Breast Augmentation, Cosmetic Surgery and the Decision...

Oh, boy, THOSE issues. Gee wiz, I sure get a lot of questions about all this. Let me preach, get this out of the way and answer for you all the of the same basic burning questions that I get on these issues. You all noticed that women bodybuilders have a low bodyfat percent, and yes, I am a busty person, and yes being totally honest, I had them done. To begin, I was always an athlete, all my life, and was smaller busted. Fact is, bodybuilding does not make you loose your breasts, this is a misconception. What it is, is most of us were athletes of some sort prior to entering the sport, and had low bodyfat and small busts to begin with. It really is also all genetics. You get what you get. I wanted to do this since high school, and I vowed when I grew up, and could afford it, "I was there!"

Tips and Real Cool Info!...
UPDATED. 11.01.2007!
The following info I posted from letters I had replied to others with. I found I get asked certain things more often, so I placed the info below. Please read through, you may find something helpful!._Lol, xxoo Dawn

MOVEMENTS, MUSCLE SORENESS AND BURNING.... Hello! Dawn here! First BA? Mine was like that too. You are "moving" differently than you normally do to compensate the BA, so yes, you will be kinda stiff and really sore like.....you had one "heck of a workout!" Try to resume more normal movement, slow and careful of course! You are fine, its all so new to you. Ive had many redos, so after the first we all "know what to expect" kinda stuff. Theres the stiff and sore phase then the I just gotta get out and move around before I scream phase to the resume normal life phase. I dont really skip a beat after a BA, I just keep on moving....carefully of course! , Ha!" Hang tight, all sounds totally normal and fine with you. You will be experiencing all kinds of "different" muscle soreness too. Like I said, you are holding yourself and moving much different than you usually do, so your chest, shoulders, traps and neck and even lower to mid back get greatly affected. Best thing, slow, comfortable passive movements and stretching.....Try getting a massage, a pampered shower, anything you can do to relax! Check with your Dr! Best luck, congrats on the new "twins"!

TRAVEL EVEN OUT OF STATE TO A PS?... Hello! Dawn in Connecticut here! I traveled to mine! I found the BEST Dr for "me" that was able tp deal with my unique build as well as with my requirements and sets of particular problems. I have been with him for almost 15 years now!! I wouldnt think twicw to travel. If its a "custom perfect fit" with me and the Doc....then hell YYEEEESSS!!! Previously I had tried "locals" closer to me, but in the end it wasnt what I needed, they couldnt deal with my unique build or correct any issues I had.....all and all, in the final end....it was also COST effective to travel and get EXACTLY what you want RIGHT the FIRST time!!! If you opt for less, you may be paying for multiple redos later down the lines as I did. Im a National Bodybuilder and have extremley low fat and very large implants, not many could deal with that. I found the Dr I have now and he really has "saved the Day"....on more than one occassion. It all comes down to...."is it WORTH it to you?"....I was ssssooo worth it to me....even with all followup appts, I just use them as a fun travel adventure!!

BIGGER BUILD AND UNSURE OF SIZE?... Hello! Dawn here. I have the same problem, I have a "larger build"....Im a National competitive Bodybuilder. I carry size and muscle and stay very lean. Problem I have is the implant that looks "normal or busty" on a :normal or small" framed woman can get really swallowed up by my physique and look too "small"! Opt for the larger!! Im 5 ft 5 inches at 170 now. I have 1200 cc implants....these look on me like Pamela Andersons look like on her. I tried 800 cc's but I cant do it, they get gappy and hang so weird and funny. I needed to "fill" a particular area...sounds like you do too. Opt the larger size!

ASSYMETRY.... Hello! DAWN here! I have beeen getting BA's for many years. I started out a AA and at one time was a MMM with a 3000 cc implant "per side". Since then I down sized to a 1200 cc implant. I undid a "BAD" decision and downsized to what I have in now. My stats is 1200cc...(Made by Mentor, they are Double Lumens.) a saline/silicone hybrid made here and available in U.S. I am 5'5", and 170 lbs. (Im a National competitive bodybuilder). I cant follow the "formula" that is posted for women my height. Because of my build and frame, I carry different than a woman that is my height small framed and not athletic. As far as being "rough " on them.....look at it this way, I train in bodybuilding to qualify as a "pro". Been doing this 20 years. Have a 405 Lb flat bench press and a 185 Lb barbell curl. Im 5 Ft 5 inches, offseason and 170 Lbs now...Pretty elan, I stay at abuy 10 % all year long. When I diet down for showes I get into sibgle digits. As far as "rough" on them.....the warranty" applies to EVERYONE the SAME!! I alway have FULL copies of paperwork, warranties and product numbers as well as catalog numbers too! If ANYTHING EVER goes wrong with mine....the Implant manufacturer covers costs to fix!!!! Just do all your homework, keep TIGHT records at ALL times!

ALWAYS CONSULT WITH YOUR DR..... Always consult with your Dr...even its something you may think isnt important...its ok, the only bad question is the one never asked. Id hate to run to my PS over every tiny thing, but if its a tiny simple question or a huge genuine concern and you are not sure..always best to consult...even if its just for peace of mind.

Dont go way too insane (as I did years back) and do something too extreeme you regret and need to undo. The size you speak of you want sounds fine. So, you been told that "your perception is off"....and..."some friends couldn't even tell you had it done"....I dont advise gauging what you do by too much external output. I made my bad decisiion years ago when I was hangin with some large busted gals in the "industry"...so I was heavily influenced. 1200 Im happy with, 3000 cc was the mistake. (I posted my website below) Go with what YOU feel makes you "YOU". Like its said, wheres the "cit-off" as far as too big? Its all "opinion"...like whats pretty, a blonde, brunette....long hair or short hair.....its all the same. A decision such as this is all so "personal". I would listen to everyone, take it all in and make a big "decision soup" and add a little you and individualism....the decide. Make it a good one, the more you redo the more you raise the bar for complications and problems. Make it a good decision and not one where you are unhappy again after it....I know, I lived it, learn from us. Stay happy and healthy, you go girl!!!!

RASH, ITCHING, HELP!!!...... Hello, Dawn here. I have the same problem...every time I did a BA or any surgical procedure at all. Its a common reaction to the tape, (reaction to the adhesive from the bandages or steri strips). The suture areas may redden or itch as well due to the healing process. Another thing that causes a rash will be a reaction to "ointments" like bacitracin, neosporin type things. Its common. The rash may be red, bumpy or even itch too. I did a couple simple things helped a LOT! I got an over the counter simple "cortizone cream, cortaid, etc...", works excellent. Takes rash away and reduces itchies too. Also, I took a simple over the counter simple "Antihistimine"...it helps tremendously with irritations and itching. The combination of the two kept me from going crazy and crawling up the walls! best luck! Make sure to tell your Dr about rashes, redness or itching...always ask him (or her) before doing anything! Im not a Dr...just giving some personal really helpful advice. _lol, XXOO, DAWN

Ok, back to the BA...Sounds like you look beautiful now! Im a gym hound too. I compete in bodybuilding. Best thing I do after a procedure is gat back to my gym and normal life...I get a new set of high goals and expectations in my head to now accomplish. Gotta move on, get back to fun, enjoy that body girl!!!! They were not ignoring you at the Drs office or anything, its like you want to feel that excitement again. The procedure is over though and it was a tremendous success...a good thing! Consider this, at leat you dont have all kinds of problems, skin tears, suture problems or hematomas to deal with! Get out have some fun and kick butt!

Yes, there are risks, she may need to refrain from smoking in that procedure and healing phase.

BRAS AND SAGGING...... Hi Dawn here! I think bras help! Depends on size and weight of breasts. If larger, bras definateley help in anything "high impact!" Sagging is heriditary....genetic. You can "fight" genetics to a degree though too. I compete Nationally in Bodybuilding and keep my bodyfat VERY low. Been doing it 20 years now, its a "lifestyle"...the diet the training etc... Keep the skin tight and you wont get so much "sag". We all do age though and can anly fight it so long...I plan to do battle till Im 90! Ha! I have my own website I dedicated to this kind of stuff. Its a lifestyle, I like it though. All and all, my "personal" opinion...anything you can do to "help" a situation is better than doing nothing at all.

Yes, costs have gone up, its expensive. Drs really need to cover themselves now in this "Sue Me" happy world, so the final costs are pushed onto the consumer. I live here in Connecticut, I go to New York for my Dr. Maybe check in surrounding states as well. Id rather consider some travel and pay for the better work really. I go to NY, get the BA, and get driven home that evening. I pay for anesthesia, his own facility and work, OR costs, and implants. I did a LOT of research too though...that was of course many years later after my first botched cheap BA. The Dr was "board certified" but was doing this as a money maker. A lesson learned. Use all the info available to you. "interview" your Drs hard!!! Hey, YOU are the customer, its YOUR body!

What i do is lift "SMART" listen to your body!!! DONT push it too early.Take some "downtime" and ease back "slowly!". Best luck!! Keep on training, you will be fine and back in the game in no time!!!_Lol, xxoo DAWN

PIERCINGS AND SURGERY, NEED TO TAKE OUT?.... Hello! Dawn here. Taking piercings out prior to surgery...I work in a tattoo and piercing shop. I used to have 63 piercings and have had a BA done with them in. Its up to the Dr really. Some dont mind, as long as they arent in the way. The tongue may be a hassle with the anesthesiaologist. I had mine in, no biggie. I have built or tattoo shop a website at....flatstattooing.com....As far as surgeries, some say take em out...you worried about closing Im sure. A cool trick you can do, works great!! Get small pieces of larger gauge "fishing line or nylon wire". Cut a few small pieces and insert them into the piercings before your surgery. This allows you to maintain the hole for the jewlery to go back in after the surgery. You can also purchse small clear plastic, or lucite even flesh colored to use. They are called retainers. Many tattoo shops have them as well as many bodyjewlery shops...check On-Line too! Some peoples piercings close, some dont. I had a tongue piercing for 6 years...took it out, and in 24 hrs was closed solid! I heal fast and close piercings fast too. Some people can take them out and put them back in months later easy!! I cant. Just use a retainer or nylon line...you can get that at any hardware, large department, Walmart or sporting store. Best luck!! Take care!_Lol, XXOO, DAWN

This will better help you get a rock solid "game plan " with your Dr. He will have some hard visuals, and he will know what he will have to do to get you to this "look" as far as type of implant, fill, placement, shape, etc...Just do all you homework! Get some visuals, and really get that down with your Dr as far as what exactly you will be doing...so there is no unsatisfied suprises later and you are totally happy with the results.

Use your initial healing time to maybe focus on stretching or training and focusing on other parts. Cardio, maybe ride stationary bike instead of doing cardio that causes "jarring" motions. What I do is train "SMART" listen to your body!!! DONT push it too early. Believe me, i know. I did and having any additional surgery is a REAL set back. Do what FEELS comfortable..if something doesnt feel right or hurts then pass it by. Ijust worked "around" things. Take care, Train with your Brains and be Smart...you will be back in "the game" in no time at all, it goes faster than you think! Take care!_Lol, dawn

If you get a Bank loan...you can tell then its for a "medical procedure"...you DONT need to tell them EXACTLY what. If a bank knows its for a "procedure" they are "usually" more apt to cutting that bank check to your Dr. Bank loans are still sometimes not even as low as these cards out there now....just research the piss out of it!! Theres some GREAT options out there...just gotta play it smart and business like. Ok...I have some mail I just got a week ago here on MBNA America. They are at P.O Box 15724, Wilmington, DE. 19850-5724.....telephone number, (try this one) toll free, 1-888-747-7277. Try ALL your options...even if you get some money from one, and some more money from others to combine the total you need. Paying this off too will help build credit as well....just look for the lowest percentage rate you can get!

Your dr shold have addressed this with your "bodytype" BEFORE your augmentation Procedure...with what "could happen". Get a rock solid "game plan" down...get it all in STONE BEFORE any procedure is done!! Theres No unhappiness or bad suprises later then. The final choice of BA is up to you and your DR to decide, all personal preference...placement too... but..he REALLY should take in consideration that you are thin and no real breast tissue to start...it makes a WORLD of difference!

2ND QUESSING... Hello. Dawn here. Man, I really never 2nd quessed. If you REALLY want to do this, then do it. Yes, there are normal concerns and worries...but 2nd guessing? Do you REALLY want this? If not, you may not be ready. If you have all your ducks in a row and you really WANT to do this, then youlll do what you need to do to achieve the goal, if youre still "waffling" over the decision, you may not be ready. Why you doing this? for yourself? A guy? Friends? Just pressure as far as what the "perfect' body "should' be? Are you happy with yourself now....or will you be happier with augmentation? I knew I was dead on, I was getting augmented come hell or high water...I was doing it 100% for myself too...no one else. So, I did have nerves and concerns..no 2nd guesses though. You are either in or out? be HONEST with yourself too...if theres that doubt....then I dont reccomend it. Dig deep and think! Take care, Happy and Healthy!_Lol, XXOO, Dawn

Its like russisan rulette, you eventually will have to deal with "something" the more you raise the bar to do the re dos risks increase ...so, just be sure of EXACTLY what you want! The expanders made it easy. It allowed my skin to accomadate. It never slowed me down, skin was cool, and healing was a snap. I didnt try to stuff something too big in before my skin was fully ready to. This can also be costly, it will take another procedure. if I were you, Id opt for the permant expanders...itsll make the jump for you and all the transitions in between in one procedure, as well as some multiple "fill-ups". Think about it. Take care!_Lol, XXOO DAWN

As far as your Dr, yes, the crease is the easiest...but that may be for him...a different Dr may see another way easier. Bottom line..your opinion looks like. Just do lots of research, ask lots of questions and cover ALL your bases before you get the BA. Just do all you homework, ather Opinions and Info! Really get that down with your Dr as far as what exactly you will be doing...so there is no unsatisfied suprises later and you are totally satisfied with the results.

A word of advice...the more you redo...the more you increase your risks of problems and complications too! Believe me, Ive done this A LOT! Really decide what you REALLY want and dont get bunches of redos. Get a rock solid game plan down...be definate on the size choice and do it. I dont think what youre looking at is a real size concern issue as much as picking what EXACTLY you want now. Look at size as well as fills, shapes, profiles, placement etc...will all give you such a wide range of looks. Pushing the body to the limit and going crazy in trying to accoodate a size too big is not a good choice...but you can get a bigger size that will "fit" you fine and all will be well!

