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27 Years Old, Small Implants - Toronto, ON

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I am 5'4 and 110 lbs and currently wear a 32 a bra...

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Angie_1987
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I am 5'4 and 110 lbs and currently wear a 32 a bra. I've had 2 consultations with my surgeon already and having the surgery in just a couple weeks ! I'm excited but nervous and, like many of you, am worried I chose the wrong size. After the breast exam my dr said that I couldn't go very big and recommended 250cc under muscle but I felt this was even too big when I tried on the sizers. I asked for a little smaller and we came up with 235 cc's (saline). I am a conservative, professional person and do not plan on telling anyone (aside from my boyfriend / best friend). Therefore, I did not want anything too obvious. I just want to feel more confident in my myself. I never let anyone, including my boyfriend, see me without a bra and generally feel self conscious in many tops. Anyone else have smaller implants or have a similar experience to me? Looking at photos it can be easy to jump to conclusions that I may have chosen the wrong size!

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July 23, 2014
Choosing size is the most nerve wracking thing ever! I'm getting mine some in Sept and I'm getting 375. I was leaning more towards 325 or 350 but I'm told going under the muscle hides a bit of the size and I would be upset paying all this money And feeling like I didn't go big enough. But that's just me. I'm looking to be a full C and now I am 34 A/B. 29 years old, twin 7 year old boys and I weigh about 120 now. I went back and forth on size for a good month and now I'm confident and settled on 375. Hopefully you will be confident in your decision soon.
July 23, 2014
Getting mine done*
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July 23, 2014
I would like to be confident in my decision but I'm not there yet. I guess I'll know in just a few short weeks. Eek! Seems like all the pictures I see on here of different cc's just confuse me more because they look different on each person. Some people have even gotten 240 cc's and had a reduction after while others get 300 cc's and still feel it's not enough. It's so hard to tell !
July 24, 2014
Yeah it has so much to do with how much tissue you had to begin with. They measure and all that so my dr told me full C, she would recommend 375. I instantly wanted to go smaller but they go used to the look of the sizers. And like I said, for myself, I would be sad to be too small and feel like I wasted my time and money. But...everyone is different. That being said...I don't want to be a DD either so I'm confident my dr knows what I'm looking for. And yes the pics online can be so confusing...
July 25, 2014
I am a very similar body type and got 250/280 cc HP silicone, under muscle to return to my pre children/breastfeeding 34C. I did very little research until after, and I am glad because I knew what I wanted to look like. I wanted to look like me again. I chose a very good PS, showed him what I wanted to look like, picked the sizers -never knowing what cc's really equaled, but using the pictures of similar body types as my reference and then I told him that HE was the expert (He has seen every shape and size!) and to use what he felt would be the "prettiest and most natural" look for my body, and knowing what my body was before. I let him choose everything as far as the technical part (size, type, ccs, etc...) to get me to my goal. I was a blank canvas so to speak. I got exactly what looks beautiful on my body and totally natural looking. The HP (he chose) gives me only very subtle upper fullness because of my build. Nothing like photos on here. They were never high and never dropped.... yet (6 weeks). As a matter of fact, I didn't/don't want them to move! lol In a Warner's barely there bra (recommended by PS) I have cleavage if I pull the straps slightly higher. What I have learned is that you have to trust your PS. If you don't, find one you do. He is the expert. You also want to remember that what is used on you may look totally different on someone else because your body is unique. Make sure he knows what you want the outcome to be. As I look through this site, I am larger than women that received 300-350 cc's which I didn't understand at first. Everyone says 250/280 is so small! Not so on my body. I learned from my experience to not get hung up on cc's, but rather the look you want and to let the expert decide what will get you that look and be the healthiest and prettiest for your body. My PS was so excited lol. I was probably the easiest patient and he was going to paint the most beautiful picture so to speak. What I did learn is that under muscle for a body frame with little body fat like mine is the most natural look and feel. I hope that helps! Good luck and a speedy recovery to you!
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July 25, 2014
Thanks for the reply! It's comforting knowing that others have had the same experience with higher cc's not always equalling better results ! It's all about your frame I guess :) My ps is awesome and had recommended a 250cc. I felt a little uncomfortable with the sizer I tried on and asked for a little smaller. From what I understand, the difference between a 235 cc and a 250cc is nothing more than a couple teaspoons so it shouldn't be much off ! Exactly 2 weeks today and I'm nervous and excited !! Thanks for the well wishes
July 25, 2014
It really makes sense because if you err a C prior to losing volume then you have more tissue than someone like me who has never even reached a small B. So I would need more to get to a full C than you would. I've researched for a while and am still learning things lol. I just want Sept 18th to be here and gone.
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July 25, 2014
My surgeon told me I wouldn't be able to go much more than a 250 cc because of my size and I have nothing. I'm an a :( hopefully it all turns out fine. I can't wait for August 8th. I'll keep you posted on my surgery and recovery. September 18th is so close as well :)
July 26, 2014
I am sure you will turn out beautiful! There is not much difference between 235 and 250. If your PS knows for sure what your goal is, he/she will use their expertise to get you there and likely try on different sizes in the OR and pick the one that fits your body the best. They want you to be happy and healthy! He tried 300's on me and in his opinion it was too big/unnatural for my little frame and he picked the 250. Your PS will likely try the 250 and decide - or tell him to. Small frame people like us tend to get a beautiful result, especially when we listen to our PS. Looking forward to hearing how it turns out for you! I just wish I did it years ago!
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July 26, 2014
Yes perhaps I will ask him to try the 250 first and see what he thinks. I trust that he knows what I want at this point. Hope all goes well. I wish I could have done this years ago as well but I wasn't able to do so until now ! I will let you know how it goes and I will post pics too :)
November 5, 2014
I love reading your story! It is excellent you simply knew what you wanted to look like and let your PS know. It is wonderful to read that he made you beautiful! I will do that when my time comes. I am doing a lot of research, to find out what I am getting into. Will deff find the best PS to do my BA. I am thinking gummy implants under muscle.
November 5, 2014
Dear 27 Toronto, Choosing small implants is super smart! That way as you get older they will not stretch your skin and sag. I am planning on having BA and will insist on small ones, perhaps that size you have (they look really good by the way) just to make them perky like a teenager. I too feel like you do, I don't want them to be obvious, do not want to attract attention to them!
November 5, 2014
I was a 34a, I am 10 days post op and had 350cc, there sizing up to be a large C...but they are still swollen. They feel big, but I got my girls round the other day and all were in agreement that they were a perfect size for me :-) there completely not obvious....(my sister hasn't noticed yet) I got them for the same reason as you, and get where your coming from. Good luck x
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12 days pre

