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29 Year Old, Ideal Implants, 455 cc Under Muscle - Virginia Beach, VA

UPDATED FROM Nicholi
2 months post

About 7.5 weeks post!

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Nicholi
WORTH IT$6,000
Everything is going great! No pain. They are getting a bit softer but not as fast as I'd like! Hopefully soon! I love them, for the most part. I only say that because I'm still getting used to them. I've started my exercising and that's going great. I still cannot do push-ups and I feel like that limits me but hopefully I'll be able to do them soon. My scars look great! Overall I'm very happy!

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Martin J. Carney, MD, FACS

Martin J. Carney, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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May 19, 2017
I've been wondering when you were going to post an update. I'm almost 4 weeks with the Ideal implant. My left boob is still more swollen then my right. Really looking forward to my boobs being the same size and wearing normal bras again.
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May 19, 2017
Hi! I just looked at your review and you are still early. Way too early to worry. Do your implants move around well? Have you talked to your surgeon about your concerns? My boobs are doing great but they're still not as soft as I'd like so I'm still playing the patients game, which I suck at! Lol. Anyway really you look great and way too early to worry!! I wear 'normal' bras now. Except for underwire. The sports bra you had on in your review looks great. I mostly stick to the low support VSX sports bras. They were just on sale and I think they'll still fit when I drop and fluff out a bit more! Please if you have any questions feel free to ask! Happy Healing!
May 19, 2017
They are dropping great! I'm 3 weeks behind ya. Thanks for updating!
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July 12, 2017
You results are great
UPDATED FROM Nicholi
22 days post

Just over 3 weeks

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The last 2 weeks have been pretty good. Sometimes when I wake in the morning my breasts are pretty sore but other than that they feel pretty good for the most part. Every couple of days I'll notice them maybe be a bit more firm or whatnot but usually I don't notice any discomfort. I am still wondering if maybe I went a little too big but my husband and friends think differently. Maybe it's just the fact that I'm not used to them? I'm not sure. I wanted to be fuller and larger but I also wanted to make sure I didn't have to order bras all the time. I have an issue with instant gratification so maybe that's why I'm still not sure about the size? I haven't noticed a lot of fluffing or dropping, I'm really hoping that starts to happen soon! Overall I'm very happy I got the surgery, just wishing time to go by a bit faster! Happy healing ladies!!

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April 14, 2017
They look great!! I did my procedure this morning and did 475cc. I won't see them till tomorrow but dr said everything went great. I'll do a post when I start getting some pictures. Thanks for your help yesterday with the pillows!
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April 15, 2017
Congratulations!! How are you feeling?! I hope the pillows helped you sleep at least somewhat!!
April 15, 2017
I actually feel pretty good. I didn't sleep yesterday even with my meds. Just sat in bed and watched tv. Slept good though and set alarms to take meds. I haven't seen them yet and kinda scared cause I know they'll look crazy at first
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April 15, 2017
That's awesome you slept good! I also set alarms for medicine the first 3 nights, I think. Yes, they'll be a bit weird shaped at first but I'm sure you'll love them! Make sure you take something for potential constipation. I forgot the first two days... big mistake especially since I've never taken pain medication like these before! When you get your bandages off?! Are you going to be writing a review?! Congratulations again!
April 15, 2017
Yes I'll write a review. I need to get a before pic from my doc I guess. I've been taking copacetic since yesterday cause I don't take anything ever. I'm having the most pain/pressure on the top part to my armpit area. My dr calls me today to give me all my instructions and take my bad ages off. I'm just waiting for the call...
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April 15, 2017
I plan on asking my doctor for my before pictures as well. I look forward to reading your review! Happy healing!
May 7, 2017
How are they doing now, can you post a pic? I'm looking into the ideal now instead of cohesive gel, just worried they won't look or feel less natural, how are you finding them :)
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May 7, 2017
Yes! I'll post another update! So far I really really like them! They are getting softer but not really soft yet. Hopefully they will keep getting softer!
May 7, 2017
Awesome, good to hear! Yeah I think it takes like a year to fully soften....
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May 7, 2017
Yea, I've heard this type takes longest to soften! Which is so hard because I'm so impatient!!
May 7, 2017
Lol that's how I am too! But so far they are looking great, thanks for sharing
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May 14, 2017
Sorry it took long! I posted an update!
UPDATED FROM Nicholi
7 days post

One Week

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Today is one week from my surgery! I am only taking ibuprofen for pain and discomfort. They are dropping a bit and I've noticed a tiny bit of softness. Long way to go lol. I had some stitches removed yesterday and the rest will come out next week. I can sleep through most of the night and I'm still sleeping at an incline because after being sedentary for 8 hours it is easier to get out of bed! They still look so big, I am hoping I didn't go too big... what do you ladies think?

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April 3, 2017
I think you look great!
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April 3, 2017
Thank you! I'm just so impatient and I wish recovery would speed up!
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April 6, 2017
I agree with Ideal_momof3! You look great! I am going with the Ideal 455 cc with a breast lift in June. I was concerned 455 would be too big too but they look amazing on you.
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April 6, 2017
Oh thank you!! I'm definitely getting used to them and I believe I will be very happy when I'm fully recovered! I wish you the best of luck with your surgery!! Are you excited?! I booked my surgery out only a couple weeks and that felt like forever for me, I couldn't imagine waiting until June!!
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April 6, 2017
Thank you! I am very excited! My doctor was booked until June! I am literally counting the days.
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April 11, 2017
Looken good, can't wait to see how they look once they have dropped. Getting mine on 4/21/17. Wishing you the best with your recovery.
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April 11, 2017
Thank you! I'm excited for them to drop too! Good luck on your surgery it'll be here before you know it!
April 13, 2017
I can't wait to see your progress!! I'm getting my BA tomorrow with the ideal implant. I'm so nervous, and excited
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April 13, 2017
Thank you! I'll post an update tonight! It's been a little while! I was so nervous and excited so far I say it's all worth it! Good luck!
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April 13, 2017
I got a support pillow for after surgery and it was a lifesaver!!
April 13, 2017
Thanks! I'll get one tonight
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April 13, 2017
Almost forgot! Have a neck pillow too!