Im 10 months PO and feel i want to share my feelings/advice! Wish i went smaller

Hiya everyone,

10 months ago i was choosing and stressing over the implant size i wanted for my BA, i had countless consultations and changed my mind 3 times on size and profile after booking it!
i know how hard it is as you come on here and see what other people say and look at their photos and compare. and every person i came across recommended the bigger the better.
I wanted a BA because i have wide hips and wanted to feel more in proportion i also have a wide cleavage – so even with padded bras on i couldnt get any shape in the middle and in a bikini i looked completely flat even though i measured a 32b/c, so for me i wanted the BA not for size but for shape, i wanted to look fuller in the middle. (which in hindsight i now know meant i should have had a lower profile shape)
after lots of consultations and sessions on here i became overwhelmed and over excited about getting new boobs that i got carried away with myself and suddenly wanted them bigger and thought bigger would be better. i decided on ‘dd’ from a b cup. so i booked but then changed my mind from 300cc to 310cc to 325cc – and also changed from extra high profile down to high profile.
so anyway i had them done on may 1st 2012. and initially loved them and i still do to be honest, although now i have them and know what its like with them i feel i would know exactly what i would want next time or should i say wish i had had this time.
i now measure 32dd nearly an e, and i just feel they are too big for my little frame up top. i dont get the fullness in the middle that i wanted because i had a too high proflle i believe. i wish i went for a 260cc implant with a medium to low profile.
i also feel that mine look very fake and not even a bit natural, so i feel embarrassed to wear anything revealing infront of anyone as all my friends and family are all natural type people. if i had gone for a smaller implant the less fake it would look. i just feel a bit down at the moment and im kinda annoyed at myself for getting carried away with my size choice.
To be honest I would never have got it right first time as the choice is sooo large of implants and i had no clue what they would look like until they are in. so at least i know for next time! not that i want another any time soon.
i also hate being referred to as having massive boobs and my friends not letting me borrow their dresses as my boobs wont fit – it embarrasses me and makes me feel like a freak! i forget im not slim old me with small boobs anymore, and it makes me feel strange that im thought of any differently.

i also dont feel i can talk to anyone around me about how i feel as it took me so much to convince them i was doing the right thing and that i had done all the research and i knew what i was doing etc that i now feel embarrassed to say i wish they were smaller! i definitely cant do that and it wouldn’t achieve anything as there is nothing they can do to change the fact that i still have them.

also sleeping on my front is a right pain in the bum, i loved sleeping on my front but i cant anymore as it feels like im squishing them and they are gonna explode!lol its so uncomfortable 🙁
I also got stretch marks on my boobs all over apart from right on top. i never had any stretch marks before so that has made me annoyed and conscious of them too. so again feel that the smaller the implant the less i would have got.

my advice to you all is to really think and remember the reason you want to get your boobs done. Know that whatever size you chose is bigger than what you had. even a small implant would feel big.
and do not believe that bigger is necessarily better. this may be the case for some people but not always. you want boobs to suit your frame.

sorry to be negative and put a downer on things but i just feel that i want to share my story incase it can help you.

any questions please ask 🙂

Good luck with your choices, Hannah xxx

What a great post… Think that will help a lot of girls on here x

Hey hun glad you wrote this as i was confused about my size options so ordered a few in bt thought id defo go with the bigger size. Im a 34A at the minute hoping to be a 34 DD at the most i just wanted the fullness and pertness more than anything.. so i am now after reading yours really thinking what if bigger isnt better as i dont want them to sag awww god am so confused xxx

Hun I love this post .. I have been offerd 340 375 or 400 and I was debating going for the larger one as don’t want to be too small but I just don’t know 🙁 my surgeon said he would only do me a natural D but then how can he offer me 3 different sizes and surely the largest will be bigger than a D. My opp is next sat and I literally have no clue what size I would like. I am a size 8 and a very small 34B. Xx

Thank you for your post! I’m having HP 470cc from a 34b and was worried it was too small, I like you have wide hips (size 10-12) and just want to be in proportion with my bottom half…..I’m sorry your not 100% happy with them but it is such a hard choice to make? x

