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Santa is bringing me boobs???
UPDATED FROM MollyDolly
And some of me since I'm feeling brave enough...
$6,200
I accidentally hit post update instead of add another photograph so here are some of me along with what I definitely dont want.
My worry is that because there's space to fill, if the implant is too small it will still look saggy or that it has to be made so big to fill the skin that I look out of proportion. Im starting to wish I'd discussed lifts with my PS.
I dont know if you can tell from these pictures but I'm quite petite, I wear petite clothing, a huge rack would not suit me!
My worry is that because there's space to fill, if the implant is too small it will still look saggy or that it has to be made so big to fill the skin that I look out of proportion. Im starting to wish I'd discussed lifts with my PS.
I dont know if you can tell from these pictures but I'm quite petite, I wear petite clothing, a huge rack would not suit me!
UPDATED FROM MollyDolly
Letter from my PS
So I started this review in February and must say you girls have been fantastic with all the help. It looks like my new set will either be with me Xmas eve or NY eve. I know they both seem strange dates but I'm determined to get this done at home with my parents around and not by myself when I'm 300 miles away from them. I may be 23 but obviously still a baby at heart!
I got a letter yesterday from my PS which I'm guessing is a copy of what has been sent to my usual doctor. I understand all of it bar this bit
'With respect to her breasts she has no palpable lumps, she does have grade 1 ptosis, a sternal notch to nipple distance of 22.5 cm on the right and left and a base diameter of 12cm. She has an upper pole pinch of 2cm'
Obviously they're measurements but does anyone know what an upper pole pinch is or what difference the diameter makes?
Just curious!
Also thought i'd add some wish boob pictures.
I got a letter yesterday from my PS which I'm guessing is a copy of what has been sent to my usual doctor. I understand all of it bar this bit
'With respect to her breasts she has no palpable lumps, she does have grade 1 ptosis, a sternal notch to nipple distance of 22.5 cm on the right and left and a base diameter of 12cm. She has an upper pole pinch of 2cm'
Obviously they're measurements but does anyone know what an upper pole pinch is or what difference the diameter makes?
Just curious!
Also thought i'd add some wish boob pictures.
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UPDATED FROM MollyDolly
Is a festive pair of implants the best idea?
You girls are all so good at advice that I'm back again.
Basically, I'm still trying to work out when to do this op. I had thought around christmas but the issue is since I am not starting this new job until the latter part of this year, my holiday allowance is quite small. The lady at the Dr's office suggested 17th December but I dont think I will have enough annual leave to cover between then and new year.
Another option is Christmas Eve.
Now that sounds quite nutty, I know. But realistically, I NEED to be at home for this surgery, I cannot do it without the help of my family and I want to do it soon. Waiting to accrue enough annual leave in 2014 would take me til the month of June and that feels like so long away, 11 whole months. Christmas comes every year, is it that big of a deal if I'm a bit wiped out for this one?? It also gives me over a week to recover before I have to go back to work.
To the ladies who have had their BA, if christmas eve was your only real option other than waiting for another 11 months, would you go for it? How did you feel the day after? If it were just up to me, I'd definitely go for it but I'm worried it might be selfish, because should my recovery be horrendous, that would definitely ruin christmas for the people who have to take care of me too.
I feel like everything is so set against me and this surgery!! I'm ignoring that it may be a sign.
Basically, I'm still trying to work out when to do this op. I had thought around christmas but the issue is since I am not starting this new job until the latter part of this year, my holiday allowance is quite small. The lady at the Dr's office suggested 17th December but I dont think I will have enough annual leave to cover between then and new year.
Another option is Christmas Eve.
Now that sounds quite nutty, I know. But realistically, I NEED to be at home for this surgery, I cannot do it without the help of my family and I want to do it soon. Waiting to accrue enough annual leave in 2014 would take me til the month of June and that feels like so long away, 11 whole months. Christmas comes every year, is it that big of a deal if I'm a bit wiped out for this one?? It also gives me over a week to recover before I have to go back to work.
To the ladies who have had their BA, if christmas eve was your only real option other than waiting for another 11 months, would you go for it? How did you feel the day after? If it were just up to me, I'd definitely go for it but I'm worried it might be selfish, because should my recovery be horrendous, that would definitely ruin christmas for the people who have to take care of me too.
I feel like everything is so set against me and this surgery!! I'm ignoring that it may be a sign.
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AJ in CA
July 1, 2013
Go for that natural look you want. Mine are too big! I wanted to be a C cup, the office told me I'd be a small D or "full C" with the 420 high profiles, I'm 5'2" 115 and my 420's with me starting at a size a to b depending on the bra brought me to a DD. My implants are almost 2 years old. When it's time for the next set I'm going smaller. They look great in a bikini but in normal clothes a always look like I am carrying extra weight :(. If I had extra cash and a husband that didn't love them as much as he does I would have had them changed out 6 months ago. I get plenty of compliments but I feel like I'm on the endless diet to loss 5 lbs because they just make me look husky. In the end you want to be happy. Make sure you bring in pictures of ladies who are dressed and let them know that's the shape you want. Too big can and does happen! As for the day after surgery all I did was stay in bed and sleep! Good luck with your forward decisions. I do love that I have breast implants and plan on keeping they as long as possible in the years to come.
