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Sick of Wearing Push Up Bras! Ready for a Change! 21 Years Old, 220cc. - New Zealand
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I am a 32A (10A) looking to go to a medium-full B...
Itty_BittiesAugust 4, 2014
WORTH IT$11,200
I am a 32A (10A) looking to go to a medium-full B cup. I have considered getting this done for the last few years, but always thought I was either too young or that I was being shallow and that I should have just been happy with what I had (which is barely anything). However, I have now made the decision to get a BA as this affects me negatively every single day, I constantly think about it every time I try to get dressed, and shopping always ends up depressing.
I mainly want it for practical reasons, as my choices of bras are very limited. I only wear the strapless versions of the super-boost add-2-cups bras. These give me the appearance that I have B cups, which is what I want. I only wear strapless because the regular shape gapes on me.
I have decided that I want them to still be small and athletic, just to the size that my push up bras make me, that way no one will notice a change except me!
Just looking for a supportive community to be a part of while I'm going through this process, so I can share my experience with others who understand :)
I have two consults to go to before I decide on my surgeon, one is Dr. Julian Lofts and the other is Dr. Murray Beagley, I will update after my appointments!
I mainly want it for practical reasons, as my choices of bras are very limited. I only wear the strapless versions of the super-boost add-2-cups bras. These give me the appearance that I have B cups, which is what I want. I only wear strapless because the regular shape gapes on me.
I have decided that I want them to still be small and athletic, just to the size that my push up bras make me, that way no one will notice a change except me!
Just looking for a supportive community to be a part of while I'm going through this process, so I can share my experience with others who understand :)
I have two consults to go to before I decide on my surgeon, one is Dr. Julian Lofts and the other is Dr. Murray Beagley, I will update after my appointments!
UPDATED FROM Itty_Bitties
22 days pre
Had my consults! Not sure which to pick!
Itty_BittiesAugust 5, 2014
So I have now been to both my consults, and I really like both of the surgeons! Ill give an overview of each consult.
Dr. Julian Lofts:
- Recommended polyurethane textured silicone "gummy bear" 245cc implants
- Partial sub-muscular
- Anatomical shape with moderate profile
- Inframmamary incision
- Having a Pain Buster for the first 48 hours after surgery.
- One nights stay in hospital after surgery
Dr. Murray Beagley:
- Recommended polyurethane textured 280cc - 310cc "gummy bear" silicone implants.
- Partial sub-muscular
- Anatomical shape with moderate profile
- Inframmamary incision
- Said its not necessary to have a nights stay in hospital
They were very similar as you can see! I felt really comfortable with both of them, and was interested when both recommended the "gummy bear" implants rather than saline, as I read in my research that saline were better, however both are very against using saline. I prefer the feel of the gummy bear anyway.
I was surprised at the variations in the sizes between the two consultations, because when I was trying on sizers I swear they looked like the same size but they were an extra 65cc! So a bit confused on which size to get now.
Does anyone have any thoughts on whether its a good idea to stay overnight in hospital? or is it not really necessary. I also want to find out a bit more about this pain buster thing, sounds scary! haha
Planning on regrettably putting up some photos soon!
Dr. Julian Lofts:
- Recommended polyurethane textured silicone "gummy bear" 245cc implants
- Partial sub-muscular
- Anatomical shape with moderate profile
- Inframmamary incision
- Having a Pain Buster for the first 48 hours after surgery.
- One nights stay in hospital after surgery
Dr. Murray Beagley:
- Recommended polyurethane textured 280cc - 310cc "gummy bear" silicone implants.
- Partial sub-muscular
- Anatomical shape with moderate profile
- Inframmamary incision
- Said its not necessary to have a nights stay in hospital
They were very similar as you can see! I felt really comfortable with both of them, and was interested when both recommended the "gummy bear" implants rather than saline, as I read in my research that saline were better, however both are very against using saline. I prefer the feel of the gummy bear anyway.
I was surprised at the variations in the sizes between the two consultations, because when I was trying on sizers I swear they looked like the same size but they were an extra 65cc! So a bit confused on which size to get now.
Does anyone have any thoughts on whether its a good idea to stay overnight in hospital? or is it not really necessary. I also want to find out a bit more about this pain buster thing, sounds scary! haha
Planning on regrettably putting up some photos soon!
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August 5, 2014
BA surgery here in the states is done outpatient, bec it is common and considered safe, and an overnight stay at a hospital will probably cost a thousand dollars! When I had mine done, I went in at 7am, and home by 11am. They do require that we have someone with us for 24hrs. And you do need that help since you will not be able to use your arms or reach for stuff. Getting in and out of bed will be painful, and you will probably be groggy from the pain meds. What is "pain buster"? Is that like a pain pump? I think that would be great to have. It is basically a tiny catheter placed locally to deliver pain medicine at the source, so you will have pain relief, but not the accompanying generalized effect, as when taking a narcotic pain pill. It requires precise placement, and not many doctors do that.
