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485 High Profile Saline 29 Years Old Mid B to D! - Scottsdale, AZ
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Hi Ladies! I am officially 2 weeks post BA and am...
WORTH IT$4,200
Hi Ladies! I am officially 2 weeks post BA and am FINALLY starting to see some dropping and settling. Whew! This has been the hardest part for me, I had never had larger breasts and always rocked a push-up bra, which was part of my motivation for the surgery. Adjusting to having a size D now has been a trip, plus I do not have a lot of patience so the waiting game is not my favorite. I feel like I still have very odd shaped ladies right now and can’t wait to see them at 2 months. SO EXCITED!
I went on several consults before choosing my surgeon. I came ready with my boobie wish list pictures and we discussed what type of implant type I wanted, incision placement and helped me pick out a size and profile. I knew I wanted to be a D and wanted some fullness without dragging them down too much. He suggested we go with a high profile, saline, under the muscle. I wanted a fuller look without too much of an obvious fake look. He suggested 500 cc since I was comfortable with the 450cc sizers I had tried. He explained going under the muscle causes a 10% loss of size due to compression. 500cc was a total trip to me and at first I was really unsure if that was going to be too big or not. I was going back and forth between mod+ and HP but after reviewing what I did and didn’t like about pictures he assured me HP would get me the look I desired.
Fast forward to the day of surgery, I was SO excited. My surgeon ended up using Mentor High Profile Saline 460cc implants filled to 485L/480R. My recovery was so easy, I had surgery on a Thursday and by Saturday I felt great and even went to the movies. The hardest part so far has been waiting for them to drop and fluff. My chest muscles are still holding on pretty tight but every day the implants are getting softer and changing. I love the size but am looking forward to them taking a more normal shape and fall into their pockets . I included my 2 week pictures and will continue to update as they continue to look better and better!
I am 29, 127lbs and 5'7" tall. I will add my BWD later.
I went on several consults before choosing my surgeon. I came ready with my boobie wish list pictures and we discussed what type of implant type I wanted, incision placement and helped me pick out a size and profile. I knew I wanted to be a D and wanted some fullness without dragging them down too much. He suggested we go with a high profile, saline, under the muscle. I wanted a fuller look without too much of an obvious fake look. He suggested 500 cc since I was comfortable with the 450cc sizers I had tried. He explained going under the muscle causes a 10% loss of size due to compression. 500cc was a total trip to me and at first I was really unsure if that was going to be too big or not. I was going back and forth between mod+ and HP but after reviewing what I did and didn’t like about pictures he assured me HP would get me the look I desired.
Fast forward to the day of surgery, I was SO excited. My surgeon ended up using Mentor High Profile Saline 460cc implants filled to 485L/480R. My recovery was so easy, I had surgery on a Thursday and by Saturday I felt great and even went to the movies. The hardest part so far has been waiting for them to drop and fluff. My chest muscles are still holding on pretty tight but every day the implants are getting softer and changing. I love the size but am looking forward to them taking a more normal shape and fall into their pockets . I included my 2 week pictures and will continue to update as they continue to look better and better!
I am 29, 127lbs and 5'7" tall. I will add my BWD later.
UPDATED FROM MissDee00
14 days post
Got a wireless bra!
Finally able to start wearing a wireless bra. Picked this Hanes one up at Target. I have a lot of upper pole fullness which looks a bit awkward in tight shirts still.
I am only wearing the strap 12 hours a day instead of 24. I feel like they still need a little help and I can only sneak in a few massages at work to help them relax. It is super nice to be able to wear all my shirts again. I was running out of options to conceal the strap!
I am only wearing the strap 12 hours a day instead of 24. I feel like they still need a little help and I can only sneak in a few massages at work to help them relax. It is super nice to be able to wear all my shirts again. I was running out of options to conceal the strap!
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January 22, 2016
They look great, congrats! How long does it take for them to drop and fluff generally? 4-6 weeks?
January 22, 2016
Thanks! I'll keep you posted but my PS instructed me to continue the strap for 4 weeks until my next appointment. Since I went high profile and frequently lift my chest muscles are still pretty tight. I can definitely feel my left muscle stretching out still. My PS told me to give it a good 8 weeks for them to fully drop and fluff but I know it can take up to 6 months.
January 24, 2016
Wow I like the bra... could you give me more info about it?
That's funny about the strap.. I've been wearing my neck scarves over and over.
What size were you prior? So I did the 520 cc' and was wearing a depressing 36A, sometimes 36AA in some bras... I'm kind of heavy... 148 lbs. and feel super pregnant after the BA, but getting better. So you are fitting in a D now? I did under muscle and my incisions were under the boobs too.
That's funny about the strap.. I've been wearing my neck scarves over and over.
What size were you prior? So I did the 520 cc' and was wearing a depressing 36A, sometimes 36AA in some bras... I'm kind of heavy... 148 lbs. and feel super pregnant after the BA, but getting better. So you are fitting in a D now? I did under muscle and my incisions were under the boobs too.
January 24, 2016
I am wearing a 34d right now but once they settle I have a feeling it may be dd. I was SO bloated after my surgery, I retained 8 lbs of water for like 4 days. It was ridiculous. I got this bra at target- it's a Hanes wireless style g199. It fits ok but not great. It's super comfy though so I'm ok with it. I was a pretty small b before and these feel like a great size - not too big at all. How do you like the 520 cc?
January 24, 2016
I'm going to be honest... I was thinking they were going to be bigger. :(
But I'm just a little over a week post op. I seriously would think about getting them redone for a bigger size. That's how much I thought they would be bigger. i love your posts, they are very imformative...
But I'm just a little over a week post op. I seriously would think about getting them redone for a bigger size. That's how much I thought they would be bigger. i love your posts, they are very imformative...
January 24, 2016
OMG... by the way... I can't believe what you paid. I am in San Jose California... I paid $7300.00... that's a huge difference!!!!
January 25, 2016
Mine feel bigger this week versus last now that they are filling out my lower breast. Just give them time. I had such anxiety the first 2 weeks after surgery waiting for them to look better. I swear that was worse than surgery itself. Also, I already had the same thought (around week 1) but I keep reminding myself I am only 2.5 weeks post op and they will change a lot in the next 2 months.
I can't believe the price difference but I lived in southern Cali for a few years and everything costs more. I got consults for LASIK and the cost in Cali was about 25% more.
February 8, 2016
Did you wear your surgical bra for a week or so? I asked my PS today what he prefers. He said I could switch into a cotton sports bra a week or so after. Comfort vs cleavage too he said
February 8, 2016
I didn't have a compression surgical bra. My PS provided me a pretty comfortable one and a chest strap. He told me to wear the bra he sent me home in or a loose sports bra and the strap for 2 weeks then could switch to wireless bra if I wanted. I have still been wearing sports bras most the time since it's hard to find a great fitting cheap wireless bra. Not willing to spend too much on something I will only wear short term. He just wanted to make sure they didn't have too much support so my implants can drop. In my first review I have a picture of the black bra and chest strap my surgeon gave me.
UPDATED FROM MissDee00
16 days post
Incision healing awesome!
I took my surgical tape off on Thursday and am so surprised at how small the incision is!
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