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Boobie Confusion!!! Columbus, OH

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Ok I am stuck and I don't think I will ever be...

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amberhunt324
$7,000
Ok I am stuck and I don't think I will ever be able to make up my mind...but unfortunately I will have to make a final decision on 12/02/15. I am 30 years old 5'2" & weigh 149 lbs. I can say I carry my weight well & am more muscle then fat (with the exception of my tummy).
When I went to my consult I opted for the 497cc silicone gel implant mod+ hoping to achieve the look of a full c/small d & still be able to look natural. My breast size now is 36 B. When I tried the implants on I liked the way the 497cc fit with my frame, however after reading tons of other women's experiences & looking at final results it seems as if the 497cc may be too big. Looking top heavy is a huge fear of mine & I am getting. TT/BA in hopes of contouring my figure & getting a slinger frame, but having my breast look full & complementing my frame. A DD or DDD would be wayyyyy too big for someone like me in my opinion!! I'm also worried that the 497cc would eventually lead to back, neck & shoulder pain. So I'm wondering if I should go with the 375cc instead!! Or if I should go with the high profile implants instead like my PS suggested?? But like I said I want to look natural & would hate to come out looking like a [RS bleep] star.
Then in the other hand I am paying a lot of money for my surgery & basically want to get the bang for my bucks!! I only plan to do this once now & again in the distant future if need be, and want to get exactly what I am expecting/hoping for regarding final results. I would hate to go with the smaller size and regret not going with the bigger size!!
I'm seriously stuck and don't know what to do. I've been looking at so many breasts lately that eyeballs are starting to resemble nipples!! Lol if there is anyone with similar stats PLEASE give me some advice!! It would be greatly appreciated!!!

amberhunt324's provider

Jeffrey Donaldson, MD

Jeffrey Donaldson, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 26, 2015
You have about another week. You will make a good decision. Keep the faith. Every thing will turn out just perfect.
November 26, 2015
hello I hear everything you're saying.' Natural and full' not 'big and [RS bleep]'. I'm the same boat, height , weight, though a small B. Why don't you go something in between like 450cc. The thing I like about the bigger implant is they seem to 'drop' because of the weight looking more natural than sitting high. (don't worry about your back, we're talking less than half a kilo on each breast) Personally I would rather anything but to look like a [RS bleep] star, this is my greatest fear, I'd wear jumpers all year if this happens to me. Just tell your surgeon you don't want a round upper pole and see what he suggests. I've heard it's more important to give the surgeon an idea of your ' wish boobs' than focus on cc's & let him decide how he is going to achieve your desired look as he is qualified to do so. But I understand it's not easy, I'm caught up on cc's too. I'm thinking 430cc or 380cc. I don't want hard looking and feeling breast (omg my nightmare). I've also been looking at so many breasts, the websites I've ended up on - shocking but all for educational purposes lol. As far as I understand go 'under' the muscle but the type , textured, smooth, round, tear-drop I just don't know. My surgeon is suggesting tear-drop because i want a natural 'not busting' upper pole & I kind of need some more lower pole. Good luck.
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November 27, 2015
I sure hope so
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November 27, 2015
Hi Amber! Chuckling at your post and its soo normal to feel that way before... And after ba surgery! As I'm awake at 315am panic stricken that I made the wrong choice (yet earlier today And since surgery i was loving them!) I had my ba surgery on November 9th, and while I'm much older (48) and built differently than you, my advice would be this: first, my eyeballs too started turning into nipples and I had anxiety to the point where I dreamt gold horns were protruding from my breasts - so relax a little , put away your laptop (who am i to talk awake and posting in the middle of the nite!) and trust your ps. There is probably an aesthetic reason he recommended you go with high profile based on your chest wall, body type, youth and whatever "look" you conveyed to him. Secondly, (and trust me on this as I'm an older gal!) gravity will take it's toll and the 497s may be a bit too big. Maybe not , but again trust your ps- if he/she is a good ps, they can bring that and a smaller size the day of your surgery. And as long as the ps KNOWS your aesthetic goal or "look," a couple diff sizes can be inserted , viewed by the ps to determine which is best. Don't even fret over the ridiculous bra sizing (c,d, double ds yada yada). Just convey your aesthetic goal and have faith in your surgeon and you'll look fantastic doll! And to let you know how your brain could explode from too much info..., thank The Lord of the boobs that I met with my ps a couple times, showed photos of the "way" i wanted my breasts to look (dont talk bra sizes or cc numbers - convey the look thru photos of what you like. And dont like). Then, a week before my surgery, i stopped freaking out and, although things are only 3.5 weeks out and still settling, i (or i should say my doc!) nailed it (the look not the boobs)! And although I'm having a bit of a second guessing panic attack tonite about the right one not dropping as fast as the left, tomorrow I'll be back in my happy boob mood;). It's normal anxiety as yes - this is a big decision. And to let you know how diff all we ladies are - I'm 5'9 with slender frame. And, after telling my fab doc my goal (to "pump up and fill out" my saggy, lax breast tissue - which my hubs endearingly referred to as "snake [RS bleep]") - I am very happy. And don't laugh, but I only did 225cc on left breast (bigger pre surgery breast) and 250cc on right breast. Mod plus round gel -dual plane augmentation. My doc had 300 cc's with him but said they looked too big for my waist /hip ratio and he knew I'd be unhappy they were too big and fake for what I wanted. That's why you will go crazy looking and listening to others advice - it's all about what YOU want to achieve and properly conveying it! And you will look gorgeous doll! I am not very technical, and attempted to post my story earlier. So you can take a look at what i wanted - had I listened to allllll the chatter, this 48 year old broad woulda not come out of surgery feeling like a better version of ME, not what someone else thinks my breasts should look like. And even though I told you to relax, work smart and closely w your doc and stay off too much Internet boob advice, good luck and let us know how it goes!
UPDATED FROM amberhunt324
7 days pre

