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Almost 2 years now [310 ccs sientra anatomic textured silicone (5'4'' 128 lbs, 28 yrs, no kids)]
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I recently lost weight and the only thing I miss...
WORTH IT$6,300
I recently lost weight and the only thing I miss about those 20 pounds is my boobs. Like so many women on here I started waiting for my breasts to come in at the age of 12...and kept waiting. When I was heavier I had cleavage if I tried, but now I have nothing.
I have done an intense amount of research and I have tentatively decided on Allergan Natrelle 410 "gummy bear" or "highly cohesive" implants. I am trying to figure out the right size but my main consideration is that they look natural and that they do as little damage as possible to my body long term. I am considering anywhere from 220ccs to 330ccs.
Some of my main worries are 1. being able to breastfeed later because I haven't had kids yet 2. being able to forget they are there and just feel like they are a part of me (has anyone on here had trouble with this even after they are fully healed? I'd love to hear it).
A couple other worries: I am afraid to tell my mom because I'm afraid she will judge me and disapprove of the money spent and what it "represents." It seems unfair that women who have great breasts (my mom has full, natural Cs that stayed perky after childbirth) should judge. Then again, maybe she would be understanding. My other fear is really wacky...because I know how much my boyfriend will like them, I sometimes worry that part of me finds that too persuasive. I have a lot of philosophical worries in that area. But when I think about it clearly I know that I'd be doing it for me...because I want to look sexy and look like my "best."
Anyways just wanted to go ahead and start telling my story. I'd LOVE to hear from other women who are getting or who already have Natrelle 410s.
I have a consultation set up in a few weeks. Will post more after that!
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UPDATED FROM SugarCup23
5 months pre
Have been looking at so many pictures of boobs...
Have been looking at so many pictures of boobs online...ahhh! My consultation is in two weeks, in LA. The doctor is known for being super conservative which is good because I don't want to look "big." I don't want anyone to be able to tell I've gotten them. I'm thinking 230ccs, max 330. I'm really excited to get the Natrelle 410s, cohesive anatomical implants. Apparently they have a lower rate of capsular contracture, they look more natural, and they're the most popular in Europe!
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April 30, 2013
Hi there, I got them a month ago. Do you know yet what profile you would like to get?
May 1, 2013
I'm thinking Full Height Moderate Projection (FM). This is what I've seen used the most and I think it looks really good. Don't think I want high projection, from what I've read it can cause greater risks of complications? Also I think moderate projection will be good for me because I have a wide ribcage and i want side boob and cleavage as much as possible! How do you like them? do they feel good?
May 18, 2013
Hey Novo, how did your consultation go? My girls start to feel really good and I like them a lot. I will take a few photos later and finally update my review- haven't done that in ages...
They look really natural which was very important to me. Looking forward to an update from you x
April 30, 2013
Hey there :) Just thought I'd alert you to the fact that I'm also going for a "smaller" implant - 240cc's. I am getting my surgery done in June - you are welcome to check out my profile and look out for updates and pics after my op :)
May 1, 2013
Thanks! I'll definitely watch your progress! Do you know what type/brand/projection implants you are getting?
May 1, 2013
I have no idea about any of those things actually. My PS didn't say anything about that, but I really think he just uses one set type, brand, and projection!
All I know is that I'm getting silicone 240's over the muscle. From looking at his previous work, I'm pretty sure he uses moderate plus profiles. Hopefully I'll find out all of that at my pre-op :)
May 1, 2013
We are almost the same stats and I am getting the same implants(Natrelle 410) except mine will be Moderate Moderate!! My surgery is scheduled for May 22nd, so I will let you know how it goes!! My PS did say that they feel a bit firmer compared to round silicone, but that when they are in the body and warmed to body temp, they feel natural.
May 11, 2013
What is the surgeons name?
May 12, 2013
Well I have a consultation with Dr. Teitelbaum in Santa Monica on Saturday. I am pretty sure it'll be with him.
UPDATED FROM SugarCup23
4 months pre
Post Consultation. Excitement + Anxiety Setting in...I made a surgery date
Arrived at the consultation to find a very discreet, almost hidden office. It was beautiful with a white rose flower arrangement and a nice selection of free beverages. Given the $100 consult fee, I took an iced coffee and a Fiji water! :)
Met the doctor--he was great. But I think I might have freaked him out a bit with all my questions and the fact that I've done as much research as possible...I'm a law student what can I say, I took it to the next level. By the time I dropped the words "fourth intercostal nerve" and asked him to give me medical detail about how he minimizes bleeding, I think he was like my god, this one is going to be a handful.
I was really disappointed that they didn't tell me that the 3d imaging wasn't available, and also they only had one sample implant of the two sizes for me to try--I would have liked to have two (I mean who can visualize with just one boob?). Also I wanted to see more variety in the sizes that I could try on.
The doctor took my measurements and without hesitation proclaimed that 320cc was his recommendation. I was shocked and taken aback, honestly, because I had in my mind that in no circumstance should I go over 300. Right now I'm still trying to wrap my mind around it and it's causing me a lot of anxiety. I feel like I need to know more about WHY he thinks I need that size. He said I have a wide ribcage and wide breasts (12mm I think). So maybe that's it. Bottom line I need to meet with him again before surgery (Set for Sept. 10!! omg!!).
