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35yo, 5'6", 125 Lbs. Finally! 295cc Anatomical Unders - Golden, CO
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I've never had boobs, not ever. I remember being...
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I've never had boobs, not ever. I remember being in the locker room in middle school and hoping my boobs would keep growing and look like some of the other girls'. I was always jealous of other girls bras and how pretty they were and how well they filled them out.
I've always been pretty fit, I am a runner, and I enjoy being in good shape and having muscle tone. I have always strived to make my body "proportional". Well ,that is hard when you have been given naturally muscular legs and no boobs. I am very narrow through the hips and so that's been nice because I don't feel totally unproportional there. But I've also never had "skinny legs". Both my parents have natural muscle, as do I. And I have calves. Like calves some men would be jealous of. My husband has skinny legs and we always joke we need to switch calves.
My stats: 5'6", 127 lbs. 28in ribcage, 12.2 bwd, 26 in waist, 35 in hips.
I have two little girls, ages 21 mos and 3.5 years. I breastfed both exclusively for a full 12 months. I'm not in the "oh breast feeling ruined my boobs" camp… there was never anything there to ruin. They have definitely dropped some (specifically the nipple) and the tissue is not as dense. But overall they have not really changed a whole lot. I am done having kids, I've got my pre-baby body back thanks to diet and exercise, and I just turned 35 last weekend. It's time to get myself some boobies!
I've decided on 295cc anatomical mod plus unders (mentor memory shape). I'm going with Dr. Vath in Golden, as his work is very good and right away I felt comfortable with him and he didn't try to sell me on some giant implant. I want natural fullness, mostly in the lower pole, with the option to "push up" for some cleavage if/when I desire. We immediately started looking at the 275-300cc range. I went back and forth between 280cc moderate and 295 mod+. The 295s are a tad narrower and I like that as it fits my narrow hips better. I'm not used to any side boob, and I don't real want much, so I'm going with a narrower implant. My BWD is 12.2cm, and the implants I'm getting are 11.5cm.
So Why anatomical? I'm sure thats a question as most don't choose them. Well, after looking at the #D vectra imaging, it's pretty obvious as to why I chose them. The slope is much more natural witht he teardrop. Apparently my breast shape is ideal for the anatomical implants (not much space between nipple and crease, little tissue to begin with. Dr. Vath does not push anatomicals. In most cases he does not think women need them to get a natural looking breast. But in my case he said it was worth considering, and I agreed (as did my husband, my mom and my BF). I'm hoping to appear a C cup, but I realize I may very well size out at a D given the way anatomicals tend to size bigger.
I've always been pretty fit, I am a runner, and I enjoy being in good shape and having muscle tone. I have always strived to make my body "proportional". Well ,that is hard when you have been given naturally muscular legs and no boobs. I am very narrow through the hips and so that's been nice because I don't feel totally unproportional there. But I've also never had "skinny legs". Both my parents have natural muscle, as do I. And I have calves. Like calves some men would be jealous of. My husband has skinny legs and we always joke we need to switch calves.
My stats: 5'6", 127 lbs. 28in ribcage, 12.2 bwd, 26 in waist, 35 in hips.
I have two little girls, ages 21 mos and 3.5 years. I breastfed both exclusively for a full 12 months. I'm not in the "oh breast feeling ruined my boobs" camp… there was never anything there to ruin. They have definitely dropped some (specifically the nipple) and the tissue is not as dense. But overall they have not really changed a whole lot. I am done having kids, I've got my pre-baby body back thanks to diet and exercise, and I just turned 35 last weekend. It's time to get myself some boobies!
I've decided on 295cc anatomical mod plus unders (mentor memory shape). I'm going with Dr. Vath in Golden, as his work is very good and right away I felt comfortable with him and he didn't try to sell me on some giant implant. I want natural fullness, mostly in the lower pole, with the option to "push up" for some cleavage if/when I desire. We immediately started looking at the 275-300cc range. I went back and forth between 280cc moderate and 295 mod+. The 295s are a tad narrower and I like that as it fits my narrow hips better. I'm not used to any side boob, and I don't real want much, so I'm going with a narrower implant. My BWD is 12.2cm, and the implants I'm getting are 11.5cm.