Finally decided!

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amberhunt324
Well I've decided to go through with the 492cc under the muscle! Although it seems larger with my frame & shoulders, plus my height, weight & BWD @ 14.5 I'm following my surgeons suggestions & will trust they're not too big for me!! December 15, 2015 is right around the corner!! Can't wait!!

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December 17, 2015
You will be happy! I am about the same body size and started a 36B and ended up a DD with about the same size implants as those and love love love them. Dr. Donaldson did mine almost a year ago. I almost wish I would've gone ever so slightly bigger but I am eternally happier than I was before!
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December 17, 2015
That's awesome!! I love dr donaldsons personality & Bobbie they're both great!! I'm really swollen still and even with all the swelling they still look good and aren't too big at all!! So I know after all the swelling goes down it'll look even better
December 18, 2015
yay ! I don't think i've seen such good results at 5 days post - congratulations.
February 28, 2016
Amber- any new update. I'm having your exact same issue- I'm 5"2 140 BWD is 14inched getting mid moderate silicone implants. My surgery is 3/4 . I've chosen 533 on my left and 492 on my right but now I'm really considering doing 492 in my left and I think next size down in my right would be 457. One breast is smaller than the other. Anyway if you have any new pictures on your results I'd really appreciate it . I'm so nervous and have to decide tomorow in final size you And I have almost exact body type please HELP ME
UPDATED FROM amberhunt324
5 days post

492 cc silicone gel mod + implants

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amberhunt324
Original breast size was small B & my BWD was 14.5 so my PS recommended I go with the 492...after it all I'm glad I decided to listen bc they'll look AMAZING after its all said & done!!!

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December 18, 2015
they look great especially for 5 day post. Please post a front on when you feel well enough
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December 18, 2015
I'm actually only 3 days post op! I had my surgery December 15th! I'll post some more tomorrow after I leave from my PS office!
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December 20, 2015
Amber !! WowZa you really look great!!! Good choice on size. Happy for you!