I have the same anatomical silicone as your doctors suggested. I chose it because I was very flat and felt I need the shape to ensure a more natural look and feel.
Depending on your frame, you might want to choose a bigger. "Boob greed" is real. :-)
August 5, 2014
Wow that's so quick! You were out very fast haha. Yes I think the pain buster is the same as a pain pump from what they have told me. I quite like the sound of getting it, but I guess that's just another thing to deal with having a catheter put in. Yes I agree that the anatomical silicone sounds like the best option. At the moment I am trying to decide in the range of 245cc - 310cc, they looked about the same to me haha, but I really don't want it to be noticable to other people. Yours look great by the way! :)
August 5, 2014
I'd think anything more than 300 will push you into a C-cup, which might be too much for you if you don't want others to notice ;)
I was exactly the same! Had 275cc silicone submusculars ("unders") on 31/07/14 (5/6 days ago!) and i was told i can expect to be a full B or a C. It depends on your frame too :) I'm 1m65 (5ft5) and around 120lbs, and started out as a 32A with diameters of 10.5cm, if this helps :)
I wanted to be a full C but they couldn't get a bigger implant in as my chest wall was really tight apparently. But I'm still happy, having come from a teeny size before anything is better! Xx
August 5, 2014
I'd think anything more than 300 will push you into a C-cup, which might be too much for you if you don't want others to notice ;)
I was exactly the same! Had 275cc silicone submusculars ("unders") on 31/07/14 (5/6 days ago!) and i was told i can expect to be a full B or a C. It depends on your frame too :) I'm 1m65 (5ft5) and around 120lbs, and started out as a 32A with diameters of 10.5cm, if this helps :)
I wanted to be a full C but they couldn't get a bigger implant in as my chest wall was really tight apparently. But I'm still happy, having come from a teeny size before anything is better! Xx
August 6, 2014
That's exactly what I was thinking! I'm pretty sure ill be happy with anything, literally anything is an improvement haha. I thought the same thing about the 300cc, I didnt really want to go above 300, I initially thought 245cc was a lot haha. But I guess when I tried the 300cc sizers on I got excited haha. But I definitely don't want it to be noticable, so I think I will head more towards the 245 - 280cc. What size are you now? We sound like similar body types, except I am 1m73 :)
August 6, 2014
Hey Itty Bitties :)
I got boobie greed before the op I think, I had done loads of research and initially decided I wanted 350cc implants (!!) before seeing my surgeon, but I hadn't really considered my frame and how the width of the current breast influences what size implant they can use! (e.g. The 600cc implants are 14cm wide)
I didn't really have any breast tissue before the op and when I woke up with 275cc in BOY did I feel "stretched", haha. The surgeon said it was the biggest implant he could get in was the 275cc but I'm happy with that and it seems proportional at the moment. I know they still have to drop and fluff and submusculars can end up looking slightly bigger after that but I'm sure it'll be nothing dramatic!
I think I have the right size so that you can't tell they're not natures gift ;), they already look quite natural around the top and side and I'm only 6days post-op. I'm glad you can't see the outline of the implant, and I think if I had been able to have a bigger implant then that might have been an issue (swings and roundabouts, ey)
I think I'll end up a full B, or baby C. I'm quite sporty and think these will be perfect - I don't want to get knocked out when I go running ;)
Hope this helps!
August 17, 2014
Yes I think I got a little bit of boobie greed at my consult because they encouraged me to try on larger sizers, which of course looked great! but would have been more noticable. I think I am going to go for the 245cc implants, I still want them to be small and athletic, just not this small haha. How are you feeling now? is there still a lot of swelling? I hope your feeling back to 100%!
August 17, 2014
Thank you :) my swelling has all gone and I feel really good. I get a bit of pain under my arms if I stretch too much (had to abandon my morning yawn/arm stretch) and I make a conscious effort not to push myself up off the bed / floor / the bath using my hands. I can carry clothes shopping but avoid lifting really heavy bags of groceries and boxes. My skin is a little dry because I'm in a bra of somekind for pretty much 23.5 hours a day and I was worried about using heavily perfumed soaps to wash with so I picked up an Oilatum Cream (not sure if you can get it in NZ. E45 shower wash works the same, or any non-perfumed product) which you can use as a soap in the shower and as a moisturiser. It has made my skin lovely and soft again and hasn't irritated the incisions at all! I think the 245 will give you a lovely lovely result :) and great for not obviously being falsies. I hope it goes smoothly for you :)
August 6, 2014
I was exactly the same as you.
Had a 32a and alwats wore the most heavily padded bras just to make myself feel like more of a women.
I decided to go for 240cc teardrop shape gummi bears that is surrounded with foam - this allows you to put the implant above the muscle and makes for a much quicker healing process and still looks super natural.
I would def say stay over night! You want someone to help you for the first night with all the pain meds that you will be on.
Its been 6weeks now and my breast are feeling soft im 100% healed and going back to dancing today..