So Why anatomical? I'm sure thats a question as most don't choose them. Well, after looking at the #D vectra imaging, it's pretty obvious as to why I chose them. The slope is much more natural witht he teardrop. Apparently my breast shape is ideal for the anatomical implants (not much space between nipple and crease, little tissue to begin with. Dr. Vath does not push anatomicals. In most cases he does not think women need them to get a natural looking breast. But in my case he said it was worth considering, and I agreed (as did my husband, my mom and my BF). I'm hoping to appear a C cup, but I realize I may very well size out at a D given the way anatomicals tend to size bigger.
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Replies (8)
December 18, 2015
I just had 295 Anatomicals earlier in the month and am loving them so far. I'm 2 weeks out and am already liking the look of them. I too wanted a natural looking shape.
December 20, 2015
Thanks Loo! Yours look very nice. How is your recovery? I have a very small distance from nipple to crease (looks like maybe you do too) and I've read the anatomicals were made for people like us :)
December 20, 2015
My recovery has been pretty good. I go back for an apt Tuesday and should be cleared to wear whatever bra I want. I have been having a little bit of pain in the corner of my incisions, ready for the glue to come off! Aside from that, I like the look just ready for them to start softening up, which I've read can take 4-6 months with anatomicals. They have become easier to squish together though and become softer after shower and if I wake up in the middle of the night. I have still be getting swollen during the day, but it's hard for me to completely restful during the day with a 2 and a 4 year old at home.:). Your date is so close! Good luck to you! Can't wait to see your results!
December 29, 2015
Im also having incision pain on one side. On the outer corner. I have a 22 month old and a 3 yo so I hear ya on staying busy although my DH is off for Xmas so that has been a huge help!
December 29, 2015
Yes! Having help is great! The incision pain went away for me. At this point I really only feel sore after I've been wearing an underwire bra, or more tight than sore if I've been using my chest muscles. For example, I feel tighter today because I helped clean out our basement due to flooding in Missouri yesterday.
March 6, 2017
I don't expect you still monitor this site, but just in case you see my comment... how are you finding your life with implants two years on? You are the exact same height, weight and shape to me and had the same 295cc anatomical implants that my surgeon has recommended. I'd love to know how they look/feel two years in and if you've got any regrets. You look fab in the photos.
UPDATED FROM jchris80
11 days pre
300cc sizer pictures
These are actually high profile round sizers, but were the closest in width, volume and projection as the anatomical a I'm getting. These are actually only 11.1cm wide and mine will be 11.5cm and project out about 1cm more
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December 12, 2015
LOVE these! It fills out perfectly and looks natural. Here's the difference I researched with the two implant choices you made.
1- Round breast implants are softer than anatomic implants when palpated.
2- If a tear-drop implant rotates or migrates over time, the breasts are no longer symmetric. If a round breast implant rotates, there is no change in appearance.
3- Beautiful, natural results are achievable with round implants because they take on a tear-drop shape when a woman is standing.
I understand you don't want big, but if you want full it appears the high profile would give you the results you seek. Think about it over the weekend. I know two women who have implants. The one that chose teardrop has to wear push up bras to have the fullness in her cleavage that she wanted. The one with the high profile implants has the fullness in any bra. I've always had a lot of side breast fullness. I'm just getting used to the lift that makes them sit up higher now. I am adjusting to the change though. Best jchris80 :-)
1- Round breast implants are softer than anatomic implants when palpated.
2- If a tear-drop implant rotates or migrates over time, the breasts are no longer symmetric. If a round breast implant rotates, there is no change in appearance.
3- Beautiful, natural results are achievable with round implants because they take on a tear-drop shape when a woman is standing.