Discuss with your Dr ALL your options and concerns with RIPPLING...wanting to go overs, unders, saline, silicones, etc..... You said you are concerned with rippling, you may be open to silicones and can get them through the adjunct study. I was a flat chested double AA when I started with my first BA, 310 was the biggest I could get my skin to accomodate. Because of little tissue or fat to cover rippling problems are a definate concern! Salines ripples BAD for me...weather I had 310 ccc or 800 ccs...all the same. so No, size doesnt matter. If you go salines, I went with an overfill, you may need to. Changing sizes was no difference...an overfill though made the "world" of difference!

I really think that this aspect of implants needs to be addresed. I mean like the athlete and what "type" of exersize will effect implant more or less from Powelifting bench pressing to a hard Multi Mile Run. Athletes and Implants arent really dealt with...this is why I built my site, to help. E Mail Nicole and chat with her about that, have her cover it more in her site! I E mailed her about it too, and told Id be glad and honored to contribute. Builds like ours NEEDS to be covered as well as the implants and effects of training. Take care!_LOL, DAWN

As far as your options now...Id say first, request the paperwork on the Prop, you should have a "file", if its written in there HP, and you didnt get them, then you have something. Also, you want that paperwork on the info and numbers on the implants you have in now too. You need to register them to cover warranty. See how it goes from there. Just be "professional, and businesslike". Dont freak or loose it...be stern and take the bull by the horns girl and be ALL business. If you are really having problems, maybe a legal recourse....but, in the end all, this is why these DRs are so heavily insured. It may cost you MORE to arrack him legally than to just get the darn things redone. Weigh out all your options and costs. Best of luck. Take care!_LOL, DAWN

As far as calling your Insurance Company and fearing they will laugh or react funny...Geeze, F*** THAT! Damn girl, get AGGRESSIVE!! Its out there, you PAY for it, so ASK!!! I use it, I got Hardcore, smart and aggressive! Its here for US to use! Insurance is an establishment that makes BILLIONS a year..so they can afford it I think. ha! Your NOT doing anything bad! A word of advice..." The DUMB question is the question that is NEVER asked!".....Ask away, do the research! The insurance is there for a REASON....think how many people use it and dont need it, so common, get on it NOW! Take care, best luck!_Lol, DAWN

WARRANTIES ON IMPLANTS, DO THEY COVER? SHOULD I PURCHASE?? ... Hello! DAWN Here. ooohh YEESsiireeee! I used it, a few times, and they covered too! As far as "buying" it? WHAT? This comes WITH the implants. If you need another procedure you may need to cover a few minimal fees, OR, Anesthesia etc...My Dr NEVER charged me for the actual Implant Warranty, its all part of everything, and the product he uses. I have signed all the papers when I get them, and this ALL is included. Mentor has always come through too and covered, no hassle at all!! As far as 'buying" warranty, sounds "weird" to me, what the heck! Call mentor, and ask the DIRECTLY yourself regarding the warranty. Nicoles site here will have a link to their site. Do the research. You really shouldnt be charged for it....it COMES WITH their product. Id theres a Dr out there trying to make a buck on any "fears" you may have, then thats NOT right at all!! Maybe Drs build thatfactor into their FINAL costs with the initial surgery? Do some research...I dont know whats really going on by your post....personally, Im an Info and facts hound, and I back up my Butt...so call em. take care!_Lol, xxxoo DAWN

ONE FEELS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER, NORMAL?..... Hi! dawn here! Im the same, but I have overs. Mine have different "feels" too. Even though you have 2 boobs, they are not identicle mirror images of each other. They each heal in their own way at diferent rates. You had your BA in August? You are really still healing, ittakes months really to all settle out. Realistically 6-8 months. Thisis why you cant re do the procedure for 6-8 months till your first procedure heals. yes, you may alway have different feels from left to right. The actual underlying muscle structure of your body is different from left to right. No one is truly symmetrical. (I compete in bodybuilding so I deal with this constantly) The BEST we hope for is as close as we can get it. How do yours "look?" they may "feel" of but "look" awesome. This is common. If you are concerned , talk to your PS too. The placement is a factor too. One may be healing at a faster rate than the other. As long as mine look as close as they can, Im cool. One may feel tighter one may feel different..you cant change it though. Take care, let it heal, be patient. _Lol, xxoo DAWN

WORKOUTS, EXERSIZE BEFORE SURGERY, STOP?..... I have competed, never turned pro. Compteted in powerlifting and benching too. I stopped uper body training 5 days out from surgery...this way I didnt have any "pump" or extra blood in that area that may cause more bleeding during surgery. Up to the day training I dont reccomend. Stopping does help. You dont need the body trying to heala procedure "and" muscle sorness at the same time. Muscle soreness is there because the training will cause muscle breakdown and minute damage. You may feel "pumped or sore" the day after training a part. More blood is in that area now healing and rebuilding that area. Give that area a break... allow it to focus on the procedure that you will get. Believe me, I know, been there. You can pick back up with training after you heal. I looked at this like this..I can train upper body, so Ill focus on the lower while the upper heals. Just refocus a small while. Take care! Train smart. _Lol, xxoo Dawn

BACK TO CARDIO.... Hello! I was the same wanting to get right back to cardio. But everyone is different, I went by "Feel" if it didnt feel right, i dont do it. When I first came back I did low impact too, like more lifecycle. No running or jumping that will cause bouncing and excess strain on the sutured areas trying to heal. Kep in mind, even though you feel like you can jump right back in, the body is still healing and it does take time. Get back "in the game" but do it wiseley. I tried to too early once and almost caused a problem, no fun. At first I even wear 2 sports tops...its tight, but holds them puppies like concrete! ha! Eventually, you can shed a sports bra and things feel easier. I just kept a close eye on things. Dont go too crazy to start, the body is still trying to heal, add it back in a little at a time. I found when I have surgery, downtime, I eat my cleanest. I dont eat any junk at all, this way I maintain my leaness in downtimes because Im unable to train at a competitive level volume. Youll jump back in soon enough, you have only one shot to let it heal right, be careful and patient. use the brains and dont be like me and train like a maniac. ha. take care!_Lol, dawn

CREDIT REPORTS, AND LOANS.... Ive done it all, had a bunch of BA's. As far as credit and loans, the better it is the better chance you have. My advice get a bank loan, tell them its for "elective surgery" Most all the time it will be approved and your bank will cut a Bank Check for your Dr right there. Make sure your Dept to income ratios look good. Sometimes having a co-signer helps....drawback, this legally ties him topay off the loan if you cant. A bank can get you the BEST rate. I once went with those companies that will give loans for procedures like MBNA.....and MAN..you get the money but a hard bone on the interest rate usually they are 17-22%. How much you need to finance? Even opening a new credit account with fixed rates works, 2 of the good ones are capital one and bank one. Really research it, I have. ha! You can ferret it out. Credit reports, let you bank run it, wait a week or so for processing. Try different banks too. My bank was awesome, they all have different rates and different payment plans too. Since you are married like me, if he signs too, they will serach credit reports under BOTH names. The combined incomes will help though. If you do it with just your name, you need to stand alone with your salary..the cards, if the werent in your name and you didnt co sigh, will not matter. Give BOTH ways a try...tell the bank you want to tery to get it alone, if it works, cool. If not have your Husband co sign on the loan. Collaterall helps LOTS! We have a house, new cars and nice Motorcycles, so I had all that to put against too. Talk to you bank rep Mine was cool and real helpful!-Lol, xxoo Dawn

What you may need to look for is more of a "running and High Impact "Bra. They give awesome support. Some of the "general" or cross trainers give light or modertare support. Look for a high impact, like running and stuff. Thats what I wear now with 1200 cc implants, and I train hard! I compete in bodybuilding and Powerlifting (I have a 405 bench press) i still do lots of cardio too, yes even jog (even though it can be a show) ha! Take care! You can find the bras in any store, sports stores or OnLine too!_Lol, Dawn

ATHLETICS, OVERS OR UNDERS?...... Hello! Dawn here. I hae had a "bunch" of BAs... I compete in bodybuilding as well as powerlifting and can run a 5 minute mile. I was aiming at turning pro at one time. Im pretty hardcore. I have overs...all really depends on your build really. Because I compete in Bodybuilding as well as powerlifting I have heavily developed muscles. I have many friends in the industry and all of us had our BA's done in all different ways. All depends on the implants, like I have larger ones, so unders did not work for me. Athletes are thicker muscled too..but it also depends on the sport too. Like a Tennis player, or Track person may not be developed like a bodybuilder. It all depends on the individuals body, sport, implant choice and final "look" you seek. In the "average" woman the pecs are a thinner layer. In a developed athlete even up to a competition level, the pecs are so much thicker. Thicker pecs are less "plyable" and will push down that much more on the implant if unders are used. Again....its all the individuals case, all depends on what you are seeking..you do what you need to do to get the result of the "look" you want. Also, talk to your PS about your athletics as well! I have my PS that knows me and my body VERY well! Get the "game plan" down solid with your Dr. Train hard and take care!_Lol, xxoo DAWN

What you need to look for is more of a "running and High Impact "Bra. They give awesome support. Some of the "general" or cross trainers give light or modertare support. Look for a high impact, like running and stuff. Thats what i wear now with 1200 cc implants, and I train hard! I compete in bodybuilding and Powerlifting (I have a 405 bench press) i still do lots of cardio too, yes even jog (even though it can be a show) ha! Take care! You can find the bras in any store, sports stores or OnLine too. Train hard AND smart!_Lol xxoo, Dawn

Id advise to contact your Dr!! If caught early, its easier to deal with. I stayed pretty aggressive with it all...anything to avoid being opened up again, aarrggh. Keep on it. Take care, Be Happy and Healthy!_Lol, XXOO, Dawn

Yes though to answer your Question, the more I re-did, it gets sooooo easy, Im in and out, it never slowed me down, and healing was a snap... it all gets better and seems to move faster. Id hate to run to my PS over every tiny thing too, BUT if its a genuine concern and you are not sure...always best to consult. Just listen to what he has to say... then you have peace of mind. Take care!_Lol, xxoo DAWN

TOO OLD? DEVALUING?..... Hello. Im Dawn. Let me say, HOLY COW!@##@@! (and some bad stuff too,) Ha! Im 39..I keep my body at peak, I compete nationally in Bodybuilding.... Damn, Im fighting all the way babe! Shoot, Many cant even guess close to what age I am..Im not saying be a cosmetic surgery nutt...buttreat yourself great, treat yourself and YOU GO GIRL!!! I work darn hard, and train and diet harder, its my body, my money. Yes, I have a great husband...and I plan to look damn god for him for many years to come still. OLD!? Old to me is when you give in on life and let it all go. We are all here for a very short time, live it and enjoy it!!! We "older gals" are NOT trying to proove anything! I do this for me end me only. really, I could give a damn who cares and comments! Heck! Yes...darn right this made me happy...REAL darn happy. I LOVE em! So..whats the difference if I spend my money on a BA, or cloths, or house stuff, or something else? Who does it matter to? I just turned 39, Ill be 40 June 2005. I stay under 10 bodyfat, run a 5 minute mile, bench press 405 pounds, have tattoos, a killer house, car and harley! I LOVE life, and Im living it while Im here. Devaluing ourselves? I dont see that at all! I also have a shaved blonde crue cut hairstyle too! I just live it. I like being "me" and if what I visualize is me with crazy, beautiful, big boobies....then so be it!! Im NOT competing with ANYONE. Maybe the women saying negatives to you need to take a careful, closer look into themselves!! Its like this, women always say to me... " I love your hair, its so neat...but I just cant do mine that way".. well, why not, because they cant venture out of the "cookie cutter box" that society has made. damn the box...just shave your head i say! And, I say to you...go getthem boobies, make em wild, big and beautiful!!! be YOU!! And as soon as you get em..go braless in front of the people that say negative things aout it. I WOULD!! HA! _Lol xxoo DAWN

Im an athlete and am real lean with no breast tissue. Thers a look you seek, you can get it....its just the game plan you and your Dr choose to ge there. Just look at all the options out there now, and talk to your Dr about tem and get his take. Just do the research like you are. This site is awesome! Take care, best luck_Lol, xxoo Dawn

As healing time progresses, and later on down the road If you feel assymetrical, you may want to consult your PS. Its always best with anything you are unsure of. One time my left was tighter, ended up being beginning of CC (capsular constriction) we caught it early, and was able to loosen without surgery. I am like you, very intune with my body... and notice little things. Anything caught EARLY is easy to deal with..so feel COMFORTABLE to consult with your Dr...THAT is why you paid the bucks girl...its ok, use it. Id hate to run to my PS over every tiny thing, but if its a genuine concern and you are not sure..always best to consult. If theres no problem he says then you have peace of mind. Take care!_Lol, xxoo DAWN

If you feel tighter too though, you may want to consult your PS. Its always best with anything you are unsure of. One time my left was tighter, ended up being beginning of CC (capsular constriction) we caught it early, and was able to loosen without surgery. I am like you, very intune with my body... and notice little things. Id hate to run to my PS over every tiny thing, but if its a genuine concern and you are not sure..always best to consult. If theres no problem he says then you have peace of mind. Take care!_Lol, xxoo DAWN

My first BA was my hardest though....its all so new, not knowing what to expect or feel. Redos are so much easier, because you lived it all already and know exactly what to expect. The first BA, it was like I had 2 "things" weighted and strapped to my chest. I was uncomfortable, it was tight, itchy and hard to breathe almost, Ha. Its all cool, its "normal" to feel all this. As far as time and how long you may "feel" weird and heavy, its just time. We are all different, its really individual. Maybe in a couple weeks, maybe a month. Be patient, let the body heal, swelling will go and all will feel quite normal and comfortable to you. Take care!_Lol, xxoo DAWN

Though, if you have been taking direction from a certain Dr, id still follow his "rules". I FULLY see what hes trying to do. The bra will apply pressure, which may be constricting and may reduce blood flow which equals slower and harder healing. I completely see his point. Maybe take the BEST of BOTH worlds though....Id weara nice fitting kinda snug yet "comphy" real strethy supportive bra. Dont wear anything hardcore harsh and constricting. Id wear soemthing though! I aggree, circulation is utmost important...But I ALSO agree that support on the new suture area for a couple months after the BA is important as well! It reduces the stess on the skin that is already stressed from trying to heal! I wear a nice soft, cotton, stretchy LIGHT support...so you get the best of BOTH worlds. Take care!_Lol, xxoo DAWN

Yes, costs have gone up, so had gas and movies. Drs really need to cover themselves now in this "Sue Me" happy world, so the final costs are pushed onto the consumer. Kinda is a bummer. Make over shows, I dont know... I really think its more "legal" oriented as far as their Insurances. You may be seekinG future work..I may be too....eventually... but cost goes up as the market does too. Id rather pay for the better work really.

