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36 Year Old Mother of Two.. Finally Decided to Do Something I've Wanted Since I Was a Freshman in High School. - San Antonio, TX
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After careful consideration and a lot of mixed...
blueeyedgrl36August 16, 2015
WORTH IT$5,465
After careful consideration and a lot of mixed emotions I have decided to get a BA. Right now I'm hoping to schedule it for the first week of December 2015 bit I am waiting to meet with one more doctor on the 28th of this month here in San Antonio.
I have been wanting to get a BA ever since I was a freshman in high school; however, I had hoped that the man upstairs created me to be a late bloomer since most of my friends already developed at a significantly quicker rate than I did. At 36 I am only a 34 A and have been ever since I can remember with the exception of when I had my two sons whom are now 16 and 14.
Over the years I've been through a lot to include a [RS bleep] when I was 13. It was during that time things were said to me about my lack of breast that impacted me from that day forward. Now that I am happily married to a man who loves me whole heartedly and thinks I'm beautiful the way I am but yet wants me to be happy in my own skin I feel I am ready to do this.
Being small busted impacted me a lot as I'm sure it has a lot of you on this site. It really sucks having to shop for bras with enough padding to fill out certain shirts or to give the impression you have something up there. I'm ready to look like a true woman now.
I weigh 110 lbs. And am 5'6" with a band width of approx 11 or 11.3. Up until yesterday when I met with an amazing PS I thought I wanted 350 cc saliene. When I put the sizes on I liked the look of the 405; however after speaking to the PS he said I would lose some ccs by going under the muscle but not to many. After sitting in his office and talking with both he and my husband I asked if it would be possible to go the next size up... oh yeah I forgot to mention that at this point and getting all my questions answered I decided I feel it would be best for me to go the silicone route... when I asked if I could go the next size up which would be 460 cc he said that would be the largest we could go due to how narrow I am. So now I am on the fence... should I go to 460 or stick with the 400?? The PS I saw also recommended I go with the Allergan Natrelle style 45 HP (I think). All I know is I do not want to look like I'm going to fall over and if possible I prefer to be a full C or full D.
Looking at some pictures on here I see some ladies whom have gotten 350 CC and are in a full D after their BA but then others who get 450 CC and get the same look. When I tried on the sizes in the bra the PS provided as well as in my shirt 350 looked tiny on me but 400 looked just right. Needless to say I'm a little confused.
Sorry for being long winded I just wasn't sure what type of info to include. I look forward to reading everyone's experiences. Have a wonderful day.
I have been wanting to get a BA ever since I was a freshman in high school; however, I had hoped that the man upstairs created me to be a late bloomer since most of my friends already developed at a significantly quicker rate than I did. At 36 I am only a 34 A and have been ever since I can remember with the exception of when I had my two sons whom are now 16 and 14.
Over the years I've been through a lot to include a [RS bleep] when I was 13. It was during that time things were said to me about my lack of breast that impacted me from that day forward. Now that I am happily married to a man who loves me whole heartedly and thinks I'm beautiful the way I am but yet wants me to be happy in my own skin I feel I am ready to do this.
Being small busted impacted me a lot as I'm sure it has a lot of you on this site. It really sucks having to shop for bras with enough padding to fill out certain shirts or to give the impression you have something up there. I'm ready to look like a true woman now.
I weigh 110 lbs. And am 5'6" with a band width of approx 11 or 11.3. Up until yesterday when I met with an amazing PS I thought I wanted 350 cc saliene. When I put the sizes on I liked the look of the 405; however after speaking to the PS he said I would lose some ccs by going under the muscle but not to many. After sitting in his office and talking with both he and my husband I asked if it would be possible to go the next size up... oh yeah I forgot to mention that at this point and getting all my questions answered I decided I feel it would be best for me to go the silicone route... when I asked if I could go the next size up which would be 460 cc he said that would be the largest we could go due to how narrow I am. So now I am on the fence... should I go to 460 or stick with the 400?? The PS I saw also recommended I go with the Allergan Natrelle style 45 HP (I think). All I know is I do not want to look like I'm going to fall over and if possible I prefer to be a full C or full D.
Looking at some pictures on here I see some ladies whom have gotten 350 CC and are in a full D after their BA but then others who get 450 CC and get the same look. When I tried on the sizes in the bra the PS provided as well as in my shirt 350 looked tiny on me but 400 looked just right. Needless to say I'm a little confused.
Sorry for being long winded I just wasn't sure what type of info to include. I look forward to reading everyone's experiences. Have a wonderful day.
