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I am 44 years old and have always had small...
New boobies44December 21, 2013
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I am 44 years old and have always had small breasts, would like to go from a small B cup to a D cup. I had my consultation and loved my doctor he suggested 425 cc and 450 cc mentor silicone mod high profile because my breasts are different sizes with subfascial placement. I am 5'3 and 135 lbs I want to have fuller breasts but I have concerns about the placement and size I don't want to look any heavier I have work out and run several days a week to maintain my weight. I wanted to subfascial placement until I learned mammograms are better with the under the muscle placement. Does anyone have comments on their mammograms with subfascial placement.
I am so obsessed with breast augmentation reviews every chance I have I look at reviews even at work. I want to lose another 15 lbs by my surgery date and I am so excited I can't wait.
I have started wearing two bras so people at work hopefully won't notice. I don't care if they know except I work in a hospital and they won't let me return to work with any restrictions. My PS said it would be fine to return to work after 5 days just not to move patients but I plan to be out a week and a half, so I can recover before I return.
I sent my mammogram report and now need an EKG then I will be ready. I go back to the PS 3 weeks prior to my surgery to try sizes of implants again to make sure I am still happy with the sizes. The PS said his number 1 complaint is most women wish they went bigger so I am trying to make sure I am really happy with my size choice. I think next time I will talk to him about my hobbies as well. I ride horses, love to run and I worry about the bouncing around at that size. Can't wait until March.
I am so obsessed with breast augmentation reviews every chance I have I look at reviews even at work. I want to lose another 15 lbs by my surgery date and I am so excited I can't wait.
I have started wearing two bras so people at work hopefully won't notice. I don't care if they know except I work in a hospital and they won't let me return to work with any restrictions. My PS said it would be fine to return to work after 5 days just not to move patients but I plan to be out a week and a half, so I can recover before I return.
I sent my mammogram report and now need an EKG then I will be ready. I go back to the PS 3 weeks prior to my surgery to try sizes of implants again to make sure I am still happy with the sizes. The PS said his number 1 complaint is most women wish they went bigger so I am trying to make sure I am really happy with my size choice. I think next time I will talk to him about my hobbies as well. I ride horses, love to run and I worry about the bouncing around at that size. Can't wait until March.
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December 23, 2013
I am 39 and I have sub glandular silicone 225HP that moved me from a 30A to a 30D. You really have to support them well sub glandular, so larger would need even more support. I use 2 sports bras to run and underwire all the time. My ps picked sub glandular because of the shape of my pecs --under the muscle would have pushed them further down and they were really really small and saggy. The recovery was instant -- no pain or pain meds. Went to a baby shower and out to dinner the next day. No problems with raising your arms or anything!! It does limit the view or block some tissue for mammograms, but you can get an MRI if you have concerns. I just had a breast ultrasound and the implant didn't block the tissue they were looking for. If you go above the muscle, you do not need as large an implant to get to a D, especially since you are already a B. Check out my profile. And good luck to you!!
December 27, 2013
Thanks for your comment. My PS said the subfascial with lift slightly and give better cleavage. I hope everything goes well with your infection and it clears up. I already thought I would run with two bras for support and I may go a bit smaller because I really don't want to be any bigger then a 34 d or 36 c. I will try sizes again at my pre op appt.
December 28, 2013
Yes, the skin infection is clearing. Thanks!! My PS does thousands of BAs a year and he says he's noticing a trend towards sub glandular placement with really good results. To me, they do not look fake at all, and if you can get a smaller implant (with same visual results as bigger implant under the muscle) with less recovery and intrusion into the structure of the body, why not?
UPDATED FROM New boobies44
3 months pre
Maybe new surgery date
New boobies44December 27, 2013
Still trying to decide if 425 and 450 cc might be a little big for me. I have decided to go with the subfascial placement. I decsion made now the size and I think I will be better off a bit smaller because I want to lose 15 lbs. I also think the heavier the implant the more chances for sagging especially with my activities.
My other problem, another co worker already requested time off same time I scheduled my surgery and I am not sure my superiorviser will allow both of us off at the same time. It depends sometimes they will so I called the scheduler at the PS office but no reply yet with other available dates.
As far as my size I won't mind still wearing some padded bras. Maybe I can move my surgery date up!!!
My other problem, another co worker already requested time off same time I scheduled my surgery and I am not sure my superiorviser will allow both of us off at the same time. It depends sometimes they will so I called the scheduler at the PS office but no reply yet with other available dates.
As far as my size I won't mind still wearing some padded bras. Maybe I can move my surgery date up!!!
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December 27, 2013
LOL! I had planned on doing my surgery at the end of December or the beginning of January 2012. But suddenly, I realized that scheduling meant it would be better for everyone if I did it sooner. I ended up moving my surgery up to November 6, and that was in late October, I think. So yeah, if you think you can swing it, that's thinking outside the box :D.
And remember, you can go larger, if you regret getting a smaller implant. You cannot really go smaller. So there's that as well. As long as you are secure in your reasons for going smaller, and that you know they are valid and convincing, then do it. I go back and pull out my reasons for not augmenting quite often, and it comforts me when my constant surfing of RealSelf gives me boob envy ;). And also, some people do prefer smaller breasts, or ones that look less obviously-augmented. So it really does come down to your own personal taste and reasons.
Good luck!!
