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In Search of bigger breasts! 5'8", 140 lbs, 44, mother of two breast fed children. 650 Natrelle Inspira SRF

UPDATED FROM Tiny1972
7 months post

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The pic of my abdomen as I promised!

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Justin West, MD

Justin West, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 19, 2017
I get it and do indeed sympathize with you! I have it too! It looks okay from some angles, and when standing up, etc. But sitting down...uuhhhhgg! I totally understand why you want one... and you're right - a tummy tuck is probably what you're going to need to get rid of the loose skin after your weight loss. Ignore my previous comment and GET the TT if that is what you want and it makes you happy! I'd be doing the same! And will - once I take care of my boob issue! :) xoxo my friend!
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September 19, 2017
Reading the comments on your previous update I was agreeing with them. However only you know what makes you feel good and in this picture I can see what you are talking about. I know I have a friend who is a PT not an ounce of fat on her and she wants help! It's all about feeling happy with yourself. All the best with your decision and we will all be here to support you. xxxx
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September 20, 2017
Hello Miss and Spurt Thank you both for your support. I absolutely hate that skin fold I have, when I wear a body hugging top or jeans the bulge protrudes out. It gets worse when I have a full tummy! I thought doing abs workout and may be cool sculpting will take care of it but the PA I spoke to about cool sculpting told it was loose skin. I will probably have it done after I graduate and finish my school which will be in summer 2019!! I know its more complicated procedure so I just wanna make sure I will not miss school in the event I develop any unforeseen complication. I deleted my body pictures because I hate to look at my belly!! Lol thats the last body modification I am planning on doing!! Hahaha. After that I will accept my age gracefully!! Thank you again. I will keep you all posted !
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September 21, 2017
Hey :)
I can totally understand your frustrations with your tummy, if I can be of any support with contemplating TT or anything let me know! :). I still say you don't need it as you look good, but only you and the dr can make that call. ;-)

Yes TT is a more complicated surgery, with lots to consider; but it doesn't have to be that scary when in the right surgeons hands.

I hope you are well!
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September 20, 2017
Hang in there babe. So far I have had more issues with my boobs. That being said I am only 3 weeks out and I decided to do the TT overnight. I wasn't going to do it I'll Feb 2018. Then I thought, let's just write off one year with recovery. At 3 weeks I have just started driving but not back at work yet as my job is very physical and is 12 hours on my feet and walking. Hanging to get back to it though. All the best Tiny.
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October 8, 2017
Hi Tiny, I just noticed this update. To let you know I’m not able to see a photo. Hope all is going well!
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7 months post

Contemplating a TT!

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So I am 7 months PO, I am back to school to finish my degree. I have been so busy I rarely visit RS these days. I just thought I would share a almost full picture just to give you an idea why I want a TT. My belly looks flat when I stand tall but when I sit down or lean forward you can see the bulge on my belly. You can see the extra skin. I thought cool sculpting would get rid of the bulge but I was told its extra skin and separated muscle and the only way to make it go away is by sewing the muscle back and removing the extra skin. Now the question is should I wait to have the TT so that I can finish my school first or just go ahead and have it anyway? I feel that TT is a more extensive surgery and the recovery is more intense than a BA. I am afraid that I may develop complication and it will prevent me from finishing school. All the abs workout and crunches do not take away this bulge!
However my breasts are doing good so far. They are super soft and It does not even feel like I have implants! They feel so natural. Sometimes I still think if I should have mine exchanged for a larger implants as I still feel small.. :-(
This is what happens when you are relatively tall with wide frame and smaller original breasts. This is why it is a good idea for tall and wide ladies to choose larger implants. But I don't want to mess up my current breasts. I like the way they look. I just have to wait and see and think hard before I touch them again!

