breast augmentation

I had mine done a number of years ago. Whilst I was very happy with the results, I'm not currently trying to save the money to have them re-done as the ones they used in my surgery have since been found to have industrial silicone and the majority are rupturing without anyone knowing. I did a lot of research, and thought I was going with a reputable company (which, after this situation worlwide it's obvious even the best companies have used these products without knowing).

I am going to have them redone, even having been through this situation, mainly as I would look terrible without them now but a very large part of me wishes I had never had it done.

I would say though, silicone. Recovery is a minimum of 6 weeks for anything physical but normally about 2-3 weeks off work. I cannot really remember the pain, except that I couldn't wash my hair for a while!

It's a very personal decision and please do as much research as possible, and talk to a lot of surgeons before deciding.

had them done almost ten years ago.. cost 8,000K went to Dr Kim at his beverly hills practice

couldn't be happier. * for anyone who wants to know..... I had great breasts before breastfed my children and was very disappointed with what happened to my once great breasts .. so I just got them back ....

under the muscle through the belly button * this assures that you can breastfeed If that's a concern for you*
it was for me as I knew I would have more children and would want to be able to breastfeed them.

woke up not much pain..

the next three days I had a tube that drains from the belly button and that was gross and really uncomfortable I have NO scars * except on the inside of my belly button.. my stomach where they "tunnel" to the breast area hurt like a VERY hardcore workout .. for about a week straight .. I couldn't sleep for over a week because I couldn't be on my tummy and I dont sleep in any other position .. my breast were hardish for about a month or more.. I used saline implants and had a very VERY reputable DR.

I would recommend it .. I would never take it back.. I am redoing mine and I LOVE them. and so does my husband nipple sensitivity for me was off for a while.. and it does hurt.. is it worth it? oh yes. I was 25 They looked far better then I expected , only downside was they were a lot larger than I intended , but he said he had to do it because I had so much skin.. o.O so if I could change anything the next round I might get a reduction but I am weary because of the scars...

what to do?

I had my original surgery at 24, no children. Silicone partially under the muscle, cost was $4400. Recovery time was moderate, I've had worse surgeries but I tend to recover slowly. Each surgeon has different limitations for resuming workouts. I had a very physical job and retune to work at 3 weeks. For a desk job I would have been fine at 1 week. People who are nurses usually are the ones with the most concern for returning to work as they may be responding to codes.

I had a complication which resulted in a second surgery last year. That was also silicone partially under the muscle, butt the cost was $8000. I still would not change my thoughts on having done it. I am very glad that I did. I'm current pregnant with my first and they are doing well. I plan on breast feeding and my surgeon said there is no reason that I should not be able to.

As far as nipple sensation, it's normal to have numbness or hypersensitivity during recovery. Mine are now exactly how they were before. If you'd like educational resources please send me a message, there are plenty of good and bad ones on the Internet.

I am 9 months post surgery. I had saline under muscle restored to my former size (I lost all of them when I lost the weight). I did not consider silicone because of issues my mother had/has with hers (post mastectomy), though I am sure they are much safer now. Pain was minimal after the first day or so, just needed to be sure I did not over do with my arms and followed instructions. Incision very small and now practically invisible. For a while they felt 'attached' now feel normal. They are firmer, nipple sensitivity is fine. They did settle a little uneven, but I believe it was due to the fact I had a portion of one breast removed with a large cycst when in my early 30s. I also experienced a bit of what is called wrinkling. Due to the fact I had lost so much weight I have hardly any fat over the muscle. It is only slightly noticable (I had to point it out to my husband). YES I would do it again, If I ever need replacement I will consider other materials that might feel more natural. I am happy, and still feel like a little girl who just got a new princess dress. I had mine done at age 60, you are never too old to want to feel beautiful and attractive.

aaah. the pain is what's stopping me. I am so terrified of PAIN. like insanely. I cry when I get shots/blood drawn

There's some pretty good drugs prescribed to deal with pain, I honestly didn't find it bad (but then again I have had 2 kids, one natural, one emergency c section, and recovery form the c section was 100% worse than my BA), you can also look in to PS's that do whats called "24 hour recovery" or "Rapid recovery" Its a style of surgery that is very precise and careful to minimize trauma to the tissue, so pain and discomfort of the surgery are really minimal (so much so that narcotics are usually not needed for pain control), totally worth it, I wouldn't have don't it want other way!

