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    Default Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    I'm taking the plunge soon (very soon in fact). So, for those that have switched over from saline to silicone... Are you happy with the decision to replace the implants? Is it really worth it both financially and physically? This will be my 3rd breast augmentation in 8 years and I want it to be my last for a very, very long time.

    My reasons for doing it:
    1) noticeable rippling especially when bending over
    2) some assymetry has resulted after pregnancy
    3) want a squishier feel
    4) "sugar-daddy" regular is paying for it, so why the hell not




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    Default Re: Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lola Lee View Post
    4) "sugar-daddy" regular is paying for it, so why the hell not
    Good for you!!

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    Default Re: Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    I want this too. My doctor gave me a really good offer for it too. I'm wondering if it all is really worth it just like you. I really want a squishier feel too. Mine don't feel hard but musclely as I would describe them.
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    Default Re: Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    I've never had saline but I have silicone that I got right off the bat. Not one person can tell they're fake. I get asked if they're real or fake sometimes because they look so nice and they cant believe theyre "real" because they are pretty big on my frame but totally believe it when I say they are. I cant tell the difference between my real boobs and the implants so that says something.

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    Default Re: Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    I had mine switched out for the new silicone implant almost exactly a year ago. I like that they look and feel more natural . They are definitely squishy and they move a lot unlike my other saline implants. Honestly, if I had it to do over, I think I would have left them alone. For whatever reason, it didn't go smoothly. I healed slow, rejected the sutures and I gained several lbs that seemed to show up when I got the implants and it's not going way so far. I went a little bigger (from 310cc to 450cc) and it's almost like my body filled out on the bottom to balance out the top. I want my little ballerina body back. I also have had some back pain that started around the time I got them. I'm told that these things can't be related to getting my boobs redone. I think it's a weird coincedence...Lola, are you going bigger? And who is doing your surgery?

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    Default Re: Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    Quote Originally Posted by twisterinAZ View Post
    Lola, are you going bigger? And who is doing your surgery?
    I think I have decided with Dr. Leber. I have also consulted with Dr. Meger and Dr. Borsand here in town. Dr. Leber is a bit pricier but I felt very confident with his professional demeanor and his Curriculum Vitae is equally impressive.

    My original surgeon is in Tennessee. Love him but don't want to travel.

    My current implants are McGhan Saline 575 overfilled to 625 moderate profile. New implants will be Mentor 600cc Cogels. He is going to adjust the pocket so I have more cleavage and less outward projection. So, kind of the same size but different outcome.

    Again, this is my 3rd operation so I'm not sweating the recovery. I am defnately getting new implants I just wonder if the extra $2G is worth the silicone or not.

    BTW, feel free to share opinions on any of these docs. Personally, I thought Meger was kind of creepy.




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    Default Re: Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    Lola, my mom has worked with Borsand quite a bit....and I have heard great things. But no personal experience. Thought I would throw that in there.




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    Default Re: Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    silicone is definitely worth every penny ... but if you already have 625cc saline your results will turn out far better if you go with something like 800cc moderate profile plus gels from Mentor ! Going smaller runs the risk of the 'extra skin' showing up in the wrong places !

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    Default Re: Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    That is so funny Lola! Dr. Meager did mine and he has the weirdest b edside manner of any doctor I've ever seen. It's almost like he either wants to fuck me or get me the fuck out of his office! Both maybe.LOL...But he did do a good job I guess. my boobs look and feel good, but I don't ...wait...does that make sense?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Melonie View Post
    silicone is definitely worth every penny ... but if you already have 625cc saline your results will turn out far better if you go with something like 800cc moderate profile plus gels from Mentor ! Going smaller runs the risk of the 'extra skin' showing up in the wrong places !
    According to the nurse... Mcghan implant size translates differently to Mentor. My Mcghan 625s are comparible to Mentor 475 ---> so I would be going up in size with Mentor 600.




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    Quote Originally Posted by twisterinAZ View Post
    Dr. Meager did mine and he has the weirdest b edside manner of any doctor I've ever seen. It's almost like he either wants to fuck me or get me the fuck out of his office!
    YES!!! That's exactly how I felt. He was checking me out ...and not in a professional manner. Then when I gave him the "not a chance in hell" look; he was annoyed and ready to move along with the consultation.




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    Default Re: Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    Bedside manner isn't important really, it's results! ^

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    Default Re: Whose switched from Saline to Silicone?

    Mcghan implant size translates differently to Mentor. My Mcghan 625s are comparible to Mentor 475 ---> so I would be going up in size with Mentor 600.
    You'll be increasing projection = cup size, but you will be decreasing diameter = cleavage.

    compare the implant dimension charts for yourself ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Melonie View Post
    You'll be increasing projection = cup size, but you will be decreasing diameter = cleavage.
    Ok, help me out here because I want the opposite result. More diameter/cleavage and less (or about the same) projection.




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    Quote Originally Posted by Melonie View Post
    okie dokie. I got out my implant id card. Currently my implnts are 14.6 diameter and 4.9 projection. The 600cc silicones I looked at are 16.5 diameter and 3.7 projection. So, I think I will get the results I am wanting to achieve (more cleavage).




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