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35 YO, BF 2 Kids, 5'7", 130lbs, 78LB+ Weight Loss...

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After two kids, a 75lb+ weighloss, and the quest...

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After two kids, a 75lb+ weighloss, and the quest for the perfect PS... I'm still at a loss for what to do... Implant or no implant?

Attached, is my most recent photo taken. Initially, I had only wanted a lift and reduction on my left breast, to correct a 200cc breast asymmetry. After my weightloss, my right breast is a B-cup and the asymmetry as dwindled to only a 50cc difference.

So here are my options...
OPTION #1: Have the breast lift/reduction only. This may leave me with a large A cup or even a small B. (These are only my guestimates as my PS doesn't speak in "cup sizes".) Live with the correction, and if I'm not happy with the size, go in for a 2nd surgery and have silicone implants placed underneath the muscle.

OPTION #2: Have only one surgery, a BL with Augmentation. Because of the width of my breasts the smallest implant I am a candidate for is a 371cc high profile silicone implant. With the right implant having to be approximately 50CCs larger.

Here is my dilemma....
First, I don't want large breasts, and 371cc and a 425cc implant seems HUGE to me. Second, I'm very active... are my breasts going to get in the way? Third, what if I gain the weight back? Not only will the possibility of a greater asymmetry returning... but now will my breasts be like a DD?

My PS is the BEST in town and now is recommending only one surgery instead of two. I'm excited to get the asymmetry fixed but hesitant that with the implants, I will look overweight, or worse my breasts will be HUGE! Based off all this information, and my picture above. What would you do?

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September 1, 2015
Okay so your dilemma was kind of like mine. I had lost over 80 lbs and I saw 3 different doctors. The last Dr. knew I wasn't going to be happy with just a lift/reduction. I had to have 2 surgeries though cause I have so much breast tissue. I honestly recommend having the implants done. I'm very active as well and I haven't had any problems with working out or playing with my 3 kids. Good luck!!!
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September 1, 2015
Thank you!! Your reply is extremely helpful!
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September 1, 2015

Hi there, and welcome! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.  I hope you'll get lots of support and good advice from the community.  Please keep us updated. Good luck :)

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September 2, 2015
Is there a difference in how the scars heal from a lift without implants vs with? I always wondered if having them done at the same time increased the scarring from the extra pressure on the newly closed flesh. I think it would be better to have one surgery, totally heal, and then see if you still want large breasts after that. I had almost no breast tissue, Saggy A cup, and have 425 overfilled to 475 cc and am now a DDD. Yes 3 D's. I love them but they are huge not going to lie. Just my 2 cents, good luck and hope you love your result whatever you choose!
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September 2, 2015
Thank you very much for your reply. You make a good point... I hadn't thought of that. Also, thank you for sharing your experience with me. I too have the same fear of being too large. Do you regret your size implants?
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December 6, 2015
That why I'm doing it I lost 150lb I'm not losing no more wait
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December 7, 2015
Wow!! 150lbs! That's amazing!!!! Congrats! When is your surgery?
December 13, 2015
I have or should I say had almost identical to you and have just just had an uplift and implants over the muscle (240cc full profile) and had a 50g reduction one size. I've had two children and was an a/b weight 123lb 5ft 6
December 13, 2015
*one side that should say. Had all done in one surgery and am now 2 weeks post op
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December 24, 2015
I'm so sorry! I just saw this! Thank you for sharing! How have you been healing?
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I am including my pictures since I am counting down the days until my surgery date!

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