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34yrs Old, 3 Kids, 32B, 114lbs, 5'2. Doing 325cc, Lift and Correcting Asymmetry. Nashville, TN

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Counting down the days!! I have always been small...

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Counting down the days!! I have always been small chested not pregnant but during my second pregnancy I got up to a DD/E bra and then deflated back down. I also exclusively pumped for my third child and I think that made it even worse. I have noticable asymmetry and will have a lift on the left with some breast tisssue removed to make the two breasts look the same before the implants are inserted. I would like to be a 32D or even DD. My surgeon felt like DD would be too big for me with the lift but we will see how the implants look soon. My hips, thighs and butt are curvy and I hope to balance that out. The 375cc sizers were way too big on me but I keep feeling so extremely nervous about the 325 bing too small, even though its what I picked. It's a huge amount of money so I just hope they are everything I've dreamed of. The reviews here definitely help reassure me that 325cc will be perfect on my tiny rib cage. Without this site I would have probably been convinced I needed bigger. I spent too much time before my consult looking at wish boobs of women with a bigger rib cage who got 400+ to achieve what I want. Honestly if my implants haven't been ordered yet I think Ill call Monday and see if I can come in one more time and try it on again.

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Nicholas Tarola, MD

Nicholas Tarola, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 20, 2016
Hi! We are nearly the same measurements, I'm also going 325 but was thinking it may be too big now. Im nervous about being so noticeable. When are you having the surgery?
February 21, 2016
March 3rd! I did a google search of 325cc implants and the search results are helping to reassure me that its what I wanted. I don't want them to be enormous but definitely want to have some boobs! I've also been worried about people finding it noticable though too. This is an incredibly hard decision!!!
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February 23, 2016
Picking size is the hardest part! I thought 325 would be too small on me too but I do have a tiny build so I trusted the surgeon. good luck with your decision :)
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9 days pre

9 more days!

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I called today to confirm the size and type of implant that was ordered. I had decided on 325cc round in the office but I couldn't remember if it would be moderate hp or hp. The office said they ordered allergen 340cc hp round. I have a really narrow rib cage and I think he had told me based on my measurements I would have to go hp. I googled it and that implant only comes in 300 or 340 so he bumped me up. I was worrying they would be too small and maybe I should go to 350 and now of course I'm worrying they will be too big, especially with hp projection. I'm not really sure that I will think they are too big because I do definitely want them big, I just think it may be obvious at work that I had them done and I'm not sure how to handle that. I guess I will figure that out when the time comes. I feel like if I'm going through all of this to have boobs I might as well go ahead and go to a pretty good size. Being so petite I think 340 added to my current breast volume is going to be pretty good sized. Does everyone get this nervous as surgery approaches? Lol

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February 23, 2016
Yes. Completely the norm to over think everything. Weeks before I was worried about size and scoured this site looking for results and comparisons. I was the same as you and thought that if I was going to do this I want a noticeable size and not be small and regret my choice. I did end up back at the PS office and chose slightly bigger than my previous appointment. I definitely didn't want to be too big either. So far 3 weeks post I'm happy with my decision. I wouldn't have wanted to be bigger or smaller. I can't wait for them to get soft and be normal now! Good luck with your decision. You will do great!
February 24, 2016
Thanks so much!! I hope mine turn out as perfect as yours!!
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February 24, 2016
Picking a size is so difficult. Even using the sizers in the office didn't really give me a perfect example of how Ill end up because it doesn't show cleavage and that's one thing I'm worried about. I don't want too much and wind up too noticeable. I want a nice chest but not one that screams "those are fake". I'm sure we will both end up happy with how we look, but choosing a size has been quite the roller coaster ride.
February 24, 2016
Yes it is really difficult. Also going HP means there is more projection and the sizers were pretty round I think, so they will definitely sit differently on me. I think I will be happy in the end, it's just so nerve wracking and so much money. I already feel so guilty for doing it I wouldn't be able to deal if I don't like them, lol.
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February 24, 2016
Im still dealing with the financial guilt, too. However, after I had scheduled and nearly backed out I read that I'd lose 20% which is over a grand. So then I felt guilty about considering backing out because that's $1000 completely wasted with zero to show for. So that kind of justified it for me lol.
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I had my surgery today!! It hurts for sure but I have a super high pain tolerance for some reason. I was advised to take pain meds as prescribed for the first two days though and stay ahead of the pain, instead of trying to not take them. I went under the muscle, both nipples were removed, the left breast had a full lift and then nipples were cut to a standard size and reattached (instead of bfing Mom nipples.) I think the implant behind the muscle is what hurts so much, not the incisions. Tomorrow I will be able to remove the ace bandage and take a shower so Ill actually see them tomorrow. Right now they are tied down tight.

Surgery started an hour late but otherwise went great and the staff at the surgery center was amazing to me. I also love my surgeon so the experience was really positive for me. I requested and received a scopolamine patch for behind my ear to prevent nausea. I get one every time I have surgery and it totally keeps me from vomiting or being nauseated. Without it I cannot take pain medication, so anyone with nausea trouble or sensitivity to pain meds should definitely request one! It stays on for 3 days. My PCP also called one into the pharmacy for me so if I still need pain meds Sunday i can put another one on. Total life saver. Honestly as long as I stay still it doesn't hurt but if I get up and walk to the bathroom or when we got home and I walked into the house that was when I hurt. Here's a picture from the couch so I don't have to get up, lol.

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March 4, 2016
Sounds like a good day! I've never heard of the patch thing before. I wish I would have tho. I didn't take the strong meds because they make me sick. Oh well I survived. Happy boobie day!
March 4, 2016
Thanks!! I had a friend tell me about the scopolamine patch years ago but I always have to request it. Ive never been offered one, lol.
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March 4, 2016
Glad it went well for you! Can't wait to see the results!
March 4, 2016
Thanks!! Me too! Hopefully they will be amazing like yours!