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{ got my hourglass! } pre-op 32a/small b, *425cc HP, silicone, round, unders, crease*
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I feel as though this has been a long time coming,...
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I feel as though this has been a long time coming, although I have met other personal goals along the way this has always remained at the back of my mind as something I would eventually treat myself to.
I have wanted a breast augmentation for roughly 6 years. I have a tall, somewhat curvy/hourglass build minus the boobs obviously. I have tried to make peace with my body the way it is, but in my heart I know that with this change will come more confidence and personal satisfaction. I have always worn bras a cup size larger than they should be and filled them with pushup pads and gel inserts, even in high school. Very few people in my life have actually known my "real" size.
At the age of 25 I have struggled with the decision to do this now, or wait until after children. After a lot of discussion with my other half I have decided to do it now. I want to feel sexy in my own skin in my wedding photos, I want to enjoy my body before children come along, and truthfully I don't want to have children any time soon, so why wait?
I had my consultation in July this past summer and decided on surgery in December because it suited my school schedule the best. I will take three weeks off of work because my job is fairly active, my PS said that should be a reasonable amount of time to heal somewhat.
During consultation I stressed the fact that I want a very natural look. Unfortunately with having such a small ribcage that doesn't leave me with a whole lot of options. I do not like the look of HP implants personally, and I feel like with the way my ribs stick out (upper chest) they would look ridiculous. My PS feels 350cc is my limit in the mod+ range and I am trying to push for 375cc. The final decision will be made at my pre-op on dec 2. He feels that with 375 I will be able to feel the sides of the implants. I would like to be a full d or maybe even a dd. My PS said that because of my shapely hips and good shoulders I can carry it no problem and it would look proportionate, however, we have to stick within the limits my small ribcage allows.
I feel so awkward in the pear shape that I am right now! With boobs I will finally have the hourglass shape I have been "faking" for so long. I have known from the start of this journey that I wanted cohesive silicone gel and that I want my incision to be under the breast fold and implant placed under the muscle. My PS agreed with all of these decisions thankfully!
I am SO looking forward to my pre-op where the final size decision will be made and hope this next month goes by fast! I am an avid list-maker and have been slowly trying to organize all of my pre-op and post-op thoughts/needs by writing everything down in a journal. Hopefully this way nothing will be forgotten!
I decided to share my story here as well so that maybe I can inspire others in the same way that so many of the stories on this site have inspired me. It is a common experience that brings us together and I draw a lot of strength from that :)
(pardon the toothbrush in my photos! and poor photo quality )
I have wanted a breast augmentation for roughly 6 years. I have a tall, somewhat curvy/hourglass build minus the boobs obviously. I have tried to make peace with my body the way it is, but in my heart I know that with this change will come more confidence and personal satisfaction. I have always worn bras a cup size larger than they should be and filled them with pushup pads and gel inserts, even in high school. Very few people in my life have actually known my "real" size.
At the age of 25 I have struggled with the decision to do this now, or wait until after children. After a lot of discussion with my other half I have decided to do it now. I want to feel sexy in my own skin in my wedding photos, I want to enjoy my body before children come along, and truthfully I don't want to have children any time soon, so why wait?
I had my consultation in July this past summer and decided on surgery in December because it suited my school schedule the best. I will take three weeks off of work because my job is fairly active, my PS said that should be a reasonable amount of time to heal somewhat.
During consultation I stressed the fact that I want a very natural look. Unfortunately with having such a small ribcage that doesn't leave me with a whole lot of options. I do not like the look of HP implants personally, and I feel like with the way my ribs stick out (upper chest) they would look ridiculous. My PS feels 350cc is my limit in the mod+ range and I am trying to push for 375cc. The final decision will be made at my pre-op on dec 2. He feels that with 375 I will be able to feel the sides of the implants. I would like to be a full d or maybe even a dd. My PS said that because of my shapely hips and good shoulders I can carry it no problem and it would look proportionate, however, we have to stick within the limits my small ribcage allows.
I feel so awkward in the pear shape that I am right now! With boobs I will finally have the hourglass shape I have been "faking" for so long. I have known from the start of this journey that I wanted cohesive silicone gel and that I want my incision to be under the breast fold and implant placed under the muscle. My PS agreed with all of these decisions thankfully!
I am SO looking forward to my pre-op where the final size decision will be made and hope this next month goes by fast! I am an avid list-maker and have been slowly trying to organize all of my pre-op and post-op thoughts/needs by writing everything down in a journal. Hopefully this way nothing will be forgotten!
I decided to share my story here as well so that maybe I can inspire others in the same way that so many of the stories on this site have inspired me. It is a common experience that brings us together and I draw a lot of strength from that :)
(pardon the toothbrush in my photos! and poor photo quality )
sofie_smalls's provider
UPDATED FROM sofie_smalls
2 months pre
wish boobs
The look I would like to have is similar to Bar Rafaeli, January Jones and Lara Stone.
I think it would require more than 375cc to get this but a girl can dream...
I'm struggling with whether I should look at HP implants as an option, but I am completely horrified at the possibility of them looking "stuck on" given my shape.
(I do not own any of the photos for this post )
I think it would require more than 375cc to get this but a girl can dream...
I'm struggling with whether I should look at HP implants as an option, but I am completely horrified at the possibility of them looking "stuck on" given my shape.