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Replies (7)
August 29, 2015
hi there! i was kind of in the same boat as you! didn't wanna be too big or too small. I'm a 21a as well ,and am looking to be a d cup or full D. i've had 4 consults, and i am deciding to go with the doctor who is confident 450-470 cc silicone sientra moderate plus profile will achieve my desired look without affecting my medical standpoint. however I'm 122 lbs, 5'4' so not exactly your frame. I've breastfed 1 and have lost significant volume but held up good tissue support. check out my profile and let me know what you think! I think you made a great choice and the saline will give you a nice shape for your size and nothing too extreme, in my opinion i think you will be a full c! :)
August 29, 2015
Hello there and thank you for your words of reassurance for the size I decided to go with. I checked out your profile and minus a few lbs you and I are built very similar. Do you know what your band width is? Mine is only 11 so that is one of the reasons I decided against silicone after everything I was informed of today. Also, without knowing your band width I can tell you this, moderate profile I feel would be the best route if you want a natural look, another thing I can tell you is look at your pictures with the sizers on and pick the one you like the best. Once you have that picked go with the next size up as you will lose approximately 40 ccs going under the muscle. Does that help at all? I like the way the 450s looked with your body shape but the question is what one do you like the best. If you have a small band width go I personally would do some research on how the Sientra sizing works. If you want me to look at their charts I'd be happy to but you can usually find them online. :-)
October 8, 2015
Go for the bigger one definitely . I wanted 500cc, but ended with 475cc. Same reason , doctor said they would not fit my small frame. I'm in a month op. Still high, I'm just hoping they fall and get better . So go for the bigest one. Believe me.
October 9, 2015
Thank you for your honest input. I definitely don't want to regret the choice on the size. How was your recovery? Did you get saline or silicone?
November 6, 2015
Hi there what's your rib cage under bust diameter ? I'm 5.6 but 12 cm implant width is most I can fit.
Is 450 you are contemplating hp?
Is 450 you are contemplating hp?
December 2, 2015
Well I finally did it! Dr. Lawton is,a,wonderful PS and gave me the look up was hoping for. I'm so glad I switched doctors and for the first time I ever let my hubby take pictures which I been let him do boeflre.
UPDATED FROM blueeyedgrl36
3 months pre
Scheduled my surgery date
blueeyedgrl36August 21, 2015
I just got confirmation that I am locked in for surgery on Nov 30th. Originally I was going to go for another consultation but after doing a lot of research and speaking with several doctors, I was told someone of my frame would be better off getting silicone vs saliene. That being said I am locked in with Dr. Kopchinski at Prestige Cosmetic Surgery Center here in San Antonio.
Granted I still have a a little more than three months to go before locking in a size (I'm on the fence of doing 405 CCS or 460 CCS Nitrelle style 45) I wanted to share my wish pics and get everyone's opinion. I'm 5'6 with a band width of 11 or 11.4 (I can't remember exactly) and am a 34A.
Granted I still have a a little more than three months to go before locking in a size (I'm on the fence of doing 405 CCS or 460 CCS Nitrelle style 45) I wanted to share my wish pics and get everyone's opinion. I'm 5'6 with a band width of 11 or 11.4 (I can't remember exactly) and am a 34A.
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August 26, 2015
Hi new friend! I'm afraid of going too big so I'm between 375 & 400...no more, possibly less. I'm also 5'4 & 120-130ish though. Besides just looking crazy, I'm not trying to incur any health issues I can prevent. I won't pretend to be a doc and make a suggestion. It's all guesswork over here no matter how many pix I see. I have a pic of my measurements idk which if any are my bandwidth. I'm kinda over tryna match to a cup size. I just want something nice and I think my choice range will give me that. Best of luck & let's definitely keep on touch!
August 28, 2015
Hello there! Well much to my surprise I have decided to go with a different doctor and to go with salient vs silicone. I had a consult with Dr. Lawton and he provided documentation on why saline would be in my best interest. Trying on the sizers in his office I really liked the look of 380. Since you lose ccs going behind the muscle he recommended doing the 420 so I will end up with the look of the 380.
January 5, 2016
What info did he provide to change your mind? I am seeing him in two days and am thinking of going the silicon route. I'd love to hear what he showed you. Thanks!
