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Lollipop Lift and Implants - 5'3", 120 Lbs, 14.0 BWD - Mentor Memory Gel 350cc Moderate Plus Profile
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After working hard to lose the 25 pounds (in a...
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After working hard to lose the 25 pounds (in a little over 4 months), that I gained over the past 3 years during early menopause, I'm doing it! A lift and implants! I used to be a full D/small DD until the weight loss. However, tomorrow I am scheduling my surgery for November 18th! Nervous and excited. I've never had surgery, and a little apprehensive about the anesthesia and post-op pain meds. I've never taken any before. I've been following some of the ladies' progress on this site for some time now, and I'm so thankful that you all are so willing to share your experiences, tips and tricks for a speedy recovery!
The game plan right now is a lollipop lift with 350CCs Mentor silicone moderate profile implants. I'm attaching a few photos of my deflated, saggy, little girls. I did rice sizers today using what is equivalent to 350CCs. I stuffed them in my VS DD bras that I barely fill these days. Looks like 350s will work!
Will continue to post updates as my surgery dates moves closer. Feel free to post any tips and tricks to prepare for surgery day and a quicker recovery! Also, any and all advice of minimizing the scars from the lift would be appreciated! Thanks all!!
The game plan right now is a lollipop lift with 350CCs Mentor silicone moderate profile implants. I'm attaching a few photos of my deflated, saggy, little girls. I did rice sizers today using what is equivalent to 350CCs. I stuffed them in my VS DD bras that I barely fill these days. Looks like 350s will work!
Will continue to post updates as my surgery dates moves closer. Feel free to post any tips and tricks to prepare for surgery day and a quicker recovery! Also, any and all advice of minimizing the scars from the lift would be appreciated! Thanks all!!
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Replies (27)
September 21, 2015
My lift and BA is December 18th. Super excited and anxious. I will definitely keep following you and hope everything goes well.
September 21, 2015
Congrats!! I will follow you also! I'm feeling the same - anxious, excited, nervous about taking pain meds and how long I'll be down and out. I have a full-time job and am hoping I don't have to be out of the office for too long. Still apprehensive about size. I've read so many reviews and have looked at so many photos. I want young and perky, and don't to go too, too big. What size are you doing?! What size cup do you want the end result to be??!!
September 21, 2015
I hear ya! I booked 16 days off after the surgery so hoping I'll be ready for work by then. I have a desk job so I should be ok. I am hoping for a large C / small D. I tried on a few sizers and I think a 350 would give me the size I want. I'm more concerned about profile. I want them to look nice and full, but natural. I don't want torpedo boobs! Haha! I just don't know because on my frame what profile I will be able to go yet. What profile do you like the best? Did you get to compare?
September 22, 2015
I will have a total of 11 days off because some of the time falls over the Thanksgiving Holiday. If I need more, my boss has been supportive, so I'm sure he'll be fine with a few more days. I've read some posts where women are back after 5 days, and then some are out 3 weeks! I hope that's not me! I just had a week off in May and am going out of town for a week next month before my surgery! I, too, have a desk job, thankfully :) As for profile - I have mixed feelings on that. Some of the "wish boobs" I like are HP and others are Moderate Profile. I suppose he will decide what works best based on the look I'm trying to achieve. I printed off photos today and will bring them with me for him to look at at my pre-op appointment. I hope I'm not being unrealistic with the look I want to achieve.
September 22, 2015
Mine is over the Christmas holiday. My last day is December 15th. We fly out to Toronto the next day and my surgery is on the 18th. I am off work until January 4th. I hope my recovery is easy. I also see people back to their normal activities within a week. Sure hope I am one of those! I am really struggling with the profile as well. I was dead set on wanting moderate, but I am not sure if my chest will be wide enough for them. I really trust my doctor, so I will follow his recommendation. I hear you on being realistic about the whole thing. I am such a perfectionist and am nervous about the end result. I chose an amazing surgeon though, so I hope they turn out nicely. It will be interesting to see how you progress, since your surgery is exactly a month before mine. How did you choose your surgeon? Did you get to see lots of his work?
September 22, 2015
My surgeon is I very well known here for his amazing skills. I know a few ladies who had him do theirs and are extremely happy with their results. I will send you a private message on how/why I chose him as if I give away too much here, one of my colleagues/co-workers may happen upon my post and will know I'm getting a boob job! LOL! I'm seriously hoping no one will really notice. I'm still wearing my DD bras, which a slightly padded but just don't fill them out completely anymore!!
Funny - I was going to do mine in December around the holidays, too, originally! I always take a lot of time off in December and figured that would be the perfect time...but then I got impatient and his office said they get really busy around the holidays. So November it is!
Funny - I was going to do mine in December around the holidays, too, originally! I always take a lot of time off in December and figured that would be the perfect time...but then I got impatient and his office said they get really busy around the holidays. So November it is!
