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Seeking modest and natural look.
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Hi! I am in Greenville, SC. I am 42 years old,...
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Hi! I am in Greenville, SC. I am 42 years old, done having kids and recently divorced. I have always felt self conscious about my small breasts but after having three babies and breastfeeding, they are smaller and deflated. I am researching doctors and implants and having a really hard time finding pictures and reviews of people who got a very modest/small implant. The doctor I am leaning towards says to bring pictures because they work better on determining implant size rather than trying on sizers or doing 3D imaging. The problem is, I am not finding good pictures to bring. I am currently a 34 A (I wear a 36 B bra because they are more comfortable) and I would like to be a full B/small C at the largest. I am tall so the doctor wants to go bigger but that's not what I am wanting. I would like to add some fullness/volume but still want a very natural look. I am thinking 300 cc's smooth round? Here's a few recent pics. I would love some feedback. I DON'T want: side boob, implants that look like water balloons under the skin, uneven breasts, uni-boob, big gap between breasts, capsular contracture, revision surgery. I would like to go small/medium and hopefully never have to have another surgery. I am planning on a January surgery date.
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November 24, 2015
Hey there! We are very similar in size with same pre-implant bra size. I went with 300cc HP round mentor. Any questions...I'm happy to answer!
November 25, 2015
Thanks so much FitMom300cc, yes I would definitely like to ask you some questions. I will look up your profile to see if you have any answers about when you had it? Incision site? Recovery?
November 25, 2015
Shoot, was hoping you just had surgery. Mine was scheduled for today but I broke out in a rash and he cancelled...being cautious. Now set for 12/22. I'm 5'9" also and 150 lb. I'm built very much like you, as for the chest. He has Mentor 275 moderate plus profile for me. I worry I'm going to project too much but reading stories here from both doctors and patients I now feel he knows what he's doing and what is best for me. Fingers crossed! Good luck to you! I'll be watching for updates.
November 25, 2015
Oh boy, you are going right before Xmas? What city? I have been in SC a year and a half but don't know anyone who used this doctor. He has a really good reputation but I'm still nervous. Going for a second consult with him Monday with a huge list of questions. I am thinking 300 cc would be my max but leaning towards the 275 also and maybe moderate or high profile. I think I would rather it stick out more in front than have side boob which may make me look fat or matronly. I think the high profile and ultra high project more.
November 29, 2015
I agree, I don't want side boob but I don't want to stick out unnaturally either. Definitely take your list of questions. I did the same thing and he took his time answering each one, making me feel more confident about choosing him. I'm going to a doctor in Mechanicsburg, PA, just outside Harrisburg. He was highly recommended and has many years of experience, so I trust his opinion. He knows how worried I am about looking fake and too big. I just hope I'm not stuck at home for New Year's Eve! LOL Good luck to you. Looking forward to your updates!
November 29, 2015
Me too! I am 12/22! I am calling them Christmas boobs!! On a more serious note, it is e closing a door on breast cancer and flipping it the bird, saying, "Sod off. You didn't kill me. You made me stronger."
November 29, 2015
That's awesome!!! Congratulations to you and Merry Christmas to you too! That is also my date. Good luck to you!
November 25, 2015
Hi!!
I read your story and thought I had written this myself! Just like you, just turned 43, had kids, got separated and am looking for a fuller look to deflated and small breasts!
:-)
I went for sizing last week and we have decided for Allergan Ispira round, textured ( they say it's better against capsular contraction so I chose these) 275 / 295 or 310 cc(maximum!) moderate projection. I hope they will not be too big.
I am hoping ( just like you) to have something small and natural and hope I will not have to go through surgery again in the future.
In the beginning I wanted the teardrop shape but as they say there could be a risk of the implant rotating I don't want to take chances so i'll go for round with dual plane surgery. I hope the muscle will push down the implant on the upper pole so that the slope will be nice and not too fake. I didn't want the high or moderate plus projection as I think thy will stick out too much and i won't like the side view.
In any case, the surgeon will have all three sizes in the OP room and will see what fits best.
My breasts are just a tiny bit smaller than yours and I am pretty thin on top in respect to the bottom so i want my body to finally be harmonious.
