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36 Yr., 5'4", 130lb. 2 Kids, Hoping to Go from a 34B to 34D - Salt Lake City, UT

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I LOVED how my boobs looked when I was nursing and...

purtynpnk
$5,300
I LOVED how my boobs looked when I was nursing and want that look back. But I'm nervous of not liking the feel and/or look of an augmentation as much. I've always been obsessed with big boobs though and there's no way to get that back without surgery. I always were padded bras whick my boyfriend does not like the look of and thinks I should just wear non-padded bras and embrace my smaller boobs. But I just don't like how I look in them :( Small boobs are not me. I worry about being fake or looking fact, but honestly padded bras are fake too and still not quite the look I want. So I've decided to take the plunge and get them done. I chose a Dr. Chick who my sister in law used for her BA last year. She had a really great experience with him, fast recovery and I think her BA turned out really nice and natural. However, she chose a smaller size than I am going for.

After my first consultation I felt good about choosing 400 cc moderate silicone implants. I tried on the 371 sizers and really liked the look of those and thought they might still be a tad large (they say go a little bigger than you think so it should be perfect). They said they would put in the 400's to get that look.

A week or so later I talked to his assistant on the phone and she told me the moderate profile in 400 ccs were to wide for my BWD (11.5) and they would probable need to go to high profile. She was concerned I might not like that look as much, so I went in yesterday to try them on again. She was right, I did not like them as much. I felt they were to narrow. (I think they were 10 or 10.5?) So we tried the next size up in HP to get a wider base. Still didn't like it much. Tried the next size up which were a tad over my bwd but not as much as the 400 moderate. I like them much better we settled on 450 cc hp.

Now that I'm home I'm having anxiety that they are going to be way too big and that I won't like the High Profile look. It's two sizes up from my original choice. But to stay with moderate profile I'd probably have to go down a size or two from my original choice and I don't think I would be happy with anything smaller than 400 cc. Maybe I should settle on 425 HP?

purtynpnk's provider

Leland R. Chick, MD (retired)

Leland R. Chick, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (14)