September 22, 2015
haha! Same. I am really hoping no one here notices as well. With my padded bras, I am a C so I do not think going to a D will make a huge difference in terms of appearance. I could of had my surgery sooner as well, but with the type of work I do, being off during the holidays is the best time of year with minimal impact for my employer.
November 19, 2015
I wish you the best of luck!!! Can't wait to see your results. I'm having my surgery 12/22/15
November 20, 2015
Dr. Diaco Is great!! I'm sure you will be pleased with his results he's a great Doctor!!
November 20, 2015
Thank you! Super excited. He's been great and so has his staff! Just a great experience overall! I'll post pics once my boobies don't look so frankenboob-ish! I don't want to scare anyone! :)
April 29, 2016
I have a lipoabdominoplasty scheduled with him in June. Glad to see good reviews on here of him
April 29, 2016
I wouldn't mind getting one of those eventually! I'll follow your journey and your results!! My breasts need some minor tweaking, but once we take of that, I should be a happy camper! Good luck to you!!
November 20, 2015
You look amazing!!!!! Lo love love it!!!!
November 20, 2015
I have Dr Diaco on Dec 21st I hope I look just as amazing as you!
November 20, 2015
Won't be much longer for you! Dr. Diaco and his staff have been awesome! You will be very pleased!
November 20, 2015
Thanks a bunch! And be sure to print pics of your wish boobs... Take them with you and show him. Also take him pics of boobs that you're not specifically fond of. Show him at your pre-op and then bring the wish boob pics the day of surgery. He actually takes them in with him. He took a lot of time marking me and really looking me over and measuring...
November 20, 2015
I took pictures to my consult my pre op is Dec 18th I have more to show him then of what I like. Never thought of ones I'm not fond of showing him as well. Thanks for your updates! Glad I get to follow you so I can get info like this. Hope you're discomfort from drains goes away soon!
UPDATED FROM MissTheCleavage
2 months pre
Wish Boob Pics
Some of the women in my "wish boob" pics haven't had a lift; or if they have, you certainly can't tell. I worry about the scarring. I wonder if I'm being unrealistic as the ladies in the photos are younger than I am. Dr. Diaco will make the final decision as to what type of implant to use based on the wish boob pics I bring in at pre-op. I did speak with Amanda at his office (She's been great. Very patient. Answers all my questions and makes herself available if you have any further questions.) She confirmed he'll more than likely use Mentor Memory Gel Smooth Round Moderate Profile Plus. She says he likes those and they are commonly used for the look I'm trying to achieve. So without further ado - my wish boobs! :) Many of which you've probably seen before as most of the ladies hereon RealSelf seem to like them, also!
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September 22, 2015
Great pics! Most do look like they've had lifts, which is encouraging.
September 24, 2015
Do you know what type of lift you are getting? I had breast cancer on one breast but matched up the other breast with an anchor type breast lift and implant. Keep in mind, there will be alot of stitching and dark adhesive glue which will be scabbing over. As long as you are prepared for the temporary trauma of the first time of looking at the lift (which I did) I must say it will look worse at first and should turn out better. There will be alot of stitches which freaked me out but as it healed I became more used to the stitches around areola, down center of breast and underneath the breast. I just wasn't prepared for the cut around the areola. I was 42, 118lbs, 5'4" went from 36B to about 36C. I was matching it up to an immediate breast reconstructed after mastectomy. My breasts looked great before. I have never had kids and am in great shape. With Cancer, this had been the last thing I ever planned on doing...so it may have been more traumatizing for me. The breast lift has left me with a thin white circular scar around the areola, I was hoping it would blend more into my skin. Considering I had breast cancer, I am happy with technology that I am fortunate to have breast reconstruction...just be prepared, it will look really gruesome at first.
September 24, 2015
Hi Miss Love ... First, let me say how sorry I am to hear of your breast cancer. I'm very happy to hear that it sounds like you're recovering and that you'll be okay... Very scary to have to go through I'm sure. I'm getting a lollipop lift. I have prepared myself somewhat based on some of the photos I've seen on this website. That being said, I have an enormous amount of confidence in my plastic surgeon. He is a perfectionist and actually does a lot of the augmentations for the dancers in my area (and we have some of the best strip clubs I'm told... the girls boobs are their livelihood so I totally trust him and his skills!) I just don't know what to expect regarding how I personally heal because I've not had surgery, etc. I've read lots of reviews here and the ladies have been kind enough to post the types of creams, gels, etc. they use to minimize scarring. Also, I'm told my PS has options, techniques, etc. that reduces scarring. I'm really hopeful and keeping positive that my scarring will be minimal!!! When I cut myself in the kitchen or burn myself I seem to heal pretty quick with now scarring :) LOL!
