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Breast Augmentation Pictures
Visitor 46 - Suzy's Breast Implant Surgery Recovery
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Before	After 1 week	After 2 weeks	After 3 weeks	After 4 weeks
Before	6 Days Wrapped	7 Days Unwrapped	15 Days	4 weeks
Pre-op	7 Days Oblique	3 Weeks	15 Weeks	3 1/2 Months
				Note the visible rippling at 12 weeks in the upper cleavage area of my left breast. They were still somewhat hard. This rippling started at about 8 weeks. It was probably worst at this time. It gradually went away by 3 months (see above photo at 3 1/2 months).
12 Weeks	12 Weeks	12 Weeks	12 Weeks

Stats: Age 37, no children 5'8", 125 pre 118 (large bone structure) Pre 34AA, Post 34 D 29" rib cage, breast measures 9 1/2" Mentor Textured Round 300 Implant overfilled to 345 Placement is OVER the muscle

I wanted to show what breast implants look like with minimal breast tissue and placed over the muscle. During my search, I wasn't able to find any comparisons. I chose this placement for many reasons. Most importantly...I use my pectoral muscles and couldn't afford any loss of upper body strength. I found a ps who could offer me a favorable result. I had some rippling, but it went away. I can feel my implants...they don't feel like real breast tissue. My breasts are firm because of the overfill, but they still move, bounce, jiggle, etc...just like the real thing. I had a fairly easy recovery and I wouldn't change a thing about my decision. Best Wishes! Suzy (See Updates Below at 7 months and 1yr..)

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7 month update . . .

One Year Update

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