22 Years Old, 5'7", 160 Lbs, was an A cup, Got 560cc Silicone Gel Under Muscle

Question, did they have to put an expander in to make the pocket bigger? I originally wanted 550 or 560 but it sounds like he cannot fit that because I am currently too small. I am just curious how your doc was able to fit the bigger size.

It was not easy, to say least. My surgeon had a little trouble during surgery and told me they wanted to pop out during sutures so she had to suture and then place them and continue suturing. She reinforced dissolvable sutures which are now starting to dissolve. My post op instructions were pretty strict but it was all with it. Let me know if you have any other questions.

I didn't need an expander, I guess I have a large enough frame that it was able to fit. My skin isn't very stretchy though so they have been slow to drop so far.

Jeez that's so scary! I'm glad everything worked out though and you're happy with them :)

That makes sense. I'm 5'7" as well but I weigh 190. With an athletic frame. I'm a 34AA right now. I was hoping for a full C to D. But as I was sitting there I decided I want more on the D side and they were trying to steer me away from that which was a little disappointing. I go at the end of October for my sizing appointment. I'm excited/nervous. I've already started vitamin E and Bio oil on my skin in hopes of fitting the bigger implant. Haha. Do you have any recommendations on what to expect then and what did you do post op? From what I'm learning each surgery is different and the post op instructions are always different.

I accidentally commented at the top instead of replying directly to your comment, so I'll repost it here:
I'm not sure why your doctor is telling you that you won't be able to fit 550-ish cc's. With your measurements I think a D or even DD would probably just be proportional, it wouldn't even look that big on you. I started out 34A-B (I wore a 34B at Victoria's Secret before surgery) and ended up a 34D and I've had no problem whatsoever with my size, I could've gone bigger no problem. There are tons of girls with smaller frames than us who get upwards of 600-800cc's and they don't have issues with the implant not fitting.
The way my doctor did it was he had me try on various sizers and just had me pick whichever one I thought looked best on my body. He didn't tell me how many cc's each sizer was, and when I asked what cup size he thought I would end up he wouldn't give me an answer, saying that every store has different versions of each cup size. I think he purposefully did not want to answer that question because many people will have their mind set on a certain cup size letter, when really you will end up the happiest if you just pick a size that looks proportional without worrying about the size letter. I did it his way and am extremely satisfied with my result.
For post-op, starting 4 days after surgery I was instructed to do breast lifts by lifting the bottom of the breast up and down with a flat hand, this was to help prevent capsular contracture. It hurt at first because the wounds were still so fresh, but after a week or so it didn't hurt too bad anymore. After 3 weeks, they weren't dropping fast enough so I had to start compressing the implant from the front with my hands to help stretch out the skin below the nipple. I haven't been very diligent about doing that though so they still have a lot of dropping to do. They'll still drop eventually, it just takes longer if you don't do the exercises, but I'm not really concerned about how long it takes as long as they get there eventually. I had to postpone my 2 month appointment so I'm not sure what the next set of instructions will be, or if there will be any.
I hope this helps! Good luck with your sizing appointment!!

Thank you so much for your reply!!!! I think he's telling me smaller bc of the capsular contracture. That's where you get the divide at the bottom of you boob right? It's like a fold almost if I'm remembering correctly. I can't wait for the sizer appointment. I'd do this sooner just bc I'm excited and want it over with. The anxiety is through the roof bc of the unknown size. I'll keep you posted. Btw. Your ladies are amazing! Excited for you!!

It seems like your doctor is actually referring to re-positioning your natural kris, which heightens the chance of forming a double bubble later on. If that is what he is telling you he would do in the case of the larger implant, I would steer clear of that personally. However there are women who have adjusted their natural crease and have experience no negative effects. If I were to choose this method, I would constantly be concerned about bottoming out or getting a double bubble which is what your doctor seems to be explaining to you. Capsular contractor is the most common complication for breast on mentation, and it also has no definitive causes. With that being said, capsular contraction would not be a reason why you could not go big. :)

Just posted an update :)