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27 Yr Old 122 Lbs 350cc or 400cc??

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Hi! FINALLY gone through with BA consult (only...

ajanechat
$5,750
Hi! FINALLY gone through with BA consult (only after talking about doing it my whole life) and have now scheduled it for March! Went to my consult Tuesday, did the try on etc. and we have decided (unofficially) to go with 350cc silicone gel sub-muscular high profile implants! I say unofficial decision because they asked if I wanted to do a final try on at my pre-op because we considered 400cc as well which I obliged...thus, my reason for this post. I AM TORN!! I am 32 A, basically AA, no kids, small frame, athletic (minor pec development)...etc. Have been 156lb at basically two points in my life, but naturally am a 120-130 lb girl on my frame; HAD some boobs years ago with birth control and when I was overweight, but majority of my life have always had MIA boobs. Also, I have a butt. So proportionality has always been a goal for myself too. With that all being said, my biggest fear is that I didn't go big enough (shocker)! I measured 12.5 BW and were pretty set with 350cc, but the doc wanted to show me 400cc because I was also curious on larger....torn with the 400cc and of course he said many implant companies are shying away from 375cc etc so getting those would be 20x more expensive...he said either 350 or 400 would look good on me, and IF he could make 400cc fit, it would be an option too if I really wanted. SO..opinions?? I want big, but not ridiculous big for my body and self in general. But I also cringe at the people who start my size-ish and they get implants that basically just bring them to have a normal A..no judgement here, it's their prerogative, but me if I'm paying for boobs I'M GETTING DAMN BOOBS! Lol. And yes, opted for high profile because I desire that cleavagy look, which I also want to have cleavage without a bra on (Or at least them still be all close and dandy and not go arpit to arpit with no bombshell bra on, yanno)...Cleavage is goals.
Sorry for the rambles, just am so back and forth ever since my consult and want to make sure I have made the best decision by the time my pre-op rolls around (2/27), and I AM INDECISIVE AF!
Please, any advice would be stellar!
Gonna attach some photos shortly so please bear with me.

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Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC

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Replies (25)

February 16, 2018
I went through the same thing over the last three weeks up until 5 days before surgery. I’m 4’11’’ 114lbs. I’m a lot smaller than you. I went 400. I asked myself...would I be more disappointed if I went bigger or smaller? I would hate it more if they came out smaller than me going to big. I don’t want obnoxious look. I just had my surgery Monday 2/12/18 even with them swollen...I already know I’m going to love the look. Ask yourself the same question?
February 21, 2018
That is my thinking too! The extra 50cc to me isnt going to be a night and day difference and I ultimately do not want to feel like I should have gone bigger if I go with 350cc. Thanks for the input!
February 16, 2018
I forgot to mention I was a good B until I nursed 3 children. I went to a deflated 32C V.S. size.
February 24, 2018
How exciting!!! How tall are you? I’m 5’5 and about 125#. I’m a little over a week post op and my before looks so much like yours! Although I have 3 kids who I breastfed! Anyhow, I have a bootie and hips and I too wanted to feel more balanced. That was a big concern when talking to my PA about sizing. I’ve also heard so much about boob greed and didn’t want to go too big but big enough that I wouldn’t have regrets! I went with 425 cc HP round Mentor Memory implants. I was terrified of looking unnatural or like I had big bowling balls attached to my chest. So far I LOVE my results! I’m happy with the size and shape, going HP scared me because I was afraid of looking fake and my surgery being obvious, and while only 9 days out, I feel like I have the boobs I was meant to! I’m still updating my profile but feel free to ask any questions you may have!!
February 28, 2018
Thank you so much for your input! Also congrats on your new additions, I cant wait for mine! I went for my pre-op yesterday and I am exactly two weeks out today. We did another try on and ultimately decided again with 350cc. The nurse was initially helping me with try on, but the PS actually ended up coming in to just be present so I ask his final opinion again and he feels for what I want and my size, leaness, etc that the 350 are best, the 400cc were going to get more into that 'I am trying to look like I have fake boobs' concept (my doc is very honest) esp bc the ones he would use fell more into the ultra high profile. And he said if we could make 400cc fit he'd want to do a different type for a lesser chance of rippling because I am so lean up top, and those were more expensive and I had JUST paid lol. And honestly, wearing the two implants in the bra, the 350 just felt so much better! Immediately the 400 were semi uncomfortable with my back, like a noticeable wow these will be a little heavy and since they projected more than 350 I just felt like I was a wannabe dolly parton haha. I am still a little anxious with it all and still truly do not want to feel like I should have gone bigger, but ultimately I am confident with my decision on the size I did.
February 28, 2018
Also, mine are hp mentor memory gel as well! I am stoked that they are the best implants and will come out looking and feeling wonderful.
February 28, 2018
And I am 5"4!! Sorry so many replies haha
March 2, 2018
I think you made a great decision! And after uploading my pre op pic I admit, what I had was bad, they look nothing like yours! I tried on 450 and had that same uncomfortable feeling you mentioned. Once I deceived on size I didn’t doubt my decision. I also have a bigger BWD, mine was 13 and 13.5. Trusting your PS is vital, he felt like I’d regret going smaller but didn’t recommend going over 450. Before my apt I just had 400 in my head, and when I went in he gave me sizers to try without telling me the cc so I wouldn’t get hung up on the amount, just the look and feel. He had his pick and I had mine and they were the exact same so that was it! I’m a runner so side boob was an issue, I didn’t want too much. 15 days out and I’m starting to see some settling! It truly is life changing and I think you will be so pleased with your results. The hardest part for me is taking it easy. We just bought a new home gym and I’m dying to try it! I’m excited for you! I felt like a kid on Christmas Eve the night before!
March 2, 2018
Aw so awesome! I am a worry and over think everything so I think no matter what I decided I would be over thinking it all haha but thank you!! I am super stoked myself and am so happy you are pleased with your results and can relate :) gives me hope! Omg I wish more than anything we could have a home gym so I can only imagine the anticipation! But just see it as something to look forward to :)