You will need a drip inserted before, but they have numbing creams for that, and you can often get a Valium for your nerves before too!

This is true...the drugs are prescribed will help ...however I didn't take any of them after the first 8 hours... its bad, its not the end of the world though...

had them done almost ten years ago.. cost 8,000K went to Dr Kim at his beverly hills practice
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I would recommend it .. I would never take it back.. I am redoing mine and I LOVE them. and so does my husband nipple sensitivity for me was off for a while.. and it does hurt.. is it worth it? oh yes. I was 25 They looked far better then I expected , only downside was they were a lot larger than I intended , but he said he had to do it because I had so much skin.. o.O so if I could change anything the next round I might get a reduction but I am weary because of the scars...

what to do?

Dr. Kim is the doctor that I had a consultation with (probably back in October).
I'm wondering what made you decide to choose saline, and also why you're having them redone?
Just because it's been 10years and they recommend replacing them that often, or have you noticed a difference in the way they feel/appear?

I am just having them redone.. they are perfect and there has been no change , he may remember me as I was one of the first umbilical augmentations he had done and I had ZERO bruising after the surgery and he called several DR's in to check out how great I was healing when we removed the bandages as that's what they say should be done... he Dr Kim is an amazing DR and you will love him and his staff I wonder if they have my before and afters... I chose saline as its the best route to go plus I breastfeed and I cant imagine silicone some how getting absorbed God forbid and somehow into my milk supply,... he will even seat you up .. * during the operation to make sure they are perfect and believe me they are .. ;D

If I were to do it (and I'm still trying to decide or not -- I think one of my main concerns right now is the money (I'm a college student), and also I wear a lot of flowy tops and I am worried that I'd look 20lbs heavier if I did that with bigger boobs.
How many CCs did you get? Can I ask what your cupsize used to be and what it is now?
I was contemplating silicone since I have very little breast tissue and don't want rippling, and also I head that silicone feels much more natural. I know that Dr. Kim specifically specializes in transumbillical instertions though. That's so funny that you were one of his firsts!!

had them done almost ten years ago.. cost 8,000K went to Dr Kim at his beverly hills practice
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I would recommend it .. I would never take it back.. I am redoing mine and I LOVE them. and so does my husband nipple sensitivity for me was off for a while.. and it does hurt.. is it worth it? oh yes. I was 25 They looked far better then I expected , only downside was they were a lot larger than I intended , but he said he had to do it because I had so much skin.. o.O so if I could change anything the next round I might get a reduction but I am weary because of the scars...

what to do?

Dr. Kim is the doctor that I had a consultation with (probably back in October).
I'm wondering what made you decide to choose saline, and also why you're having them redone?
Just because it's been 10years and they recommend replacing them that often, or have you noticed a difference in the way they feel/appear?

I am just having them redone.. they are perfect and there has been no change , he may remember me as I was one of the first umbilical augmentations he had done and I had ZERO bruising after the surgery and he called several DR's in to check out how great I was healing when we removed the bandages as that's what they say should be done... he Dr Kim is an amazing DR and you will love him and his staff I wonder if they have my before and afters... I chose saline as its the best route to go plus I breastfeed and I cant imagine silicone some how getting absorbed God forbid and somehow into my milk supply,... he will even seat you up .. * during the operation to make sure they are perfect and believe me they are .. ;D

If I were to do it (and I'm still trying to decide or not -- I think one of my main concerns right now is the money (I'm a college student), and also I wear a lot of flowy tops and I am worried that I'd look 20lbs heavier if I did that with bigger boobs.
How many CCs did you get? Can I ask what your cupsize used to be and what it is now?
I was contemplating silicone since I have very little breast tissue and don't want rippling, and also I head that silicone feels much more natural. I know that Dr. Kim specifically specializes in transumbillical instertions though. That's so funny that you were one of his firsts!!

They had just started that whole procedure.. okay as far as before I was a natural 34DD * before I breastfed * then I breastfed and went up to an F ;( .. about 36 F.. and then because I had two babies back to back.. My breast tissue and muscle was destroyed and thats being NICE... I basically had skin "sacs" ... we decided on I think a full DD again and he ended up using 650 cc in one breast and I want to say about 720 in the other .. I am now a very healthy 36DDD or an F depending on the bras.. they are redonkulously big perky but BIG. ... lol