You are going to be so happy!
August 17, 2014
Wow we are so similar! Ahh I cant wait to never wear a push up bra again!! What size are you now? because I think I will get the 245cc implants so we should have similar results! Do they feel natural? I mean would someone else be able to tell that its an implant under there? haha that's one of my main concerns...also how does your scar look now? Did you get under the breast incision? Im soo excited!
August 17, 2014
I think I'm a v full B at the mo but I haven't been properly fitted or anything yet as there's still lots of dropping and fluffing to do :D I'm in my post surgery bra and a sports bra and omg they look so good compared to before when a sports bra made me completely totally flat as a pancake! Haha
They look so much more natural than they did even just a week ago, and are starting to get a bit more "squishy", haha. I have a bleeding disorder which was only found out the day before the op so i still have some bruising around the incisions (slightly above the breast crease at the mo, but I think when the implants drop the incisions will be more in the crease itself). I'm still sitting high but it's getting better every day. Apart from the bruising the scars look quite good for two and a half weeks post-op. I'll see about uploading some photos to my page in the morning, if you wanna see what I mean? I've been moving house over the past week (ugh, timing, ey!) so haven't been on here at all.
When's your date? Good luck, hun!! X
UPDATED FROM Itty_Bitties
10 days pre
Just a few before photos...urgh!
Itty_BittiesAugust 17, 2014
Finally managed to put some photos up. I just spontaneously booked my appointment for next week! eeek! So excited and nervous!
I did have a couple of questions, does anyone know how long it will take the gummy bears to feel natural? I know that I myself will always be able to feel the implant because I can feel it won't be a part of me, but will someone else be able to feel the difference?? ;)
Also, will there be more chance of infection with the pain buster?
Been thinking I might ceremoniously burn my every day add-2-cups bra after this! :D
I did have a couple of questions, does anyone know how long it will take the gummy bears to feel natural? I know that I myself will always be able to feel the implant because I can feel it won't be a part of me, but will someone else be able to feel the difference?? ;)
Also, will there be more chance of infection with the pain buster?
Been thinking I might ceremoniously burn my every day add-2-cups bra after this! :D
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August 18, 2014
I am already 8 weeks post-op (255cc anatomical unders). I am back to normal, even my implants felt part of me from the beginning. Now it is hard to imagine what it was like being flat-chested, I have to look at pictures to remind myself. :-)
The implants are slowly getting softer now. I don't know if it will ever feel as soft as the natural ones. And because I started out so flat, with almost no breast tissue (even though I breastfed for a long time), I can feel the borders of the implant on the sides. Of course I can feel it because I am specifically looking for it. Other people will hopefully not be inspecting and palpating you like that. :-) The other thing though, is the scar. My PS had warned me that the incision placement is not an exact science, but that they do their best to place it at the crease where they approximate where the implant will rest/fall. That being said, I am really hoping that my implants will drop some more because it is too visible. Either that, or I really need bigger implants because these are not big enough to cover the incisions/scar. Does that make sense? No matter how well the incisions heal, there will always be a scar. If you are lucky, it will be very faint.
Saying all that, my point is, rather than concealing the fact that you had a BA, maybe you will eventually embrace the fact that you indeed have BA, so either other people will love you, or hate you, but they will have to deal with it, because it is a part of you. It is nothing to be ashamed of. But be proud that you are brave enough to change something about you that you are not happy with, because you can.
August 18, 2014
Regarding pain busters, speaking as a previous ICU nurse, don't worry about infection. It will be nicely bandaged up, and will be out within 24-48 hrs. The tiny catheter will be connected to a small pump though (smaller than a cellphone), and you will need to take care the catheter is not pulled out by mistake when you move.
But don't worry too much about all this. Prepare as much as you can, but focus on the positive. After all, 94% of Real Self users rate this procedure as "Worth It". :-)
Best of luck to you!
August 19, 2014
It sounds like you are giving someone else (as well as yourself a pep talk). Great attitude. No, you shouldn't be ashamed of it. Also, no one will know if you had an augment or (reduction) if you don't tell them. Also, the people I know personally that have had either have no visible scarring now. Years later. I used mederma per my Dr for 3 weeks. I just stopped because after reading different posts they say using stuff doesn't really help, if you used it on one and not the other, they will heal/go away in about the same time. Sorry yours are so visible though. Mine are right in the crease and I have to actually lift my implant up and look in the mirror to see mine. So did you ever see the "drop and fluff" they discuss after 8 weeks or you think you still have some dropping left to do? I'm really anxious about this-I'm at week 5 and although I'm nowhere near as tight up top, I don't see that I'm dropping any. good luck! :-)
August 19, 2014
I would definitely say go with silicone. The feel was so different. You may also want to check what manufacturer the gummy bear implants are from. I was against them because I heard from several women that they felt really hard, but apparently the Sientra ones feel much softer versus the Mentor or Allergan ones.
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