November 26, 2014
Hi I just read ur story and I am so similar 2 u we r the same height and weight I have 2 kids 13 and 16 but I did not nurse. I never got sized b4 I wuld wear a 34b HEAVILY padded bra and a sports bra the 2 2gether made them look even bigger lol! But [RS bleep] swim suit time I hated my look u can not find a swim suit that looks rite no matter what iv been 2 every store tryed hundreds on every yr amd just left depressed. I finally got 2 the point in my life where I culd finally do this 4 myself. I started in sept and planed my ba for nov 13th so I'll be 2 wks post op 2maro. I had 2 do hp I freaked im like I dnt want torpedo boobs lol! I freaked on sizes went bak a few time tryin on the sizers again and again. I had 2 do 25cc difference my left was a tad smaller that right. I liked the look of 300 and 325 then I got home literally glued 2 the internet every second of the day I had time I mean at wrk n the bathroom everything! Im like evry1 says go a litttle bigger so I go bak I bump it up to 325right and 350left. Omg still freakin out I did have good breast tissue but still so sad looking after 2 kids. Last min I did 375right and 400left so 50cc more than I origanaly wanted. Im soooo glad I did I dnt think ill ever have boob greed since I added 50 cc for under muscle and all. My advice since u did breast feed do the 450hp u will be so happy. Now look heres the deal they r gonna look 2 good not 2 no they r "fake" but u will luv them u will feel awsum u will be happy and confident about everything u wear. And no they wont look like torpedos the way I see it is we r the lucky 1nz 2 be able 2 get hp cuz most do the moderate or mp and cant do hp. I was scared of them at 1st like panic attacks bad dreams no sleep lol! I freak over stuff but it was a big deal 4 me. I still havnt got my profile and pics 2gether on here I no I need 2 im not sure if or how I culd send u mine if u wuld like 2 see I dnt mind at all but trust me I freaked enuff for both of us lol! Ull be so happy with them. U cannot tell n my winter clothes but tighter tanks and stuff u can but I wore so heavily padded bras anyway I dnt think itll be a huge diff..oh yeah I got sized at a 34dd at vs at 11day po...they will change more but a dd I promise duz look great not huge at all so dnt trip on that...I was set I wanted 2 be a large c cup....I wuld not have been happy! I cant wait get get bak n the gym now lol! And swim suit ready! Heck yeah there fake and im proud but realy their not fake just nicely enhanced!!
November 27, 2014
Yeah I'd love to see your pics :) I think you are right, I would hate to be disappointed after going through all the trouble and pain of getting this done. I know what you mean about the dreams! I had a bump removed from my lip earlier this year and I kept having dreams about my lip never healing. So I know I'm going to stress a bit about this. If I can make it through the first month without panicking I'll be good LOL
November 26, 2014
I think you will be happy with the 425hp. I just had 400cc hp placed 6 days ago, over the muscle and am very happy. Are u going under or over the muscle?
November 27, 2014
It says under muscle there's a huge difference with that plus nursing kids and the loss of breast tissue
November 27, 2014
Under the muscle. Which did you do?
November 27, 2014
Meaning...? Under the muscle is the better choice after nursing?
November 27, 2014
Oops, just saw you said you had them placed over the muscle. I looked at your pics. 71 and they look great! That's how I want to look at 71 :)
November 27, 2014
Yeah cuz u loose breast tissue and if u dnt have that over the muscle culd be a disaster but ur pics look great u look awsum 4 ur age I idolize u!
November 27, 2014
Aww, thanks. Initially, I was very flat-chested but my chest/breast tissue is thick so over the muscle has worked for me. Unless your skin is very thin, you should be ok with over the muscle but either way, you'll look great!
November 27, 2014
Lmao! I dreamed we pulled up 2 a shack n the middle of no where and sum girl dr with the last name of the other dr in business with mine came out and im cryin ur not my dr and their strappin me down and I just new I was gonna die! No but 4real in ur post u do say u like big boobs and thats why im thinkin ull be happier with the 450 becuz of the nursing and 2 fill u out well...im gonna get my coffee down and start puttin my pics on so u can see...now im 2 wks 2day so the nude 1z still look funny bucuz they havnt dropped
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December 2, 2014
I can definitely relate to the way you are feeling about your padded bras! After I was finished nursing, I was so sad about the deflated boobs I was left with and I could not bring myself to go anywhere without a bombshell bra on. Don't be scared about the HP, you have a very small bwd so they will fit you nicely. My bwd is 12, I got 400cc HP and I really don't think they look fake at all. Good luck with everything :). You're so close!!
December 2, 2014
I know! 3 weeks! Thanks for your input :)
December 4, 2014
I went through the same roller coaster of emotions -- I've come to the conclusion that those emotions are just part of the process. Although I'm not your exact build (I'm 5'7" and weigh 125, small frame). I can tell you I went 500cc, high profile, under the muscle --- which was larger than I was originally going and don't regret it. I was bouncing between 450cc and 500cc --- I was told that considering it wasn't that much of a difference, I'd probably be happier with the larger. I was honestly scared of being huge! And my boobs being the only thing people noticed - but am very pleased. Do what you think will make you happy. Good luck! And if you have any questions please feel free to ask.
January 8, 2015
Shewil, we have the same stats and my BWD is 12ish. I can't choose between the mod+ or HP and decided between 500 or 550 cc I want nice big boobs but I hear that HP give a real "fake" look but I like it. I also like mod+ because you can play them up. Is there that much difference between the two?
UPDATED FROM purtynpnk
26 days pre

Sizers

purtynpnk
Here's some pics with 371 sizers (what 400cc should look like after they are placed under the muscle)