(I do not own any of the photos for this post )
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October 23, 2014
Hey Sofie, I definitely think you should look at HP implants.. your measurements have more to do with whether and implant looks fake than the profile itself. Your ribcage looks very tiny and narrow.. I think that unless you got a very low amount of cc's, Mod+ would look more fake on you than HP, because you would probably end up with a ton of side boob. Don't be fooled that all HP's look fake; go have a look at my profile, or check out Angie1970, or redglory.. all examples of how natural they can look. I agree that bigger boobs will balance out your frame beautifully! Best of luck with everything :)
October 24, 2014
Your welcome :). I think you've made great choices on implant placement and incision site, and also on choosing silicone!
October 24, 2014
Congrats on your journey of breast augmentation. If I can advise you on one thing...I definitely would go with the biggest implant that will fit within your BWD and still look natural. I am a bit shorter but similar build with small ribcage and curvier hips. Unfortunately, I went too small so I am probably gonna go for a revision. I was hoping for a D cup but 325cc & 350cc only brought me from a flat A to 32C. With your height, I think you will look great with more projection so check out the high profiles. Mods look very natural but won't increase your size by much. If you want to check out my pics to get an idea of how HP's look on a narrow frame. Good luck!!!
October 25, 2014
Will check out HP at my preop I think... at least to try them on and compare. hopefully the nurses will have some helpful advice for me. such a tough decision! thank you for your advice :)
October 25, 2014
Hi I am scheduled for Dec 17... Also! Not sure if I want saline or silicone
October 25, 2014
I know for me I much preferred the feel of silicone at my consultation, felt more like natural breast tissue, but it depends entirely on what look you are going for! I don't have much in way of natural tissue so seeing the edges of saline implants would be an issue for me.
UPDATED FROM sofie_smalls
27 days pre
need your help !
I am facing the same problem that almost everyone on here has at one time or another. Looking at my pictures you can see that I have large hips, good shoulders and am quite tall at 5'9". Keeping this in mind, do you think mod plus 350/375 is going to look like anything on me? Or is it a better idea to go with HP so that I can fit more cc's into my small breast width? Keeping in mind my wish boobs, which option do you think will give me the results I desire? I am having such a tough time with this and post-op is on the 2nd. I just hate the thought of going through all of this and still being unhappy about the size. Thank you in advance for any input or comments! Anything is helpful at this point !
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November 19, 2014
You should trust your surgeon. He knows what is possible for you. I would have had this done at your age if I could.
As it is I've had to wait until 55 years old. Now I can afford it. You will have to have your implants replaced at some point and need to consider that. Would avoid UP if you can. On a small frame they look fake. Think Victoria Beckham. She had them taken out pretty quickly !
Go as large as your PS suggests is comfortable for you. You won't regret it.
November 20, 2014
I think it really depends on your ribcage and breast width. So if you're narrow in those measurements, high profile won't look unnatural, because it will "fit." Since you're so tall, too, you can probably go bigger and still look natural.
November 22, 2014
I too was worried about hp in the beginning. I am very small (5'3" and 104lbs) and after nursing 3 children I was left with almost no breast tissue. However, because of my small frame and narrow width the highest I could go in a mod+ was about 250cc's. I didn't feel this would give me the size/look I desired. I spent a great deal of time researching (about 12 years) and "stalking people on this site and I found that nearly every person with similar stats as myself who had results similar to what I want went with hp. I then decided that 400cc, silicone, round, smooth, under the muscle is where I wanted to be. During my consult I showed my ps pictures of what I would like to look like and he took some measurements. He suggested 350-375cc hp implants. Since I don't want to end up with "boob greed" and the difference between 350 and 400 is so minuscule my ps and I decided on the 400 hp. I think you will find nearly everyone with small breasts and a narrow rib cage have chosen this option. If you search under breast augmentation photos on this site you can choose the height, weight,and implant size in your search. I found searching by height and weight did not give me accurate results so I searched by implant size only and then went through the pics to find ones whose before pics were similar to mine. Good luck with your surgery and I hope the best for you. Thank you for sharing your story and I can't wait to see your progress.
November 24, 2014
thank you Boob Envy! your comment is exactly what I needed to read :) thanks for the tips on navigating the site. i think there are a lot of misconceptions about HP implants out there, and i have definitely gotten caught up in it in the past.
December 3, 2014
Totally agree with Boob Envy! I am short and bottom heavy so searching by height and weight didn't help so I started searching by implant size. I was also set on mod plus (even after trying some on during a consult). When I went back for a final sizing (with a shirt that fit me better), I felt the HPs looked best on me. I've seen some reviews with fabulous looking HPs that don't look like coconuts! :-)
December 3, 2014
Glad I could be of some help sophie_smalls. I think we obsess over size more than who our ps is. LOL!
December 5, 2014
agreed! I feel like the PS decision was a walk in the park compared to choosing size!
November 25, 2014
Hi! I just had my BA 5 days ago, 380cc high profile. I am 5'9 as well and was originally going for 330. I would defiantly check with toe surgeon but would always say go with the bigger option. I love mine even at this early stage but even think I could have gone a bit bigger! That's just boob greed though and I wouldn't change what I have now as I started off with barely anything. Best of luck, excited for you!
November 28, 2014
thank you for your comment! its great to hear from someone with similar stats who got HP in the size range I am looking at. what size did you start with and what size are you hoping to achieve? best of luck during your recovery !!
November 28, 2014
I was an A before and now I'm wearing a 34D sports bra but I was s 32 before so I'm assuming I will be a C or D in most places. I dont think they have got any smaller with the swelling.
November 28, 2014
I'm doing fine. 5.30am here. Can't sleep!
Hi, less than 24 hrs since my op. Still in hospital. Due to go home today. I've got anatomical silicone implants submuscular. 295cc and 285 cc. Sounds small but I am tiny framed an they look great on me. A BIT sore this morning. Tata are high and feel stiff. Will be ok when I get to move about . Can't wait to go home!
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