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Petite, Getting 375-425 HP Silicone Under the Muscle; Will They Look "Fake"??! - Virginia Beach, VA

Name: Petite, Getting 375-425 HP Silicone Under the Muscle; Will They Look "Fake"??! - Virginia Beach, VA
Item: Thomas Hubbard, MD, FACS
Author: Ashleigh91

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Hello! I just had my preoperative appointment this...

Ashleigh91November 19, 2014

$6,000

Hello! I just had my preoperative appointment this afternoon- it's becoming real! After trying on 325, 350, 375, 400 cc silicone implants, I decided I liked the "look" of the 375 cc implant. I am about 5'5", 120 lbs, wearing a 34 A. My breasts measure 12.6. My surgeon discussed with me that in order to achieve a sub muscular silicone look that looked like the 375 implants, it would take close to 500 ccs which my body just would not be able to handle. So, he decided that a high profile implant would work best with my desired look combined with my width. He said that he will size me during surgery with a 425 saline implant filled with air and see if he can close that. He is ordering in 375, 400, and 425 to be safe. I am just really paranoid about having that "fake," semicircular, bolted on look. I know that the term "fake" and "natural" should kind of go out the window, but I don't want it to be an obvious augmented looking bust. I'd like people to sort of wonder and think, "Wow, those look great." I want perky, but not crazy. Does it seem like it can be done given that I have never gained or lost any more than 10 pounds ever, never been pregnant, and am young? My surgeon also says I have adequate padding and my left rib cage is a little more prominent than my right side. Long, but just really obsessive and want to make sure I'm choosing the right thing!

Ashleigh91's provider

Thomas Hubbard, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Replies (17)

xoMsNewBoobiesox

November 19, 2014

Hey!! I am 5'3 and 117 pounds with a 12.6 BWD. I liked the look of 350cc and my plastic surgeon said 425 would give me the look I want. I got silicone under the muscle! I was so shocked since it was almost 100cc larger, but I trusted in him and am so beyond happy I did! As long as you feel you've thoroughly explained how you want your results to be to your PS just let him do his thing, you won't be disappointed:)

Ashleigh91

November 20, 2014

Yay! What you have on your wish list is exactly what my wishes are as well! How are you healing up? I'll have an inframammary incision, don't know if that'll make a significant difference or not. You're looking great, and that definitely made me feel better. Thanks girl! congrats on the additions :)

Mamamel1974

November 20, 2014

All of those sizes would look great on you. I'm smaller than you and love my 350s, so I say go for 425; there's not much difference in cc and once they shrink and settle and feel natural, you'll be glad you did for sure. Check out my pics.

Ashleigh91

November 20, 2014

Yeah once I heard how little of an amount it is per 25 cc increment, it made me feel a little better. And holy moly you look amazing! It's really really really making me more comfortable! How long were you down for before you really started feeling better? And how long did it take for everything to settle and look normal? (I know it's different for everyone but I can't stop looking it up ;) )

Mamamel1974

November 20, 2014

Thanks. For my first BA I had no pain at all, only mild discomfort, so just two weeks and then I returned to fully working out (that was for overs). For my revision, initially it felt like a truck hit my chest, but that was a 3-hour surgery with capselectomy, new pockets under muscle, and Strattice, so lots of healing. Still, by day three I was off of pain meds and drains came out and feeling normal. Just be careful with your hands -- opening things, reaching, etc. That's the hardest part --trying not to mess anything up. It's amazing how often you use your pecs, like opening doors, etc. I was back to lower body cardio at 2 weeks, running at 5-6 weeks, so it goes by quickly. As far as settling, mine looked great from day one both times. There was swelling the first few weeks, I guess, but it went away so gradually that I woke up one day and realized they were soft and squishy and had been for a while. I love my size now -- I had 225 overs and then 350 unders, so I know that 125 ccs isn't much of a change, per se, but now I don't need push-up bras and I have side boob and nice cleavage with this size, and it makes all the difference. I never need to "hide" them (they are not obnoxious) yet they look amazing without a bra or just in sports bras (which I am in 24/7). Buy a huge triangular wedge pillow. I had that for my revision and it was heaven -- no back aches or neck aches or morning boob from sleeping elevated, etc. I used that for 5 weeks. And drink a ton of water after surgery to flush out the anesthesia. Best of luck!!!

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