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September 14, 2017
Hi Tiny, thanks for your update. To respond to some of your thoughts and contemplations... first of all I want to say your body looks great! And I have to tell you there are a lot of women here that would be envious to have your physique. And as I've told you before your breasts look fantastic; not to mention they also look very proportionate with the rest of your body. I know it's always new and exciting to contemplate another surgery; but as for your tummy I also have to say I think that area also looks pretty good, imo. I wouldn't have guessed you had any muscle separation at least not by your photo. You mentioned that exercise is not helping; I'm wondering if dropping a few pounds may do the trick. I know with my own body it only takes a few pounds to add a little bulge to my tummy (that no amount of exercise will remove) not to mention my boobs get larger whenever I gain weight. By the same token dropping a few pounds really flattens out my abs and decreases my bust size. I don't really see the appearance of loose skin at least not in your photo. Of course I realize photos don't always tell the whole story but on that subject, that's one thing one thing may want to take into consider with a TT. As I've read in and the doctors Q&A sec here without enough loose skin a vertical scar from bb down may be required. And if that's the case you have to weigh and balance how you look now versus having that vertical incision. Just some food for thought if you don't mind my two cents on the subject. In any case if you go for it my advice would be to find a PS that does excellent incision work. I recall a while back you mentioned that one one of your breasts was feeling firm; so I'm glad to hear they're feeling "super soft" now and you can't feel like your implants at all. This is exactly how you want them to feel. In fact according to many PS any palpability of the implant what so ever is a sign of cc (although perhaps in its mildest form) per Baker grade definition that is. So the fact that you can't feel yours at all is really good news! I think I mentioned a while back I had my right implant replaced because my PS felt a little palpability. And given his believe that it may be a low-grade cc; he was very eager to go ahead and replace it. I was hesitant at first but I'm glad you talked me into doing it; since it's been replaced my new implant is not palpable in the least bit. Knock on wood. LOL. Talk later. :-)
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September 19, 2017
Hey there, I just wanted to add one more thought. Despite what I and/or everyone else thinks regarding a TT it's what you think that matters the most. Not to mention I realize photos don't always tell the whole story, primarily because there are two dimensional where as in real life we are three dimensional. So there's a lot that we don't see in photos.

Interestingly this morning I came across another member with a very similar physique/abdomen as you, imo. She also expressed the same thoughts as you regarding how her stomach is flat unless sitting or leaning forward. I thought you might be interested in following her journal, since she scheduled for a TT today. I'm curious myself to see what kind of improvements she gets with her TT given appears to not have much belly fat or loose skin, imho.

https://www.realself.com/review/mommy-makeover-30-year-kids-tummy-tuck-liposuction-hips-flanks-breast

That aside, I still dropping a few pounds might be a good solution, not to mention the savings. LOL.
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September 19, 2017
Hello friend mdlg, charm and mommymakeover and everyone else! Thank you all for your kind words, encouragement and support and honest feedback!! Sorry I have been so busy I could not get back to you! So to summarize I look great standing tall but I do have loose skin and separated muscles. The only way to make it go away is to have a TT with lipo. Any amount of workout will not get rid of it. I already lost 38 lbs and thats how I lost my boobs!! I dont wanna loose anymore as after certain age if you loose too much weight you look sick. I have a healthy BMI now. I will upload a pic to give you an idea. Anyhow talk to you soon! Thanks for the support hugzzz
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September 14, 2017
Hey you!! :)

I honestly don't think you need a TT. I would continue to work out in the gym, but abs are also made in the kitchen ;-)

One thing I could suggest is the "sweet sweat" band on Amazon. I used that before my TT surgery while working out and I swear by it! I love that thing.. I still use it! Also if you go to body building website and go to the exercise Guide you can click on the desired body part and it will list several different exercises for that area. There's lots of good ones out there to check out :)

And your breasts, I've said this before.. I think they are a good size for your frame. Leave them be until you need a revision years down the road.. just my thoughts! :)
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September 14, 2017
My comments will mirror those below. You don't need a tummy tuck. I'd encourage you to consider what's motivating you. I truly believe there's a place for plastic surgery - but I think you're overthinking things. There's nothing wrong with the way you look. Spending tens of thousands of dollars chasing a perceived ideal is frankly a waste of time. Even if another surgery would do it, in five to ten years it's gone. Then what? .... Just an opinion and not meant to judge or criticize but I think time and effort spent finding ways to see, love and appreciate the beauty you have will be way more valuable to your life ( and your financial and emotional future). Our looks are only a mask we wear. Happiness comes from within and in feeling grateful for the gifts we have.

All this said, if you just gave birth to triplets and had a 6!inch fold of skin that wasn't going away I would be more supportive, but that's not you. I take grea care of my body and I'm in the gym 4/5 days a week for 30 years and your abs are better than mine. You don't need surgery.
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September 16, 2017
Hi Tiny! Oh geez I thought you were finally settled with those darn boobs lol! I think you have a fabulous body right now! But you know what you are looking for and I think that you should do what makes you happy! Let us know what you decide and I'll back you up 100%. I just hope that you get the results you want though. I don't want you putting yourself through so much pain and stress only to be disappointed. Best wishes to you :)
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September 17, 2017
I would have to agree with the other ladies. Tiny, I don’t think you need a tummy tuck at all sweetie. You should check into cool sculpting or even lipo maybe, but I don’t think that you need anything invasive. I think there are other non-invasive procedures that would probably work great for you! And your boobs look really great by the way! I think they are a great size! It’s so hard to dress bigger boobs as you know. Hard to find nice fitting bras, bathing suit tops and there are certain styles of clothing we can’t wear because it makes us look pregnant! No more flowy tops for girls with boobs! :-) Plus the bigger you go, The saggier you get. It’s better to have a nice, moderate size that stays perky! You look great! Xxoxo!
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6 months post

Two more pictures, 6 months after revision!

