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AA to C with 275cc silicone round smooth mentor over muscle

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I have been wanting a breast augmentation since a...

smallboobxfitter
WORTH IT$6,000
I have been wanting a breast augmentation since a teenager. I remember my grandmother telling me to be patient and that my boobs would fill out when I had kids. Well I had 2 kids and breast fed for a year on each and then afterwards boobies went back to nothing. I am very active and do crossfit 5 to 6 times a week so I want modest natural looking boobs.

I have more recently got a lot more serious on my training and the result is even smaller boobs and it has begun to make me more self-conscious than in the past. Swim suit shopping is an absolute nightmare and I have never felt sexy in my life. Cute or pretty, yes...sexy? No. I can't even go to the gym without a padded sports bra because it makes me so self-conscious.

I go in for my first consultation tomorrow and I am excited to hear what the PS recommends for me. I am leaning towards gummy bear tear dropped shape in the 250 cc range based on what I have seen on here but it will be interesting to see how that measures up to what the PS says. I have attached before pictures and will post "wish boob" pictures soon.

smallboobxfitter's provider

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired)

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 13, 2016
Hi, you are being sensible and realistic with your wishes and lifestyle you lead. Be specific and ask lots of questions, show wish pics, etc. at your consultation. I am 6 days post op and recovering fairly well.
My PS told me if in doubt, go for the little larger size. That is only 30cc but my frame was able to handle 360cc/375cc in each breast. I am very active but don't do cross fit. Good luck !
UPDATED FROM smallboobxfitter
1 month pre

Wish Boobs

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UPDATED FROM smallboobxfitter
1 month pre

3 Consultations Complete

smallboobxfitter
Wow, I have been on a roller coaster of emotions. My first PS I scheduled a consult with was a total flop for me and I left thinking I just wouldn't get this done at all. From the moment they called me back it was very structured and I felt very rushed. I was allowed to try some sizers on though and confirmed the fact that I like between 250-300cc size range. Surgeon told me that under muscle smooth round silicone was the best option. When I explained crossfit, he told me that I would have to take a break from it for 9-12 months!!!! WHAT?! I thought he was kidding and he said he was not....he told me he wanted to make sure that pocket was completely healed before I started engaging my pecks in that way. Well I would rather not have boobs than give up crossfit for that long. I reluctantly went to my next appointment figuring I would get similar answers. To my surprise Dr. Zaworksi (who has been doing implants since the 70's) recommended subglandular for me and said I would be back at full capacity in about 6 weeks! I had read so much about little breast tissue needing under muscle but Dr. Zaworski was able to show me dozens of photos he had done subglandularly with patients that look like me prior and they looked GREAT! He told me he has done lots of crossfit athletes and they all get subglandular...from his look book it appears to be his specialty. He put my mind at ease about a lot of my concerns. He recommended smooth round silicone above the muscle for me. Well I decided to go to my 3rd appointment because it included 3D imaging and I wanted to get to see my possible result. The third doctor told me I could go subglandular and did the pinch test to make sure I had enough tissue and I have exactly the minimum amount (2cm pinching my upper breast). He recommends under the muscle textured implants in general but said if I wanted subglandular he would do it. He stated that capsular contraction is higher with above the muscle smooth implants and said if I did above the muscle he would HIGHLY recommend (if not insist) I get textured. He also recommended memory shape implants for a more natural look. This recommendation completely contradicts the previous 2 surgeons. The previous 2 surgeons completely dismissed shaped implants because they were firm and had the chance to rotate. Dr. Zaworski said they have techniques to decrease chances of rotation but that a study showed that most plastic surgeons couldn't tell the difference in shaped vs. round in patients for a blind test.

I left my 3rd appointment very confused on what to do but the longer I thought about it the more I realized that I was the most put to ease with Dr. Zaworski and he was the only doctor to be able to show me pictures and pictures of smooth round over the muscle at my size prior. The third doctor could only show me under the muscle pictures. I still have some questions about textured vs. smooth and areola incision so I am going back for a second consult on Monday.

I am still debating my size...I like the 250 and all 3 doctors though 300 would look good on me so I may just go with 275. I know that the difference is minimal but I think I will be more accepting mentally if I know it is under 300....so weird I know!

I am attaching some pictures from my 3d imaging (ignore the bruise in the middle of my chest...power cleans!) I didn't realize how much my nipples pointed out until the 3d imaging...little concerned about my end result but my husband assures me they look good.

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September 16, 2016
I think 300 cc would be a lot for your athletic lifesyle. Your stating point, like mine, is pretty small. Any size you add compared to what you were will be big. I ended up with 170 cc and they are so much bigger than I was and big for me but small by other people's "boob standards". I thought the recovery would be super easy but it was harder than I thought and ended taking 6 weeks off exercise completely. I run marathons. I just started running again last week - 4 miles and all is good. Good luck with your decision and surgery!!
September 17, 2016
Your boobs look great! I have tried on sizers and I do agree with at least 250cc. You are much smaller than me in general...I am 4 inches taller and 25 lbs heavier than you. I am going to keep looking at before and afters...but 3 different plastic surgeons all told me 300cc would be good. I may opt for 275cc to split the difference. haha