Saline Breast Implants

My self esteem and confidence, in a matter of nearly a two week period, has gone through the roof.

Breast Implant Bloggers — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:56:11 GMT

I am 48 years old and just recently had breast augmentation on November 13, 2008. I am nearly 2 weeks post-op and words cannot describe how I feel. I have wanted to have this done for 25 years and I finally decided that the time was right. I had done so much research on breast augmentation, I almost felt as though I could perform the surgery myself if given the opportunity. My self esteem and confidence, in a matter of nearly a two week period, has gone through the roof. I feel 100% complete now as a woman. For the first time in my life, I feel absolutely sexy and vivacious. I have always been a very petite woman and very self conscience about my weight. My surgery went very well and my doctor and his crew were absolutely the best. I had gone to two plastic surgeons and chose to have the second doctor I saw to perform my surgery. The reason was the second doctor had so much more experience and also was a professor and taught plastic surgery. I couldn't have asked for a better experience than the one I had. I must be truthful and tell you that I did have a melt down moment on my 5th day after surgery. My breasts were feeling so engorged and tight and I was in a bit of pain and I honestly broke down and sobbed but it lasted only 15 minutes. I chose to go to my bath room and look at myself in the full length mirror and remember why I did this. After that, smooth sailing. I am currently doing my exercises to stretch the scar tissue that sometimes forms over the implant. Each day gets better and better. I have a follow up appointment with my doctor in a week and I've got to say that I am quite anxious to see him. Last week he told me that my breast were in great position and that everything was looking very well. Prior to my surgery, I was an "A" cup at best. I decided to go to a full "C" cup and my doctor agreed that it was the perfect size to go to for me.

I had the Mentor saline filled breast implants and I read all the information Mentor has out there about there implants. I went into my surgery feeling quite confident about my decision to move forward with this surgery and with my doctor's help, got the best results that I could have imagined. I did not expect to feel this great so soon after surgery but I do. I have followed my doctor's instructions exactly as he requested and I feel this is the key to a successful recovery and outcome. I decided, and to each his own, to only let a very few of my family and friends know I was having this done. I took a few days off from work and the gentleman that I date, took me to my surgery and took care of me for 3 days following the surgery. He was the best. To those of you who are considering this, I can only tell you about my experience and it was one of the best events of my life. The way I feel about myself now as a woman is complete satisfaction and as I stated prior, my self esteem shot through the roof. I am looking forward to buying my first new bra, not to mention the new shirts that I can now purchase. I tease the man that I date that I will be out of control here is a few more weeks and he smiles. Ladies, good luck to those of you who move forward on your surgery. This was a life altering experience for me and I love they way I look now.

--Deborah, 48, from West Virgini

Today is the day after my breast augmentation procedure...

Breast Implant Bloggers — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:13:57 GMT

I was 18 when i realized i wasn't going to be any larger than a 36 AA. I was so self conscious of my body. Well, the top half anyways. I felt like I never belonged in the bra department and heaven forbid i buy a tube top or low cut shirt. All of my bras had large padding so I could at least look a normal A cup beneath my clothes. I never thought i would go through with surgery but my cousins recommended an excellent surgeon (they both had the procedure) and I had to check him out. Three weeks after my initial consultation my surgery was scheduled. Today is the day after my procedure. I ended up going with 250 cc soft round moderate profile saline.

I'm in pain, but not a lot. It hurts a bit to breath mainly because it moves my chest muscles. My arms feel paralyzed too. Its hard to grab things that are 6 inches in front of me and i can barely get out of my chair. I know things will only get better and that's what is keeping me going. I'm so glad i went through with it and I can't wait until they heal and I can put on a sexy bathing suit this summer! I now look like a 23 year old women and not a 12 year old girl.

--Isabell

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Breast Augmentation Recovery: What happens after the surgery?

Breast Implant Bloggers — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:24:41 GMT

Breast augmentation recovery is an important topic to many women considering the procedure! One of the most common questions we're asked is how you might feel after your surgery. To this we say: Rest is the essential, and giving your body a lot of tender loving care, and most importantly we think that the best advice will come from your plastic surgeon. You should ask him or her what you need to know for preparing for the time following your breast enlargement, and what matters most for you.

The web is a great place for finding out information, and recently Denver, Colorado plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Buford has blogged a very informative post just on breast augmentation recovery.

"Breast Augmentation today is completely different than a few years ago. Most patients who undergo this straightforward procedure are surprised to find that they recovery is smoother than anticipated and that their results can be very natural..."

Check out the rest of what Dr. Buford has to say, and visit his breast implant blog.

For some more tips on what to expect after your breast surgery, visit LoveYourLook.com.

6 weeks after Breast Augmentation. Super Happy!

Breast Implant Bloggers — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:25:48 GMT

6 weeks after Breast Augmentation. Super Happy !

Myself: 42 years old, 126 pounds, 5'6" high.

Exercise: Yes. Yoga, High Impact Aerobics.

Results: Full C, Natural. 36C Bra (i was a 34A before, i had firm, not saggy breast). I received compliments about how natural my breast look, proportioned and aesthetic.

Surgeon: I research a lot before the surgery.

My pick: one on the Best Surgeons in the area with 25 years of experience, recommended by a friend, and especialized in Breasts. Also, Doctor's web site provides pictures of his work, wonderful, natural look. Check at least 2 doctors about your Breast Augmentation is recomended.

Implants: I choose Saline Implants (Mentor Round Smooth Moderate Profile).

Doctor's choice: 350cc implants filled up to 380cc. I got the option to choose between Saline or Memory Gel Implants. My Surgeon just said Silicone Implants are just more natural. Not a lot of explanation about what is the best choice, he just said both are good and is just about what the customer wants... I pick saline because my Surgeon results with other patients using saline implants are very natural too, and saline filled implants may help the Surgeon to adjust the size at the moment of the Surgery. Also, in a chance of rupture (rare and just 1%) saline solution is absorbed by the body, and i do not need any MRI. (MRI are needed to check Silicone Implants Rupture).

