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35 Years Old, 2 Kids, Nervous About Size - 450cc HP Unders - Annapolis, MD

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I've been lurking, stalking, and commenting on reviews for a few months. I felt it was time for my story. I am happily married to a very supportive husband with 2 children. My youngest is almost 16 months. My mom and sisters all have boobs except me. They all told me wait until I have children. Well, my breast-fed babies are here and still no boobs. However, I never thought about doing anything about it until a friend went in for a tummy tuck consult and decided also to get her boobs done. Then it hit me....I don't have to live with no boobs, padded bras, and no cleavage for the rest of my life! I quote the Serenity Prayer - God grant me the courage to change the things I can. So hear I am.....my stats are 5'5'', 135, athletic build with a little bootie and hips :-). I can't remember my BWD but I think it's around 12 or 13. I am an A cup but my breast width puts in a double-padded VS B-cup bra.

Now here's my question.. based on my stats (pictures to come when I am not tired at the end of the day), do you believe my top size will change ( small to medium)? I went to the mall and bought a few front button shirts ( they were also final size). I pulled the shirt to see if I will room after BA but now I am starting to have second thoughts. I went to see my friend who has 600cc (B to DDD) and she will need to visit a tailor to alter dresses and tops. I don't want to change my entire wardrobe because of my new girls. I know it's only 25 cc but I'm thinking I should go with 425cc instead of 450cc. Help???

I promise to post pictures soon.

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Haven J. Barlow, MD, FACS

Haven J. Barlow, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 30, 2014
I got 410/400cc saline HO unders and it took me from AA to 32DD/E...each person is different but I will say a lot of my dresses don't fit right anymore-especially my fave Lilly Pulitzer. :( The biggest regret it seems is not going big enough for most. I'm very happy and wouldn't want to be bigger myself. What are your goals? More upper pole? Fill our breast pockets? Fill out clothes? I can wear a lot of my old cotton shirts and workout tops.
July 1, 2014
Your new girls look fabulous! Now I am really considering going with 425cc HP. My PS says do what makes me mentally feel comfortable because it's not a big difference. I want them big enough that I have cleavage and fullness of a C/small D. I believe 420cc should achieve my goals. Thanks for your advice.
July 1, 2014
*425cc should achieve my goals* ....no edit feature :-(
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June 30, 2014
No worries. I got 225 at first and now 350s and I'm still in the same wardrobe completely before my first BA. Go for 450 for sure. Your BWD can handle that size and it'll look great. Clothes will fit differently but you'll still be a small. The difference btw my 225 over and 350 under is pretty small -- they are just wider, and that was 125ccs, and my bwd was smaller than yours.
June 30, 2014
Oh great.....thanks for the information. I welcome clothes fitting differently...I just don't want to be the top-heavy chic :-)
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This is my current profile

gigi_hopeful
Just sad but help is on the way! Happy 4th! Oh, I bought a few front-close sports bras that are ok from Walmart. Do you know how long I will have to wear this style of bra? I only could find 2. I would like to buy the coobie bras ( they are so cute).

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My wish pics

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I am still undecided about sizing - 420-450cc. Please let me know if you believe my wish pics are pretty similar in size. I don't want to confuse the doctor.

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July 4, 2014
I think 450 the reason I say that it's because of you build, and also I don't know if the DR. Mention to you but watever tissue you have allready you also add to the 450 cc plus if your getting silicon my DR. Said I needed to subtract 50 cc after the adding because if it goes under the muscle, the muscle squeezes the implant so I'm guessing that's why he deducts 50 cc. But never the less is your body so... Your the best judge and if you've done the research, you should know better. Best wishes.
July 4, 2014
Yes, I am getting silicone and unders. I also think 450cc because of my build and possibility of loosing cc. However, I still want to be able to wear a low cut dress without bra and look classy. This is why I am considering 420s. I may just ask PS to go with his best judgement. I totally trust him.
July 9, 2014
Hello Gigi-Hopeful, I too am scheduled for Tuesday 7/15. I love the Serenity pray concept .. it's perfect. I am petite, 104 lbs @ 5' 1" tall 34 barely a B cup, going for a solid C. My PS and I decided 350 to 371cc smooth round, med profile plus, under the muscle for a "natural" look. I love your wish pics. Its exactly the shape that I am looking to achieve. For the record I am 44 years old with 2 children 23 and 15. I waited a bit longer after my last one to get what I've always wanted.. BOOBS. My husband was not a big supporter of breast implants. He would laugh at me when I'd mention it. Oh btw did I mention I am newly Divorced..lol The kids are very supportive. My 23 year old son said I have a body that puts girls his age to shame...Implants will be the icing on the cake. I have lots of home support for recovery...My daughter is looking forward to being my nurse.. I am lov'n every minute of this. You will look smashing with 450cc. I can only speculate more excitement as time draws near.
July 11, 2014
Finally Yogagirl264 I have the time to write! It's been super busy as I am taking off for 1 week and working extremely to wrap work up. Yeah, we have the same date! I am still confused with the odd number of cc. I thought silicone came in even number only (350, 400 etc). Are you adding the amount of cc from your own breast tissue? Anyways, I love your awkward story. I can tell you choose to look on the bright-side of things. It must be cool to have 2 supportive children going through this process with you. You seem to be an awesome mom. As for size, Yogagirl I have changed my mind after looking at Botched (my new Sunday night treat). I really do not want my tops and dresses to change drastically. I am now starting to see that I have 'some' breast tissue which the doctor said but I convinced nyself to go big or go home. Well I want to go home with pretty, cute boobies that I can flaunt without a bra :-). Hence, my range is now 400 - 425. This should get me to a full C if not a small D. My appt is 7:30 a.m. The good news is I won't have to fast for a very long time in the morning. The bad news is I have to be there at 6:45. I live 45-55 minutes away. But who cares...I can't wait to have boobs!!!!