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August 19, 2017
Side view looks fantastic! By the way, you snuck these pics in while I was commenting on your update below. Just letting you know in case you don't receive a notification of my detailed message below.
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August 20, 2017
Thank you again! Yes I thought I would add a few more pictures with more of my body showing just to give a better idea about the proportion!
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August 20, 2017
They look amazing kiddo! :-) Seriously, I'm so happy for you. I'm glad that you're finally loving them. I know that you've struggled with that. But honestly, they look great. Sideview looks amazing they look awesome from the front to. I stopped in real quick to post an update for the bicorneum update I submitted, and I noticed that you posted an update! So glad that you did! I need to do the same. No change with mine of course. Nothing new at all to report just yet. Anyway, enjoy them my sweet friend!
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August 20, 2017
Hello dear friend miss so good to hear from you! I was wondering if you were alight. Thank you for the kind support as always! I think I am done with fussing about my boobs now thinking of having a TT!! I gave up the idea of having any larger implants than what I have all together, I don't think I will be able to carry them. You have to have certain personally to flaunt larger boobs and at my age of 45 I dont think I can carry large boobs without feeling overly self conscious!! LOL Even now I shy away from wearing tight clothes that make my boobs project out more!! So I am switching my focus to my tummy!! LOL I have a consultation for TT in a few weeks. I may have to wait to save up money! Anyway I will have a look at your update. Its always nice to see how my RS friends are doing. Hope your search for the solutions of your issues are going well. I know you will be able to resolve the issues one day and have a perfect set of boobs that you are looking for. Take care friend and thank you again...:-)
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August 20, 2017
I'm excited for you that you are entertaining the thought of a tummy tuck! I did at one time too. I can't wait to follow your progress when you do indeed get one! Your boobs really do look great though! And I think the size is perfect for you. Don't shy away from wearing tight clothing. You can downplay them a little bit but they look amazing and you should feel very confident that you look great! And I don't want perfect boobs, just symmetry. Is that too much to ask for?! My issues all boil down to shotty pocket work if you ask me. I have more side boob on my right one and more boob medially on my left. If the pockets were created the right way to begin with, I wouldn't have had any issues. I've had multiple second opinion consultations, and they all agreed that my implant on my left is too far medial. Anyway, I'm going to do a quick update with pictures and then I'm going to see my surgeon one more time to discuss some things with him. And then I will update y'all again after that appointment with him. I'll keep you posted for sure! Congrats again! Your second surgeon did an amazing job and you look beautiful! :-) Xxoxo!!
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August 20, 2017
Miss You absolutely have the rights to ask for a more symmetrical boobs!! Its not like you want the perfect photo shop Bay Watch Beverly Hills boobs!! Never feel guilty about it. Its just like my first boob job, the left boob was tilting towards my armpit, I could have never lived with that deformity and it made me so depressed. So you have every rights to feel frustrated, especially you were not born with this asymmetry, it was created by poor pocket work. So go for it and have it fixed. I know ultimately you will be happy with the result, if not you will be unhappy and miserable forever. I will be looking forward to reading your updates. Funny enough even my PS said I should read about TT here on RS and his websites before my consultation so that I know what questions to ask!! It all depends on how much it will cost and the time. I am back to school and working full-time. I can not stay sedated more than a day because I have to submit assignments weekly, so I may have to wait till I am off from school, which will be next summer. I also dont have much sick hours left to take time off from work. I understand I will not be allowed to do any strenuous work for at least 4 weeks post TT. So I have to figure all these things out before I decide when to have TT. But I sure will keep you ladies posted once I have it done!! Thank you friend. Take it easy at the end everything will work out. Hugzzz :-) It
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August 20, 2017
Perfection!
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September 14, 2017
Thank you Mommymakeover!
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September 14, 2017
Just saw you are thinking of getting a TT too?! How awesome for you! Keep us posted! Would love to follow your journey :)
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September 12, 2017
Amazing result.
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September 14, 2017
Thank you very much! @Spurt00 :-)