32AA 5’4” 120 Lbs, 30yo, 1 Child - Natrelle Silicone Implants

So, I’ve totally changed my mind about having this surgery after doing more research about the risks. I’m only making this update to let other women know about why I did this, just in case it helps them to make a more informed decision about their surgery.
The FDA recently released a new consent form that patients must sign before getting implants and I was told that it was “what we already talked about” during the consultation, however, I was still feeling suspicious about why this new form came out. I’m glad I did my research because BII (breast implant illness) is a real thing, my friends, and the risks are higher than you think. It’s more common than any surgeon will tell you. The rate in which women get capsular contracture seems to be over 50% in some of the articles I read as well, and revision surgeries happen in up to 60% of women who get implants. This rate is highest for silicone implants. This new consent form has been released due to enough women coming forward about risks not adequately being discussed prior to surgery, causing them illness and more surgeries, so the FDA needed to come out with this form. The form is written in obtuse language and vague, so it’s easy to be unaware of what you’re truly getting yourself into, even from reading this new form.
I encourage anyone thinking about getting implants to do their research more thoroughly, as I have done. I got the impression that risks were very minimal, but they’re less minimal than you think! There’s nothing wrong with getting breast implants if that’s what you decide to do, but I’ve chosen not to take the risk since the dangers are a lot higher than I previously understood. For me personally, it’s just not worth it! Wishing everyone the best of luck in their journey, but mine has ended here.
Please read these articles if you’re thinking about getting breast implants:
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/risks-and-complications-breast-implants
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/27/health/breast-implants-cancer-fda.html

Looks like I have a lot to talk with my surgeon about! I made more precise rice sizers by weight (ounces) instead of measurements (with the help of my amazing husband!) and it seems the sizers I’m wearing in my photos I before are actually ~260cc moderate (less than 275 but slightly larger than 255). I guess I measured wrong or my measuring spoons/cups aren’t very accurate. Oops. *Pro-tip: Weigh the rice and make sure it matches the size you’re going for - measuring cups/spoons can give you an wildly inaccurate result apparently!
I like the appearance of the 255cc moderate profile implants the best. I tried on a true, accurate 295cc full profile sizer and I hated it! I looked silly and I can’t imagine what that size would look like if I tried to wear a push up bra! No good.
So it looks like I’m aiming for the 255 moderate profile now…we’ll see what my surgeon says in January!

I saw another review on here of a girl who went to my same surgeon and got 295cc’s - similar BWD and stats as me. Her results look great but she said she wears DD/DDD bras now! That honestly really scared me since that’s WAY too big, in my opinion, for my body. Granted, her BWD is 11cm and mine is 12cm, plus she weighs a little less than me, so 295cc’s probably looks bigger on her than it will on me, but that still shocked me! She says her only complaint is that they stick out a little farther than she would like sometimes, but ultimately she loves her results. I’m worrying that 295cc full/high profile will be too big, but I measured my rice sizers and they match the exact measurements of the implant I will be getting, and I like the appearance when I wear them, though sometimes I worry they project too much. I want to be a large C/small D and that’s always been my goal, and according to the measurements of the implant, myself, and my measurements of my chest before and after wearing the rice sizers, that’s precisely the size I should expect to be. Yet for some reason I’m still worrying that I’ll look too “fake” or my boobs will look too rounded and ball-like! I considered 285cc moderate/moderate plus implants instead, but I’m worried that those will be too wide for my frame. The difference in cc’s is minimal compared to the 295, so I’m not worried about that - it’s more the profile that concerns me. I would need to lower the cc’s to go to a moderate profile because my BWD is only 12 and I’m fairly petite, but I’m worried I would need to lessen the cc’s too much to make the surgery worth it if I were to do a moderate profile. If I need to lessen the cc’s by more than 10-20 to have a moderate profile, it will just feel too small and not worth the surgery, but at the same time, I don’t want to be too big. I need to have full/high profile if I want the fullness of the 295cc’s - again, because of my BWD. I want the fullness and volume but I also want to look natural! Argh! So back and forth about it!

I ended up calling my surgeon’s office and talked with my patient care coordinator, Noel. She called me back right away and she was so kind, friendly, and helpful! I needed to change my surgery date since I realized that my period would be starting right around the time I originally scheduled the procedure. I did NOT want to be dealing with menstrual cycle drama at the same time of getting surgery! I have menstrual disorders, so it’s not a “normal” period for me when I get it. I bleed very heavily and I have PMDD as well as dysmenorrhea, so best to avoid that at the time of my surgery so I can focus on recovery. Luckily, Noel was able to move my surgery two weeks later with no issues, and I kept my pre-op date the same since it was still within 30 days of my procedure. My procedure will be happening at 11:45am now, on February 18th, with a 9:45am check-in time. This is a lot more manageable than the previous 5:45am check-in time to have my surgery at 7:45am on February 4th! Noel was also able to answer some of my questions about the surgery and listened to my concerns about my size. I guess it’s quite common to be on the fence about it for a while - it’s a big decision after all! She says some patients pick a few sizes that interest them and allow Dr. Liu to pick the one that looks best on the day of surgery. Noel and I laughed after I said that it’s very likely that will happen with me! I’m so indecisive on it right now…I’m probably overthinking it…but I’m still leaning toward 295cc HP…we’ll see how my pre-op goes after I talk to Dr. Liu again about my concerns and go from there!