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My Doctor Won't Help - Salisbury, MD

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I am scheduled for implants this spring and I need...

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Cupcake10
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I am scheduled for implants this spring and I need help choosing a size. My Dr has been highly reccomended, however wants the choosing of the size to left up to the patient. So I need some help!

I am 5'9'' and 127lbs. I want an implant that has projection, upper pole that is not obvious that I have implants. I am currently 32/33 b/c and the diameter of my right breast is 12.5cm and my left is 11.5cm. The nurses in the office say 400cc and I feel that is too big.

All of my friends got less than 300cc, but I know implants look different on everyone! I am so confused. I am leaning towards a 375cc silicone Allergan implant, put under the muscle with a inframammary incision...Is that too big?

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February 20, 2012
Can't figure out how to flip the pics! I'm so sorry!
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February 20, 2012
When you view your own pics, you will see there are curvy arrows above the pics, click on those until they sit right. As to your size, my doc knew what size he wanted to go but didn't tell me until I had made my decision. I think they do that so they are not influencing the patient. Did you try on sizers? If so and you didn't take pics, make another appt just for sizing and take some pics, that way you an see the difference between 300 and 400. You also have to realize that every woman has a different amount of existing breast tissue, so if you are already a full B for instance, then you may only need 300cc. It also has a lot to do with height and bone structure, so don't compare others to you
February 20, 2012
You are similar build to me, also with asymmetry. My PS said stay with same size implants but I was picky about it, so probably more for my piece of mind he went with 325/350. Going by your photos, dimensions and ideal 'want' pic, I'd go with 375/400 to even it out. I don't think you'll find 400 too big at all.
February 21, 2012
Choosing a size is the worst part of the whole process. My PS told me what size I needed when I told him what I wanted. I've had 4 kiddos and was quite saggy and just wanted to fill up the volume that was lost. He told me 500cc's and I freaked out! It just feels like 300-400 are the normal. I didn't want to walk into a room and everybody be like hello boobies. Anyways, I'm 5'10 and have broad shoulders. My PS said that was the size that fit my chest and look the most proportional to my body. We went with high profile to give me more projection. I also had a few pictures to show him of what I hoped to look like. In the end I trusted my PS and I'm very happy. They are still a tad swollen, but once the swelling is gone and the babies drop they will be exactly what I wanted. I have to agree with Twins that you can't compare what other people have unless you are the same measurements. Good luck with sizing, I'd say you'd be happy with 400. You can always try it at home with the rice test or water in ziplock baggies.
February 22, 2012

Have you tried on sizers in his office at least? Personally if my doctor wasn't even suggesting sizes I'd take that as a red flag. From everything I"ve read and experienced, a qualified surgeon will at least measure you and tell you what they think would look natural and fit your body. At the VERY least you should be able to try sizers in his office so you don't have to guess.

All that being said, since you already have a decent amount of breast tissue and based on your "dream boobs" photo, I'd stick around 375. I have 400s but had about half the natural tissue that you do. You are also skinnier which means the same size would look bigger on you than anyone (like myself) who carries a little extra weight.

Good luck and keep us posted!