Thank you again for all the kind words and encouragement!
March 7, 2018
Have you had surgery yet??
March 7, 2018
March 14th!!
March 7, 2018
yay!!!! This next week will go fast! enjoy the getting ready part, not sure if you have kids but it’s a bit like nesting!! Cant wait to hear about it!!
March 7, 2018
I started some prep forever ago bc I’ve been so excited, but buckling down this week on all the last final details!! I’m so excited. No kiddos, but I’m working on preparing myself as much as possible esp before a long work weekend!
UPDATED FROM ajanechat
13 days pre

Post Pre-op appt

ajanechat
I went for my pre-op yesterday and I am exactly two weeks out today. We did another try on and ultimately decided again with 350cc HP mentor memory gel silicone implant. The nurse was initially helping me with try on and I wasn't set to see the Dr for the final decision, but he actually ended up coming in to just be present so I ask his final opinion again....and he feels for what I want and my size, leanness, etc that the 350 are best--the 400cc were going to get more into that 'I am trying to look like I have fake boobs' concept he said (my doc is very honest), esp bc the ones he would use fell more into the ultra high profile range & were a totally different implant brand. And he said if we could make 400cc fit he'd want to do a different type (ssx?) for a lesser chance of rippling because I am so lean up top, and of course those were more expensive and I had JUST paid soo lol. And honestly, wearing the two implants in the bra, the 350 just felt so much better! Immediately the 400 were semi uncomfortable with my back, like a noticeable wow these will be a little heavy and since they projected more than 350 I just felt like I was a wannabe Dolly Parton almost haha. I am still a little anxious with it all and still truly do not want to feel like I should have gone bigger, but ultimately I am confident with my decision on the size I did. Now this no drinking and no ADHD meds (I'm a student w/ semi severe adhd) for the next two weeks (4 for drinking) sucks!!

ps. Adding pics of the 400cc from the try in yesterday to compare to the above with the 350cc in.

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March 1, 2018
Best wishes to you! It’s so exciting preparing for a BA! I obsessed with the size. I read tons of reviews and looked at way to many before and after pics! Lol! I changed my mind a few times before finally finalizing on my size.
UPDATED FROM ajanechat
2 days post

Surgery done!

ajanechat
Hiiiii! I am sitting two (well kinda 3) days post op, surgery was Wednesday 3/14! Today is the first day with no major pain or need for the pain pills...however, I have an extremely high pain tolerance ha. I am still extremely uncomfortable though, mostly from the lack of activity but also from my extreme swelling! I basically can’t even see my cleavage due to the swelling...and oddly enough, I am really swollen under my pits! And that’s the semi painful swelling area. Side boob is major lmao. Def praying as the d&f and swelling goes down they will come together much more bc they seem extremely far apart to me right now, which is not what I wanted (but I know I had a lot of pectoral muscle to have to loosen up and they may stay semi apart)...but could also have part to do with how much chest swelling I have overall. But I am really hoping the swelling will really dissipate soon for it is causing most of my discomfort it seems. I have iced a lot more today too in hopes of alleviating some of the swelling. Sleeping on my back sucks! My ribs and back have been hurting some today too causing major discomfort, but I’ve been using a heating pad on my back. My abs are gonna be super strong once I’m recovered too ???? my recovery nurse kept telling me abs and legs. And omg you don’t realize how much you use your pec muscles until you can’t/they hurt!
Update on size: went with 350cc natrelle memory gel in both sides, inframammary insertion. In recovery, I was told that there was now way 400cc would have fit bc it wouldn’t have allowed my incisions to close. Aka bummer, but also good to know I literally went my max that my anatomy allows. My nipples already have sensation as do the top portion of my breast. I was not instructed on any massaging thus far, thinking my ps will mention at my post on tues 3/20.
I’ll update after my post op appt!

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March 17, 2018
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