Ok, you will really change for months. Even if you had to redo something, Like have another procedure, you need to wait months anyways....about 6 months. They need all the tissue to heal...so it does take a while, its not an overnight thing. In the meantime, keep taking notes...I have even taken digital pics, and have e mailed to my PS...the pictures are helpful to your PS as as for you for cataloging any problems you may have as well. Keep records and notes. But really, dont get freaked, the body needs time to heal...all that inside stuff. You may feel great but the body is still healing all that minute stuff. Its more time consuming than you think. Take notes, keep records even take pics too! NEVER be afraid to ask any question what so ever!! Its YOUR BODY! Take care! Best luck!_Lol, Dawn

Ill Help, Here is ALL my Augmentation info

...Ok, To help all you ladies, looking for help, info and answers, all the following info will help. I have covered all my personal work, surgeons addresses and info, as well as some REAL important info and links. I ask that you all visit nicole's Website (her info follows) Its the MOST extensive, impressive, and imformative Breast Implant Site on the Net! Please read on, follows is all my extensive info! If you need ANYTHING at all, any questions you may have, you need answered...e mail me, please! Take care, and read on...

I am telling (stressing to) any bodybuilder, fitness person, or hardbod....even the regular gal... looking for perfection, and seeking cosmetic surgury..."Please" see the best, Don't take that risk with that body and go to a cheap doctor...I promise, You will all get what you pay for!!!

As far as any cosmetic surgury, the decision was mine only! I did not do it for the bodybuilding judges, friends, men, my husband etc...I did it for me and me ONLY!! A matter of fact, I was told they were too big for bodybuilding, and it hurt my symmetry and am placed lower in competition because of this. I do not care, I like them, and that is what is important and really counts!

Measuring, Bustlines and Bras. Where do you find Bras that fit? I have a new bust, what do I wear!? More info for even those with LARGER IMPLANTS...

...Ok, Its the same problem that I had! I even checked Fredericks of Hollywood, but they do have some bigger stuff, maybe you are looking for something BIGGER Its like this...you want to find bras with LARGE cup sizes, and small Torso sizes. You need to find a LARGE cup size, but a small width around...its hard. I got up there in sizes, and I was seeking a bra that also looked nice, did not cost a fortune, did not look like a huge orthopedic contraption with hooks and latches and steel gerters. ha!...

I found the bras! How did I do it? Well, people e mailed me the info, I have friends in the big bust industry, I e mailed them and asked them...and they helped! I found bras that not only looked nice...you can mail order them, they are piced great, and are extreemly comfortable. They even have sizes like HH and I and MORE! All the way up the alphabet! Ha! Believe it or not, you can get a catalog, heres the info, its Toll FREE, give them a call!...

You can also try Maternity Stores, you will find big sizes there! I was getting 36 H there! There are a bunch of others too, just check them out! Anyway, best of luck shopping!

Breast Implant Advice, Dr. Referral, Help, Opinions, FULL Information, Honesty, My Personal Implants...What I have and Why...Here its ALL is...

BIG, and CUSTOM Implants, My Implants, Details

On November 7th, 2000-
I had a custom set, of 3000 cc, silicone, custom made implants. Bustwise Size...Jacket size a 48, Brasize a 36...Mid_Alphabet. Since then, I came a little back down in size, still big, but not 3000 cc's, ha! Its a lot of work girls, and remember, I had them switched out to Beckers finally, which are LEGAL and your doctor an do them! Remember, the custom implants are not so legal, and most doctors will not do them. I am legal now, at about 1200 cc becker Implant, available here in the USA (see to the left column on the specs on my Large implants, or just read the info below as well.) Dr.jacobs did the Beckers for me. Before I had these Beckers heres the story of how I went up to a 3000 cc implant...its all me...here is the story girls....

BEFORE I had my final set, I had BEFORE November 7th 2000 -What I was in search of and why...PREVIOUSLY: I had in 800cc Silicone Implants, Brand: Mentor, Cat #: 354-8007, Lot #: 158859, Style 7000 Round. They were fabulous, but I seeked larger Implants sized over 800cc, because of my build 800 looks "normal" on me, I wanted to be "extreemly" busty.) What I was looking for was custom sizes 2000cc Implants, looking for something as big as I am able to accomodate. My implants are over the muscle (because of my lean muscular build.) I have been switched to a custom Implant, made here in the US, Its a type of "expander". You can see them in their website! You just need to have them custom sized and made...I like the BIG round look...I like that. Some may not, but I do! Ok..some more details...

What I had to get up to size is what you call "expanders" they are made by one of the top breast implant manufacturers. You can access their website. You will see all their info, on all different types and sizes. Ok, I have expanders because you cant put a huge thing, in a smal place, so we "slowly" stretch the area to accomodate. To be blunt, its kinda like blowing up a beachball, I went in every other week for "fill-ups!" I had them overfilled, that means that I had them over inflated some. This pretty much pulls any wrinkling out. See, because Im so lean, that means that you will see more ripples, or wrinkles in the implants. Anyone that has that problem, ask for an overfill, or even to have silicone implants.

Large and Custom made Implants, advice and info....

Personally My Custom and Large Implants, Details.

CUSTOM AND LARGE IMPLANTS...
SERIOUSLY...You need to know exactly what you want as far as size. I am an HONEST, normal, hard working person, and will ONLY deal with SERIOUS questions ONLY!! You may have tried to ask your doctors, they may not be able to help you obtain the large sizes...I can. Many DOCTORS will not. Like I said, anything over LEGAL cc's in the US is a problem. Ive been through a lot, MY DOCTOR will NOT get you implants!! In the US Its ILLEGAL for a PS to to use large custom implants in you, even if you supply them! The doctors can not supply them for you! Its HIGHLY EXPENSIVE. Some doctors may not want to work with big legal sizes sizes...the risks and problems involved most would rather avoid. Why the hassles... its a legal, red tape, FDA Medical Regulations, restrictions and liscencing thing...your doctor doesnt want to get in hot water or loose his medical liscence.

FULL Info on obtaining legal large implants is just below!...

When I got my surgeries...I supplied them.... Where there is a will, there is way. This is no joke, its HIGHLY EXPENSIVE! They are custom made!!! YOU really need to know EXACTLY what you want before you jump into this all. They are out there, but its a huge investment, and its work. You better make sure you know exactly wjat you want..I did. This is the best advice I can give...if you want it, then persue it.

LEGAL Large Implants, Full Specs and Info, My Final Look what I have...

MY PERSONAL DOCTOR... CAN HELP YOU WITH THE LEGAL IMPLANTS! Now, up to speed and current look... Like I said...I am legal now, Here are the following specs for my Mentor Smooth Round 1200 cc MAX Becker Expander, Implant (25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen) These Beckers Double Lumen Expander Implants have been PULLED by the FDA, so if you dont have them already, you will be NO LONGER ABLE TO FET THEM here in the United Stares. FDA banned them, and why...because they are terrible pieces of crap junk that leak and fail! Some doctors may be able to get them still, if you have them already you are all set, if not...Id SAY DONT do it!!! Please Read the following info on my Implants I have the 1200 cc max available.)

Breast Implants - Specifications and Dimension Information from the Manufacturers. Mentor Smooth Round Becker Expander, Implants

Caution:
Investigational device. Limited by Federal (United States) law to Investigational Use. These products are only available to physicians participating in the Mentor Adjunct Study or physicians recognized as Clinical Investigators identified in an approved Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) for core augmentation. Please contact your Mentor Sales Representative for more information.

				25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen

Catalog Number	Size	Gel Volume	Temporary Overexpansion Volumes		Tot Saline	Tot Gel-Saline	Diameter	Projection
			TOV Max Saline	TOV Tot Gel-Saline
350-0150	150 cc	40 cc	185 cc	225 cc	85-150 cc	125-190 cc	10.1 cm	3.1 cm
350-0200	200 cc	50 cc	250 cc	300 cc	125-200 cc	175-250 cc	10.9 cm	3.3 cm
350-0250	250 cc	60 cc	315 cc	375 cc	165-255 cc	225-315 cc	11.4 cm	3.7 cm
350-0300	300 cc	75 cc	375 cc	450 cc	200-300 cc	275-375 cc	12.5 cm	3.8 cm
350-0350	350 cc	90 cc	435 cc	525 cc	235-350 cc	325-440 cc	13.2 cm	3.9 cm
350-0400	400 cc	100 cc	500 cc	600 cc	275-400 cc	375-500 cc	13.5 cm	4.2 cm
350-0500	500 cc	125 cc	625 cc	750 cc	350-500 cc	475-625 cc	13.9 cm	4.9 cm
350-0600	600 cc	150 cc	750 cc	900 cc	425-600 cc	575-750 cc	14.9 cm	4.9 cm
350-0700	700 cc	175 cc	875 cc	1050 cc	500-700 cc	675-875 cc	16.2 cm	5.0 cm
350-0800	800 cc	200 cc	1000 cc	1200 cc	575-800 cc	775-1000 cc	16.5 cm	5.4 cm

Catalog Number	Size	Gel Volume	Temporary Overexpansion Volumes		Tot Saline	Tot Gel-Saline	Diameter	Projection
			TOV Max Saline	TOV Tot Gel-Saline
354-1500	150 cc	40 cc	185 cc	225 cc	85-150 cc	125-190 cc	10.7 cm	2.4 cm
354-2000	200 cc	50 cc	250 cc	300 cc	125-200 cc	175-250 cc	11.6 cm	2.7 cm
354-2500	250 cc	60 cc	315 cc	375 cc	165-255 cc	225-315 cc	12.1 cm	3.0 cm
354-3000	300 cc	75 cc	375 cc	450 cc	200-300 cc	275-375 cc	12.9 cm	3.0 cm
354-3500	350 cc	90 cc	435 cc	525 cc	235-350 cc	325-440 cc	14.1 cm	3.0 cm
354-4000	400 cc	100 cc	500 cc	600 cc	275-400 cc	375-500 cc	13.9 cm	3.4 cm
354-5000	500 cc	125 cc	625 cc	750 cc	350-500 cc	475-625 cc	14.7 cm	3.7 cm
354-6000	600 cc	150 cc	750 cc	900 cc	425-600 cc	575-750 cc	15.6 cm	4.2 cm
354-7000	700 cc	175 cc	875 cc	1050 cc	500-700 cc	675-875 cc	16.8 cm	4.3 cm
354-8000	800 cc	200 cc	1000 cc	1200 cc	575-800 cc	775-1000 cc	17.2 cm	4.6 cm

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Saline or Silicone? Rippling.

Saline or Silicone? Its a personal decision and comfort decision. Yes, the silicone look more natural, and may ripple less. The saline looks more high profile, may ripple more. See nicoles site ( I talk about it below) for more info there. As far as silicone, you need to be "in a study" to get them, you will need a reason to be in that study, rippling, medical reason, whatever. This again, is all in Nischoles site. Discuss this with your doctor. Also, certain things are and are not available in the USA. I ask that you talk to more than one doctor! Search out what YOU are looking for, dont settle!

Silicone Breast Implants - Who qualifies?
Thanks and FULL CREDIT to... Breast Augmentation and Breast Information Website-by Nicole for the following information

By governmental dictum, breast augmentation patients are eligible for only saline implants. Silicone implants at this time are available only for patients who meet the following criteria.

Inclusion criteria:

• History of treatment for breast cancer or trauma resulting in loss of a breast
• Congenital deformities such as chest wall defects with abnormalities of the ribs, sternum, or muscle
• Severe asymmetries of the breast
• Tuberous breast deformity (breast beneath nipple narrowed like a tube)
• Severe ptosis of the breast requiring a mastopexy (breast lift)
• Replacement or revision of implants for whom saline implants are not suitable e.g., thin skin or insufficient tissue
• Breast augmentation in the opposite uninvolved breast to provide symmetry

Exclusion criteria:

• Presence of infection
• Pregnancy or nursing
• Diagnosis of Lupus or Scleroderma
• Uncontrolled diabetes or other disease with impaired wound healing

The person should also be female, at least eighteen years of age, and willing to participate in the study.

Keep in mind that women who wish to have silicone for purely cosmetic reasons, whether they fit the above criteria or not, may be able to have silicone if they agree to be part of a current silicone study. You need to use a participating surgeon and agree to be followed in the trial for a number or years.

Rippling - Is visible wrinkling a problem with saline implants?

It is in the nature of saline inflatable implants to have wrinkling of the shell. This is because the shell needs to be thick and strong enough to last as long as possible, and because the saline (salt water) fill shifts with changes in body position. The rippling is most objectionable when it is visible at the top of the breast. For that reason, placing implants beneath the large pectoral muscle can be particularly advantageous with saline implants. The thickness of the muscle obscures whatever wrinkling there might be, in the same way that a thick carpet will hide uneven floor boards.

The other thing that the surgeon can do to minimize wrinkling is to always fill the implant more than the minimum specified by the manufacture, while not exceeding the maximum Ð in other words, filling to a Òhappy medium.Ó

Finally, for some women who are really not suitable candidates for saline implants, the FDA does permit the use of silicone gel implants. While this is not frequently the case, silicone gel implants are a viable solution to the rippling problem in appropriate cases.

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Diffrent types, and different Docs! Travel.

There are different sizes, and shapes. you need to get will give you the look that YOU want to achieve! Dont ask a hundred people what looks right, or opinions. Shoot, they are YOUR boobs, you gotta wear em, so do it for YOU!!!! Thats what I did! I wanted to high profile, big rounded, fake type look. Hey, I love em! But if you are looking for moderate and very natural, that can be done too! You can get them done locally, or travel. Whatever you decide. I traveled out of state to The Doctor in the city. I wanted THE MAN to do my job! Travel was fine, no biggie. Right after the surgery, I just jumped right in my car, and my husband drove me home, stopped on the way home for dinner! I felt AWESOME!! I had no problems, no nautiousness, nothing. It was great! So, Plesae decide on your Dr for what you want done, NOT location. Hey, you gotta wear em, so dont settle!! The same for price, if your decision is based on price, DONT DO IT!! My first boob job many years ago was based on price, location, and lack of information...and it was a mess! This doctor did a real horrible job, and let me tell you, to this day, pisses me off! I will not mention any names, I have a high moral standard. I have given you GREAT info and doctors below, and grea resource link. Theres a lot of information to research out there. Make a smart decision. Go through all the info... PLEASE, use it!!!