Good post hun, I have exactly the same size as you – 300 and 325 HPs, and went from 32a to 32dd. I echo your sentiments in a way, I’m so glad I didn’t go any bigger. Mine already feel massive and I’m trying to hide them, as I’m dreading the questions and trying to justify things. Although overall, I’m happy.
One surgeon offered me 525, and I wouldve been huuuuuge! My ps said he had trouble squishing 300 in! I think you have provided the balanced view of biggest isn’t always the best. Thanks hun x x x

Eeeek @no0108 you went to a dd from 300 and 325 ive been offered 525cc to go to a dd ..aww im so confused now lol xxxx

What a brilliant post! I know it sounds silly as I have my op two weeks today and as as well as the risks my main worry is to go too big! I’m about a B-C now and have te choice between 360 or 390 and although there isn’t a huge difference between the two, I know that the 360 will still make a difference. Of rather be a tad smaller and be able to make them look bigger with a decent bra rather than be too big and struggle to cover them up! Thanks for posting this and I’m sorry to hear you’re not totally happy. Xxxx

Really good post! Its so confusing when thinking about size, especially as all girls start off with different stats and u see some girls having 300cc and ending up a C cup and some ending up a DD or even E!
I think I’m lucky in a way as I’ve had a little boy and went to a 34e when breastfeeding so I’d like to think I’m making an informed choice. I’m having 400cc from a really empty 32b. I know it’ll give me at least a D cup. It doesn’t help that different surgeons all offer u different options! Think the best thing to do is see as many surgeons as possible, take time to consider all options. Just becauyse u get excited at the prospect of finally having the boobs uv dreamed off doesn’t mean u have to rush into it.
Good luck to everyone whatever stage ur at in ur boobie journey!
Could I add u hannypops? Would like to see the size uv gone to, ur boobs were a bit bigger than mine to start off with but uv got the size I’d like x

Everyone is different I guess Jordan hun!!! I actually got measured an e today lol!
I think you might end up a tad bigger, what size are you now? x

It’s crazy how everyone turns out different with the same implant sizes. I know it depends on your rib cage etc, I just get so worried that with 360 they will be too big when other people have smaller implants and turn out an F! I guess the surgeons know what you want though and won’t give you a size you haven’t asked for x

I had 415cc last Tuesday I was a 34b/c now looks like I am a 36c or 34d which sounds average but looks huge on my size 6/8 frame I told the surgeon I want to look natural and was going more for fullness than size. I am hoping that they get smaller but moral of the story is I shouldn’t have relied on the surgeons opinion I should have done more research and asked for for a smaller size.

Sorry to hear about your experience but I’m really glad u posted it! This forum can be really bad & a lot of girls are giving opinions as if they are professionals & spent years in med school! I’m constantly telling girls to speak to their surgeons if unclear/unsure. I think it’s important for girls to also remember that they can change their mind/postpone surgery at any time!! Even in your robe on the day!! it’s soo important to be 100% sure & no less!! My PC & friends actually banned me from here at a point haha x

Hi Hannah, great post! Its made me panic abit though! Please could I add you to see your results!? Im scared now!! 🙂 xx

Fantastic post, real food for thought !! especially for all the girls who are still pre op, I have a really big gap between mine and was told i would need the xhp to get some shape ? think its so confusing trying to make such a big decision just from what the consultations give you.
Sorry your unhappy with yours, but were u more unhappy before or after BA x

This is interesting for me coz I had a little one and breastfeed ..I never walked in asking for anything I let surgeon decide :).. I don’t regret my size choice coz she said I’m just gonna give u an implant to fill out the empty skin which is has nicely I do love them 🙂 but I’m not sure if they look fake coz I’m v petite clearly not natural lol thats my only worry it was my only option I am happy but people proberly guess they’re fake as well :l better to have boobs though:) had 605 overs and I’m size 6 hope people don’t think I’m Jordan !… Men always will if a girl has boobs sadly though x

Great post and nice to hear an honest opinion months down the line. Can I add you? Xx

