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23 Years Old. 4'9. 90 Pounds. 1 Child. 290CC Unders. St Louis, MO

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Ever since I was little I always pictured myself...

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CrystalDaniG
WORTH IT$6,745
Ever since I was little I always pictured myself having big boobs! As I got older and all my friends were developing and filling out, I was still as flat chested as you could be. I've always been so insecure about my breast, my height, weight, just my whole body in general! Now that I'm older I know this is the right decision for me! I want to start living and being happy with my body! I want to wear a bathing suit and actually feel like a women! and not a 12 year old kid...

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Paul Rottler, MD, FACS

Paul Rottler, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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July 7, 2014
Hey Crystal. This is wonderful place to learn all you need to have a BA. Let me say this first....I LOVE St. Louis! I am from Georgia, but I have been to your beautiful city twice. I did all the typical tourist stuff and more. It is a wonderful place to visit. So, have you made any decisions on what you want or what you are going to get? If you don't know, just ask. I never realized how much I didn't know until I found this site and learned so much from these wonderful women. Have you scheduled any consultations yet?
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July 7, 2014
Hi redglory! Thank you for reading my post and I'm so glad that you have gotten the chance to see the wonderful St. Louis! It's a great city! I've been to Georgia twice for an ex boyfriends Army graduation and it was absolutely beautiful and I really enjoyed my stay. I did have a consultation back in May and it answered soo many questions and concerns that I had! I believe I am going to go with the silicon implant. Before my consultation I decided I wanted to go under the muscle and at my consultation that was conformed! He said if I even wanted to go over the muscle I would have to gain at least 30 pounds! I only gained 12 pounds while I was pregnant so that is completely out of the question! lol I feel like I've done hours of research and boobs are always on my mind! I'm just ready to take that leap and get them done! (Hopefully in December!) :)
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July 7, 2014
My daughter and I were in St. Louis in September of 2012 for the Joyce Meyer's convention. We went all over your fair city and beyond to the Meramec Caves. The Botanical Gardens were breathtaking. I'm wearing my St Louis Zoo t-shirt right now. Sounds like you are on the right track. I'm so excited for you. Do you know what size you are thinking about getting? My before pics look so much like you. It looks like we are about the same size. If you want to take a look at mine, just click on my name. I did 425, silicone, high profile, under the muscle. I'm a little past 7 weeks post and measuring a C cup now.
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July 7, 2014
That is great! I actually took my daughter to the zoo for the first time about 2 weeks ago! She loved it! It's amazing, the un explainable feeling you get as a parent seeing your childs eyes light up to new experiences! I can't wait to take her back! I looked at your photos and your breast look amazing!! Are you happy with under the muscle implants? I feel pretty good on my decision on going under the muscle, I just haven't seen many post about under the muscle implants. I'm hoping to be around a 32C possibly a little bigger and Dr. Rottler said that it was definitely do able! I definitely want the more natural look so I think we talked around doing a 200CC . I'm hoping to go back soon for another consultation so I can really show and express what I want in dept and have an even better understanding. I felt amazing as soon as I put the bra on with the implants! I just can't wait to feel that way every day! How has your recovery been? I'm trying to schedule my operation around Christmas break at school so I'll have about a month to recover before going back.
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July 7, 2014
I don't know Crystal, we are so close in pre-surgery size, I don't think 200 will get you anywhere near what you want. That's half what I did and I'm a C cup. I am not a full C, small D. I am a C cup, period. Have you played around with the rice sizers yet? Don't let the high numbers scare you. Ignore the numbers, just go for what you want. I have seen 600 cc's that are half my size and 200 that are twice my size. It all depends on what you have to begin with. It takes more to fill an empty cup than a full one. Most women on this site did go under. I love them. My recovery has been relatively smooth and easy. The only problems I have had, have been self-inflected. I work 2 jobs. One of them is a cleaning company I own. I went back to cleaning 2 weeks after surgery and it was much too soon for that much physical activity. I was in a lot of pain for several days. I was very lucky though. I never experienced any nausea, constipation, mine never sat up real high or square. They were never very swollen and I had minimum bruising. I did take a full 10 days off from both jobs. My children are grown so I didn't have little ones to worry about either.
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July 7, 2014
I'm so glad that i chose to join this page! Although I joined a few months ago I was so scared to post anything until I had the date set and know without a doubt that i was getting them, but the more i researched this page I noticed that I'm not the only one in my position and talking to you is so comforting! :) I felt like 200CC sounded soo small and that is definitely going to be brought up at my next consultation. I don't want to get 200CC and go home feeling small and unsatisfied, but i also don't want to go too big. I still want to have that "natural" look. So I'm hoping that my next consultation I can walk away with knowing an exact CC or a round about what size. I blame myself for not asking more question and bring more pictures. I guess you could say I was just so excited and overwhelmed that I was actually there that I was kind of in shock. lol I love the look of yours! I really want to go for a nice full C. I'm not too concerned on the actual bra size as long as they fit my body. Oh, and that they are big! lol I'm a little scared about my recovery. My daughter is 16 months as of right now, but even in December she'll still need me for A LOT! Luckily I live close to my parents and grand parents so I know that they will help me out as much as possible. I just want to feel close to 100% when I go back to school so that I can keep on track and concentrate on my classes. I think I might try to make rice sizers and see how i feel with those.
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July 7, 2014
I don't know about you, but the holidays are really busy around my house. With the decorating and the cooking, no way could I do this then. BUT..........my mother and sister are both gone now so I'm the only woman in the family left to do the cooking for my family and my sister's. Also, I love to decorate for Christmas. My kids always tease me about it looking like the Griswald's. And wrapping presents is an art form for me that I indulge. Are you a teacher or a student?
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July 8, 2014
I had 225 overs for my first BA, and I was ultimately not really happy with the results but I wouldn't have gone bigger the first time around because I am small, too. Even though it made me a 30D, I still needed push-up bras to make them look like I had anything. Then I developed capsular contracture, so the second surgery I went with 350 unders and I am happy, 5 weeks out. Check out my pics. 200 under the muscle would be just a little change, not like your wish pics. But because you are so very tiny, perhaps 300, at least.
UPDATED FROM CrystalDaniG
8 months pre

