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27yo, 170 lbs, 5'7, Breastfed x 2. 550-600cc HP Silicone Unders

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Before kids I wore a size C. During breastfeeding...

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GreenEyedGirl427
WORTH IT$4,499
Before kids I wore a size C. During breastfeeding I wore a size E (which I absolutely LOVED). Now I have deflated B's. I made a consultation appointment for June 17th! I am excited, but nervous! Trying to have an idea of what I want when I go in... Silicone or saline? How long do I have to go without working out after surgery? Any words of wisdom???

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Christopher W. Chase, MD

Christopher W. Chase, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.7 | 61 Reviews
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May 31, 2015
right now, most of people go with silicone and i take off two week to recovery. good luck :) do you have a size in mind right now?
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May 31, 2015
I am leaning towards silicone, but we will see. I am thinking at least 500 to 550?
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May 31, 2015
Congratulations on your decision to proceed with breast surgery. Generally speaking, the best online advice I can give to ladies who are considering breast augmentation surgery (regarding breast implant type/size/profile selection) is: 1. Concentrate on choosing your plastic surgeon carefully. Concentrate on appropriate training, certification, and the ability of the plastic surgeon to achieve the results you are looking for. Ask to see lots of examples of his/her work. 2. Have a full discussion and communication regarding your desired goals with your plastic surgeon. This communication will be critical in determining breast implant size/type/profile will most likely help achieve your goals. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. For example, I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or "C or D cup" etc means different things to different people and therefore prove unhelpful. Also, as you know, cup size varies depending on him who makes the bra; therefore, discussing desired cup size may also be inaccurate. 3. Once you feel you have communicated your goals clearly, allow your plastic surgeon to use his/her years of experience/judgment to choose the breast implant size/profile that will best meet your goals. Again, in my practice, this decision is usually made during surgery ( after the use of temporary intraoperative sizers). Best wishes.
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May 31, 2015
My Dr said most have surgery on Wed or Thurs and can be back to work on Mon. I can't take much time off so I'm going that route! She also said no cardio for 3-4 weeks. Not sure about weight training but I plan to ask at my pre-op on 6/19! Good luck!
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May 31, 2015
Thats very helpful. Thanks! Good luck to you as well! :)
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May 31, 2015
Are you thinking of doing a lift as well? What are your current stats (height, weight)? I'm 5'2", 170lbs, deflated 36B. I am going with 700-750cc silicone moderate profile bc I am very broad. Dr said this will put me at a DDD but I see women on her smaller than me going with a smaller cc and are ending up as DDDs. Personally I think it's where you buy your bra. My bestie went with me to try on sizers and she is a natural DD and when I was standing next to her with 750cc sizers on we looked the same size. What size are you wanting to end up? my surgery is set for June 24 and pre op is June 9th. Good luck with your decisions! Go big or go home lol I'd rather say I wish I would've went a little smaller rather than (what everyone else says) wish they would've went BIGGER!
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June 1, 2015
I am 5'7 178lbs. I haven't had my consultation yet. But I am broad as well. I agree, go big or go home! ;) thank you! Good luck!
June 1, 2015
The time off is going to depend on whether you need a lift or not. I breastfed 2 kids and they now just look sad. My surgeon took one look and said, you're going to need a lift. I was hoping I wouldn't. Mine recommended 2 weeks, but since I have a desk job, as early as 5 depending on how I'm feeling. I planned on saline, but after feeling them I will pay the extra and go with the better feeling one. I have surgery the same day as your Consultation. Good luck!
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June 2, 2015
I will probably need a lift... But we will see. I have a desk job as well so that will make it a little easier. Thank you and good luck to you too!
UPDATED FROM GreenEyedGirl427
1 year pre

Sports bra issues...

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GreenEyedGirl427
Currently when I am wearing a sports bra I am flat. I would LOVE to be able to wear a sports bra and have an actual curve again! This is somewhat embarrassing, but I have been wearing extremely padded bras since my boobs decided to go away... So when I workout I am having to wear one underneath my sports bra... Not comfy. Hopefully in the near future I will not have to do that anymore. ;)

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January 4, 2017
I feel ya honey
UPDATED FROM GreenEyedGirl427
1 year pre

Consultation Today!!!

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GreenEyedGirl427
I had my consultation today! =) I am 5'7 178 lbs and I am so excited and very nervous about having the ladies enhanced. Today I went in with a 36C bra (that I am not able to fill anymore ,but I refuse to buy smaller bras)... And told them how much I loved my boobs when I was breast feeding (size E). How full and big they were... Now they are even smaller than I was prior to breastfeeding and lower. =/ I would like to lose more weight and I like to run .. after trying on different sizes (with the help of my husband and nurse) we decided on the 475cc Hi profile silicone. What do you think?

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June 18, 2015
What's your goal? Will 475 put you back in the E cup range? Your wish boob pics look at least DD/DDD....
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June 20, 2015
I dont think so.... :/ My goal is DD. I am not sure of what to do...
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June 21, 2015
Hi. I am 5'7" 175 and had my BA on June 4. I read one of your comments were you said "go big or go home". Well that is my motto and I did. I went with Mentor 800cc left and 750cc right. And I love them. They don't look stripper like and they suit my frame because I have broad shoulders.
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June 21, 2015
Icgober, are you going to do a review? I have my consultation on Friday 6/26 and I think I'll start my story from that point!!!
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June 22, 2015
Would love to see your before/after pics! I'm getting 800s on 8/3 and there aren't too many on here that go that size!
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June 23, 2015
You look great!
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June 19, 2015
My before is similar to yours. I think the 475s would be a nice size but my consult is 3 weeks away. I'm following your blog. Thanks for posting! Good luck! Let us know what you go with.
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June 20, 2015
It is hard to visualize what I will look like with the 475s.... I am just so unsure because I do want the look of the wish pics that I posted. I don't want to go too small, but not too big for my frame.
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June 21, 2015
I got 475cc if you would like to take a quick peak on my pictures ,I love them :-D
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June 21, 2015
You look great!!!
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June 22, 2015
I checked your profile too. You do look great. Do they feel heavy?
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June 24, 2015
oh no not all , I feel like there's nothing there ,I mean it. doesn't feel weird at all I really thought I was going to feel heavy on top but seriously I can't feel it when I'm walking or anything they just hurt a little and my nipples are very sensitive but can't feel a thing I feel normal :-D
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June 21, 2015
Vanitytee, I need too. I have my three week post op on the Friday 6/26. Good luck on ur consultation!
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June 22, 2015
Perfect! Never too late to start! Thanks... I'm excited!
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June 22, 2015
I did my review and posted pictures of before and after
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June 24, 2015
Did your surgeon recommend a lift for you? I'm not implying you need one. We have similar breasts and I am trying to prepare for what I might be told. It's $1400 more to add a lift with my surgeon. Also, what is your BWD?
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July 2, 2015
He said I shouldn't need it with 475cc. I am 5'7 170lbs.