Jennifer’s Blog: No Regrets
April 30th, 2009
Absolutely no regrets! Those three words sum up my feelings now, almost 5 years since I have had my breast augmentation surgery. It was a life-changing moment for me. Excitement, nervousness and fear…
I experienced every one of those emotions. But, I can honestly say that when I look back now, I wouldn’t do anything differently. I do remember the anxieties I felt while sizing, my husband sitting there just nodding and saying, “It’s what you want, it’s what makes you comfortable.” In the end, I really did choose what made ME feel comfortable! So, reading Melissa’s Blog today brought me right back to that room with the sports bra and the “girls” (implant sizers) laid out in front of me to choose.
After having 4 children and nursing all 4 children, it was the right decision for me to reclaim my figure. I wanted to feel sexy again, not self-conscious! I wanted to fill out my shirts, bras and bathing suits again. Well, I definitely do fill them out now and I continue to be extremely happy with my final result. The documentary film title says it all; I was simply RESTORING my body to the pre-childbirth days. Dr. Bashioum did an amazing job and I will continue to sing his praises.
Three Bears
April 27th, 2009
Can you tell Melissa has three small children? In her latest blog, her analogy comparing breast size to “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” is apropos. It is a fact that all patients want the perfect size after surgery. So do I! No one wants to go through the expense and risks of having surgery for a second time, in an effort to get the breast size they want.
Melissa’s choice should work very well for her. I believe to achieve a natural result for Melissa, we must start by first matching the diameter of the implant to the diameter of her breast. Placing the implant centered beneath the nipple will fill the breast and skin envelope symmetrically. This combination should give her a natural tear drop shaped breast which looks most natural.
Based on my examination of Melissa and the size she has chosen, I expect to use a Mentor implant which has a minimum inflation volume of 275ml. This matches her breast diameter best. The manufacturer recommends inflation between 275ml to 300ml. The plan will be to inflate this implant to the 300 ml she has chosen. I do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended inflation volumes.
The implant will be inserted through a 20mm incision near the crease beneath each breast. This inconspicuous scar will always be hidden by her clothing. It will be inserted empty and inflated after being placed underneath the muscle and breast tissue. This effective technique results in having the final scar measuring less than an inch long.
Based on this plan we should achieve Goldilock’s, “Just right!”
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