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July 27, 2014
It sounds like you have a plan. : ) When I would get those thoughts post op of "should I have done this or that" which I think happens to all of us, I remind myself that an expert designed what the perfect breasts for "my body" should be. So I remind myself, I have designer breasts. LOL
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July 29, 2014
I was in the exact same situation 9 months ago! I wanted a subtle enhancement and was torn between 230cc and 260cc. I went with my surgeon' s recommendation and I am so happy I did! Although the difference wouldn't have been that much, the 260 cc implants fill my breast pockets perfectly. I think you should go with the expert's advice. Good luck! Btw, who is your surgeon? I am from Toronto and went with Dr. Edelstein who is amazing!!!
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July 29, 2014
I don't anticipate that the difference in cc's will be that much but I think I will tell my surgeon to go with his gut instinct and try the 250 cc's first to see how they look on me and reduce he cc's if necessary. Thank you guys for your support!! Just 10 days now
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July 29, 2014
Choosing a size is so difficult! I went back and forth a few times, and ended up scheduling another appointment with my PS to finalize it. Hopefully bringing him some pictures will help. We are date twins - good luck next Friday!! :)
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August 3, 2014
Friday is approaching quickly :)
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August 3, 2014
Yes it is!! Are you getting so excited?? I have an appointment tomorrow morning to finalize size. I think I'm more nervous about that than the actual surgery! ;)
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August 3, 2014
I am excited! A little nervous too, of course ! I don't have another appointment with my PS as I'm hours outside of the city. This means I won't see him anymore until the day he is drawing those lines on me! Hopefully I picked the right size :/ good luck with your sizing appointment !! Be sure to let us all know how it went
July 29, 2014
Good luck girl! I was aiming for the small side as well, then with this wait, ended up with 300cc hps for tomorrow. Hope I'm making a good move! Can't wait to follow your journey and see your results!
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July 29, 2014
Good luck to too girl! Please share your recovery info so I can follow your journey and results as well :)
UPDATED FROM Angie_1987
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9 days !

