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Unhappy - Boobs Still Too Big After I Downsized from 400cc HP to 250cc LP (25, No Kids) - Las Vegas, NV
UPDATED FROM Katie_92
10 months post
Decided to remove breast implants
$9,900
It has been almost a year since I downsized my implants. From day one I knew that they were still too big. This feeling hasn't changed since then. I am convinced that i would have been happy with the 180cc I originally wanted and requested at my consultation. But since this request got ignored, I ended up with 250cc instead. I had another consultation with my PS and we agreed to a revision (with a low profile 190cc silicone implant). The PS waived the cost, but I would still need to pay for the material and general anesthesia ($3000). The extra expenses and in particular the general anesthesia make me reluctant to get a revision (for a 60cc volume difference). Also, how do I tell my partner? He would approve of another surgery. Also, my PS requires me to have a care taker for 3 days. And somebody who picks me up after surgery (no taxi allowed). All those requirements make it challenging for me to get a revision - and then I would probably end up with a minimal difference. So after I read a few articles about the increased cancer risk in connection with implants, I felt like wanting to just get rid of my implants. Today I finally decided that I actually want to push through with this plan. However, I am facing a new problem: How do I tell my partner. He is absolutely against me getting any more surgery and he never liked my small boobs (I had nothing, was maybe a 70AA). I am afraid of confessing my plans to him. If possible, I would like to get it done in April under local anesthesia.
Replies (5)
K
August 20, 2016
After 3 months of holding out and waiting, the only thing I can think of it to be flat chested again. I always liked my tiny boobs and I never wanted to have a bigger chest. I still don't understand why I decided to get a breast enlargement. I guess it was one of those self-discovery experiments. But I just love my skinny body and miss my small boobs so much. Now after I got those scars and the stretched skin I don't want to explant but just improve the shape of my natural breasts without adding too much volume. I am still confident that anything below 180cc will do the job. I can't wait to hear what my PS will suggest.
P
August 20, 2016
I hope he is willing to make this change for you with an abbreviated cost. I also hope that if he does, it makes you happy. Wishing you the best....xoxo
K
November 5, 2016
Did you ever hear from your surgeon?
For the record, I think you look great as is but I understand not being happy especially after paying thousands of dollars. I hope it all works out for you!!
For the record, I think you look great as is but I understand not being happy especially after paying thousands of dollars. I hope it all works out for you!!
E
March 19, 2017
Katie, I'm a natural 34G. People always think I have implants since I'm 5' 7" and weigh 125. I can't wear button up shirts unless I sew the front of the shirts together. Your breasts are not big, but you deserve to be happy and if the only thing that will make you happy is being flat chested then explant. It kinda bothers me when someone with small breasts complains that their breasts are 'huge'. I probably have about 800cc if we could measure them. I think you're obsessing a little bit but self image is a funny thing. Good luck.
E
March 21, 2017
B
August 21, 2016
I downsized from 450cc to 300, then to 175cc, and sometimes I still think they are too big, and I regret I didn't get 150 or 125cc instead....
I
November 7, 2016
As I see it what would help you most would be to explant eventually. Neither more unnecesary surgeries nor risks to your health by putting toxic plastic objects inside your body that can develop some health issues in the future and that in any case they would need more surgeries in the future for replacement. If you want your boobs back that would be the best, and your skin could recover very well to your original shape. I explanted around 10 months now and I couldnt be happier of being small, natural and free. In any case the choice is yours, so I just wish you dont regret any more surgeries in the future and that you choose with strength and decision.
F
March 20, 2017
I just came across your posting. I feel your pain. I went through 3 different downsize surgeries to get to where I wanted to be in the first place. And of course breast lift as well due to the stretched skin. I also don't understand why no one listened to me when I said I didn't want big breasts. I think that since most women who get implants do want big full breasts, they don't think we know what we want?? I think you look great but it is all about how we feel about ourselves. It took me many years to get to a happy point & it disappoints me that it took me so long. So my advice is if by now you are still unhappy, do what you can to make yourself happy. Good luck to you.
K
March 21, 2017
Thanks for your feedback! Considering the feedback I am getting here, anybody who wants to go s
maller is considered to be mentally ill or have BDD. But it's apparently acceptable to wish to go bigger. 250cc is not small; it's a natural but average size. If you want to stay small chested you have to stay below 200cc. I am aiming for 175-190cc and I know this will be the right size for me. I knew it from the very beginning and communicated this to my PS. Funny how nobody wants to listen to you if you want to keep your bust small.
maller is considered to be mentally ill or have BDD. But it's apparently acceptable to wish to go bigger. 250cc is not small; it's a natural but average size. If you want to stay small chested you have to stay below 200cc. I am aiming for 175-190cc and I know this will be the right size for me. I knew it from the very beginning and communicated this to my PS. Funny how nobody wants to listen to you if you want to keep your bust small.
F
March 21, 2017
I told 2nd doctor the cc's I wanted & he told me I wouldn't be happy with that. I should have walked out right then & there. But it took me a long time to learn that I need to be my own advocate. If it doesn't sit right with us, there is usually a good reason why. (That holds true with many aspects in life, not just medically.) If you are not 100% comfortable that this dr is on the same page as you, look for one that gets you.
B
March 20, 2017
Hi Katie_92. I completely understand having a big regret with surgery. Your feelings are absolutely valid in that it is not what you want. I may have commented before, but have sought therapy? You may have Body Dysmorphic Disorder (I have it) or something similar. Aesthetically your breasts look absolutely beautiful and proportional to your size. If there is a way for you to shift your perception of your breasts, you may find that you not only can live with them, but that you can love them. This may sound impossible, but I really think you can overcome this with the right kind of therapy. I don't think this is coming across as I intend it to. I'm focusing on the obsession of a body part that to most people would say is an ideal outcome. If there is someone else out there who understands what I am trying to say and can say it more eloquently, please do :) Katie. I wish you the best. I'm rooting for you!
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WS
August 19, 2016
The cc does look different on different ppl. My PS said if I went HP projection, it would be 290cc. My breast width is 11.5 However I want a different look than the one you're going for. I like the big augmented look so I'm doing a larger size. But the extra cc do make a difference.
S
November 4, 2016
I know you are not happy but you look amazing IMO. My biggest fear is looking to big, and I think you look perfect. I haven't had one yet but considering.
J
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I'm assuming you haven't been able to ever try on 190 sizers with current implants to know that you will like the look of the 190.. I'm not an expert but I tend to think the 60cc difference you're looking at isn't going to take you from what looks like a C cup at 250cc to an A cup ... They would be smaller, but I don't know if it'll be the look you're hoping for.
I understand not being happy with your appearance especially after putting in so much money so I really worry this will end up disappointing for you ..
I had had a need for explant and what my PS had suggested was explant, wait 3 months to allow healing/see what my natural breast tissue was doing then make a decision.. Start from square 1 verses guessing. I am thinking this might not be what would be right for you as it would mean two surgeries (explant was covered by my province here so no cost) but it may allow you to see if you could be happy without implants or to try on proper sizers...
Tell your partner as well - it's pretty difficult to hide the signs of surgery like swelling & sutures from someone you're close to. i think he'd be more upset if you kept this from him until post op more than hearing you're unhappy.
Good luck ❤️