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LOW profile 260cc Allergan Inspira implants under the muscle crease incision - FAB at 41!

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I am a 40 year old mother of 2 (6 year old boy...

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I am a 40 year old mother of 2 (6 year old boy and 3.5 year old girl). I was always very small breasted and didn't mind being petite. I still felt sexy and rocked my push-up bras and bikinis. But after breast-feeding my children I became completely deflated and I wanted to get back some volume and have a natural "enhancement". My biggest fear was looking too big and being noticed (my in-laws are VERY conservative and most of my friends are anti-plastic surgery) I wanted to look how I did when I wore my double padded push up under my clothes and fill out my bikini tops without spilling out of them.

I went to see two well-known surgeons in Toronto and showed them my wish boobs and tried to explain to them that I didn't want to look big and that I was only looking for a subtle, natural change. Neither of them understood my vision and kept trying to convince me to go larger. After my third consultation, I finally found a surgeon who totally understood the look I wanted to achieve.

I had my surgery on November 28th and stayed home from work for 10 days to recover with my mom and husband helping me out so I could just rest and heal. I only took my pain medications for 3 days and was pain-free by Day 5. I went out to a fancy dinner on Day 7 and on Day 11 I was back to work and my normal every day routine. I started to feel completely myself 3 weeks post op and started working out at 4 weeks. Now after 7 weeks, I feel like I've had these boobs my whole life!

I think my breasts look natural and they feel soft and squishy like real boobs. No one has noticed except my hubby, which is exactly what I wanted. However, when I wear a bikini and I am in the nude, I have the "wow" factor I was looking for.

I did a lot of research and I had a lot of anxiety choosing my final size. (I highly recommend making rice sizers to try out at home). In the end I listened to my surgeon and he gave them the look I wanted and I am very happy with my results. I had the crease incision so I am patiently waiting for my scars to heal ( I am Asian so they are dark right now). I am using the Scar Away silicone sheets and the scars have totally flattened and are smooth so now I just need them to fade.

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January 20, 2014
You look great!!!
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January 20, 2014
Thanks! I still can't believe I did it...I researched and contemplated for 3 years and after reading everyone's story on this site, I overcame my fears and went for it! I am so happy with my results!!!!! I hope my story will help someone out there who is unsure and feeling scared...
January 20, 2014
They look beautiful!! I am also very petite 5'3 and a mother to 3 little ones. I did have a 32C pre kids but I am like almost a 32A now. I am scheduled for surgery next month and am so nervous. i also want to stay petite. i do not want high profile etc. i was pleasantly surprised to see that you got a low profile breast. i also prefer the more natural look. i am torn between 250 and 275 max. i am only 102 pounds…so i don't want to look like all boob. thanks for the inspiration to stay natural and smaller shaped!
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January 20, 2014
Apparently very few people get low profiles...I was even told by another surgeon on this site that they would look like flat pancakes which made me second guess my decision! But I trusted my surgeon and I knew I didn't want a lot of projection and my goal was volume. I also have a wide BWD so I needed an implant with a wider base so that just reaffirmed my choice. I highly recommend making sizers at home to wear around the house to get a real feel of the final look you want. I didn't lose any volume under the muscle...I feel like the sizers were very accurate for me because I didn't have a lot of breast tissue and because I am petite. Hope I have been helpful!
February 17, 2014
How tall are you? I also have a breast diameter of 12.5, but I am 5'6" and that is about average for my height. I originally had low profile but my surgeon chose an implant that was 10.5 wide. It looked strangely narrow and still kind of deflated. When I asked for a revision with a wider implant, he said anything less than 100cc increase would not be noticeable. My original implants were 200cc. So now I have 304cc mod plus. I would have been happier with a lower profile implant similar to yours. You are so lucky to have a PS who does competent dimensional planning.
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February 17, 2014
I am 5'4 which is why I wanted to stay petite with my implant size. My surgeon was very adamant about choosing the right base width to fit my BWD. I could have gone with 300cc with a full projection because it had the same base diameter as my BWD but I felt that that would have been too big for the the look wanted. Choosing the right size and profile was the most stressful part of the whole experience!
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January 20, 2014
They do look very good. Absolutely cute! Good for you finding a doc that would listen and work with your vision.
January 20, 2014
Your story was really helpful to me. I have reread it a couple of times. I hope I haven't missed it, but could you tell me how many ccs you went with? You went with the moderate profile?
January 20, 2014
Sorry! I see it now in your headline. I was reading your story and missing the headline. Thanks! You've covered it.
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January 20, 2014
I had my mind set on 230cc low profile but the base diameter of that implant was 12cm and my BWD was 12.5cm so my surgeon convinced me to go up to 260cc so I would have better cleavage. I am so glad I listened to his expert advice! What size are you thinking of?
January 21, 2014
Hi there! Thanks for writing. I am a medium framed person 5'8 and 130 lbs and a small A so I thought with a submuscular procedure and low profile I'd want like 350 cc to achieve a C cup. I am living abroad and have found that the doctors here are either super conservative or have a misunderstanding/different understanding than those in N. Am. Both that I've consulted with said that measuring at 12 cm he only has a max of 10.5 to work with thus 225 CC is the max. It just doesn't sound right to me at all. Maybe the measuring is inacurrate. I'm pretty disappointed as I don't know if I should proceed now or not because I think a mod+ profile 225cc submuscular would not do much for me. What do you think?
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January 21, 2014
I know that when I was choosing my size I wanted to go with a smaller CC but because my BWD was 12.5cm I had to choose an implant with the same base diameter or it would be too small the breast pocket and it would look far apart. From my experience, I would NOT choose an implant that is not the same base diameter as your BWD. 10.5cm seems way too small for your measurements and 225cc doesn't seem enough to get to a C cup...I would get a consult in North America if you can.
January 21, 2014
Is your implant a mentor product?
January 21, 2014
Thank you! It seems like a lot of docs online are telling people that their common procedure is to go one cm less than the BWD. Does that sound about right? You went .5 less right? In looking at my notes again, the doc I felt most confident with thus far said he would go to 225 in Mentor's mod+ which is 11cm. I'm 12 BWD. I plan to look at more pics of women who went with high profile as that seems like the only way I'll be able to go to even 275. In the past I have not liked the photos of high profile though.
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January 21, 2014
I am 12.5cm on the right and 12.7cm on the left and the base diameter of my implant is 12.5cm. My surgeon recommended not going more than 0.5 cm less than my BWD...the smallest I could have gone would have been 230cc with a 12cm diameter but he advised against it. My implants are made by Natrelle Allergan Inspira.
January 21, 2014
Interesting! I'm really hoping that some of the docs on this message board will comment on my question as this whole issue is exactly what I'm asking about. Thanks for the info!
February 24, 2015
You look absolutely totally beautifully 2! I'm getting 304 in three weeks! So excited.
February 24, 2015
Amazing,not 2 lol
UPDATED FROM subtle and petite
2 months post