I hope I will achieve the look i am aimimg for.
Planning on January 14th for the actual op.Let me know what you are going to do.
I read your story and thought I had written this myself! Just like you, just turned 43, had kids, got separated and am looking for a fuller look to deflated and small breasts!
:-)
I went for sizing last week and we have decided for Allergan Ispira round, textured ( they say it's better against capsular contraction so I chose these) 275 / 295 or 310 cc(maximum!) moderate projection. I hope they will not be too big.
I am hoping ( just like you) to have something small and natural and hope I will not have to go through surgery again in the future.
In the beginning I wanted the teardrop shape but as they say there could be a risk of the implant rotating I don't want to take chances so i'll go for round with dual plane surgery. I hope the muscle will push down the implant on the upper pole so that the slope will be nice and not too fake. I didn't want the high or moderate plus projection as I think thy will stick out too much and i won't like the side view.
In any case, the surgeon will have all three sizes in the OP room and will see what fits best.
My breasts are just a tiny bit smaller than yours and I am pretty thin on top in respect to the bottom so i want my body to finally be harmonious.
I hope I will achieve the look i am aimimg for.
Planning on January 14th for the actual op.Let me know what you are going to do.
UPDATED FROM Jennelle H
42 Yo, 3 Kids, 2 Breastfed, 36A Wanting Full B Modest/natural Look
Hi gals! I had my second consultation in Greenville, SC today. I was very impressed with his calm bedside manner. He answered my 3 pages of questions. We decided on an endoscopic trans axillary sub muscular using smooth round Mentor high profile implants. I am most likely going to schedule for mid January 2016. I am tall 5'9" and about 137 pounds. I want a small-medium modest natural look. I definitely don't want to end up with big mellon looking boobs. The doctor suggested 275-low 300 cc's. I hope to talk to some of his previous patients and staff who have had breast augmentation and pick their brain as far as the recovery and their results. I would love to hear from anyone who has used him for breast augmentation or anyone with similar measurements and goals.
Last edited by NYTXSC on December 8, 2015
Replies (2)
December 1, 2015
I have Mentor round silicone high profile 275cc's under the muscle. I am a little shorter and thinner, but you can check out how they turned out on me. With your extra height, you should be able to carry 300 or so easily. Mine definitely started out looking high and round (and really I'm a ribby thing with no breast tissue to speak of so they were going to from the start). I have found in the last 4 weeks though, they are starting to settle out some. I will have the upper pole fullness, but I like that and coming from nothing, it's nice to have perky breasts..haha. Good luck on your journey!!
December 3, 2015
What is your bwd? I am 5'8" 140lb. My bwd was 13.5, 36a. I went mentor 350 mod plus. My doctor and I really worked off pictures of what I wanted, and I am thrilled with the size. Had I gone any smaller, I think I would be disappointed, no one has even noticed so far at three weeks post op. Had I gone any larger I think I may be uncomfortable and swimming suits and tank tops. Hoping to do a complete update today, I've been lazy !
UPDATED FROM Jennelle H
42 Years Old, 3 Kids, Breast Augmentation
Tomorrow is the big day! 5'9" 137 pounds, deflated A-B cup. I am hoping for a full B-small C when all done and healed. I have been wanting this for twenty years but only started researching it four months ago. I am glad I waited until I was done having kids and breast feeding. I am getting endoscopic trans-axillary incisions with smooth, round high profile silicone implants. I am leaning towards 275-325 cc. I don't want to go too big because I know I will sag as I age anyway. I am hoping to have a nice improvement but not need a revision or future surgery. Fingers crossed!
That's great your doctor can work with wish boob pictures...that makes sense. You might find it helpful to join the Tall Women Getting Breast Implants Forum. Often times taller women will choose a slightly larger implant to go with their height. It doesn't mean you have to have side boob, etc. But do ask your doctor where your implants will end up as you currently do have a gap between your breasts which is hard to "close" with smaller implants. One other note, chances are, you will most likely have one more breast surgery in your future as the implants don't last forever. Here is the January 2016 breast augmentation surgery forum for some additional pre and post op support.