...when I was researching it all, I had been trying to decided, not to, or to go out of the us, I was having problems with all that, with the legal stuff and what nots. I wanted the special sizes, thought I needed to leave the US, but... But...GREAT NEWS! Right here in the US the custom expanders are available! You need to find people that can work with you as I did (if you want the huge sizes)...

How to go about it all...What and Where...
Ok, lets start with a little background here. There is certain types and sizes available in the U.S. You need to put in a lot of research, as far as travel, Europe, stay in the US or out, contacting doctors and people etc...when you are looking for something, you can pretty much find it as long as it exsists. You can stay in the US, or maybe travel, you decide. Its all personal preference. If you travel, Europe is Better than Mexico!

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Breast Implants the European Vacation-OR stay in the USA? Finding a Doctor...

I had researched The whole traveling to Europe thing, it was all getting to be a little crazy, I did not want to travel so far to get something like this done. (If I go to europe, it will be to enjoy and have fun, I dont need to be on pain killers and all spaced out!) I also wanted to work within the USA

Ladies...If you want to scope out the Europe info, and willing to travel to Europe...you may need to do some REAL research. I personally know nothing about the Europe thing. I know many women do it. I had a great link at one time, but it is no longer available. I wont be able to help here. But if you want to travel out of the US, go European.

My Decision...Well, to make a VERY long story short, I went with a surgeon here in the USA that specializes in large custom implants. - I had these custom made and officially and appropriately here in the US!! I went with him only because he was TOP at what he did! (He pretty much has worked extensievely on big implants, he took measurements, looked at my build, amde sure I could physically accomodate them etc... made the decision for me to go with the 2000 cc Saline Expanders, yes that is two thousand). My final set is 3000. As far as money, yes, I paid for some, and financed some too! Those that may need to, can finance them fully! There are many companies out there that do this! Check em out! There is info on nicole's site about this too! Anyone (my fellow female bodybuilders) or anyone at all.

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Consultation Checklist - What to ask at your first consultation
Thanks and FULL CREDIT to... Breast Augmentation and Breast Information Website-by Nicole for the following information

Here are some questions to start a checklist for your first consultation checklist. Be sure to add your own as it is only a starting point . . .

1. What are your credentials? Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? How long have you been practicing plastic surgery?

2. How long have you done BAÕs, and how many?

3. Can you give me references of past clients?

4. May I see Photos of your work?

5. May I see the surgical suite? Or if in a hospital, see if you can tour. Is your surgical suite fully accredited? What provisions do you have for backup power in the event of a power failure?

6. How much is the surgery and does that include your fee, implants, anesthesia, hospital charges and follow up visits? What are the costs for fixing complications or for a redo? For how long will I be covered by my initial fee and how long will I be covered by a warranty?

7. Explain the type of anesthesia that you will be using. Who will be administering it and what are his or her credentials?

8. How can I expect to feel after waking?

9. How are emergencies handled if problems occur?

10. I have heard that smooth implants move more freely and act more like the natural breast, is this true?

11. Can you achieve my size goal? If not please explain to me why not.

12. What about nipple size, is nipple reduction possible after surgery if I choose to do that?

13. I am currently taking _____________ (medication) Will there be any problems with the medication?

14. Will my medications interact with anything I will need to take during recovery?

15. How will implants affect existing stretch marks?

16. Do you have video of the surgery?

17. How do you determine how many ccÕs to use to achieve desired results?

18. How long does it take for the implants to soften and settle? In other words how long before what you see is what you get?

19. What will I need to buy for recovery, sports bra, ice packs, etc.

20. How long will I need help after surgery? How long before I can lift?

21. How long before I can drive?

22. How common is loss of feeling?

23. When is payment due, at pre-op visit? What is your policy if I chicken out? Refund?

24. Please explain capsular contracture to me and how common it is. How is it treated if it happens to me. Can it be avoided and, if so, how?

25. Do you recommend massage. How is it done, and why?

26. Explain to me the difference between smooth and textured implants.

27. Tell me the difference between round anatomical (tear drop) implants.

28. What is the warranty on the implants themselves. Will my surgery be covered given the methods you will be using?

29. What is rippling? Do you ÒoverfillÓ or take other steps to avoid this?

30. What kind of pain medication will I be given to take at home?

31. How soon can we do surgery?

32. What happens if I am dissatisfied with the results in terms of appearance? Size? Is there a cost to fix or redo? What is your revision policy?

Cost/Price - How much will my breast augmentation cost?

This is one of the questions I receive by email most frequently. I don't have a solid answer because prices are so divergent throughout the country. The general answer is that the nationwide cost of breast augmentation from pre-op to post-op widley varies.

It is very important for you to find out if the price quoted includes the cost of the implants, the anesthesia, any hospital costs (if applicable) and follow-up consultations.

Keep in mind that the area of the country that you are from and the doctor that you choose will also dictate your cost. In New York City, there are doctors that charge as much as 10,000 although between 6,000 and 8,000 is the more likely cost. In the South and Midwest, women have reported fees between 3,000 and 4,000. The West Coast seems to be slightly above the average at between 5,000 and 6,000 while Texas fees have been reported to me on the average of 6,000.

Please bear in mind that Doctors in different areas may charge much more or less...the cost for hospital, anesthesia and implants can also vary. Cost of Having Implants redone or replaced. Please be sure to find out in advance what provisions will be made if you are unhappy. Will a revision or replacement be done for full, partial or no discount? How much of a replacement and under what conditions are they covered by a manufacturer's warranty are questions that need to be asked of each surgeon.

Bottom line, do your research! A GREAT place to start your search for info is... Breast Augmentation and Breast Information Website-by Nicole

BREAST AUGMENTATION AND BREAST INFORMATION WEB-by Nicole...a must see!

Dr. Jacobs can also be seen on a top website for breast implants, you can see that website at BREAST AUGMENTATION AND BREAST INFORMATION WEB-by Nicole You can get direct to great Doctors at her site too! Here is some information about the entire Breast Impant site, its a MUST see for all those seeking info, there is a lot there covered, and MANY people to talk with on-line!...

BREAST AUGMENTATION AND BREAST INFORMATION WEB-by Nicole...Welcome! The Breast Augmentation and Breast Implant Information Web is a place for women to share information on breast implants, breast augmentation, breast enlargement, plastic surgery and recovery. Here, you can ask questions in our live chat room or on our dynamic discussion board and get real answers from real women who have had breast augmentation and plastic surgery. Please be sure to read everything on this front page so that you will know about all the site has to offer before you venture off to find information about breast implants.

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SIZES of Breast Implants, how it all works? Sizes, Overfilling...

OK, you ordered them, "The BIG Question..." how big you all ask am I. Ha! I am sure you would all LOVE to know...ok, well, maybe I wont say, well, Cant really give a cup size, as a visual...maybe common soccer ball. Cant really say. The sizing they is used in the Implant Industry is done in liquid CC size measurements. Not cup size. Its not like you walk in and say..."I wanna be a D!" They need to work with an implant and you, your structure, shin, build...the whole bit. They range in sizes, from tiny 100 CC type of examples, to 800's. Mostly, anything over 700-800 is a custom job, and need to be specially made.My Expanders were about 2000 CC each (Overfilled to 2400 cc!!)! You also have to look at how different sizes look on different women...this size on me will not look as big as if they were on a petite, tiny, non-muscular 90 pound woman. I am structually bigger, fuller, more muscular...so to get that "Busty" look, I needed to go extra huge, finally to 3000 cc's!

How is the correct implant size determined?
Thanks Breast Augmentation and Breast Information Website-by Nicole for the following information

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It is essential to understand that implants do not come in A, B, C, D etc sizes. Instead, they come in volume such as ounces or cc's. That is because the implant must be the correct volume to take you to the size you want, from the size you are to begin with. A woman who is a 34B will need a larger implant to get to a 34D than a woman who is starting with a 34C. So, how do we decide the volume needed?

First, how NOT to determine the implant size:

• not by comparison to your friends - their body shape, chest size, skin thickness, and breast size are not likely to match yours exactly!
• not by letting the surgeon decide - each surgeon has his/her own preferences for the size they like, which may be quite different from what you want. Some surgeons even refuse to use an implant over X volume!
• not by formulas and charts - these cannot take into account the specifics of how your chest shape and rib cage will make you look!
• not by using famous models/actresses/singers implant sizes as your guide - how do you know what their breasts and chests looked like before their operation?
• not by computer simulation - computers cannot yet predict how you will heal, and though they are great for noses and faces, they are not very helpful for breasts!
• not by leaving it until you are in surgery - you deserve to know in advance what your size will look like when you wake up, not get surprised!
• not by looking at pictures of someone else - pictures are very helpful to the surgeon in getting to understand your thoughts about shape and proportion, but pictures are a very poor way to decide on implant size.

It is all too easy to get hung up on discussions with other women about cc's and ounces. There is a way to determine the correct size of implant for you, and even to see exactly what you look like with that size, in the clothes you like to wear! The whole point of augmentation is the final appearance, not just a number. So the secret is to focus on showing your plastic surgeon the proportion you want, using your own body to demonstrate.

Here's how we go about it in my office: The first step is the most difficult: you have to decide what size bra you want your new size to be. Start by trying on different sizes of non-elastic bras in the store (remember that the band number will not be changed by surgery, only the cup letter), filling the bra with cotton or other padding material, until you see the proportion that is right for you. Also remember that not all manufacturers use the same measurements for a given size - that is, not all 34C bras are the same size. So just find the particular one that you look best in! Buy that bra. (There is certainly nothing wrong with experimenting at home with the "Rice-in-the-Ziploc" method at this point; but there is no point to getting bogged down with the question of how many cc's.) Then bring that bra to the office, along with any photographs that you feel illustrate aspects of the appearance that are important to you.

One other piece of information that it may be helpful to know when trying on bras before or after operation. The breast that fits a bra of a specific band-number and cup-letter will not fit the same cup-letter in a different band-number; for example, if your breast perfectly fits a 34B, if you buy a 32 or a 36 it cannot be a B. That is, a 34B breast is the same size as a 32C breast is the same size as a 36A breast. These do not LOOK the same proportion, but that's the way the measurements run. So, for example, let's say you can wear either a 32 or a 34, just adjusting the strap tension differently. Well, if you fit a 32C, then if you put on a 34C it will be too big in the cup, and you should wear a 34B. We often hear women ask "what size implant should I get to be a D?" Why can that question not be answered without examining and testing the woman? First, we would need to know what the band-number is - a 38D breast is much larger than a 32D breast. Second, we need to know the current breast size exactly. Third we need to know if the implant will be over the muscle or under the muscle. Fourth we need to know whether the implant will be round or contoured. These are all important.

The foregoing is Copyright © R.V. Dowden, MD, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and may not be reproduced or distributed electronically or in print without permission from Dr. Dowden, and in addition this notice must be displayed with this information. Richard V. Dowden, MD, CM, FACS

Overfilling, Please fill me in!
Again, Thanks and FULL CREDIT To... Breast Augmentation and Breast Information Website-by Nicole for the following information

The following is Copyright © R.V. Dowden, MD, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and may not be reproduced or distributed electronically or in print without permission from Dr. Dowden, and in addition this notice must be displayed with this information. Richard V. Dowden, MD, CM, FACS

Even a short course on implant overfill can be confusing, because it is a confusing issue. If you are ready for a confusing ride through the bureaucratic maze, here goes. First, an important fact: overfill does NOT mean you will look larger, and does not mean making the breast larger than what you wanted. It means putting the volume of saline that it has been determined you need, into an implant with a maximum rating for a slightly smaller volume. That is another way of saying that overfill means filling an implant to more than the manufacturer's maximum recommended level, period. Why would anyone exceed the manufacturer's maximum recommended level? Read on.

Every implant has an optimum volume of saline fill, a volume that gives the best balance between either wrinkling (caused by not enough saline) or too firm/round (caused by too much saline). Seems obvious and simple so far, just fill the implants to the optimum volume; so what's the problem? The problem is that for most implants, the manufacturers registered the maximum volumes too low with the FDA, below the optimum. So if your surgeon stays within the manufacturer's recommended range for these implants, they will wrinkle noticeably, and if the implant is filled to the optimum, it will be beyond the manufacturer's registered maximum, that is "overfilled".

So for most implants, the majority of surgeons will overfill, that is, fill to the optimum for minimum wrinkling, even though the manufacturer's maximum is exceeded. So what's the big deal here, just go to the FDA and tell them to change the numbers on their records to reflect the real world usage of implants to give the patients the optimum, right? Wrong. The manufacturers did approach the FDA to get the registered volume numbers changed, but were told they would have to spend millions of dollars before the FDA would change those volume numbers in their paperwork. OK, then the manufacturers just should tell the surgeons to go ahead and exceed their maximums to decrease the wrinkling, right? Wrong. The FDA will not permit the manufacturers to actually authorize this overfilling to optimum levels.

Can overfill to decrease wrinkling shorten implant lifespan? Nobody knows the answer to that yet, but a growing number of plastic surgeons are of the opinion that optimal fill to decrease wrinkling may actually help implants last longer. Why? Because we do know, without a doubt, that severe wrinkling leads to premature failure by causing high stresses at the folds and wrinkles. It may well be then that optimal filling, reducing the wrinkling, may actually help the implant, but we do not know for sure. One other indication that overfill may be perfectly safe for implants is that some of the more recent models of implant have been given higher fill volume ranges when they were registered. So why not use only those types? Because they are not available in all sizes and shapes.

Why doesn't overfill change your size? Overfill only concerns the relationship between the volume of saline and the implant itself, and nothing to do with the relationship between the volume of saline and your breast. Because the correct saline volume for you should have been accurately determined by your plastic surgeon in advance (one hopes), then only after that the implant itself is selected for that volume to be optimal. Those are the medical decisions; then, the surgeon will check to see whether that optimal volume is greater than the manufacturer's FDA-registered maximum, and if so, you need "overfill".

Here's an example: let's say you have demonstrated to your plastic surgeon the size you want to be, and as a result, he/she has determined that you need 330 cc's to achieve that proportion and bra size. That is the first decision. Next comes the decision of which implant to put that volume into. Theoretically, it could go into just about any implant, so for discussion let's look at implants rated for these ranges: 210-240, 240-270, 270-300, 300-330, 330-360, and 360-390. What would happen, assuming that these are all the style of implant that was FDA-registered with a sub-optimal volume?

