Monthly Archives: February 2010

Here we go again….Lifting and Augmenting with 500cc!

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ I have a question do silicone breast implants look smaller sub glandular??? I am a B cup now and my PS is going to do a anchor lift and place 450cc silicone in my right … Continue reading

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Breast Augmentation ~ Will I be too BIG???

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ I’m very concerned about ending up larger than I want after my April BA. After taking numerous measurements, my surgeon recommended 370cc silicone unders. I told her I wanted closer to 300 and she poo-pooed … Continue reading

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Breast Augmentation ~ Learning to trust your body when planning your operation

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ Me and hubby has scheduled BA on 3/12. He recommended Gummy bear 225 cc, under and inframammary. I am only 5 ft tall and 105 lb, this will take me to a small C or … Continue reading

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Lifting and Going Larger ~ Does it Make Sense???

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ Hi, time has flown and my augmentation and lift are due next Month, March 18th. i currently have 300 “over” silicone breast implants which have dropped to saggy breasts since birth of daughter and breast … Continue reading

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How to Choose a Breast Implant ~ Saline vs Silicone

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ My BA is scheduled for the end of March and I’ve done tons of research. I was all set for silicone implants but now that I’ve received the detailed information about silicone implants I’m leaning more … Continue reading

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Curious about Breast Augmentation Recovery…

By Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ With 16 days until surgery, I’m basically at the point where I can’t think of anything else aside from surgery. I’m just curious about a few things – I know everyone’s answers will be different, but … Continue reading

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What makes a Breast Augmentation look NATURAL?

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ In your experience can women who are thin (5’4 110 AA) get over implants? I want to be a full A, maybe small B, but want them to look real. I’m in my 40′s and have … Continue reading

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How to Prevent Bruising in Breast Augmentation

by Terrye Tebbetts In our practice, the days of a “train wreck” post op augmentation result are a distant memory – for over the last 18 years, we send our patients home with no bras, bandages or drains because of … Continue reading

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Pain after Breast Implants ~ Why do some go home with Morhpine and some Just go out to Dinner that night???

by Terrye Tebbetts We have lived in the 24 Hour Recovery world for so long now, it is really hard for me to imagine patients still going home on Percocet and morphine pain pumps but it still happens and there are scientifically … Continue reading

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The Elusive Search for Cleavage and How Breast Implants Play a Role, or Not

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ My boobs are set wide natrually. I know that implants wont change that, but I wonder if overs or unders are better at all for cleavage…..even just a little? Any advice will help!! Answer ~ The pocket … Continue reading

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