Small is SEXY!!! 260cc Allergan Inspira Cohesive Gel low profile - Toronto, Ontario

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Thought I would post a photo from my vacation at New Year's. I was 4 weeks post OP in the "after" photo. I wore water proof band aids on my incisions so they wouldn't get darker from the sun. I went swimming in the pool and the ocean and had no issues. It was a relaxing getaway and I was happy to reveal my new bikini body!

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January 21, 2014
You look natural & beautiful- just enough "wow". :)
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January 21, 2014
Thank you for all of your amazing advice and support...I couldn't have gone through with it without your help!
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January 21, 2014
You made the right decision in picking the minimum size which gives you big impact in terms of satisfaction! And you look awesome!!!
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January 21, 2014
I am so happy I stayed true to myself and chose a smaller size. And I am so grateful I found a surgeon who understood my desire to look as natural as possible!
January 22, 2014
I am also petite. I did have a 32C pre kids but post 3 kiddos I am not even filling a 32A. i also don't mind being petite and am looking to stay small but just be filled out more. i am between 250 or 275cc. My ribcage is 28' and my BW is 11.5. I am not sure what i should decide. I also want a natural looking breast. i do love your asian inspiration pic. that is a pretty breast to me! yours turned out fantastic!!!
January 23, 2014
I agree with you and you are living proof of small is sexy!! Karieann
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January 23, 2014
Small IS Sexy!!! Look at you, gorgeous!!! I'm so happy you shared your story. Your recovery is enviable and your results are simply perfect for you. Big hugs!!! xoxo
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January 23, 2014
Thank you for being such an amazing support to me...so glad I went through with the surgery and got the courage to share my story with everyone
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3 months post

2 months post op!!!

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I had my 2 month post op check up and my surgeon said that things have progressed really well for me so he doesn't need to see my at 4 months and will check up on me at 6 months. My scars are still red but he says that they look good because the line is straight and flat. I will be wearing the scar guard strips until my 6 month check up. My doctor is confident that as my breasts fill out more in the bottom, my scar will be completely hidden in the crease.

My breasts feel so natural and even bounce and jiggle like real boobs! I have started back into my regular "pre-op" workouts which involves lots of push ups, burpees, and planks. I jump rope for cardio and there hasn't been any issues there. They don't feel heavy which was a "pre-op" fear and I am so happy to be working out and exercising after being off for 6 weeks as per doctor's orders.

I am now free of my surgical bra and am cleared to wear any bra I want. I can also go bra-less at night. I went to Victoria Secret and am now a 32D which sounds huge but as you can see in my photos, I still look petite and subtle! I also went to a designer bra boutique and was sized at 32C in the Chantelle and Marie-Jo line. I still wear size SMALL in my bikinis and in my bralettes.

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November 11, 2014
they look amazing!! What size bra are you wearing now?
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November 4, 2015
Love it!! This is what I am wanting!! Thank you for sharing! You look fantastic! Natural, lush, and not over-boobed.
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November 5, 2015
Thanks! It's been 2 years since my surgery and I'm still so happy with my results. Best thing I did for myself!
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November 5, 2015
They look wonderful! I meet with my PS on Monday and I would like to show him, with your permission, your results.
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November 7, 2015
I feel so flattered! I'm happy to share my journey...
May 10, 2016
Hello! I just had my surgery today - 285cc low profile based on your pics as inspiration! You look amazing! I can't wait until they drop a bit and hopefully I can resume my usual exercise routine. I love burpees and push ups etc - do they feel normal for you again? fingers crossed I can resume back to usual work outs after 6 weeks! Thanks again for sharing!
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May 16, 2016
I'm so happy that I inspired you! When I was doing my research I couldn't find anyone with low profiles. I was back to working out 2 months after my surgery doing burpees and push ups and it felt weird at first but eventually you won't notice anything at all. Good luck with your recovery! I would love to see what you results look like.