September 24, 2015
Diaco did my sisters twice, as we are originally from Tampa. He is the top dog in The area, so you shall do well. My sister had a reduction, implants, Tummy tuck, lipo.. All by Diaco.
I just had a BA and lollipop down two weeks ago in SLC and am ecstatic with my results. The scar don't even bother me compared to what I had and will only keep getting better. My PS didn't use any glue, just disolvable stitches and steri strips. Take a look at my pics. You'll do great! Best wishes!
I just had a BA and lollipop down two weeks ago in SLC and am ecstatic with my results. The scar don't even bother me compared to what I had and will only keep getting better. My PS didn't use any glue, just disolvable stitches and steri strips. Take a look at my pics. You'll do great! Best wishes!
September 24, 2015
Oh and Arnica Montana is a supplement that I took pre and post surgery that helps with inflammation and bruising.. Give it a Google!
September 24, 2015
You are awesome! Thanks for all the valuable insight and info on Arnica Montana! Although, I should check with Diaco's office because they have a laundry list of meds and supplements they don't want you to take two weeks prior to surgery. I'll Google it and then call his office and be sure it's OK to take!
September 24, 2015
Good luck! I had my surgery 6 weeks ago today. Also was going with 350cc mentor mod with lift but bumped up to 405cc right before and glad I did. Never had any bruising or bleeding issues so I wish you all the best as well. Keep us posted.
September 16, 2016
Hey, on the 8th photo in on this post (the before and after of the lift) do u know who's boobs these are or what stats they had as they are AMAZING!!!!!!! I'm going to show them my surgeon as that's exactly what I want! Thank you! Xx
September 16, 2016
The 8th photo (the collage) is the before and after of millysnewknockers !! Her boobs are what I used for my wish pic that I took into my surgeon too! Hers were a realistic vision for me... we are about the same height, weight, our pre-boobs looked very similar. I love her boobs. Check them out! Just type in millysnewknockers into the search bar and her review should come up! Best of luck to you! Will look forward to your review! xo!!
September 17, 2016
Found her thank you!!! Wish i was having mine done in dubai after seeing hers :( will make sure i keep updating :) xx
September 18, 2016
You're so welcome!! Hope all goes well for you!! I noticed Dr. Pousti answered your recent question. He is great about responding to questions on here! Good luck to you!!
UPDATED FROM MissTheCleavage
1 month pre
Pre-Op Nov. 16, Surgery Nov. 18!! Excited and scared crapless!
One month from now and I will have a new set of twins :) Really excited but scared to death - mainly because of the recovery time. I'm really hoping I bounce back quickly. I scheduled my surgery so it would fall over the Thanksgiving holiday. I have 11 days off. Hoping that's enough time. Anyone care to share more about their recovery?!! Please post when you can or direct me to your own updates!!
Replies (10)
November 7, 2015
You're date is approaching so quickly! How exciting! My date is December 21st now. Small change of plan. Can't wait to see how you do. I'm also hoping recovery isn't too hard.
November 7, 2015
It is!! Less than two weeks! I had my rice sizers in today was so tempted to wear them out! Lol! I'll be patient though! Will definitely update you all as things progress!!
November 10, 2015
I think you timed it perfectly! 11 days off will do you a world of good! I had my surgery on Thursday 10/29, took the following week as recovery, just started working from home today and I'm working from home this entire week. I'll go back next Monday...I'm still sore all day long, but in much better shape than I was!
I recommend the backrest pillow with the arms - I wedge another pillow into the center of it and it has been a lifesaver for me!
You'll be fine, being nervous is normal! Yay for boobies, can't wait to see your results!! :)
I recommend the backrest pillow with the arms - I wedge another pillow into the center of it and it has been a lifesaver for me!
You'll be fine, being nervous is normal! Yay for boobies, can't wait to see your results!! :)
November 13, 2015
I can't believe my surgery is in 5 days! The time went by quick! Hope my recovery does, too! I started on Arnica and Milk Thistle today. I've been juicing, taking D, Zinc and Probiotics. I do those things regularly anyway. I picked up some Scar Guard, ice packs and a few other things for recovery. Going to get some zip up sports bras this weekend. All of mine are pull overs. I just have to be a little more patient! Which I suck at! Lol!
November 13, 2015
I'm the same way, but it really does go by fast!! 5 days will go by in the blink of an eye! Yay, so excited for you!!
November 17, 2015
OMG tomorrow is the big day!!! I'll be thinking of you! Can't wait to see your results - good luck!!! :) xoxo
November 17, 2015
Thanks so much, Mia!!! Will update you all for sure! I'm as ready as I'm going to ever be! Now I just sit and wait! I hope I sleep tonight! Will check in tomorrow! :) xoxo!
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