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Well it's down to the single digits now- just 9 days until my BA! I'm so excited and nervous ! I'm getting everything prepared now and reading everyone else's prep lists. I find them really helpful! I wouldn't have thought to buy bendy straws, for example. Hopefully the recovery is smoothly. I do worry a little because a friend of mine had an awful recovery. But no pain , no gain I guess ! Words of encouragement are welcome ladies :) anyone who has gone through recovery , I would love to hear from you !!

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July 30, 2014
Eek! You just made me realize we're in the single digits! I had my first boobie nightmare last night. I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I was a small B cup (which is still a vast improvement for me, but not what I was going for!) I woke up and grabbed at my chest, revealed I hadn't had the surgery yet. I'm not having nightmares about the recovery (a legitimate concern) but about size. :) We're going to be fine!
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July 30, 2014
Haha ! I have had dreams about the size too! Not the recovery. I think we will be fine too. We will get through it and be happy :) we will have to keep each other posted ! I'll be curious about your recovery too. We can compare notes !
August 2, 2014
Hi! I just recently got a BA with 255cc teardrop. I was wanting a very modest look (I'm 5'2 and 115lbs) and i think mine are too big. I'm only 12 days post and i'm not worried about shape, but i can already tell the size is much larger than i excepted. It's hard finding that many people asking for under 275-300cc. Going into it i was thinking i was getting pretty small implants and 225-250cc would get me a modest natural look. I knew the difference between the two is very minimal so either would be good. Now I'm thinking 200cc would've been just right.. maybe even less. I hope everything goes well for you!! Maybe my pictures can get you an idea of what 250 looks like. I hope it helps!! Good luck!
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August 3, 2014
First off , thanks so much for all the photos and detail on your profile. It us helpful to know what to expect. I hope you are more pleased with your results when the swelling goes down ! I know it's easy to say as an outsider, but i really think you look great !! :)
August 2, 2014
Yay your next! Good luck and try and keep yor sanity this week while you wait!
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August 3, 2014
Ahh I am next ! So soon ! I'm going to be documenting my experience as others who have done this have been so helpful to me :)
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August 3, 2014
good luck :D
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August 3, 2014
Just be sure you have a comfortable spot you can stay in.. and its always easier if you have someone to help you.. honestly nothing is painful. the only thing i found hard was lifting myself UP when i would be sitting.. we use a lot more muscles than we think.. lol :P other than that i never felt any pain and the pain i did have stopped after about 7 days.. i would do it again though.. because the confidence you get from having the implants is just amazing.. I'm so happy with my decision to get them and I'm sure you will too! All the best :) and take your time with deciding the size.. go with your gut, and don't worry too much about a few cc's.. 25 cc's is very small and almost unnoticeable.. so don't dwell on size too much. you will make the right decision for you :) You will do great and believe me once it's done you will be so happy :D
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August 3, 2014
Thanks everyone for the support. I'm so glad I found this site because I feel I can share in the experience rather than go through it alone. I have lacked in self esteem for years and it had really impacted me on a day to day basis. I think I am realizing the extent of it more and more everyday now that I know this change is coming. I cannot wait to feel comfortable in my own skin . . . And to go swim suit shopping haha ! I'm nervous about the recovery but my boyfriend is amazing and will be helping me every step of the way! It seems some people are having more pain than others so hopefully I am one of the lucky ones to have less pain :) either way, no pain no gain is how I look at it at this point !