I understand you don't want big, but if you want full it appears the high profile would give you the results you seek. Think about it over the weekend. I know two women who have implants. The one that chose teardrop has to wear push up bras to have the fullness in her cleavage that she wanted. The one with the high profile implants has the fullness in any bra. I've always had a lot of side breast fullness. I'm just getting used to the lift that makes them sit up higher now. I am adjusting to the change though. Best jchris80 :-)
December 12, 2015
Thank you I appreciate your input. I have I think a little bit of a different preference than a lot of women. I've said since the beginning "I don't want cleavage". Now that's not saying I don't the option to create it but on a daily basis I don't want it. I have always been afraid of the upper pole fullness and I think if you look at my 3D vectra images you can see that, yes, a round implant would definitely give me more cleavage, but that's not the look I'm going for, hence my choice of the anatomical. Dr Vath has never had one of these implants rotate. I'm not worried about that. They are made to not move. I am not sure that they are "less soft". That's I think a bit subjective and also dependent on the patient. Thank you for your input, though, you do make some good points.
December 14, 2015
After thinking about what you want I realized that with just my lift, I don't have upper pole fullness. I LOVE my breasts, LOVE how Dr. Vath positioned them and I do have cleavage in bras! I know you'll be very happy with your decision. If I were getting implants my choice would be bigger and fuller, but that's not the look you prefer. I'm sorry I forgot we do this for US not want others think we should do. Good luck and I wish you an easy recovery. :-))
December 13, 2015
He does such a phenomenal job giving his patients what they want, I have no doubt you will tickled with his always beautiful results. His techniques are unmatched:-)
Excited for you!!!
Excited for you!!!
UPDATED FROM jchris80
3 days pre
4 days!
So I have to say that with my two small children and my surgery being on Christmas Eve.... There are some pros and cons to this. I was originally scheduled for January but my husband is off work from 12/23-1/3 so I will have the most help during this time. I am worried about lifting my 22 month old into her crib and car seat and such.. She's not exactly petite. My surgery is at 230pm so I should be home by 5 or so which is good bc I will get to see my girls before they go to bed. My brother will be around Xmas eve to help as well. I've been so busy getting everything ready for Xmas in anticipation of being worthless after my surgery that I have hardly noticed it's so close! I have my meds filled (Valium and Percocet) and the nurse gave me a few zofran just in case bc those babies are $25/pill and I was like well I may not even need it! So I didn't want to pay all that $$ for them. That was super nice of her! I also got one of those bed rest/ reading pillows that my wiener dog has been thoroughly enjoying :) and a travel neck pillow for sleeping upright afterwards. The dr office gives me two post op bras and I bought one other super comfy one at kohls a few weeks back. I have lots of zippy sweatshirts to wear. I also have stool softeners and prune juice. I will start the stool softeners a day or two before surgery. After having a c section I know that's the way to go.
I'm having a tiny bit of boob greed... Keep thinking about the 330 Hp... But with anatomicals the projection is very very high so I think I will be fine with my 295s. I'm not too worried. I'm going from literally nothing. Even when I was pregnant and nursing my babies I maybe topped out at a very small C, but I also was not in the shape I am now, so that makes a huge difference to me. I'm usually a runner but with the weather, sick kids, and a knee injury I have been side lined quite a bit lately. So I've done some toning and weights in my basement to try to maintain. My husband is skiing in the mountains this weekend but I'm hoping to squeeze in 1-2 runs this week before my surgery. Snow should melt a lot today. Hope everyone is having fun prepping for the holidays :)
I'm having a tiny bit of boob greed... Keep thinking about the 330 Hp... But with anatomicals the projection is very very high so I think I will be fine with my 295s. I'm not too worried. I'm going from literally nothing. Even when I was pregnant and nursing my babies I maybe topped out at a very small C, but I also was not in the shape I am now, so that makes a huge difference to me. I'm usually a runner but with the weather, sick kids, and a knee injury I have been side lined quite a bit lately. So I've done some toning and weights in my basement to try to maintain. My husband is skiing in the mountains this weekend but I'm hoping to squeeze in 1-2 runs this week before my surgery. Snow should melt a lot today. Hope everyone is having fun prepping for the holidays :)
I have never really wanted "big" boobs. I want fullness and I want to be able to fill out the clothes I already have. So I'll be happy with this size I think. I am a size 2 or 4 in dresses so I don't really want to go too big. I was very not happy with the feel of the wider implant sizer. It was 12 cm and felt too sloppy. So I would have to go high profile to keep the width around 11.5, and I'm just not comfortable with that. I have about 125-150cc starting tissues so this will give me over 400cc total and I think that's plenty big for my proportions. I can add some pictures with sizers on too.