Monthly Archives: December 2009

Reconciling Reality with Wishes…and Knowing What to Expect Post OP

Posted on December 31, 2009 by pastiche1

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ I had my BA done on 12/28 and I don’t think I’m going to be happy with the size. I wanted a full C and I think I’m going to end up a med/full B. Even … Continue reading →

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Legal Age for Breast Implants???

Posted on December 19, 2009 by pastiche1

by Terrye Tebbetts I am often asked, “What is the right age or best age to get breast implants?’   Not being one to be speechless very often – this one will always get me.  I believe you can make a … Continue reading →

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Breast asymmetry, 500 cc High Profiles and Fat Injections…ahhhhh!

Posted on December 17, 2009 by pastiche1

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ I am approx 7 months post revision surgery-my first set of implants were 450 cc mentor mod profile plus-silicone breast implants (unders). The current implants are Mentor 500 cc’s high profile. One breast sits higher … Continue reading →

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Capsular Contracture, the saga continues……

Posted on December 15, 2009 by pastiche1

by Terrye Tebbetts Question~ Hi Terrye, I had silicone implants in 1991, right before all the controversy, then in 2001 I had them removed for saline.  I had a very bad case of CC.  Then, one broke about 6 months ago (dont … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season for Giving…..

Posted on December 14, 2009 by pastiche1

by Terrye Tebbetts I hope all of you are enjoying a wonderful season with your family and friends during this very special time of year.  You know, it’s not just about December 25th or December 11th – not just about … Continue reading →

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700 cc breast implants and the woes of GRAVITY

Posted on December 12, 2009 by pastiche1

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ I got 700 cc saline under the muscle implants about 6 months ago. I love everything about them but they just recently dropped a little TOO MUCH! They aren’t terribly saggy but I’m only 21 … Continue reading →

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Old Silicone gel still available?????

Posted on December 11, 2009 by pastiche1

 by Terrye Tebbetts Question: I have the old silicone mentor implants and LOVE them but wish they were a size bigger. I would like to have them redone but was informed that the old implants are no longer available and … Continue reading →

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Allergan Style 410 (Gummy Bear Implant) Update

Posted on December 11, 2009 by pastiche1

by Terrye Tebbetts Well, we are almost 8 years into this 10 year study and still in the dark about when the Allergan style 410 – form stable, or gummy bear implant will hit the open market.  Instead of restricted … Continue reading →

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Just in from Amazon.com……

Posted on December 10, 2009 by pastiche1

  A Must-Have for Anyone Considering B.A. I purchased and read the first version of this book nearly ten years ago when I was considering augmentation and was impressed at the level of detail. So when I decided earlier this … Continue reading →

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An answer to Joy….

Posted on December 10, 2009 by pastiche1

by Terrye Tebbetts I recieved this question/comment awhile ago and just now saw it – so although I answered the comment, I am afraid Joy wouldn’t see it so I am reposting it here so it will be visible.  I … Continue reading →

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