• 330 in a 210-240: 38% overfill = no wrinkling, but very round and hard
• 330 in a 240-270: 22% overfill = not much wrinkling, but too round and too firm.
• 330 in a 270-300: 10% overfill = optimal compromise between soft feel and minimal wrinkling
• 330 in a 300-330: FDA maximum = soft, but suboptimal due to wrinkling
• 330 in a 330-360: FDA minimum = very wrinkled, unacceptable
• 330 in a 360-390: underfill = extremely wrinkled, and implant will fail prematurely

Again, note that some implants, particularly those registered with the FDA in recent years, do not require overfill to reach the optimum volume. Why not? Simply because the manufacturers did better calculations and registered them for volume ranges that included the optimum. So why not always use these implants only? Because they are not available in all sizes and styles. This is all fairly complex, and must be individualized for each patient, so please discuss this all with your surgeon.

The foregoing is Copyright © R.V. Dowden, MD, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and may not be reproduced or distributed electronically or in print without permission from Dr. Dowden, and in addition this notice must be displayed with this information. Richard V. Dowden, MD, CM, FACS

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The Bigger Boobs, my competition, work and bodybuilding industry....

Hey, I think I will definitely be the Biggest in the Bodybuilding industry!!! Ha! Many of the larger female bodybuilders, many much taller and bigger than myself, will not even come close to this! Hey, I love it, Its what gives me my whole unique angle! I am doing it for ME, and me only. Dont care if people dont like em, I do! As far as the judges and Competitions...dont care about their opinions. I have the muscularity, strength and detail! Yes, I have been marked down in placings before...even with smaller implants! Geeze, screw them! Its a bodybuilding show....then they scream about symmetry...well, does that not mean then that flat chested women who dont opt to get implants should be marked down too!!?? Common, lets play it fair both ways here! Shoot!...Look, when I got the previous set, they said they were too big a few years ago...now its the going size, so Id fit in now, if I did not get them redone. Ok, they are still a tad big, but in general...even some of the lightweights are competing with big hooters. So, to wrap this up...I will do what I want to do, I have my own direction. I am promoting myself as I do. I dont rely on judges, or who knows who. I rely on me. I dont care what people say, its what I want. Please no e mail on why, and all kinds of speeches and lots a crap, dont really need it, dont want to listen to it...all I can say is I am doing this, because I am. No philosophy behind it...LOVE THE LOOK! Makes me feel wonderful!! SO, there, nough said!

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Bigger Boobs, Whaddya thinkin...What are you going to do with these things! What is your angle...

Well, I am having a great time with all of this! I am opening up new opportunities here. Getting into the Adult Industry and Big Bust Industry...NO FREAKY SEX STUFF...I mean stuff like the shoot I did for Muscle Elegance Magazine!!! You know I will NEVER fit into the norm here! What I do is a unique thing, its what makes me me, look at how I have done so far, and my success in my industry so far. Pretty good. Ok, well, I want to have a great time, I enjoy this. And heck, makes a few bucks. What I can bring to this (my bodybuilding) industry is my uniqueness! There really are not too many muscular women out there doing this. I will not be doing sex stuff, but nudes and pics are ok...like the Muscle Elegance Magazine! Playboy style stuff. I feel as if Denise Masino is the Pioneer in the Magazine and Print industry releasing that magazine! I am the Internet Media Pioneer! I am so sure that many more Muscular women will follow us.

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Femininity, Breasts and Muscularity...
I do not consider breasts the sign of femininity, nor muscles masculinity. I would still consider myself feminine with smaller breasts and muscles. Feminine to me is a type of whole look, a package that you portray, a kind of way of being. Not T and A. I think that that balance of femininity and muscularity is a perfect blend of the two, you can still be VERY Muscular and feminine, but you also have to maintain a certain quality of nice line and asthetic qualities. I can lift heavy weights and I do not have a huge blocky waist and trunk like neck. Yes, I am still a big person, but estheticallyand proportional! Feminine is all based on the eyes of the beholder, ones opinion might not be the same as the other. Some find me attractive, some find me grose. Whatever suits them is fine. It is all in taste and opinion of that individual. There is no real answer for this, it is an on-going debate. I like the large breasts, they make ME feel wonderful! Thats all that counts. Im not here to Impress anyone in my life! I like myself, and my husband loves me for being me, not my boobs (but, they are a perk! Ha! *wink)

WHY This Site? Critisizing, Decisions and Opinions...My Personal Reply and Comments...

Hello, Dawn here...WHY this site?...To Help others and to pass info along that I have experienced so others may not have to bo through bad things or just need help. Why did I do everything I did?....Maybe "boobie Greed" like anyone else can have. Extreemist, yes I am. OCD yes. Maybe influenced by people. "Why I had been through so much you ask me?"...Truthfully, I dont know myself. I wish I did, would have made life easier! I think its a combination of all of the above. Why do any of us ladies get procedures, even more than one? Is not one good enough? Its the same as me really, not as extreem, but bottom line, the same.

I am and always have been extreem, a perfectionist, compulsive, very lean and athletic all my life. It what makes "me". Telling a person they are "bad" looking isnt real cool though. I dont judge others so harsh. Its like telling an overweight person, or model thin person that they are unattractive. Its all personal judgement. I get real opposite opinions towards me, people say I look great some say ugly. All cool. Im happy with me now though. I am not here to Impress others. I live for "ME". We all look for intelligent and constructive comments. I do not always need rave reviews, but remember, no one ever needs rude remarks and hurt feelings. I tell people that I do all this for me, and this is how I choose to look and be. We all have our set genetics, we all decide how we want to look, we choose to have or not to have cosmetic surgery. We have our favorite implants and doctors. I speak highly of people who have the balls to do what THEY want to do in life, and not be a follower! Take a chance, be yourself!! YOU make decisions for YOURSELF!

I am advocating the appreciation of YOUR OWN body through the use of breast implants, not condoning, approving or disapproving ANYTHING. There's a truckload of material in this site. You don't have to like how I look, or accept what I have done. You only need to read the implant information I have painstakingly assembled through personal experiences and made available to all. You may not agree with the way that I look. Ive heard it all, I am WELL aware of my faults, I am an intelligent adult that yes...has made good AND bad decisions. Im sure everyone else out there that gives me negative comments is so perfect and beautiful that THEY can do that. I really suggest that the criticising person take a real hard, long look at themselves...are you that perfect looking human being? If Nicioles site...implantinfo.com...was here when I started with my BA's I wouldnt have went through so much. The info out now was not around 20 years ago.

Bottom line....Ive experienced it ALL, really, I mean ALL. I am here to help others to not make the mistakes that I did and to maybe help and support others starting out or having problems. I have lived through and entire world of expierences (good and bad). If I could give back and help anyone, it makes me very happy!! All I ask is that you look past the exterior, put opinions aside and see the person I am inside. Enjoy all my info and contributions ...Take care, I appreciate you ALL!_Lol XXOO....DAWN

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My BREAST AUGMENTATION PERSONAL DIARY
Most Recent, Procedures and problems, fixes, advice, help and Updates!

The following information is set up in a Dated Diary Type Format Its what Ive been going through with my latest augmentation, and what Ive been doing, my procedures, problems, and fixes. I hope you ladies out there can maybe benefit from what I put here for you all. Along with the info, you will see sets of photos to follow...Just a little background for New Commers...I have been through many changes, been through A LOT!! I have a lot of info here that I am sharing to maybe help others. Ive really been through it ALL from tiny 310 CC implants, to Expanders...and all the way up to HUGE 3000 CC Implants!! ...Anyway, heres my personal info for you, xxoo_Lol, Dawn

MY MOST RECENT UPDATE IS AT THE TOP HERE...

UPDATED. 11.01.2007!

• THURSDAY, NOVEMBER.01.2007... I posted a small assortment of pics below in June. I competed in a large bodybuilding competition and won the overall. Pics are below. These will be the last pics posted with these current implants I have in now. These Beckers Double Lumen Expander Implants have been PULLED by the FDA, so if you dont have them already, you will be NO LONGER ABLE TO FET THEM here in the United Stares. FDA banned them, and why...because they are terrible pieces of crap junk that leak and fail! Some doctors may be able to get them still, if you have them already you are all set, if not...Id SAY DONT do it!!! Its a nightmare... I know that Ive lived it for many years now! Good new though...I still have 1200 cc Mentor Becker double lumens in now. I was able to FINALLY get help as I needed. On December 5th, 2007, I will be switching these Becker Double Lumen Volume Loosing Implants for permanent silicones!

  These Double Lumens are natorious for vaulve problems and leaking....so I have been in and out replacing one or the other every 6 months!! I ordered a set of 1600 cc custom solid silicones, and I will be getting them done in December! I will take pics of the entire day and travel and stuff. I will post them on this page and add to my Diary as well!. I cant believe it, Im finally getting help. Ive waited patiently so long, years! Dr. Sanjay Lalla in New Jersey will be taking on my project, wish me luck! Ill keep all posted! Take Care all!!_Lol, xxoo Dawn

• FRIDAY, OCTOBER.07.2005... I posted a small assortment of pics below today. I still have 1200 cc Mentor Becker double lumens in now. Once FDA Okays the silicones that will cover this product Im switching in a heartbeat! Just waiting. My thing is I had downsized to 1200 where Im at now. All went very well, my body took to it great. I would have went 800's but that was too small to fill the area. Im a bodybuilder with a larger build and compete so Im able to carry a large size ok. These look like a 700 or 800 would look like on a small woman. These were the MAX size I was able to get legally in the U.S. right now Im waiting....lOTS of waiting for the FDA to release the silicones in this size. Ill be switching!!

  These Double Lumens are natorious for vaulve problems and leaking....so I have been in and out replacing one or the other every 6 months!! This stuff is wearing thin!! Mentor just released the silicones...we are waiting on the FDA's final OK. Ill keep all posted! Take Care all!!_Lol, xxoo Dawn

• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER.21.2004...On Thursday, Sept 16th had a replacement. So, I had pics taken a couple weeks ago, so in the pics I was 5 months post op (from having right replaced). At this very moment though on September 21st Im really 5 days post op (left replacement). Man! Sounds confusing, makes sence though. Went to New York again with Brad Jacobs, yup, had the left replaced this time. I cant seem to catch any luck with these bad boys, aarrgghhh. seeemd to be a volume problem, lost some in the left. This is common with these Beckers. Was a quick procedure. Eventually I will find one that wont loose volume, ha! I hope this is it.

  I also had some tweeking done too. Because I had the previous 3000 cc's in , it gave me some looser skin in between the implants. I really dont mean Symmastia. I have overs, Its not that. It was just some stretchy skin at the bottom curve of the boobs. No big huge deal. I am photographed a lot though, so I needed it adjusted. For going from 3000 cc down to 1200 cc...not too bad! The skin really bounced back sweet, I didnt need a lift or anything! Brad just sutured the bases down, did some internal pocket tightening and it looks awesome. My body pretty much did the rest as far as shrinking the skin...this is why I took those damn 3000's out! BAD decision to do it in the first place! Im still young enough to bounce back.

  Gotta tell ya, Im still a million times happier with these than I was with the huge 3000 cc ones! Im just waiting for the big companies to release some special custom sizes....eventually Ill keep this size but loose these beckers and get the silicones. This is all in the future though. Im all set now though. Im actually 5 days post op now. Doing awesome as usuall, training will resume soon again. I have sceduled in competition for summer 2005. Just wanted to drop you all a quick update. I just loaded some new pics in below too. I had them taken about 2 weeks ago or so. Enjoy the updates Thank you!_Lol, xxoo Dawn

• TUESDAY, APRIL.06-07. 2004...Well, its been a while. things have been really wonderful! I had a bit of a problem. Realized that one side (my right) was smaller in proportion than my left. went to the Dr for a check...yup, a malfunction. As rare as it is, I guess im the lucky one at the draw this time. DAMN! I got the right side replaced ...Implant Exchange on FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND AT 7:30 AM IN NYC with Dr.Brad Jacobs. Im a few days post op. Im taking it easy allowing for good healing as well as keeping my diet and supplementation perfect. Here is a couple of photos that will show you ecactly what I am talking about. Itried to take the pre and post op pics wearing the same outfits and same pose you you could compare. I am a little sore...I amm fixed now! Previously I was lopsided in size it was crazy as you can see in the following pictures... PHOTO PRE-OP...As you can see, Im all fixed up again as you can see in these pictures just a few days post op PHOTO POST-OP I have also added a whole small set of pics below of my most recent look of me here in my office, check them out!

  Just to let all know, the implants I have are the following, and you can get the info and specs here on this site for them too...

  Mentor Smooth Round 1200 cc MAX Becker Expander, Implant (25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen) I have 1200 cc. (FULL specs and details are in the Full Specs and details Link in the left hand Menu column)

  Things are going awesome! My body is healing fast! All is well. I have added new info and pics as far as the supplements, vitamins, aminos and perscriptions, I used this time. The area it is all written in depth in is the Healing and Care section further down. I really got into my supplements and vitamins even went further into the antioxidents. Heres a few pics... PHOTO OF SUPPLEMENTS... PHOTO OF VITAMINS AND ANTIOXIDENTS... PHOTO OF MORE VITAMINS AND AMINOS...as far as the Perscriptions I used, this time, he had me use the ACCOLATE, zafirlukast which I was administered 20 MG Tab once per day... which is helping tremendously with the Capsular Constriction. Some Doctors may not like it, but being a patient, I found it great! A problem that I battled before was water retention...I was holding on one side which would cause assemmetry. I did MUCH research on what to do. Some doctors say remove the implant, and later replace it. Of course that was a LAST thing I would do. So I went on an aggressive drug combo, ad WOW...it went away! I found out about the combo on Nicholes site. I used CIPRO, ciprofloxacin which I was administered 750MG Tab twice daily. In combination with MACROBID, nitrofurantoin macrocrystals which I was administered 100MG Capsule twice daily. I had heard it worked, I gave it a shot and it really worked excellent! As far as my most recent surgery, the antibiotic that I used was AUGMENTIN, amoxicillin, clavulanic acid which I was administered 875MG Tab twice daily. This worked well for me. I then followed my usuall care and good eating and suplementation that I usually do. Keep in mind, if you do what I did, always check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if its all ok and you will not have any drug interractions. What I do is very detailed and very well thought out and researched. I just dont do all this randomly!