January 5, 2016
There was a ton of information actually from studies and statistics to testimonials from patients who after having silicone for several years had them taken out and they were calcified.. literally rocks. I was also shown pictures of saline implants and silicone ones from removal procedures. A lot of people worry about rippling, the way the feel and how saline implants will look. Let's just say that I have absolutely no regrets going with saline. I've had several people say they can't get over how natural they actually look, and I am absolutely amazed just how real they feel and move like natural breasts. Talk to Dr. Lawton and I guarantee you won't be disappointed you did. He is truly an artist in his profession.
UPDATED FROM blueeyedgrl36
3 months pre
Changed doctors but kept the same surgery date.
blueeyedgrl36August 28, 2015
I ended up going to my consultation with Dr. Lawton and after meeting with him it completely changed my mind on going with silicone. As I stated in my original review I originally wanted saline and then decided after meeting with Dr. K that I wanted silicone. Dr. Lawton and Dr. K are both wonderful but what sold me on Dr. Lawton was the fact he had studies, news articles, and medical backing as to why saline would be better for me to go with. The determining factor though was that he also showed me pictures of what a silicone implant looks like after its been in your body for a while and then ruptured. On top of that he explained in great detail how the studies on silicone implants are actually done and the reporting methods. There were just a whole lot of red flags for me. After trying on sizers I really liked the look of the 380 hp implants.. I tried on the 420 which were ok and then the 460 which was a definite no go for me unless I wanted to fall over. Lol Dr. Lawton said if I like the look of the 380 we should do the 420 because I will lose about 40 ccs once they are placed under the muscle.
My surgery is scheduled still for November 30th and I will not find out the time until the Wednesday prior. Pre-op is scheduled for the 16th of November. Now it's just a waiting game.
My surgery is scheduled still for November 30th and I will not find out the time until the Wednesday prior. Pre-op is scheduled for the 16th of November. Now it's just a waiting game.
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September 3, 2015
That is good you found a doctor who will give you what you originally wanted. Best of luck to you :)
September 22, 2015
That's my birthday. Lol. Congrats. I heard great things about Dr. Lawton
September 22, 2015
Thank you! When I left his office I knew I was making the right choice by going with him as my surgeon. Now I am really having a hard time with deciding on the right size. Any suggestions? What made you go with your final choice?
September 22, 2015
So are you going with silicone or saline? Are his articles published on the internet?
September 22, 2015
I'm interested in the silicone implant being in the body/ruptured for a while.
September 22, 2015
I've decided to go with Saline. While doing research I ran into several websites that showed the risks of silicone. I can call Dr. Lawtons office and see if they can email me a copy of the studies and articles.
September 22, 2015
It was scary seeing everything on silicone rupture. After seeing how the silicone calcified so to speak and the effects it can have on toxins and metals being in your bloodstream I knew silicone was not the way to go.
September 22, 2015
Yayyyy now I have more research to do/things to worry about. If you get those articles, that'd be great. I'll start looking up stuff today. I was so sure I'd be going with silicone :/
September 23, 2015
I came across this article that was posted in another forum I thought you might find interesting:
http://implantawareness.com/testimonials-2/drs-speak-out/dr-bernard-patten/
http://implantawareness.com/testimonials-2/drs-speak-out/dr-bernard-patten/
September 24, 2015
You are welcome! Let me know what you think after reading it. Are you getting excited since your surgery is coming up?
September 24, 2015
Heck yeah. I start getting busy next weekend (not this one coming up) with shopping & final preps & I'm looking fwd to it. I miiiiiight do some light window shopping this weekend. Debating b/c a cold just started ravaging my body today :/
September 24, 2015
Sorry to hear you have a cold. Try and take it easy. I'm here if you heed anything.
September 24, 2015
I appreciate it! I'm going to powerhouse my body with Emergen-C. It's all I do for colds & it works every time. I should be good by Monday, but then I may be getting a flu shot on Tuesday lol
September 24, 2015
Congratulations on booking with Dr Lawton! I had my consultation with him yesterday and am about to book my BA! Looking at December 7th! Woohoo! Like you, I also went into his office wanting silicone. I was so amazed at how much time he spent with me answering all my questions and showing me all the articles and research he had on the dangers of silicone. I'm now confident in going with Saline. I just want the best natural and safe result in the end!
September 24, 2015
Do you have your preoperative scheduled already? After speaking with Dr Lawton my mind was made up. How many CCS are you looking at getting?
September 24, 2015
I don't have it scheduled yet, we are trying to make sure we know when we will be here becuase we are traveling for work a bunch the next couple months (I'm a wedding photographer and have a lot of destination weddings this fall) which is why I can have my surgery til December. I'm looking at somewhere between 420 and 450cc. I hope that won't be too large!! I'm currently a small B, I want to be a full C, small D at the biggest. I'm 5'9" 135lb, pretty small frame and am fairly tall. I really want to go back and try on the sizers again.