Wish Boobs!!

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I feel like I have boobs on my mind 24/7! Lol I am constantly on Google looking and reading about breast implants. I keep imagining how amazing I will feel when I FINALLY get my implants! Once I feel better I will probably be playing with them for days! I hope my breast will turn out as great as these! These are a few of my "Wish Boobs" :)

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July 7, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear that! :( Luckily my mom is the big cooker of the family! So that's covered! Unfortunately, we don't have a very big family so our Christmas' are very small. Also this will be my daughter and I's first Christmas without my husband. He's deployed to Japan and he won't be able to make it home. :( It's funny you mention the Griswald's! That is one of my favorite movies! It was actually on tv this weekend! No where near Christmas, but I just couldn't help but watch it! :) I'm a student right now, but i can't express enough how ready I am to graduate! Lol
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July 7, 2014
It's good you have your mom and family there to help. What are you studying and how much longer til graduation?
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July 7, 2014
Yes, I am very very thankful for her! I'm studying to be a dental hygienist. I'll graduate in about 3 years. When I graduated high school I went to a small community college and after my second year I found out I was pregnant, my husband joined the Navy and we moved to California. So I've been out of school for about two year so I'm kind of playing catch up again. lol
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July 7, 2014
My best friend from elementary school is a dental hygienist. She has been doing it for 30 years now and still loves it. My daughter has always been so fascinated with Japan. Everything about it. The culture, fashion, food, history. We have talked about going for a 2 week vacation the year she graduates from college. How long has hubby been there? When will he get to come home? I can't imagine how hard that it's for both of you.
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July 8, 2014
That's great! I can't wait to graduate and actually get in the office and work! :) I definitely think you and your daughter should take a trip to Japan! Although I myself haven't been able to go, my husband has had all positive things to say about it! He loves it and eventually he would like for us to get stationed there. He has been there since February of this year and will be stationed there until August of next year. We are planning a family vacation next year around May and we are hoping that he will be able to join us. It is tough. Like any relationship some days are harder than others, but we make it work the best we can. We're very thankful for skype! My little girl loves seeing her daddy on the computer!:)
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July 8, 2014
Hi Mamamel1974! I'm so glad that you commented on my blog! I Love your input! I've really been thinking hard on what CC I want to go with. I've always hear to go bigger. My biggest concern is going too big and them looking really fake especially with how small I am. I read your blog and looked threw your pictures. Your breast look great the first surgery, but I think they look amazing now! I'm so glad that you are happy with them! Are you truly happy that you went under the muscle? I'm big on working out as well. I was a gymnast for 16 years and a cheerleader for 6, so they are still a huge part of my life! I'm most scare that I will go too small and be unhappy. I've wanted this for years and now that it's so close I just want every thing to go Perfect! (Or as close to perfect as it can) lol
May 27, 2015
Just out of curiosity, do you remember where you found that first "wish" picture? I really want to see what it looks like from the front. I'm in the process of trying to find pictures of what I want for my augmentation.
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May 28, 2015
I found it on google images.
UPDATED FROM CrystalDaniG
8 months pre

Freaking over CC's!!