  The care Im taking now is my usuall, I wash with the HIBICLENS soap as well as use my BETADINE and my BACATRACIN OR NEOSPORIN to keep the area clean as it heals. I rarely ever get any infections or have problems healing an area because Im so picky with what I do.

• MONDAY, JANUARY.06. 2003...just about 2 weeks or so, a little less. Went to New York today...it was all snowy and terrible weather out today! Ick! The Post Op appointent I had was Fabulous today! i healed amazing he said, like I always do. I attribute everything to my diet and lifestyle! I was given the green light and go ahead to hit the gym wildy hard again!! Not too many people can do this so early, but I sure can! Ladies, tellin ya, eat VERY well...I ate tons of supplements, all kinds of streak and meats (like I usually do) but all this protein helps you heal!! Ive maintained all my muscle and didnt skip a beat with the physique!! I posted pictures I got taken...I threw on a bikini and posed in my office here at home! these Pics were taken New years day 2003...about 1 Week Post Op!...no kidding! I feel wonderful, I feel strong and sooo good!! Im preparing for competition in the summer of 2003...so look out...Im all into high gear now!! Id like to thank Dr.Brad J. Jacobs for his incredibe work, being able to see the size that fit me best, work best with my body type and condition and be able to take such a large sized implant and take it so far back in size and have it come out this wonderful. Im so incredibly Happy and Impressed with the work. I was a pain at first and was a little nervous, but gave him the opportunity...and he did not let me down, the final result was even better than my expectations! Like he said and I knew all along....the larger Implants hid my entire physique...and I was so much more than just a pair of boobs. Now...you can see the entire physique AND the boobs are still big....but proportionally big that enhances my physique and does not cover it up! I will be posting more updates and pics later as I go, check out the 2003 New Years Pics!! Thank you!_Lol, xxoo Dawn

• THURSDAY, DECEMBER.26. 2002 I downsized just a tad bit. I went into New York City, I had to be there at 7:30 AM, so I had to get up at 3:00 AM, arrgghh! Well, it all went smoothly, The drive was two and a half hrs, then I finally left there around 3:00 PM. The drive home was long, lots of traffic, about 4 and a half hrs! Im fine, feeling great! I final;y made the desision to switch, man, I had justwent too big! Ha, Live and learn I guess. The larger implants actually covered up some of my physique too much. They are still pretty big, I can carry larger sizes! I personally opted for this. Big ones really are a pain, they really do getin your way a lot and stuff! Plus they were very heavy. Brad Jacobs was the Doctor that did the switch for me. (see pics in my pic section below) Right now, things are GREAT!

  Dr. Brad Jacobs, New York City is my Doctor for these Becker Implamts. They are...Mentor Smooth Round 1200 cc MAX Becker Expander, Implant (25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen) I have 1200 cc. (FULL specs and details are in the Full Specs and details Link in the left hand Menu column) Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. I highly reccommens these Implants if you want to go bigger than the standard solid size which is 800 cc. These Becker Implants are filled 1200 cc on me. These are meant to be permanent. I opted to do these because the compliment my physique more. They will give the fake round look though, but thats exactly what I want! If you want a realistic look, you may want something else. The Beckers are totally legal and your PS can obtain them here in the US! They are made in the US as well as guaranteed too! They are all on the up and up and any Doctor/PS can obtain these! I am on the Mentor study group, mainly because these are the only implants that will work well on me. And to tell you, so far, Jacobs did a beautiful job, I am VERY happy and they look awesome!!Thanks! _Lol, Dawn

• SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11TH.2001 Doing awesome, no problems! Yes! Been taking it easy. Been piling in the good foods. It really makes a huge difference. Laying low has made a difference too. Been tring to lie down more, take pressure off as well, thats key too! All and all, things are great! Let me tell you, Ive REALLY loaded up on the Proteins and Amino Acids this time!! Im healing like wild crazy excellent! I found a great key as well, the Amino Acid Glutamine! I take the glutamine, in powder form. I bought it at the GNC type supplement store. The Brand I use is PROLAB, its 1000 grams per teaspoon. Its a white powder, almost like confectionary sugar. Its odorless and tasteless. I used it to compete to maintain all my muscle mass, and man, it really promotes the healing. When Im in full thrittle training, the healing rate is much faster. So, this time with my surgery, I took it. And, it worked the same!(see the info following just below about that stuff)

• TUESDAY NOVEMBER, 06.2001 Post­Op appointment was in the City. I had to leave connecticut early in the day. The city was a little crazy...I guess thats to be expected withe all thats been happening. My appointment went fine. I still need to be a little more careful. I feel great, but I still need to give the body time to heal. Ive been a little too active lateley. My implant is heavy, I forget, Ha! So, I had irritated the sutured area. I dont want any more hassles, so, Ill be taking it easy for a little while. Just the weight of the implant can be a lot, gots let the tissue around stregthen up and heal up real nice. It needs the time to do that....cant rush it. It doesnt work that way. need to lay off the gym a bit. I had tried to go back in, but its still a little too much. Cardio is what I can do now, but the heavy training needs to wait a bit. Ha, I guess I cant ride the bike quite yet (bike...no, not pedal bike...I mean my Motorcycle, a Harley.) Its a 700 pound bike, and you need to ue the upper body, it can be a little jarring too.

• OCTOBER 29TH 2001: I have been doing excellent! Been training hard, eating great...all and all, everything has been very positive. I was in the City, I was ready, all set and healed for a final surgery. I was getting the expander taken out that had replaced the final implant temporarily. I was pretty much even as far as size went, and the problemed area had really come out beautiful. The Doctor gave the final ok. I had went with the expander in that side since March 2001, so its been about 7 months. It all takes at least 6 months for the process, you need to allow the body to heal, and the thin skin area to thicken up. Im my case, it all did VERY well! I was excited. On Friday, OCTOBER 26th, 2001 I made the swiich. It all went real smoothly. I had it all done, and was back home by 7:00 PM. When I was home, I was ready to go, I fely great! I never have problems or illness after a surgery. I was hungry, so I had a nice steak for dinner.

  Well...its been a few days. I took a few days to lie around basically. Ive been eating great (as usuall) I dont smoke or anything, so Im telling smokers...dont do it until you know you are 100 percent healed! My eating...LOTS of PROTEIN!! I eat large amounts of it anyways due to the bodybuilding. I am eating it from many sources such as each day, I have servings of chicken, tuna, steaks, protein shakes and lots of amino acids! Im even putting fats in too, as far as nutts, olive oils, cheeses. Gotta tell ya girls, diet is a real key. If you are healing....dont worry about how lean you are, healing is first! I eat foods that are good, (NO JUNK!) so, I maintain leaness anyway.

  Monday October 29th, Im back up and about. Ill be back to work on Wednesday October 31st. I just wantes to take some time, and do it right. I feel wonderful...I just hate to sit still! Arrrgghh! I dont like watching Television that much. Working on my websites has helped. Right now, Im wearing my usuall bras, or stretchy sports tops. I had no big bandages or anything like that on me, just a small area of suture tape over the incision area. The area is underneath in the crease. I cant do it any other way, not with implants this size. Im pretty much "normal" I dont swell bad, so Im not having any real swelling, and no bruising at all. I dodnt have these problems mainly because this was s replacement procedure. I am sore though, because he had to re-do the pocket area to accomodate the implant, because the final is still a tad larger than the expander was. Yes, just a little sore, nothing else otherwise.

  I just want to keep all posted as to my progress and all. This whole winter Ill be keeping the good foods comming, and a little extra weight on, give it more than enough time to heal GREAT! Then, in teh spring, I hope to lean up a lot, maybe hit the bodybuilding scene. This whole winter is a heal and build thing! Ill keep all posted to my progress. Ill have some new pics to post later! For now, Im doing awesome, cant be happier!

• AUGUST 28TH 2001: Ive had a few appointments and such since may. Things have been going fantastic! Healing GREAT! I just had an appointment a week ago. He gave the green flag, all is well. I am basically evened out, now i just have to swap the side back to the final one. It will be the last and final procedure! I still have the expander in the right side. Weve been slowly filling it, so it finally matched the left in size, or very close. The skin has all needed to heal and actually thicken. It all worked! My healing has been incredible...he even said that ist so rare that anyone would heal like this. Its the diet, and all the care I take of my body, genetics play a roll as well. I heal great. Ive been training hard. I am not getting wildly lean though, not till spring of next summer. I want to have a bit of something he can work with. So, i will set a date soon, fall Im looking at. Then, that will be it. NO..I WILL NOT be getting anything else done after this. I think that this has been quite enough. I love the way they look now. Im very happy! I just posted NEW Pics for August 28th 2001. Check them out above.

  In the mantime, Ive been changing my look, from wild and freaky to just being me. I took the piercings out, growing my hair out, putting some muscle back on...just all over good general changes. Im happy with it all, and feel GREAT! Im pretty psyched! Ill keep all posted. I just wanted to put in an update! Take care _Lol,xxoo Dawn

• MAY 20TH 2001: A week ago, I had another post op appt. I went to the city, things are healing amazingly The Doctor said! VERY happy! I had more saline put into the temporary expander in the right side. Now, both sides almost even, he wants to keep as is for a little longer, so instead of June, we are looking at august, or fallish to swap it back. The Doctor wants to make absoluteley sure that nothing at all can possibly go wrong. Im cool with that. Its all worth waiting for. So, Im doing wonderful, training at the gym at 100 percent now!

• ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10TH: I had an appointment with The Doctor... I was psyched! The bandages came off, I was not sure if it worked. Well, it did, and with flying colors too! He said he healed amazingly. I now need to let this heal for 8 weeks, so in June sometime, I will be getting this out (the one that is in there now for temporary while I heal) and getting the perminant silicone one put back in. Right now, Im already back in the gym, and training like crazy....boy, does it feel GREAT! Ive been on top of it all, kept my diet and cardio up. Now, Im hitting the weights again hard! My bech is already back up to 200, im curling 50 pound dumbells, legpressing 800 pounds...feelin great!!! Ill keep all posted on this.

• ON TUESDAY, MARCH 27TH: I was in the city. This time, I had the implant removed. The reason....he was to cut the thin section out, and put in the 3000 cc implants place, an expander. I went through all this..arrgghh, I hate the expander things. But, ya gotta do, what ya gotta do. So, the expander is now smaller than the other side. What this basically does, is allows thse thin skin area time and room to heal real good, and thicken. So, yes, I have one big side, and one small side now. Im thrilled (just joking) Nothing stops me though, I was back riding my Harley in 4 days, and at the gym in 6. I just stuff the other side to match the bigger side. With what you ask, socks! Yes, no Joking. So, it all looks fine. Just cant do any photo or video shoots right now. Im healing well, and feel ok. No biggie. Im just bummin a bit, because summer is comming, and I will need to leave this in for a couple months or so. I have an appointment comming up in a week. I still have bandages and stiches in right now, and cant truly see whats happening...

• ON TUESDAY, MARCH 13TH: Yet again, I was back in the city, it was time to check and see. Well, to make a very long story short. no go. The area he fixedd held a few days, then same old thing...this time, actually worse than ever. Argghh. More holes in the same are showed, and a newly sutured area opened up, so they all pretty much met, and made one real big hole. So, we discussed our options, I was going to have to do something that I was trying to avoid. Take the Implant out....

• ON THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH: Yet again, I was having another spot fixed. This time, a bit of a problem. This spot occured between the two spots he had just fixed, it showed up 7 days ago, but because The Doctor had just done surgery, he couldnt touch the new spot at all. I had to keep it all taped up, and be very careful! Yes, it was pretty much a spot where the implant could be seen...not so good. Im not exaggerating either, it was the size of a quarter. It was a little scarry, I was freaked. No kidding. Gotta keep yourself together, and keep things clean and sterile, do the right things....So, I had sceduled the date to get it fixed.

  I drove myself to the Metro North Train Station, and caught the commuter train into the City, once in then city I got a real nice Suite. At 3:00 PM that day, he fixed the spot...did the whole surgery thing all over again...I hate waking up after the anestesthia. I feel fine, never get sick, a matter of fact, always hungry as a horse! But I hate the groggy feeling, kinda out of it. At about 6:30 PM. I returned to the hotel, slept till morning. I was all bandaged and taped up, real sore, I headed home. Once I got back to Connecticut I had to basically lie on my back for 4 days, had to take any pressure and weight off of the area. Its now Tuesday March 12th I finally can get up and around a bit, being very careful! The whole gym thing needs to be put on the back burner for now...gotta do what you gotta do. Ill pick back up on the training real fast, but I need to heal up first, no playing around, this is serious stuff.

  Ive been putting on the weight, quality stuff, not fat, looks great, real full again! It all helps with the healing too, plus eating extreemly well! LOTS of protein! Im hoping this is it with all this. Ill keep all posted, the bandages are all still on, so I cant see anything yet.

• SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH: Im being VERY careful though. What he wants me to do is to fill back out, put some more weight on...so all you FULL MUSCLE fans...Im going back up in size and weight! As of Sunday Feb. 25th, Im 165 pounds! So, its an excuse, I need to be bigger. I was too lean he said. I was really fully planning on competing in April, the big NPC shows was going to be here in Connecticut (my home town) finally! Im chomping at the bit, I miss it, I miss the competing, all my bodybuilding friends, fun and all! BUT, The Doctor STRONGLY warned me, he said I was too lean already and needed the chance to heal. If I leaned up anymore, it would all rip out, and nothing would hold, basically NO, too risky. So...insted of get into competition weight, I will be more bigger and buff...so Watch me grow!!! I want to heal, and be healthy, and want to compete, so kill 2 birds with one stone, and put on the muscle!

• TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH: I was back in the city with The Doctor, I needed surgery again. I sureley was not expecting this. The training has been going great, but as far as the problems, I had to get emergency surgery again. The spot he fixed had healed great, BUT, a couple other spots showed up just above it. What the spots basically are, were real thin spots in my skin, and thinned out to the point where the implant was pretty much showing in a tiny spot. What the doctor had to do, was take a small section out of that spot of skin, then close it back up. Kinda like when the knees on your jeans thins out, and you can see your knee through it, and need to fix it. Its all kinda like that. So, I had to do the anesthisia, amd the stiches and all. I really hate it. It just puts such a damper on my training.

