying and freaking out just because I have really bad anxiety and I was confused about what was happening to me. When I woke up nurse Jackie and the anesthesiologist were both at my side. They gave me some Valium and pain meds to help me feel better and calm down. The first night the pain wasn’t that bad. I was just so excited I wasn’t even thinking about it. The first time I looked in the mirror I started crying because I was so happy. I didn’t take the sleeping pill they prescribed me the first night because I had taken the Valium after the oppration and they advised me not to mix them. I woke up around 6am the next morning in a lot of pain, mostly because of sleeping upright. I took another pain med and slept in till 10am. The second day I was already able to lift my arms but it still hurt to stand up for too long. I went into dr gross’ office for my post op appointment and he asked me how I was feeling and replaced the gauze. I have an appointment with him next Thursday the 28th to get my stitches removed. Today is day three and they said day three is the worst! I feel really tight and swollen. I have a lot of bruising and am very swollen on the sides under my armpit even though the incision is through my nipple but the doctor told me that was normal. I’ll upload some pictures of my experience so far and also keep you guys updated. I’m so excited because I get to shower today but also nervous because I haven’t let my hair air dry in a really long time so it’s going to be interesting lol.

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Howard Gross, MD, FACS

Howard Gross, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 4, 2018
I would just concentrate on relaxing and healing. You will just drive yourself crazy wondering if you went too big. Time will tell. You need to wait until the swelling subsides and you are off all medication. On the meds you are probably very emotional. Rest easy for now.
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5 days post

6 days post op

mhd1999
Hey guys! I’m 6 days post op right now and I am starting to think I went to big. I love my boobs and I love trying on clothes with them... but I think I’m just in shock. I went from being completely flat chested to huge! Do you guys think 490cc is too big? I’m 5’6” 135 pounds. I’ll upload a picture from last night. I’m still really bloated from the meds but it’s starting to get a little better. I’m not in too much pain. I only take pain medication before bed to help me sleep. I haven’t taken any more of the sleeping pills they gave me just because they freak me out a little. After driving or standing up for too long they start to hurt. My doctor lowered my “Underboob” (I don’t know the actual name” so I think my body is just getting used to it because that’s where it hurts most and has the most bruising.

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June 30, 2018
They look great on you! I just had surgery yesterday and also feel the same, that it might be too big. I think we both just need to adjust to the new breast. Good luck on recovery! If you’re still bruising, my doc recommended Arnica 30c and Bromelain supplements.
March 14, 2019
Sorry but that is no way is 490 c.c