I’m in the same boat as u lottie, mr traynor gave me a couple of implant sizes but advised to fully fill out my empty skin to go for the 410. I was petrified at first and if I’m honest, if I hadn’t gone so big when I breastfed (34e) I probably wouldn’t b going as big as I am. I would settle for a large C or small D. However he put my mind at ease when he warned me that he wasn’t going to give me a fake glamour model look (not that there’s anything wrong with that). All the decisions are so tough to make, and we try and make an informed decision by doing all our research, but sometimes research just confuses u even more. I’m gonna trust in my surgeon x

Love this. I felt like a freak about wanting to go smaller. Hour before op I was trying smaller but went fir 325 in end ( smallest originally offered). I think your mood can change with the day. Sometimes I think ooh bigger then I remember how small they were and his much bigger they are now. I just want mine to drop a bit as feel like under my chin. Fingers crossed ill be happy- but remember this. You can’t get everything 100% right but you’ll definitely be happier than you were! Sending a little inner silence to all those with these questions going around their head now. Xx

Yeah deffo in agreeance 🙂 mine arnt like overly big but for my body they are I’m short and petite looks like I’m gonna topple over alot lol haha most days I love them 🙂 and my surgeon did exactly what I asked so I’m happy:).. But there’s no getting past the fact they will always look fake that’s my only downer couldn’t have unders :l oh well u can’t win it all can u :-)x

Didn’t realise u were post op Lottie! Do u mind if I add u? X

@janet heyy I had 265 trf sub muscular today/yesterday lol do u mind if i add u? Xxx

Yeah that’s fine 🙂 I’m 3and a half months p.o:)

I love this post you never really hear people say they wish they had gone smaller, my reason for wanting them done is to be in proportion. In my mind I think I want to be a D or double D but my waist is really small and my bum is big, my fear is that I end up looking fat. Has having D size boobs made anyone look fatter? xx

Omg no0108 what sergeon offered you 525cc thats a big difference from 300cc, ive been offered 300cc and think it will be samll, although i must say yours look great and a good size xx

Thanks Jasmine – it was Mario Russo actually, but I think he’s a bit mad lol! Think I wouldve ended up like that Lolo Pops woman!!!! I’ve found 300 to be a great size, glad I didn’t go any bigger, my PS was right (he was horrified at the 525, he said it was hard to fit the 300s in!). Thanks for the compliment chick. Who offered you 300, and did they say why? I was told any bigger would actually be wider than my chest and stick out under my armpit! x x x

Hiya thanks for all your posts and im glad if i can help some of you decide.

yeah ill accept all of your requests. i need to upload more recent photos really as i havent got any since 3 months. will do that today.

i am happy with my boobs but i would say there are more things i dont like now then before i had them done!lol as bad as that soounds!
but there isnt a lot i can do about that now! i just keep looking for bras and clothes that dont make them look too fake.

good luck with all your choices!! hannah xxx

Thanks for your post hannypops, has got me thinking now,lol!! Hope u don’t mind my add x’s

Hi no0108 i seen someone from transform he also said any bigger than 300cc would be wider than my chest and would look silly xx

Snap – and being post op – I think he was spot on. Just put some 4 weeks pics up if you want to have a look Jasmine x

ok thanks ill have a look now x

They look so natural and they’ve healed so good id be exstremely happy if i had boobs like that lol x

Awwwww thanks hun, that’s so nice. They aint perfect, but they’re a million times better than the sorry excuses I had before x x x

This is such a great post, worried me a but as worried if I’m doing the right thing? Mines booked for October. I’m very petite with little boobs and my mum keeps saying I need to be aware that I won’t be able to fit in my current clothes and ill feel bigger so reading what u have said has echoed this further. I’ve added u hope this is ok x

I don’t think your being negative at all, you’ve certainly put things into perspective for me and I thank you for that, I’m unsure of what size to have on the 10th Sept but now I think I’ll go for the 385.
Don’t be so hard on yourself though I’m sure you look amazing xx

This us a great post. I am post ba and went for the middle size I was offered I’ve gone from 32a to 30f and although that sounds big the small back size and my height (5ft 11) means they look about a full c. Funny how the smaller back size the smaller cup looks. Hope you don’t mind my adding you did you have overs/unders x

Very very positive post to read with a different perspective of things. I was only offered 340cc or 320cc as I’m very petite and its sooo easy to get carried away on here thinking ‘oh is that too small’ as the majority of people are 385cc and above but I so don’t want to look out of proportion and fake and this post has now made me think I hope 340cv isn’t too big as I’m a size 6 dress and don’t want my dresses to not fit anymore!!! It’s sooo difficult to know!