He also said 280 would be ok...I'm just so uncertain. I want them to look full and beautiful, but I don't want to feel too heavy or chesty. I don't want to be bulky or obvious. But I do want cleavage. Ahhh it is such a hard decision. Also we had a debate about the merits of MM vs. FM. I really think FM (full height) is prettier from most of the pictures I've seen. But he initially recommended MM for me. But then I said I like FM and he immediately switched and said I should go FM and that I have the same "aesthetic" as him. Ummm ok. F*ck. Don't know what to do ladies!
Think I'm going to try to set up at least one more consultation, perhaps locally here in Utah or maybe in Colorado. It's just so hard to find doctors who are on my wavelength and understand that I want subtle and natural, not big and round.
xx
Met the doctor--he was great. But I think I might have freaked him out a bit with all my questions and the fact that I've done as much research as possible...I'm a law student what can I say, I took it to the next level. By the time I dropped the words "fourth intercostal nerve" and asked him to give me medical detail about how he minimizes bleeding, I think he was like my god, this one is going to be a handful.
I was really disappointed that they didn't tell me that the 3d imaging wasn't available, and also they only had one sample implant of the two sizes for me to try--I would have liked to have two (I mean who can visualize with just one boob?). Also I wanted to see more variety in the sizes that I could try on.
The doctor took my measurements and without hesitation proclaimed that 320cc was his recommendation. I was shocked and taken aback, honestly, because I had in my mind that in no circumstance should I go over 300. Right now I'm still trying to wrap my mind around it and it's causing me a lot of anxiety. I feel like I need to know more about WHY he thinks I need that size. He said I have a wide ribcage and wide breasts (12mm I think). So maybe that's it. Bottom line I need to meet with him again before surgery (Set for Sept. 10!! omg!!).
He also said 280 would be ok...I'm just so uncertain. I want them to look full and beautiful, but I don't want to feel too heavy or chesty. I don't want to be bulky or obvious. But I do want cleavage. Ahhh it is such a hard decision. Also we had a debate about the merits of MM vs. FM. I really think FM (full height) is prettier from most of the pictures I've seen. But he initially recommended MM for me. But then I said I like FM and he immediately switched and said I should go FM and that I have the same "aesthetic" as him. Ummm ok. F*ck. Don't know what to do ladies!
Think I'm going to try to set up at least one more consultation, perhaps locally here in Utah or maybe in Colorado. It's just so hard to find doctors who are on my wavelength and understand that I want subtle and natural, not big and round.
xx
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May 21, 2013
I think before you go ahead with the surgery, get all your questions answered! Just so theres no misunderstandings or confusion between yours and his expectations.
May 22, 2013
good point! I actually had a great talk with the patient coordinator today and she calmed me down a LOT.
May 21, 2013
Hey! I had surgery this morning and ended up with Natrelle 410 under the muscle, 280cc left and 320cc right. So far, I am feeling great, most likely due to the pain pump! I will post pics in a day or two so you can get an idea of how they look on my frame. Also, I went with MM since my surgeon thought it would fit my frame better and look more natural since I have a short waist/chest. Best of luck to you and your decision!!
May 22, 2013
thank you! good luck with your recovery. I'll be anxiously watching to see how it goes!
May 21, 2013
Hi, I got MF in March and my PS told me that full height is just used in tall girls. Check out my before/after pic then you can see that mine are still not looking like high profile and they gave me a good bit of side boob which matches my wide hips a bit better now. I would recommend to see another PS, you should take the one that gives you the "that's the one" feeling. Best of luck x
May 22, 2013
Thanks! The only problem is, in the US there are only about 5 doctors with an adequate amount of experience doing Natrelle 410s. I did decide to schedule another consultation though, just to see what else is out there. Yours look great! I've been looking at the exact measurements of the FMs vs MMs and they are only very subtly different. I am going to wait until my next consultation then talk about it with him some more. You should post some more post-op pictures! I'd love to see how they look in a bikini or low cut top. Ok I feel creepy asking that, haha. But it's so hard to find pictures of girls with 410s in clothing/bikinis! Thanks for your comment! September seems so far away right now.
May 22, 2013
Hi Novomamma. I just checked for you on the Natrelle website and found 6 plastic surgeons in California (2 in Santa Monica) who are Natrelle 410 certified. http://natrelle.com/find_a_surgeon.aspx
I will take some pictures this evening and will upload to my profile.
Why did you decide to get your BA in September and not earlier?
May 23, 2013
Actually I live in Utah--there is one surgeon who is certified in 410s here, too. However I'm pretty intense about it--I only wanted to do surgeons who were involved in the 10 year FDA study (which was the only way 410s could be used at all in the US up until February of this year). Basically I'm a little afraid to trust a doctor who only has a couple months of experience using them, even if he is "certified." That said I scheduled a consultation with a local doctor who is certified by allergan, but who has only been doing them since they were approved in February. Who knows, maybe he's a fast learner.
May 23, 2013
Oh, I wasn't aware of that. But don't you think that they have to do some test or so before Allergan (Natrelle) recommend them on their website?
Could you go to Canada for the surgery? I believe plastic surgeons over there work with 410 quite a while now.
June 22, 2013
My doc does exactly what you are wanting and is 410 specialized. Unfortunately he Is in Mississippi. He described that perfect slope in your pics and said that is what he aims for. Natural, not [RS bleep] boobies...
Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! Here is a list of questions to ask during your consult. This list might also help you reassure your mom when you eventually tell her. :) You mom might simply be worried about you having surgery. For now, concentrate on finding a doctor that you feel comfortable with. Try to set up more than one consult, providing you with more than one opinion. Keep us posted on your progress!Â
Sounds like a good plan! You'll know right away if you like your PS or not. Good luck!