why do it?

think long & hard about breast surgery.  dont get it to feel better about yourself or because a guy will like you more.  i researched for 8 years before making the choice.  i totally loved my old body, i was a nude model with small breast for years and absolutely loved myself.  i didnt think [...]

general rundown of the process

surgery day – i was making jokes with everyone and being really positive, watching sunset tan. when they took me into the surgical room i was talking to my doctor who told me she thinks i’ll end up perfectly. i felt a cold rush in my arm and asked the guy if i [...]

muscle use..who knew?

some ladies on the implant forum I’m a member of that are in recovery have been mentioning things they didnt realize would be difficult the first week after surgery. ones i hadnt thought of…ones that dont really matter but make you realize how much muscle strength you use for little things. like curling [...]

always thinking

DECISIONS MADE
Under the Muscle – Muscle will allow for more coverage of the implant
Cohesive Silicone Gel – More realistic feel, especially with less natural breast tissue
Moderate Plus Profile – Slightly wider implant to fill chest for equal cleavage rather than only projection
DECISIONS TO CONSIDER
Incision Location – I’m weighing Pros & Cons in this post still
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scar concerns

part of the reason im questions the incision site is that id love to avoid scars on my breasts and have always wanted to go via the armpit, but one doctor told me silicone is too hard via the armpit.  turns out its more if the doctor you go to is capable and comfortable with [...]

incision thoughts

PROS
Crease: Easy Access for Placement of Implant
Nipple: Heals Well in most cases
Armpit: No Scar on Breasts
CONS
Crease: Visible Scar on Breasts.
Nipple: Can affect sensitivity and ability to breast feed successfully.
Armpit: Surgeon may not be as comfortable with method. Possible difficulty to perform lymph node tests for breast cancers