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Fitness Instructor with Mild Ptosis...Over or Under the Muscle?
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I'm 41 y/o, 5'4" and 110lbs. My pre-surgery bra...
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I'm 41 y/o, 5'4" and 110lbs. My pre-surgery bra size is a 32B. I want a natural enhancement that mostly just restores my lost volume so I'm considering 286cc silicone. My PS suggested I have them placed over the muscle (Subglandular) due to my profession as a fitness instructor. He is concerned about animation with Submuscular placement and feels I have adequate tissue to cover a silicone implant nicely. I'm concerned that Subglandular implants might look matronly as they tend to be bottom-heavy. I trust his judgement but I do want to get some other opinions. I don't think animation is as big of a concern to me as the higher risk of capsular contraction, difficulty with mammograms, visibility of the implants and matronly looking (bottom-heavy) breasts are. One of my primary goals is to achieve more fullness in the upper pole which from what I've seen online is achieved well with a dual-plane approach (partial under the muscle). Bottom line is I've having trouble deciding whether to go over or partially under the muscle. Any other super fit, active women with mild drooping after breastfeeding have any opinions about going over or under the muscle? I've included my before photos.
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2 months pre
What size should I go with?
I have a very narrow ribcage (28-30") and my breast width was 10-11cm. I have weighed out all of the variables and decided to go with Subglandular silicone implants. I am now trying to decide what size I should go with. My doctor likes the Natrelle moderate profile 286cc for me since the width matches my frame best and I have a fair amount of breast tissue already but I've been reading so many comments of women saying they wished they'd gone bigger. Is 300cc or 330cc too big for someone like me?
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UPDATED FROM joycal33
2 months pre
Ideal Shape
I really want to have a nice gradual slope, not overly round on top with some fullness in the lower pole and nipples that point forward and not downward. As someone else wrote (can't remember who) "a natural look with a little wow factor!" I would like to be a full C-cup. I've always been a small B and now I'm a droopy, barely B.
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May 27, 2013
Altho not a fitness instructor I did breast feed and I workout with weights, do TRX and spin. My breasts looked very similar to yours- essentially empty with some sag but adequate tissue. I was a small 36B. My DR was going to go above the muscle but when i told him i definitely wanted some upper pole fullness he changed to the dual plane and i am very pleased with the results. I am only 4 days post-op but I think because I am in good shape I have had minimal discomfort and have essentially full range of motion in my arms. The most difficult thing for me is and will be forcing myself to take it easy and to fully heal before starting to work out again. As far as animation- I also do not consider that an issue and I believe you like me have plenty of breast tissue to cover most of the movement that might be caused when lifting weights. I hope this is helpful and Good Luck! Oh I received 400cc silicone mod profile but I am also taller than you-5'8, 140lb
Let us all know what you decide.
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This is a tough decision. As a fitness instructor, over the muscle might be more practical. Eight years ago, I went under the muscle as my mother is a breast cancer survivor and I wanted to make mammograms a bit more simple as you mention. However, many women seem to be getting silicone these days. And, women with breast implants are very good about doing self exams for early detection. Let us know where your research takes you. Thank you for sharing on RealSelf!
Glad to hear you are finding RealSelf helpful! You are now helping others by posting your review and comments. I agree with your decisions about type/size/placement of your implants!