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November 27, 2014
I think they are the perfect size for you :)
November 28, 2014
The sizers look brill on you x
November 27, 2014
Oh yeah and I did under muscle
November 27, 2014
Ok so im tryin 2 do my pics and get them on here but I cant...apparently I have 2 have an iPhone or ipad or reg computer?? I have a samsung galaxy note 3...any1 have this prob? Or tips? Im not sure if u can private message either if so I can show u them
November 29, 2014
I'm not sure how to do it from a phone. I just did it on my laptop. Click and Drag
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November 29, 2014
I would go with 425-450. Beleive me they look so much smaller once they are inside. Best wishes!!
November 30, 2014
Thank you. My concern with the 450 right now is they are a tad wide. Might be a bit too much side boob. Your new silicone ones look great. Makes me happy I choose silicone. Your experience is really helping relieve some of my fears. I worry about getting that tight, round, hard look. But I can see from your experience that it comes from overfilling the saline bags. Your silicone ones look so much more natural and soft even though they are bigger. Thanks for sharing :)
December 12, 2014
I am 5'8" and 150, size 4 (on bottom, top is a different story because of the boobs). My first BA in 2002 I had 325cc saline implants that were overfilled to 380 placed under the muscle. This took me to a solid D cup at the time. Then after nursing two kiddos I was left with the same sad deflated boobs. I saw a new Dr since I had moved across the country and ultimately left the choice in her hands to be made during surgery. She ended up using 485cc silicone cohesive gel to help fill out the tissue and give me some volume/cleavage in the middle since I have a broad chest/wide ribcage. They are big. I am now a 32DDD and while I'm not going to complain because they look 100% better than before if I could have gotten the same effect with a smaller implant I would be all for it. I think these look great on you size wise. I think regardless of what you choose with your first augmentation there will always be a period of wondering and second guessing yourself after it is done but that is a normal dip on the roller coaster.
December 16, 2014
Thanks, Boxbeast :)
UPDATED FROM purtynpnk
22 days pre

Vitamin E

purtynpnk
So I was going to start taking vitamin E to help avoid stretch marks. I read on the bottle "Caution: If you are taking any medication, including daily aspirin, or if YOU ARE PLANNING ANY MEDICAL PROCEDURE, have a medical condition or have any bleeding problems consult you doctor before taking this product" Hmm, does vitamin E thin your blood or something? Is it a bad idea before surgery? I'll ask my PS as soon as I can, but I'm curious NOW. :P

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December 1, 2014
Dnt take anything for 2 wks b4 ur surgery no vitamins advil aleve asprin anything ...oh and its ruff ill just tell ya...they shuld giv u a huge list of things not 2 take but I did start taking vitamin e about 2 wks after but honestly uv had kids and breast fed so u shouldnt have any problems I didnt at all
December 1, 2014
Sounds good :)
December 1, 2014
I'm about 3 weeks out.... phew.. ahhhh! ...eeeee! LOL
December 1, 2014
Btw, we are scheduled for the same day! Mine is the 23rd at 7 am!
December 2, 2014
Nice! I'm not going to know what time I'm going in until the day before. Kinda makes me more nervous, not knowing.
December 2, 2014
I would be a wreck. Lol the coordinator is supposed to be calling me in an hour for my pre-op consult. I live 3 hours away from my dr.
December 4, 2014
Hey purtynpnk and all others! Finally got my profile and pics on here it shows up now so u can chk it out now!
December 4, 2014
They are awesome! Thanks for sharing :)
December 1, 2014
My PS said to star Vitamin E one week post op. I'm pre op right now and he's got me taking a multivitamin and Vitamin C.
December 1, 2014
That makes sense.
December 2, 2014
Thatgirl525- what are you getting done? Have you decided on size and everything? Or still figuring it out, like me?
December 2, 2014
My PS has been doing this for over 30 years so he made my decisions way easier lol we agreed on Saline (Silicone makes me nervous, and I have plenty of existing tissue so both will feel natural), dual plane method. I'm asymmetrical so we're doing 475cc on my right, 525cc on my left. Hoping to come out with a full D/DD.
December 2, 2014
Oh, just getting the Breast augmentation for now. I'm borderline for a lift, but we're considering another child in the next 5 years so I'm holding off on it.
December 3, 2014
Awesome. My PS has been doing it 25 yrs, so I'm glad about that. I'm not sure what dual plane method is though.
December 3, 2014
It's where the top half the the implant is under the muscle, bottom is just under the tissue.