• FEBRUALRY 4TH, 20001 I still have all stiches in, and bandages over it all, so I cant really see anything...I feel wonderful though! Ive been back in the gym, doing little stuff. Ive been trying to kick in the training hardcore..but this set me back some. I have my bodyweight up to exactly 160 on the nose! I cant really kick it hard until The Doctor gives me the ok. I will be in The City this Wednesday, Feb 7th, to see how the healing is going...he will give me the word.

• NOVEMBER 7TH, 2000, Implants done! A Custom set of 3000 cc silicone gel put in! You can see photos of all this just following this info section, or click on the topic in the scrolling col. to your left. And...let me say....beautiful! They look and feel great! These are special, I had them custom made. I had 3 made, one is a spare...in case anything ever happened to me. You need it, its insurance! Its no joke! So, yes, they are expensive, you pay for them individually. Ok, lets get to the chase....You all are asking...Chest (as of 11.07.2000... Bustwise Size...Jacket size a 48, Brasize a 36...Mid_Alphabet How he had to put them in, over the Muscle, and went in at the bottom, under the crease. Why?...because the size they were, plus I had my previous ones put in that way, so we went in the same way this time too. They were in, I was ok for a little while, then I had to under go a couple more procedures...

  PROCEDURES, PROBLEMS FIXES AND MY PERSONAL ADVICE AND HELP

• THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH 2001 I was back innto the city, I needed to have emergency surgery again with the Doctor right there and then to get it fixed. It was kind of an emergency...not planned on at all. I was bummin. So, I was down a few days. Had to take a little time off from the gym. Its just enoying, I just dont like in inconvienience, It messes up my training and everything that I do! So, I was not thrilled, I had to do the anestesthia again and all.

  THE FIX PROCEDURE...What the Doctor basically did, was to fix the hole itself, kind of basically, like a complicated patch job. He was able to do this without removing the implant! Most Doctors out there are not familiar with this, and would opt to remove the implant entireley allowing the area to heal and replace the implant at a later date. In my situation, because of the size, and work, the area would probably close, or get smaller, therefore not allowing the Doctor to be able to put the 3000 cc implant back in, so we would have to start all over again with the expanders. The Doctor avoided this problem, he was able to fix just that spot while maintaining the whole implant in place. In a nutshell, he removed the thin area, and closed the thicker edges back with stiches. He did not put more skin there, he actually removed the thin spot, and joined the thicker edges together. He REALLY knows what hes doing, many doctors could not do this!

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HEALING AND CARE, PROBLEMED AREAS!...I have had a certain agenda that has worked for me, ok, I have had the problems and have healed amazingle because of the following proper care!. What Im going to give you now is My personal information, opinions and recommendations. Below is a few photos of products that you may want to get as well, or ask your own doctor about...

COOL INFO!
I Updated some personal information, and added a few photos of products to the product description that may help if you are looking for something.

• PLEASE NOTE:
  The following info I am about to give you is my PERSONAL experience. I am by NO MEANS administiring any medical advice what so ever!! I am not a doctor, but I am someone who has been through and has experienced a lot. I want to share and maybe help someone that had had my problem and seeks some help. You cant find info like this on the web that is personal and open. This is my story. What I had legally perscribed to me was by my Doctor to heal my specific problem. Any other products I speak about, I do so below, and give you info you need to obtain them, as far as what stores, and the product specific info. I AM NOT telling you to anything illegal, you just need to use your own judgement.

LETS START, OK, DO IT SMART... What I found out... DONT go into surgery too lean like I did this time!! Listen, Im not small by no means, Im VERY muscular, but extreemly LEAN too. I have VERY low bodyfat, hence...not enough extra skin to work with. See.? The below info as far as healing and products will be able to help ANY shape person too!! I have some GREAT Info here. Ive been through A LOT, many surgeries and stuff...Ive never had any infection! My wound care is impecable. I do it all smart. THAT IS the key gals!! Use your brains, and talk to your Doctors!! tell your Doctor you read all this too. Maybe even print it out and bring it in! Ok, now that I got you all started, Ill share my personal Info...

BEFORE THE PROCEDURE, STOP DOING THIS STUFF NOW!!...if you are having or had any type of surgery, the following will impede (harm) healing....smoking, drinking alcohol (the obvious, I dont do either anyways), taking in recreational drugs, taking uppers even like caffiene (coffee, tea, sodas etc.) junk foods. Reasons why, they will slow the process! Your doctor will tell you all this stuff! I dont do a lot of this, Im basically guilty of the caffiene thing, so cutting back my coffee as well as the stimulants I use to train with was hard, Did it though, had to. The stimilants actually constrict blood flow, I was suprised, but it does, so you dont want that. You know what the rest of the stuff will do, so stop that stuff now. Then there are certain things you cant even take right before surgery like aspirin as well as certain Vitamins too! Your doctor will tell you all about it. If you have ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING...make sure to ask your doctor!!!!! Ok, moving on...

PRODUCTS TO USE, EATING AND MORE COOL INFO... As far as me personally, the ONLY problem with me was the lean thing...not to mention huge implants too, Ha! Hey, put on the weight, give the doctor something to work with!! You can always exercise when you are all done and healed, you have a lifetime to train, so LISTEN TO ME, AND BACK OFF FOR NOW! Get the surgery done FIRST, and then worry about the rippling abs and ripped legs! So Eat extreemly well! No twinkies or junk food though either! LOTS of proteins! Meats, as well as get those veggis, fruits and complex carbs in! Fuel the body and healing.

As far as supplements, what do I do, lots of proteins and amino acids! What some of the bodybuilders do, to build, if you can have access to these, get some. It promotes rapid healing, and tissue growth. It works for bodybuilding, it will work here too...proteins, aminos supplements and more...but more of the tissue building and growth and repair ones... supplements, proteins, glutamine, aminos, antioxidents, green teas, vitamin e and e, Even more specialized Amino acids and vitamins for tissue repair such as L Lysine, Hair skin and nails supplements, etc... Theres LOTS of detailed info about all this stuff further down. Ok, what I also used, which can be purchased at many health food stores, and nature supplement and foods center stores is DMSO. Its used by athletes, it promotes circulation like crazy, its a topical, a liquid.

As far as my Perscriptions, not over the counter stuff... I was taking an antibiotic, CEPHALEXIN I took the 500 MG caps for 5 days 4 times a day, evenly spaced, a couple days BEFORE AND AFTER surgery. Before surgery, was to get it all in the system and working before you are opened up. Then after those days, took the same medication but at 250 MG for another week or so same thing, 4 times a day. I also used PENTOXIFYLLINE 400 MG tabs, 3 times a day. Its a circulation promoting thing. Its like this, you NEED to get the circulation and healing in that area! These were both very inexpensive, under 30 bucks for all of it. BUT, I also used on my suture areas a gel, called... REGRANEX (becaplermin) gel Its made by Ortho McNeil, NDC 0045-0810-15. I got this as a percsription, but hold your breath, it was 475 dollars! You need insurance, I was thankful I had insurance! Ok, this gel needs to be refrigerated, do not freeze though! Its pretty serious stuff! In a nutshell, medically speaking, its a gel containing becaplermin, a recombinant human platlet-derived growth factor (rhPDGF-BB) for topical administration. Directions come with it.

... April 2004 my last procedure, as far as the Perscriptions I used, this time, he had me use the ACCOLATE, zafirlukast which I was administered 20 MG Tab once per day... which is helping tremendously with the Capsular Constriction. Some Doctors may not like it, but being a patient, I found it great! A problem that I battled before was water retention...I was holding on one side which would cause assemmetry. I did MUCH research on what to do. Some doctors say remove the implant, and later replace it. Of course that was a LAST thing I would do. So I went on an aggressive drug combo, ad WOW...it went away! I found out about the combo on Nicholes site. I used CIPRO, ciprofloxacin which I was administered 750MG Tab twice daily. In combination with MACROBID, nitrofurantoin macrocrystals which I was administered 100MG Capsule twice daily. I had heard it worked, I gave it a shot and it really worked excellent! As far as my most recent surgery, the antibiotic that I used was AUGMENTIN, amoxicillin, clavulanic acid which I was administered 875MG Tab twice daily. This worked well for me. I then followed my usuall care and good eating and suplementation that I usually do. Keep in mind, if you do what I did, always check with your doctor or pharmacist to see if its all ok and you will not have any drug interractions. What I do is very detailed and very well thought out and researched. I just dont do all this randomly!

Cleaning and care, over the counter stuff......what I did was be very serious about this. I had open areas with implant exposed, and could have been open to serious infection! I did not get any at any time. I was not only very careful, but very lucky as well. What I did was ALWAYS keep it cleaned and washed, 3 times per day!! I washed with a Surgical soap, available over the counter, ask your Pharmasist for HIBICLENS, Chlorhexidine Gluconate its an antiseptic antimicrobal skin cleanser. Its about 5 bucks for 4 fl. oz. I would always wash with CLEAN HANDS! I washed the area that was to have surgery with it a few days before surgery, as well as washed the suture area with it when it was healing for a week after too! Its WONDERFUL stuff! If you will be applying anything to your wound or suture area, ALWAYS get the hands clean FIRST before you do anything!!!! Hands are DIRTY. NEVER touch the are until you wash!!! Ok, once washed, id then apply my special gel above, I would keep the wound area moist, id apply BACITRACIN, NEOSPORIN OR AN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT right on the areas, you can purchase inexpensive store brand products of these. I would then take a sterile NON_STICK GAUZE PADS and put some BETADINE Solution right on the pads, Id also put STERILE SALINE SOLUTION on the pads as well...lots of it. Saline solution, like I use with my contact lenses. Its already prepared and sterile. Dont make your own, just buy the regular contact brand or the no name drugstore brand, its clean and safe no worries. Then, I would tape the pads right over the ares. You can purchase all these materials right in the areas with the bandages, and contact lens stuff. All these things are over the counter, and inexpensive and safe to use. 8 oz of the Betadine is about 15 bucks, its brown nasty looking liquid, smells like a hospital. I suggest wearing dark clothes, because if all this crap gets on clothes, it can trash them. The saline maybe a buck or so. Bandages cheap too. Get the individually sterile wrapped ones, again, safe and clean!

VITAMINS, FOODS AND CARE...Id wear a VERY supportive bra, and keep any weight or pressure off the area as best as I could. No cardio, no training, just back off of that. Dont lift things with that hand. As far as VITAMINS AND STUFF...I was taking my daily multivitamins and minerals. I was also taking in quite a bit of proteins eat those red meats! For those who dont eat meat or protein, shame! I dont care what you usually do, change it for a week or so...you need to heal! Lots of Amino acids!

AMINO ACIDS... are basically Proteins. I take them by the handfull! An EXCELLENT Amino acid is Glutamine! Glutamine is an immunonutrient...the favored fuel for the immune cells! This means you need it when you are ill, or recovering from surgery. During such times, the demand for glutamine exceeds its production and the bodys nitrogen stores become rapidly depleted _ a sign that muscle protein is being broken down. This depletion is a problem since glutamine is required for healing internal tissues and producing muscle protein. Patients hospitalized for surgery, trauma or infection often receive supplemental in their feeding solutions. Researchers have discovered that many athletes are deficient in glutamine _ a shortage that makes them more vulnerable to infections. Studies like this have lead researchers to believe the increased incidence of colds, infections, and other illnesses among athletes may have something to do with the low glutamine levels. Thus, supplementing with glutamine may fend off infections. I have always taken a lot of glutamine and Amino Acids! The Glutamine Brand I use is PROLAB, its 1000 grams per teaspoon. Its a white powder, almost like confectionary sugar. Its odorless and tasteless. You can buy it in any health food, GNC type store. Full and brach chain Amino Acids are excellent and L-Lysine as well! PHOTO OF SUPPLEMENTS

I was taking in extra E, B and C, for healing stress and care. As far as Vitamin E, I take the Isomer E... it is a superior blend and is readily absorbed much better by the body. L Lysine is also an important Amino acid for skin and connective tissue repair...I take lots of that. I was also taking extra Folic acids, for circulation...all this stuff you can get in health food stores, sports supplement stores and more. Like a GNC. I was drinking A LOT of water! You cant get enough in!! Well, thats all I can say...is be very SMART AND CAREFUL and you will be ok. PHOTO OF VITAMINS AND ANTIOXIDENTS PHOTO OF MORE VITAMINS AND AMINOS

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Breast Augmentation Photos
The following are collections of Photos of me, personal ones (bikini, topless or nude photos placed on this page, only intended for serious references-ONLY!!) I wanted to share with all, osme of the different "looks" that I have had with different sizes and types, as well as what conditioning I was in at the time the photo was taken. A note regarding the following photographs, as you will see, depending on what "size or condition" my body was in, makes the implants look different. Determining what will look best on YOU will what YOUR physical structure looks like. Its very hard to compare to other people, or find a "bodydouble." You need to base your decisions on your feeling, dont rely on otehrs opinions on what you "should" look like. Most important, also work with your surgeon, he or she can give input as well!

The photos are all in order-MOST RECENT photos taken of me are Here at the TOP.

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The following competition photos are of me, from June 2007. I won the Overall at that Show.

JUNE.23.2007._- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: Dr. Brad Jacobs, New York City My personal Implants and info: Mentor Smooth Round 1200 cc MAX Becker Double Walled Expander, Implant (25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen) total fill 1200 cc each. Over Muscle, Crease.

THE FOLLOWING ASSORTED PICS POSTED JUNE 23.2007

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The following assorted photos are of me, Posted January 21, 2007. Assorted pics before the date. Ive been having problems with the Volume Loss on these Beckers, so below I posted pics of the before with the loss as well as with the after and the fix.

JANUARY.21.2007._- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: Dr. Brad Jacobs, New York City My personal Implants and info: Mentor Smooth Round 1200 cc MAX Becker Double Walled Expander, Implant (25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen) total fill 1200 cc each. Over Muscle, Crease. The first group of pics is the volume loss I dealt with for 3 years. The Becker Double Lumens are notoriously defective. I still wait patiently for the FDA to pass a Silicone that will equal what I have and be "legal" here in the U.S. Otherwise, I have no choice, I just continuously replace one or the other as the fill valve in these Beckers goes Defective and I loose Volume. These are a Horrible US made product and until the FDA passes the OK, Im stuck with these. I have just been replacing one or the other, as you can see by the following pics...

THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE PICS ARE FROM 2007

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Dawn Volume Fix Dawn Volume Fix Dawn Volume Fix

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The following assorted photos are of me, Posted October 7, 2005. Just a few assorted pics so you can see how Im going. I have some competition pics from June 2005 as well as a few from a couple shoots.

