very interesting...
I was 21 when I had mine done (1997). I didn't have the 'research' of the internet - like now...I went on word of mouth, and just thought that was good enough. I am in NY and me and my boyfriend at the time flew to LA. We had friends there and they recommended a Dr. I had to consult one day, blood work and etc. the next day and then on the 3rd day went in for the 'addition'.
I went from a small B to a full C (small D). Very painful for the first 24 hours, then just strange uncomfortable feelings. We flew back to NY and within the first 10 days of surgery, my stiches were tearing. I had them put in through the areola (sp?) and under the muscle. I found a very good Dr. here in NY who helped me. I still have scars though. Approx. one year later (1998), I went back to the Dr. here in NY and had surgery again, to loosen the muscle more b/c there was too much of a space (although, being very very tiny had alot to do with it to...I am 5'5 and at the time my weight was about 110) He did an ok job for what he could. He tried to fix the scarring, but it is still really there.
This June will be 10 years for me. I am very excited to have them replaced soon (probably within the next 2 years.) I want them to be replaced with the silicone kind this time. The kind I have now are the round (not the smooth kind) saline type. They do feel apart of my body. It's when I touch them, I feel that they don't belong, but in everyday life, I don't think twice about it.
I am very excited for today's technology. I am sure that they will be able to also 'take out' the scars left over from the 1st time - YEAH!!!
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