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Ok so, I'm seriously freaking out over what CC I want to go with... When I had my first consultation my PS thought the best size to go with would be 200CC. I was completely comfortable with that. He said that he thought I would achieve my goal of a C with that. Now I'm having second thoughts; thinking that might be too small... I know my PS know WAY more than I do, it just sounds so small. I know I still have like 5 months before I have my BA and I'll have another consultation, but I can't help but constantly think about it! I think I'll try making some rice sizers and see how I feel with those! Biggest concern is going too small or too big... But I've always heard "go bigger". Any Thoughts, suggestions or comments would be so helpful! :)

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July 9, 2014
We have very similar stats! I am maybe an inch taller than you haha when I had surgery I was 93lbs my boobs weigh one pound each now and I'm probably 98lbs now. I also cheered & did gymnastics and with the boobs now probably will not go back to the gym or tumbling..my age isn't helping either though! I was a full A or small B to start and I was originally going to do 400cc I ended up with 375cc. At first I swore they were too big and now at 3 months post op they are smaller than what they were and are perfect ! I will admit some days I think I should have went with the 400. I am very happy with my results and they really do look natural and actually fit my petite frame. You should look into at least getting 300 I would be really upset if I went any smaller than I did. Don't let people make you think just because your petite and little that 350+cc will look bad. I love my size I will update tomorrow so you can see what it looks like months after ! Good luck on finding out a size & I can't wait to hear all about your journey! Your going to love having boobs !!!
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July 9, 2014
Wow! I didn't even realize how similar we were in size when I read your blog. I guess I just completely skimmed over it. lol I absolutely love your results! I think your breast look great! I would be extremely happy with those results! I'm a 32A right now and my goal is to be a high C (Maybe a small D) One of my biggest concerns is that I look proportionate and they don't turn out looking too fake. I just don't want to get home and regret my size. I'm definitely going to voice my concern about my size to my PS and hopefully I can get a better understanding and ease my mind. I really think I want to go between 300-350. It seems to fit others great, so i think it would for me too! I'm so looking forward to your update tomorrow! I absolutely can't wait until I'm in spot! I'm more than ready to finally have boobs!! lol Thank you so much for all your info! It's helping me out soo much! :))
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January 30, 2015
Hi, this is first post on this site but you seem very concerned and worried about the final size and CC's. I had my BA early November and i was was also freaking out and looked at a ton of google pics and info on breast implants. If it helps..don't focus on CC's so much it'll drive you crazy and keep in mind that the same amount of CC's will look different of every woman. I'm 5'1 105lbs and have 225cc HP implants. I was also obsessed about size and CC's and worrying they would be too small. I am now a 32D after BA. (Was hoping to be a C cup) i am very happy with results and they don't look too big on my frame. All the girls with the same size implants as me are now wearing a large B or C cup. So implant size look different on every woman. Also surgeons have to go with your initial breast shape and bigger implants might not fit in your natural breast pocket without stretching the skin too much so that might be why he chose that size. I say definitly voice your concern about your goal size but if he is a good surgeon he will do what will look best for you and what is anatomicaly possible based on your natural breasts. Hope that helps a little. Good luck!! :)
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January 30, 2015
I would go bigger. I went with 315cc HP silicone unders the muscle. I'm only 4ft 10" 110lbs My breast size before BA was a 34A I had a little more fullness then your pictures but not by much. After my BA I am now wearing a 34C bra. Since you are so small I would suggest going under the muscle it gives you a more natural look and feel. Good luck!
April 13, 2015
I would go bigger. I'm 9 days post op and wish I would have gone bigger. I'm 4"11 115lbs. I couldn't decide between 375 cc or 400 cc. I knew I wanted high profile but after surgery I noticed my discharge papers said 385cc moderate round. Not sure why the PS changed it. I was a 32A before and 34 c now. Keep in mind I looked a whole size bigger when I tried the sizers on in that granny bra they give u during the consultation. Plus if u go behind the muscle u loose some cc's there too.
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April 13, 2015
Haha thanks! But you're a little late on this post. I'm already a month post op. I got 290cc. We had planned 325cc, but once he got in there the biggest size he could fit. Maybe that's why he changed yours too. I was fitted to a 32C and I'm very happy with my results. Good luck healing! :)