OCTOBER.07.2005._- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: Dr. Brad Jacobs, New York City My personal Implants and info: Mentor Smooth Round 1200 cc MAX Becker Double Walled Expander, Implant (25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen) total fill 1200 cc each. Over Muscle, Crease. Want Stats and Info about these? I added it to this page, click on the Full Specs, Details and Info in the Menu bar to the left).

THE FOLLOWING ASSORTED PICS POSTED OCTOBER 07.2005

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The following photos are of me, Taken 5 months post op on Sept 5th, 2004. On Thursday, Sept 16th had a replacement (2 weeks after the photos were taken). So, I had pics taken a couple weeks ago, so in the pics I was 5 months post op. At this very moment though on September 21st Im really 5 days post op. Man! Sounds confusing, makes sence though. Went to New York again with Bard Jacobs, yup, had the left replaced this time. I cant seem to catch any luck with these bad boys, aarrgghhh. seeemd to be a volume problem, lost some in the left. Was a quick procedure. Ill have more new pics again down the road.

SEPTEMBER.05.2004 SPRING!!_- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: Dr. Brad Jacobs, New York City My personal Implants and info: Mentor Smooth Round 1200 cc MAX Becker Double Walled Expander, Implant (25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen) total fill 1200 cc each. Over Muscle, Crease. Want Stats and Info about these? I added it to this page, click on the Full Specs, Details and Info in the Menu bar to the left).

THE FOLLOWING NEW PICS TAKEN SEPTEMBER 05.2004

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The following photos are of me, Taken April 07, 2004-5 days post op. I had an implant malfunction and I ended up with a bad assymmetrical look,as you can see in this picture which was a few days pre op... PHOTO PRE-OP...As you can see, Im all fixed up again as you can see in these pictures just a few days post op PHOTO POST-OP

APRIL.07.2004 SPRING!!_5 days Post Op- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: Dr. Brad Jacobs, New York City My personal Implants and info: Mentor Smooth Round 1200 cc MAX Becker Double Walled Expander, Implant (25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen) total fill 1200 cc each. Over Muscle, Crease. Want Stats and Info about these? I added it to this page, click on the Full Specs, Details and Info in the Menu bar to the left).

THE FOLLOWING NEW PICS TAKEN 5 DAYS POST-OP

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The following photos are of me, Taken January.01.2003_Happy New Year!
I had downsized just a tad bit. I feel wonderful! Im preparing for competition in the summer of 2003...so look out...Im all into high gear now!! Id like to thank Dr.Brad J. Jacobs for his incredibe work, being able to see the size that fit me best, work best with my body type and condition and be able to take such a large sized implant and take it so far back in size and have it come out this wonderful. Im so incredibly Happy and Impressed with the work. The final result was even better than my expectations! Like he said and I knew all along....the larger Implants hid my entire physique...and I was so much more than just a pair of boobs. Now...you can see the entire physique AND the boobs are still big....but proportionally big that enhances my physique and does not cover it up!

JANUARY.01.2003 HAPPY NEW YEAR!!_1 Week Post Op- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: Dr. Brad Jacobs, New York City My personal Implants and info: Mentor Smooth Round 1200 cc MAX Becker Double Walled Expander, Implant (25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen) total fill 1200 cc each. Over Muscle, Crease. Want Stats and Info about these? I added it to this page, click on the Full Specs, Details and Info in the Menu bar to the left).

THE FOLLOWING PICS TAKEN 1 WEEK POST-OP

Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc

Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc

Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc

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The following photos are of me, Taken december.26. 2002._1 Day Post Op!
I downsized just a tad bit. The larger implants actually covered up some of my physique too much. They are still pretty big, I can carry larger sizes! I personally opted for this. Big ones really are a pain, they really do getin your way a lot and stuff! Plus they were very heavy. Brad Jacobs was the Doctor that did the switch for me. (see pics below) Right now, things are GREAT! Theres a pic of me leaving and packing that morning, then arriving at the Doctors office 7:00 am., and me in the office "before" I got these new implants. These pics were just some quick pics to put up!

DECEMBER 26TH 2002- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: Dr. Brad Jacobs, New York City My personal Implants and info: Mentor Smooth Round 1200 cc MAX Becker Double Walled Expander, Implant (25% silicone gel in outer lumen, 75% saline in innner lumen) total fill 1200 cc each. Over Muscle, Crease. Want Stats and Info about these? I added it to this page, click on the Full Specs, Details and Info in the Menu bar to the left) I highly reccommend these Implants if you want to go bigger than the standard solid size which is 800 cc. These are meant to be permanent. I opted to do these because the compliment my physique more, and they are totally legal and your PS can obtain them here in the US! They are all on the up and up and any Doctor/PS can obtain these! I am on the Mentor study group, mainly because these are the only implants that will work well on me. And to tell you, so far, they look awesome!!Thanks! _Lol, Dawn

THE FOLLOWING PICS TAKEN 2 DAYS POST-OP

Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc

Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc

Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc Dawn 12.2002.1200cc

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The following photos are of me, Taken August 2001.
If you raed My Diary entries, you will all see in detail what I had been going through up to this point, fixing problems and all. Right now, things are GREAT! These pics are still with one expander in one side, 9 months post op from original surgery, on March 27 2001 was my last surgery date, so Im 5 months post op from that.

DECEMBER 25TH 2000- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: FEBRUARY 2001- Solid 3000 cc Silicone Gel, Custom Made Implants, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. I have information about him above. Please read through it! I ask all read through what I have to say regarding big custom implants. See the scrolling colomn to the left to get to that info. Thanks! _Lol, Dawn

THE FOLLOWING PICS TAKEN 5 MONTHS POST OP OF LAST SURGERY DATE OF MARCH 2001_AND 9 MONTHS FROM INITIAL SURGERY DATE OF NOV.2000

Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc

Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc

Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc Dawn 08.2001.3000cc

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The following photos are of me, Taken at the end of February 2001.
I had my Surgery 3/4 months ago, on November 7th, 2000 at 10:00 am.

DECEMBER 25TH 2000- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: FEBRUARY 2001- Solid 3000 cc Silicone Gel, Custom Made Implants, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. I have information about him above. Please read through it! I ask all read through what I have to say regarding big custom implants. See the scrolling colomn to the left to get to that info. Thanks! _Lol, Dawn

THE FOLLOWING PICS TAKEN 3/4 MONTHS POST OP.

Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc

Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc

Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc

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The following photos are of me, Taken December 25th, 2000.
I had my Surgery 7 weeks ago, on November 7th, 2000 at 10:00 am.

DECEMBER 25TH 2000- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: WINTER 2000- Solid 3000 cc Silicone Gel, Custom Made Implants, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. Bustwise Size...Jacket size a 48, Brasize a 36...Mid_Alphabet. I have information about him above. Please read through it! I ask all read through what I have to say regarding big custom implants. See the scrolling colomn to the left to get to that info. Thanks! _Lol, Dawn

THE FOLLOWING PICS TAKEN 7 WEEKS POST OP.

Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc

Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc

Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc

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The following photos are of me, Taken November 13th, 2000.
I had my Surgery 1 week ago, on November 7th, 2000 at 10:00 am.

NOVEMBER 14TH 2000- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: WINTER 2000- Solid 3000 cc Silicone Gel, Custom Made Implants, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. Bustwise Size...Jacket size a 48, Brasize a 36...Mid_Alphabet. Double MM!! I have information about him above. Please read through it! I ask all read through what I have to say regarding big custom implants. See the scrolling colomn to the left to get to that info. Thanks! _Lol, Dawn

THE FOLLOWING PICS TAKEN 1 WEEK POST OP.

Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc

Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc

Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc Dawn 3000cc

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The following photos are of me, June 28th, 2000.

JUNE / JULY, 2000- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: SUMMER 2000- (overfilling) 2000 cc Saline Expander Implants, Brand: McGhan, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. (Pictured here is my look for summer year 2000. ) I still have more fills to go on these, I will be doing a little at a time.

Dawn June/July 2000_overfiling
Dawn June/July 2000_overfiling
Dawn June/July 2000_overfiling
Dawn June/July 2000_overfiling
Dawn June/July 2000_overfiling
Dawn June/July 2000_overfiling
Dawn June/July 2000_overfiling

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The following photos are of me, May 1st, 2000. These are the expanders, went for my "fill" last week on April 26, 2000.

MAY 1st, 2000- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: SPRING 2000- 2000 cc Saline Expander Implants, Brand: McGhan, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. (Pictured here is filled to about 2000 cc'ish point, Ive had a couple fills since my last picture. ) I still have more fills to go on these, I will be doing a little at a time.

Dawn 05.01-2000 filled to 2000/22
Dawn 05.01-2000 filled to 2000/22
Dawn 05.01-2000 filled to 2000/22
Dawn 05.01-2000 filled to 2000/22
Dawn 05.01-2000 filled to 2000/22
Dawn 05.01-2000 filled to 2000/22
Dawn 05.01-2000 filled to 2000/22

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The following photos are of me, March 20th, 2000. These are the expanders, been still going for my "fill".

MARCH 22, 2000- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: SPRING 2000- 2000 cc Saline Expander Implants, Brand: McGhan, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. (Pictured here is filled to about 1800 cc'ish point, Ive had a couple fills since my last picture. ) I still have more fills to go on these, I will be doing a little at a time.

Dawn 03.00-2000 filled to 1800
Dawn 03.00-2000 filled to 1800
Dawn 03.00-2000 filled to 1800
Dawn 03.00-2000 filled to 1800
Dawn 03.00-2000 filled to 1800
Dawn 03.00-2000 filled to 1800
Dawn 03.00-2000 filled to 1800
Dawn 03.00-2000 filled to 1800
Dawn 03.00-2000 filled to 1800

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The following photos are of me, Taken on October 4th, 1999 in my home. These are the expanders, I had recieved my "fill".

SEPTEMBER 14, 1999- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: Fall 1999- 2000 cc Saline Expander Implants, Brand: McGhan, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. (Pictured here is filled to about 1400 cc'ish point, my second fill, Monday October 4th 1999 ) I still have more fills to go on these, I will be doing a little at a time.

Dawn 10.99-2000 filled to 1400
Dawn 10.99-2000 filled to 1400
Dawn 10.99-2000 filled to 1400
Dawn 10.99-2000 filled to 1400
Dawn 10.99-2000 filled to 1400
Dawn 10.99-2000 filled to 1400
Dawn 10.99-2000 filled to 1400

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The following photos are of me, Taken on September 14th, 1999 in my home. These are the expanders, the day before , I had recieved my "fill".

SEPTEMBER 14, 1999- THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED: Fall 1999- 2000 cc Saline Expander Implants, Brand: McGhan, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. (Pictured here is filled to about 1200 cc point, my first fill, Monday Sept 13th 1999 ) I still have more fills to go on these, I will be doing a little at a time.

Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200
Dawn 09.99-2000 filled to 1200

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The following photos are of me, Professionally shot. Full Photo credit goes to Paul Matylewicz of PM MODELS

THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED-JUNE 1998: Early summer of 1998. 800cc Silicone Implants, Brand: Mentor, Cat #: 354-8007, Lot #: 158859, Style 7000 Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. Surgeon for these was Dr. Andrew P. Ordon. M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Dawn 06.98-800 cc
Dawn 06.98-800 cc
Dawn 06.98-800 cc
Dawn 06.98-800 cc
Dawn 06.98-800 cc
Dawn 06.98-800 cc
Dawn 06.98-800 cc
Dawn 06.98-800 cc
Dawn 06.98-800 cc
Dawn 06.98-800 cc

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FALL 1998-The same implants 6 months prior, in Muscle Elegance I was published in a full 12 page pictoral. The Issue was FALL 1998- Volume 1, Issue 3 of Muscle Elegance Magazine Full Photo credit goes to Robert Masino These were shot in Florida.

THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED-Fall 1998.:These were taken in winter/fall. 800cc Silicone Implants, Brand: Mentor, Cat #: 354-8007, Lot #: 158859, Style 7000 Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. Surgeon for these was Dr. Andrew P. Ordon. M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc
Dawn fall.98-800cc

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The following photos are of me, Taken when I was competing in the summer of 1993. These are the 510 cc Saline Implants. I had these implants for a couple years, then eventually later I switched up to the 800 CC sized implants that you see in the "above" photographs. The "below" following photos are the 510 sizes. In these photos, Im 5 foot 5 inches, I was in competition shape, and only at about 5 percennt bodyfat.

THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED- Summer 1993:. 510cc Saline Implants, Brand: Mcghan, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. Surgeon for these was Dr. Andrew P. Ordon. M.D.,F.A.C.S.

Dawn summer 1993-510cc
Dawn summer 1993-510cc
Dawn summer 1993-510cc
Dawn summer 1993-510cc
Dawn summer 1993-510cc
Dawn summer 1993-510cc
Dawn summer 1993-510cc

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The following photos are of me, Taken about the summer of 1992. These were my "first" implants, they were 320 cc Silicone Implants. I had these implants for a couple years, then eventually switched up to the 510 CC sized implants that you see in the "above" photographs. The "below" following photos are the 320 sizes. You will see, that on my structure that they look kind of funny, like little balls. This was my first set though, and I was basically "flat as a board" when I started! I was a good old double AA! (If you could ever believe it! Ha!)

THE FOLLOWING IMPLANTS PICTURED-Summer 1992 ish.: 320cc Silicone Implants, Brand: dont know, Style Round, over the Muscle Placement, Crease. Surgeon for these was not being named. I am not mentioning this surgeon, Im not here to bad mouth anyone or anything. I have higher standards than that. This was many years ago though, and he did a read "BAD" job we will just say. (you can see by the pictures) I did not research him or his credentials (or anything else for that fact), but...the price was right. I did not know. So ladies....LEARN from this!!! Dont be a fool. I was lucky to hook up later with Dr. Andrew P. Ordon who had the ability to fix that nasty mess beautifully!! I give him MANY thanks for that!

Dawn summer 1993-320cc
Dawn summer 1993-320cc
Dawn summer 1993-320cc
Dawn summer 1993-320cc
Dawn summer 1993-320cc
The following photos are of me, Taken when I first started competing, and Pre-breast Implants! This is what I REALLY looked like before I got into it all!

THE FOLLOWING "BEFORE" IMPLANTS PICTURED-1988-1989 Pre-Implants No Implants at all, this is how I looked before it all! These pics are put here just for a littel fun. Hard to believe! Ive been a long way!

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