September 24, 2015
I apologize for my typos! I'm on my iphone and apparently can't edit my comments!
September 24, 2015
When I tried on the sizers I liked the look of the 380 (I'm pretty sure that's what size they were) When Dr. Lawton said I should go with the 420 I must admit it freaked me out a bit because I'm very petite as it is and do not want to end up really top heavy. I won't go back until November 16th for my pre-op and that's when I'll try them on again. How long have you been in San Antonio? We just moved here a few months ago. Have you heard of the new "ideal" implant? I've researched it and I wish Dr. Lawton offered those. By what I understand there is only one doctor here that offers them.
September 24, 2015
Welcome to San Antonio! I have lived her since 2004. We just moved 25 minutes north, to New Braunfels. Not too far! I haven't heard of them! I'll have to look them up. Are they saline? Or something else? At first I really thought I wanted Silicone gel or what some people call "gummy bear" implants. So many articles and reviews say they are more natural looking and last longer. But after talking to Dr. Lawton my mind has totally changed which is kind of confusing but I trust him. His reviews and awards speak for themselves!
September 24, 2015
They are a new type of saline implant that has the feel of silicone. In the studies it also showed less rippling, CC, and rupture. The doctor that uses the ideal implants is here in SA but charges $50 for a consult fee. I'm on the fence as to whether I want to meet with him though. Dr Lawton is amazing and has awesome reviews so I have no doubts about his work. Thank you for the welcome by the way. Lol New Braunfels is nice. We haven't gotten to spend much time there but we live on the Sea World side of town. So far I like the area and the high school. When you went to meet with Dr Lawton did someone go with you? My husband came to my appointment and was really impressed by his bed side manner and knowledge.
September 24, 2015
I wonder if Dr. Lawton could get access to the ideal implants. It's worth asking! Now I'm intrigued! I do really trust him as a surgeon, not sure anyone could meet the high bar he has set. And no, my husband couldn't get off work. :( I made sure and wrote down all the important questions we had and relayed them all back to my husband afterwards. He was impressed with how long he spent with me. I'm very critical of customer service and any service in general so the fact that I was that happy with my consultation spoke volumes to my husband. My main concern with the saline was it feeling/looking natural and of course the rippling. Aplarently choosing the proper size implant so you can fill
It to the max will reduce rippling. That along with a well engineered pocket under the muscle helps avoid and appearance of rippling. That's my number one concern right now so I'm trying to do as much research as possible.
It to the max will reduce rippling. That along with a well engineered pocket under the muscle helps avoid and appearance of rippling. That's my number one concern right now so I'm trying to do as much research as possible.
September 24, 2015
Customer service is something that I think should be exemplary at all times. Dr Lawton surpassed my expectations. On the ideal implant website it had a section where you could recommend a doctor and I recommended Dr Lawton. I think I'll call his office and inquire as to whether or not he can utilize the ideal implant. The whole concept intrigued me as well. I know I don't want my husband to feel like he is grabbing two water balloons. Lol Has your husband been supportive through your journey?
September 24, 2015
That would be amazing! I'm gonna research the ideal implant when I get home! My husband has been extremely supportive! He's always told me I didn't need them and I'm perfect the way I am. He's more of butt guy, luckily I'm already blessed in that department. I'm just tired of being unproportional! He wants me to be happy, but I also want him to be happy with them! Like you said, I don't want him to feel like he's grabbing rocks or water balloons! They're just as much his as they're mine in my mind so his opinion means a lot. So many girls have raved about their Saline implants that Dr. Lawton did, so it's hard to imagine they wouldn't feel good. I've personally never felt fake boobs so I don't know what to expect at all. I feel like a weird creeper cause I seriously want to ask to feel someone else's fake boobs! Lmao! And I really wonder what they look like after 10-15 years! Another reason j heard the "gummy bear" implants were supposedly better becuase they maintain their shape and don't shift as much. But there's a downside to that, they're more firm and feel less like a real boob. Aside from the health risks, there's definitely pros and cons to each type of implant that seem to correlate with one another.
It's nice to hear that you can continue to move forward in life after your unfortunate event as a young teen and claim your body for yourself! I'm so happy for you! Feel free to share some wish boob pictures so the community can give you better feedback on your size dilemma. The December 2015 forum is quite right now but take a look at July's forum, to get an idea of how busy and helpful it will become over time. Looking forward to following your journey!