Bit confused as there’s another post saying your 4 weeks po and really happy unless there is someone with same name??

Just seen the date on other one lol thought I was going a bit mad then xx

Im super confused about sizes too. Lots of the girls on here are really petite size 6/8 so hard to judge as Im 10s top and 12s bottoms (child bearing hips & belly lol). ……currently a 34a. Want a ‘natural’ but full look but scared of going too big, likewise scared of being too small!! I’m indecisive at the best of times god knows how Im going to be able to pick. Currently deliberating between 385 and 415cc…hubby keeps laughing at my obsessive boob viewing on t.v “what about hers?” seems to be my favourit saying!! xx

Very interesting post to read..
I’m just over 3weeks post op.. Had 285 Overs Extra High Profiles. (Told 260 would be a Full C, so thinking D maybe?)
Keep thinking wish I had gone bigger (Boob greed lol)
But everyone says they look fab & suit my shape etc.. As I’m only 5ft
Seeing the post gets me thinking maybe bigger wouldn’t have been better for me after all xxx

What a brilliant read. I had 325 extra high profile implants 8 days ago, so again only a little implant; ive only got a small chest and rib cage. MY surgeon said there would have been no way any bigger would fit under my muscle, im only a little frame.

Regarding your comment of you feel a freak, and feel you have nobody to talk to, remember hun there is a full forum of people on here to help and support with how you’re feeling.
Its awful to here you feel you have made the wrong choice but you have a new pair of boobies many would no doubt die for, im sure you can dress your boobies down in a subtle t-shirt bra with no padding or wires, wearing a top or dress where it doesn’t scream ‘look at me.’ Try and embrace your boobies for what they’re instead of feeling upset about them, remember how good you feel about them, no doubt you now look fab in a bikini! xx

hannypops great post. I know what you mean, its so hard getting it right first time and dont think we ask enough questions about the types of implants and the end result as we should with the surgeon. Aksing on here is totally diff and everyone has diff opinions and outcomes.

Ive got overs 400&420 Soft Touch XHPs…..i went from wanting more natrelle implants to going for the fake look! I had bf two children though and decided if i was going to get them done i wanted them to be very pert without a bra on, not to go saggy in a few years and nice and round too, so the surgeon advised me to go for XHPs. I dont regret it at all as they couldnt have been any worse before. Its still early days for me but im looking forward to buying some proper bras.

Hiya Girls,

I actually wrote this post 6 months ago, i was having a down few weeks about my boobs, but i have since cheered up and im definitely not feeling as bad as i was then.

I do still think i would prefer my boobs if they were a size smaller, but i have learnt to love them and dress to suit them! They have changed so much since i first had them done (1 year 3 months ago) they have dropped loads and are so soft now, much more natural luckily!

Some of you have asked me to upload photos of me now, so i uploaded some recent ones this morning.
I think its quite normal to have up and down days about your new boobs, and im just pleased that I’m feeling happier again now!
Im happy to help or advise any of you if your feeling confused or anything.
xxx

Hannypops, This is a great post and thanks for your honesty. It’s great to hear different opinions and even a reminder that your new assets change so much over time. I am so happy that you are feeling more positive and accepting of your new boobs. It’s a mental journey as well as a physical one. As a newbie to this site, I am in awe of all the post op girls willing to share their opinions and advice. Xxx

A great post, thank you

It is a shame that you felt like this but glad you feel a little happier now. This is such an amazing post though. I have my op booked for November and I am soooooo flat chested and always said I just want to be in proportion, a C I think but then reading previous posts on here so many people are saying go bigger so I am so glad I have read your post to stop me from going over the top with them 🙂 really is so helpful!! xx

P.S. hope you don’t mind me adding you 🙂 xx

Hey I have my surgery on Friday getting 325cc overs. Can I add you? Hope you’re happy with yours now x

Great post… I am finding it difficult to choose a size now… So hard..

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