May 11 2012 Augmentation - Saline 330s unders high profile 5'2 110 lbs 11 bwd
I am trying to decide if I want to get implants...
I am trying to decide if I want to get implants next month or in Sept. I am worried about not being able to wear a swimsuit this summer if they don't drop right away, any thoughts on that? And how bad are the scars? Are they small enough to be hidden when wearing a bra? After a month or so can you mow or do typical summer activities (softball, kayaking, etc.)? My surgeon said small free weights typically in 6-8 weeks but no machine weights for upper body for 3-6 months. I had my initial consult last week and decided on either 250 or 275 cc high profile saline under the muscle with the incision under the breast. I am 5'2 110 lbs and usually wear a 34A from Victoria's Secret. I want my breasts to look natural but big enough to give me a little cleavage and fill out certain shirts/dresses. I tried on the sizers under a sports bra and was happy with both sizes but leaning towards 275 cc since it sounds like most people wish they would have gone bigger. Also I think I am going to schedule the surgery on a Thursday and then take the following week off work (about 11 days off). I have a desk job so hoping that will be long enough. Is that long enough? A friend referred me to her surgeon, she got implants over 10 yrs ago and has had a child and they still look amazing. The downfall is he is an hour away but I felt comfortable with him and like the fact my friend has had such great results and felt he listened to me, was honest when I showed him pictures that were unrealistic goals (due to bra/photoshopping of picture). I'm so excited and anxious!!!!
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Do what you feel comfortable with. If you want to wait until September - completely up to you. Definitely don't feel rushed to have them done before Summer, although it would be nice to fill out a bathing suit! I got mine done when I did because I had the money to and also because I wanted to have bigger breasts before my Vegas vacation in July :-D
It's not "pathetic" at all that this has been on your mind a lot lately. A lot of women, including myself, obsess over it a bit. I still do, haha. This is a big decision and I know how anxious I was after I made the decision to have BA. Yes, please post some pictures :-) Pictures are very helpful.
The RealSelf community is amazing! I had such encouragement and kind words from everyone on here. It truly is a good place to be before and after a big decision such as this.
One of the best reviews on here is Makenzie's review. Be sure to check it out! It was very helpful to me: http://www.realself.com/review/seattle-breast-implants-waiting-years-happy-25th
Makenzie's review was very helpful, it's so nice to know what other people have gone through.
I have had a hard time talking to my friends about this, I get a lot of "you're so skinny of course you have small boobs" comments from most of my girl friends. My one friend who referred me to the surgeon said that is normal because girls have a competitive streak which I guess I kind of understand but I am a little disappointed because it seems like my close friends should know how much this will affect my confidence.
I have only told two guy friends to get their input on size and they are pretty supportive but don't really understand the impact this is having on my life, I cannot wait until I can fill out swimsuits and normal bras that aren't super padded. It is like Christmas and birthdays and everything else good all rolled up and wrapped into one as far as the anticipation factor. 22 more days until surgery!!! I cannot wait!!!
Thank you so so so much for sharing your story and the advice, you have no idea how much I appreciate it.
Hope your trip to Vegas is fabulous!!
This was my response to another user on this website regarding my decision to get silicone over saline:
When I first decided to have breast augmentation, I was pretty firm on getting saline implants. I scared myself to death reading about silicone and its dangers online. However, most of this information is not relevant to the new silicone implants, which are much safer and different than the ones made many years ago. My plastic surgeon put aside my fears by explaining to me that if you were to cut a silicone implant in half (the ones made now) that it would stay put and not leak. After being able to touch a silicone and a saline implant, it was clear to me that the silicone one had a much thicker shell and it also had a much better and more real feel to it. This helped me make my decision to go with silicone. Silicone implants are also less prone to rippling and wrinkling, which would be an issue for thinner women with little breast tissue, like me.
Check out this video on YouTube also. A doctor shows what happens with the different implants when pierced with a needle and also cut. Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vFyAEgqJSw
Pre-op appt was this week, I'm excited but anxious...
My current size is a 34a at VS and I have a BWD of 11 cm. I brought in tons of pictures and my surgeon is known for working with smaller framed girls so I'm going to trust him. He ordered 325 and 300 for my operation and I've expressed concern over going too big/fake so I'm guessing I will end up with the 300.
3 weeks to go!!
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I have been anxious about size so I am trying the...
The rice/sports bra combo look about the size I am in a padded bra with cutlets so I am happy with that but nervous how they will look without clothes. Based on my frame the dr said 380 cc was the biggest i could go but i feel like 325 is huge. I will try to take/post pics later today.
I'm doing a lot of cleaning, shopping for stuff I will need after surgery, getting ahead at work, etc. so hopefully by surgery day I will be prepared.....in less than 3 weeks I will finally have boobs!
You have come to the right place! Be sure to check out the Q&A section - there is a lot of good information in there!
I recently got implants (March 1st) and I was the same size as you before, 34A. I am 5'3, 112 lbs and I got 265cc moderate profile silicone implants, which put me at a 34C.
Honestly, I think you should schedule your surgery sooner rather than later, but be sure you are absolutely comfortable with your plastic surgeon, which it sounds like you are - and that's good that your friend got them done by the same surgeon you are going to.
I am one month and a couple of weeks post-op and my breasts look and feel great! You most definitely will be fine before Summer if you have your surgery next month. As for the incision, if you get the inframammary incision, it might be noticeable, but you shouldn't let that deter you, in my opinion anyway. You can probably hide it well under a bathing suit with a little more coverage. I got the periareolar (nipple) incision and I am very happy I did. The scar heals very nicely there. However, this decision is entirely up to you and do what you feel comfortable with :-)
I suggest you check out my review. I have many before and after pictures. My review is really long, but be sure to check out the pictures - maybe it will help give you an idea of what yours might look like after, since we have similar height/weight. I got moderate profile though, so mine do not have as much projection as a high profile implant.
Here is the link: http://www.realself.com/review/kirkland-breast-augmentation-thought-thisbut-and-excited
Have you decided on saline or silicone yet?
I am calling tomorrow to book my pre-op appt and am hoping I can get in for the surgery soon. It's kind of pathetic but this is all I can think about lately and I know my family and friends that I have told are already sick of me talking about it.
I will try to post pictures soon. Your pictures and review were very helpful and we definitely have the same frame. I'm hoping my results are as great as yours!!