My Husband: Very Supportive, help me a lot through recovery together with my mother (lot of help is needed for the recovery period after the procedure). My husband is extremely happy with the results, he loved it. No problem with the "fake" factor. It was my own decision to go through this. I never have had a problem with my look before, always happy, but this year i just got interested in some improve of my appearance, and then: decision made.

PRE-OP: A LOT OF ANXIETY, and expectations. Very Nervous.

SURGERY DAY: Anxiety, a lot of anxiety, very nervous. But Surgery Procedure itself was very easy and fast. Surgery time: 1:45pm, i was back at home at 4pm. I got Sedation with local anesthesy. I didn't sleep AT ALL the day of the Surgery, not even at night. I was very uncomfortable, sore, and very excited.

THE NEXT DAY: THE WORST.

POST OP: Very Stressful, extremely painful, more than expected. Just excrutiating. My back and shoulder muscles extremely in pain,and this muscle struggle last for aproximately 12 days after surgery.Not exagerating. I was very uncomfortable about this and stressed out. I have to take the pain medicine (vicodin) every 4 hours as prescribed. I got the whole prescription, and even so, i got moments of excruxianting very stressful pain. I took the pain medication with plain rice and plain Yogurt to avoid nausea, and it works perfect, no problem at all with the pills (just very bad constipation and swelling of my belly for 7 days).

4th Day after surgery: 1rs visit to Docto's office after surgery. Everthing was fine. Doctor's move the implants and it was not so painful as i've been told. A lot of swelling, shiny skin. Normal symptoms.

7th Day after surgery: Covers are removed. I was finaly able to get a shower. It was the first time i saw my breast. Even they were very swelling, they look BEAUTIFUL. I was happy, my mother and husband too, very impressed. To see the results gave me the strengh to hold on the pain. I was still feeling bad. The worst days are really the first 3 days, but i was still in so much pain and discomfort, sore, and the muscle pain was the worst part of the recovery process.

10th day: Stitches removed. I was very impressed about the incision scars on my nipples. Barely noticeable, even they were so recently.

12th day: Breast massages beginning. Everybody told me that the massages will be painful. Not at all. Massages are very helpful. I was told to do the minimun 3 times a day, but the more, the better. I did 7 times a day, everyday, because it doesnt' hurt me at all. I finally started to feel better.

3 weeks after surgery: I didn't posted my testimony at this time, because i wanted to wait when i really feel almost commpletely recovered. After 3 weeks i felt less stress on my back muscles, better range of movement, more normal, more me. My breast look and feel more like a part of me than something hard on top of my chest. Very happy and motivated.

6 weeks after surgery: Today. What can i tell you? I don't regret at all the whole recovery process. It was a process. Breast Augmentation is a surgery, (not simple for me, very painful, but is not the same for everybody, it depends of every individual body reaction) and you have to be careful managing yourself, and very uncomfortable for not being able to do a lot of normal stuff you do, but everyday after the 3rd week, you feel fast improvement. getting better and better and you will feel wonderful. I look very natural on my clothes. I am a size Small, and my clothes still fit perfectly. I just loose my old bras and bikini tops, not my clothes. Everything i wear look so great now. I can not wait to go back to the Gym.

Gym outfits and bikini tops: GORGEOUS. Everything looks so femenine. Definetely worth it ! I don't want to regret asking to myself why i didn't get this done before, because i just got my Breast Augmentation when i really want to do it, and even so, is not only a phisycal procedure with phisycal changes, also psicologicaly, you have to be ready to go through this, because is a very positive change, but is an elective change of your body.

I understand that Mentor is a leader on breast implants.

I am really happy about the results !

--Antoinette

Paying for Breast Implants: How are you saving up for your breast augmentation?

Breast Implant Bloggers — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:04:30 GMT

So, the cost of breast augmentation is always a popular question with our visitors, and we'd like to get your responses. Are you saving right now for your breast surgery? What's working for you? If you've already had your surgery please share with everyone if you have any tips or tricks that worked for you. We'd love to hear them!

Are you about to have your breast augmentation? Become a featured story on LoveYourLook.com!

Breast Implant Bloggers — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 22:19:27 GMT

Women tell us that when considering breast augmentation, nothing is more helpful than reading stories from those who have already taken the plunge. If you have a story to share about what you thought and felt before, during and after your surgery, we'd love to publish it. Your truthful, heartfelt words can prepare, inform and inspire others.

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Myth #9 There is no need for silicone gel-filled breast implants because saline-filled breast implants are already available.

Mentor — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:36:29 GMT

Saline implants are fine for some patients, but not for all. Silicone breast implants offer breast reconstruction patients who have minimal tissue coverage a better option than saline implants. Silicone breast implants also offer a soft gel that retains the natural feel that resembles actual breast tissue which many women prefer. And now that the FDA has approved Mentor’s MemoryGel™ breast implants for augmentation and reconstruction patients, we are pleased to provide women with the opportunity to choose which breast implant style and option works best for them.

Myth #6 Women with breast implants can’t have mammograms.

Mentor — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 01:30:43 GMT

FACT: Of course women with breast implants can have mammograms.

Special techniques developed for use in women with breast implants are available from appropriately qualified mammography technicians, so patients should inform their mammography technician when they have implants. FDA advises that if women are of the proper age for mammography screening, they should continue to undergo routine mammography screening as recommended by their primary care physician.

You may search for a Certified Mammography Facility from the FDA's website. This list of FDA Certified Mammography Facilities is updated weekly.