And remember, you can go larger, if you regret getting a smaller implant. You cannot really go smaller. So there's that as well. As long as you are secure in your reasons for going smaller, and that you know they are valid and convincing, then do it. I go back and pull out my reasons for not augmenting quite often, and it comforts me when my constant surfing of RealSelf gives me boob envy ;). And also, some people do prefer smaller breasts, or ones that look less obviously-augmented. So it really does come down to your own personal taste and reasons.
Good luck!!
December 27, 2013
425 to 450 is a very heavy implant for subfascial placement, especially with no tissue on your own to support it, I would go for a second opinion to make sure it's the right choice for you, btw most PS place them sub muscular nowadays, so I'm a bit surprised… Investigate it more…beside "hold in place" issue it might look a bit "fake" if you don't have much of your own tissue...
As far as recovery period give yourself at least a week and a half off work, you'll be glad you did :)
The best of luck, I will follow your story :)
December 27, 2013
I would go under the muscle no matter what the size of the implant. The recovery is a little rough, but it looks much more natural if you don't have a lot of your own breast tissue. It also reduces the risk of capsular contracture and any visible rippling.
December 27, 2013
Thanks for the advice. But I think I will go with my PS recommendation however may go smaller on the implant size. He measured my tissue and I have enough to cover the implant. Subfascial also reduces the visibility of rippling and cap. contracture the rate is less then subglandular even though it is above the muscle.
UPDATED FROM New boobies44
3 months pre
Same surgery date!
New boobies44December 27, 2013
My vacation was approved today so no worries! The PS' s office had dates available later in march so i am glad it all worked out.
I have been researching like crazy about subfascial placement and the technique is widely disputed by many doctors however the PS I chose does them all the time and the main reason I was interested in his work was all the previous before and afters and they look really good. I have looked a lot of websites and read a lot of reviews and I am sticking with him. When I look at the websites I look at all their pictures not only breast augmentations but also revisions and tummy tucks and his scars look the best. The subfascial placement is done mostly in South American and some in Europe and it is just catching on here.
I have been researching like crazy about subfascial placement and the technique is widely disputed by many doctors however the PS I chose does them all the time and the main reason I was interested in his work was all the previous before and afters and they look really good. I have looked a lot of websites and read a lot of reviews and I am sticking with him. When I look at the websites I look at all their pictures not only breast augmentations but also revisions and tummy tucks and his scars look the best. The subfascial placement is done mostly in South American and some in Europe and it is just catching on here.
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December 28, 2013
I think most of the doctors do their particular types of surgery because they feel they are the best types. So if you choose a doctor, like his work, and he uses a particular technique, then you are choosing that technique. I've seen so many rabidly positive and negative opinions on submuscular at this point, I really would just worry about choosing the best doctor and doing what they think is best--as you've done. Congratulations on setting a date! You've got a looooong wait ahead of you ;).
December 28, 2013
I just read the docs comments on here about subfascial and it looks like if your surgeon is recommending it and he has good results, then you should do it. But, I think you should go for the 350 range or smaller. I went from a 30A to a D with 225s over, so if you're starting with Bs, you would end up way over DDs, I bet at 450. Also, I recommend high profile, not mod HPs. But that is just my little unprofessional opinion :)
December 30, 2013
I know it's a toooo long to wait but he's booked up til march and I saw him in Dec. I was hoping for February date. Did u have high profile? I thought my PS would go that way but he didn't and I even mentioned I wanted them to sit higher up for upper pole fullness but he said he would make my pocket a little higher and so my incision would be a little higher in the crease. So excited!!! I look at this site everyday and my hubby is so sick of it!
December 31, 2013
Yes I have HP. I love love love them. I had just a little tissue and sagging, so they are perfect. Good luck with getting a closer date. It is hard to wait for something so awesome!!!
December 31, 2013
My PS does thousands of BAs a year and claims he is seeing a very recent trend towards over the muscle. I don't see that reflected on RS yet. We'll see. If you can go to a surgeon who has a good track record with it, why not get overs?!!!
January 4, 2014
Hello there!
Best of luck!
I see that you are getting implants the same week as me. I too have been obsessed with breast augmentation reviews! LOL
Are you still trying ti lose 15lbs?
I lost 20lbs in 4 months by using isagenix.
Have you tries the products?
I am at my ideal weight and SO happy and excited to get my breasts lookig fuller!
All the beat and good luck!
I look forward to seeing your updates!
January 6, 2014
I keep at look out for your postings as well, so exciting isn't it! I am like a Crazy child and sometimes start to feel really guilty about spending so much money on my appearance. Still plan to do it but I am a roller coaster for sure. What products are they? I usually don't use anything other protein shakes and exercise! So excited to have BA friend. Good luck.
January 6, 2014
Dont feel bad! We get one body, one life with many choices and options. Do what you wish in this life.
As my husband has always said; the only difference between a hundred dollars and ten thousand dollars is a few zeros.
Does that even make sense? LoL
For some reason it has always stuck with me...
The isagenix products have high quality protein shakes and meal replacement shakes, energy and performance products for working out, etc.
They really kicked my bum into high gear and im constantly getting compliments on the weight i lost.
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I posted a before video on my realself page, i hope my BA diary helpa others!
How comfortable D-cups will be while horse-back riding and the like depends a lot on how big your band size is. For example, a 34-D would be fine with a good moderate-impact sports bra. A 38-D, however, is a significantly larger breast, and you'd need a much stronger bra, one appropriate for high-impact aerobics and running. Still, it should be do-able. Also, the larger your frame, the larger a breast you can support aesthetically speaking. I think your size looks good in your pic. :)
I'm excited to hear more from after your sizing session!