M
MollyDolly
July 2, 2013
Thanks! Most people you speak to who have had or are getting a boob job always say go big!! But they're also mostly girls who have experienced being very flat chested and want big boobs because its what they've never had. I've had big boobs, and it's not all great either! Honestly, if i could have a perky set of B's or C's I'd take that any day over having to do this but I'm just so sick of being disgusted with myself, i want to look in the mirror and think yay! Not oh god, ew!
I'm definitely going to be cautious with the implant size, my only worry is that if i go to small it might end up looking like a ball inside a sock haha! My boobs are not actually that droopy but you get what I mean? Then again, any surgeon who allows you to end up looking like that should not be a surgeon and they'd obviously advise against something too small. I think I will stick in the 275-300 cc region.
I
July 2, 2013
I, too am afraid of going too big. I think I'm set on a 300-350 cc range (I'm barely a cup) but to your question.... I'd do it on Christmas Eve. I've heard from several people I know, going over the muscle is not as hard as under - and only soreness post op but able to resume most normal activities the following day while staying within drs orders. I hope you get your BA in Dec! Mine is is sept but I just know I'll need to r/s it till Dec too. Good luck!!
M
July 2, 2013
Thats what im hoping! The girl I knew, (who also went over) said she felt uncomfortable but no extreme pain at all and 2 days after surgery went shopping. I'm so hoping this is me! I would just love to hear from some other people who have gone over as well. Just to make sure it's a trend and that my friend wasnt a fluke. Most woman on here seem to go under and then its 50/50 whether recovery is a breeze or horrendous.
My advice to you would just be bug your doctor, ask for another appointment to try on sizers (i have) after all you're paying a lot of money and its something you definitely want to do right. It will be worth it in the long run!
R
July 3, 2013
Hey Molly, great to see you're on the road to having your surgery. I'm interested that you're going above the muscle because I am having a revision next week and am going over the muscle too. So few girls on here seem to go over, what are your & your doctor's reasons for this placement can I ask? I had under muscle BA done 8 months ago & though I'm happy overall with size etc, mine never fully dropped. i have really tight muscles and they are basically squeezing my implants & holding them up too high. I still have the upper pole fullness & a sort of emptiness in the bottom. So my PS recommended to change to overs as he feels they will suit me better. Im having it done on the 11th July. I'm really nervous-even more so then last time. But I hope recovery will be easier going over the muscle. By the way don't look for those 'signs' you mention-that maybe you shouldn't go ahead or that its not the right thing to do etc. We do that to ourselves, ( I know I did) if you want this then go for it. Best of luck!!
M
July 3, 2013
Hi Rose, Im sorry to hear its not all going well for you but just reassure yourself that they arent stuck how they are forever and they can help you an get you to a place where you are happy with the end result.
So my reasons for going over (apologies if i dont remember 100% correct this was explained to be 2 months ago now). My surgeon told me there are 2 main reasons for going under the muscle 1- to cover the implant 2- to reduce risk of capsular contracture. In my particular case, he advised against this method and pushed for over the muscles for various reasons. I already have 32C boobs so he thinks we can go high profile and the implant will still be covered. He will only use texture implants which already reduces the risk of capsular contracture. He also told me that the bigger the implant, the higher the risk, and I'm only getting small implants to fill out the volume ive lost through weight loss so again not as risky.
Another issue he raised is that going under the muscle holds the implant up while the breast tissue drops over time giving that double bubble look. He told me its impossible to know how your breast tissue will hold up and change over time, some womans boobs recover from pregnancy wonderfully, some do not. As im 23 and already have signs of stretch marks and sagging from weight loss, chances are I will drop again over time and even further if I have kids. He advised me that going through with this surgery now, using either method, will probably mean having further surgery down the road and in his opinion it would be easier to live with implants that have dropped slightly than the double bubble snoopy effect.
The surgeon I met with has 20 years of experience and has performed the surgery hundreds of times, including on one of my friends and some more of her friends. I really trust his opinion so am going with what he has said. Does this help?
M
July 3, 2013
Also forgot to mention that I think it seems to be a big cultural difference. US doctors seem to use under the muscle 99% of the time. Doctors here seem to change it up more based upon the individual. I think its just important to do your own research and have an experienced doctor who listens to your concerns and can answer questions. Neither method is without risk but that's something we accept when we go through with it. x
R
July 4, 2013
Thanks Molly those are good points. I think you're right it does seem more common to go over the muscle here then in the US. It's reassuring to see someone else going the same way. Thanks for your help. I know I'm going to prefer them because I even notice if I lift something or hold something a certain way they tense up & look odd. I was worried about the rock in a sock look too- but really I just have to trust my PS- they have the experience & are the experts!! I think you know very quickly if you trust your PS & it sounds like you've made a good choice in your surgeon. I'll keep watching your journey :)
M
July 4, 2013
Thanks, I think I have too! He gave me over an hour of his time for the initial consultation which I didn't pay for and invited me back with my mum closer to the date. Hes amazing. I really hope you're more satisfied with the revision. Least you know going over is a lot less painful! Xx
R
July 5, 2013
Yea I'm hoping I'll get over this a lot quicker, I'll post a review when it's all done- 6 more days!
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