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34 years old, 5'7 and 118 lbs, breastfed two kids, 335 cc's Natrelle 410MF
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34 years old, 5'7 and 118 lbs, breastfed two kids, active lifestyle.
WORTH IT$6,813
I've always had very small breasts (32B before kids), but I used to like their shape and perkiness. After breastfeeding two children for over a year each, my breasts really drooped (whoever said small breasts don't sag was lying!) and I lost pretty much all of my breast tissue. It was as if my boobs were like, "Well, our work here is done - peace out!" and then retracted into my body haha. I can barely fill out an A cup now, though, honestly the fact that they look so deflated is what bothers me more than their size (though I don't love that, either). My nipples have these strange divots above them now that I cannot stand.
I'm pretty slender, so I don't want to go too big and I'm hoping for a natural look with a downward slope. Also, breast cancer runs in my family so I need to be able to get decent mammography images.
I've had once consultation so far which went really well (super kind doc who patiently explained things and really listened). He recommended round, moderate profile silicone gel implants, placed under the muscle for a more natural look and that also would be better for mammograms. He thought I shouldn't go any larger than 350cc's. I tried on 250cc, 300cc, 350cc and 400cc sizers (the 400's were comically large but of course my husband thought they looked great). I can't decide whether I preferred the 300s or the 350s. My instinct was that the 350s were a trifle too large, but maybe since they're going under the muscle they will look a little smaller???
I have another consultation with a different doctor next week and I'm hoping I don't get totally different advice!
I'm pretty slender, so I don't want to go too big and I'm hoping for a natural look with a downward slope. Also, breast cancer runs in my family so I need to be able to get decent mammography images.
I've had once consultation so far which went really well (super kind doc who patiently explained things and really listened). He recommended round, moderate profile silicone gel implants, placed under the muscle for a more natural look and that also would be better for mammograms. He thought I shouldn't go any larger than 350cc's. I tried on 250cc, 300cc, 350cc and 400cc sizers (the 400's were comically large but of course my husband thought they looked great). I can't decide whether I preferred the 300s or the 350s. My instinct was that the 350s were a trifle too large, but maybe since they're going under the muscle they will look a little smaller???
I have another consultation with a different doctor next week and I'm hoping I don't get totally different advice!
UPDATED FROM pbfisher
2 months pre
2nd consultation; different doc
I just had a consultation with a different surgeon, which went really well. My big worry going in was that I would get totally different advice...and that's exactly what happened haha. This doctor, who was also very nice, had a 3D image simulator. It was so cool. I had been going back in forth in my mind about round versus teardrop, but when he showed me the two options onscreen, I immediately knew that teardrop was for me. The nurse I met with first suggested 285 ccs, which were nice, but I'd rather go a bit larger if possible to try and get a C cup, even if it's a smallish C. The doc agreed to try to go for 335ccs. The important thing he said was to choose an implant that is narrower than my 13cm width breast. He chose a 12cm, cohesive silicone gel, textured teardrop. They offered me a surgery date of May 30.
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May 4, 2017
I'm in the same boat as you! Nursed two kids and went from a mid B to barely filling an A. Do you know which brand you're going with? My doc uses Natrelle and am looking for someone else who can tell me about their experiences. Best of luck! Please keep us posted!!
May 4, 2017
I can't believe how common it is to lose volume after nursing! I honestly don't remember anyone mentioning that in my prenatal classes lol. I am going with Natrelles as well (moderate height, full projection, teardrop cohesive silicone gel). I will definitely update. Do you have a surgery date yet?

May 4, 2017
I have the same type of implants--Mentor, 475 cc (which is as large as I could go). I'm now a 34D from a 34A previously.
335-350 cc should be perfect for you if you are shooting for a C cup. These cohesive gel implants take longer to settle but the results are fantastic and very natural looking. You can check out my posts to see the progression.
Best of luck!
May 4, 2017
Thanks so much! It's really nice to hear from other people who went with the gummies to get an idea of what to expect, healing and results-wise. Your six month picture is beautiful. :)

May 31, 2017
I'm curious why your doctor said to choose an implant narrower than your breast width measurements?
May 31, 2017
Hmm, I'm not too sure. It seems as though some doctors prefer to go narrower and some will go over. I know my doc prefers teardrop implants and a very natural look; but I've seen great results with other techniques for sure. I guess it depends on their technique and preference??

June 1, 2017
Interesting. I'm curious bc my Dr wants to do anatomical 350cc bc they fit my 12cm bwd...but I want to go smaller. He might be willing to go 310cc bc its measurements are close, at 11.5cm. He really wants to stick with the 350s though. Hmm.
June 1, 2017
It's so hard to decide on size, particularly when there is so much conflicting information out there!
I know I agonized between the 295cc and 335cc for weeks, worried that I might choose wrong and regret it. If it's any consolation, the 335cc implants I got in the end were 12.5cm wide, so nearly exactly my breast width diameter and so far I am very happy with the size (keeping in mind that they might shrink a little when my swelling goes down). For myself, I ended up deciding on the larger ones because I thought the 295cc sizers looked the best in the office, and the nurse said I might want to go up a size to achieve something closer to that as a final look, since they are going under the muscle, and will usually look about 10% smaller afterwards (so in my case 33.5ccs smaller). I personally was more afraid of feeling like I wished I'd gone a little bigger, but if you're more concerned about wishing you'd gone smaller, perhaps the 310cc implants might be best??
Ultimately, I'd say to trust your doctor if you have a good feeling about him and you feel he has a good understanding of your goals - there are so many factors that they consider when choosing the right implant and what's right for one person's anatomy might not be what works for another, even with similar dimensions. Good luck and let us know how it all goes!
UPDATED FROM pbfisher
1 month pre
3D images (before, 295cc's and 335cc's)
Just got these today. I'm definitely leaning towards the 335s, which my doctor said he would try, as long as he could get a natural-looking result. (They're 12.5cm wide, and my breast width is 13cm. The 225s are 12 cm wide.) Both of these images are simulations of the Natrelle 410 anatomical silicon gel, moderate height, full projection implants. Sub-muscular placement, inframammary incision.
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