Safety?

There are other factors that influence size, too, annie, such as body size, breast width etc. But having skin already stretched is definitely a factor. xx

I disagree. maybe when an uplift is required, anyway thats my opinion and we are all allowed one and mine wont change. x

Of course, hun. I understand that. xx

cookie wrote:

titanic_girl wrote:The surgeon at The Hospital Group inspired me.

OK, well that's great! You now need to do your own homework on this surgeon hun, don't take anything you're told for granted.

You can check out their qualifications on the GMC register and also why not ask the ladies here if anyone has had their surgery with this person, to possibly get some feedback and also google their name and look for comments from previous patients.

If you're really happy with everything you find, then the next step is to then book a second consultation with the surgeon to again go over the surgery planned for you. If you're still feeling really inspired and happy with the surgeon, then this is the surgeon for you hun. xx

Thanks for the GMC list :) And yeah, I will do.

CharlieB wrote:My surgeon didn't point blank refuse to go any bigger but he was very honest about the risks "for me" going bigger.

I was 18 when I had my first BA and I asked to be a D cup, this was a realistic size when you looked at my stats and the surgeon didn't hesitate he chose the size/profile based on my wishes. My age never came into it. x

I just want to be a C/D cup but it's not the size that matters to me, I just want boobs to fill out a top or dress. Nothing huge.

abbie wrote:

titanic_girl wrote:


. I'm just scared of going too big (eg.285cc) or getting a 260cc and only being able to JUST fit into a C cup..

The difference between those two sizes is about 3 teaspoons, so the difference between the two wouldnt be really noticeable to the untrained eye

But I'd still rather go with the best one for me.

anniebd wrote:The Hospital Group is the Harley sweetie.

Clinics do order in bulk, and have been known to use the cheapest implants available and even cheaper when sold in mass quantities.

Everyone of us is different and size of implant should be based on measurement, and volume size of implant should equate to your individual measurements to get the best results.

Many clinics found in the glossies trade in different names but they are all owned by the same people.

The Hospital Group has many sister companies, that's why its called The Hospital "GROUP"

Oh right, well I didn't know that..

Crystal wrote:sorry & forgot to add....... also there are reasons like you body measurment & breast width ect...............did you not ask hun why he would only go upto that size?
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They said because it would sag quicker and maybe just look too big and stretch things too much.

anniebd wrote:Age, and whether you have had children has nothing to do with it, its about the measurements of what you have currently.

The measurement is taken underneath where the fold would eventually conceal your scar and across your breast, then the surgeon should refer to a chart and will discuss the cc options that will best fit your frame and measurements he may even use different size implants as often we have one slightly bigger.

You should discuss size with them but a good surgeon will offer you a selection of sizes to meet your individual measurements and may say to you that they will order several and decide once your under anaesthetic.

I was an A cup before my first BA in my early 20's, no children, very slim athethetic figure, i had 375cc and went to a D cup.

5 weeks ago i got my brand new "Twins", 10 years later, no children same toned athletic figure and this time different sizes in each 495cc and 560cc, based on measurements. I went into surgery unaware of exactly what cup size i would end up with i still don't know what bra size iam, all that matters is that i looked the best i could possibly look.

I told my surgeon i would like the biggest implant i could have without making me look ridiculous and that's exactly what he gave me, a very natural look with a great cleavage. This was my forth and final time so i NEEDED him to get it right for me.

It was all about trust, i left the matter of size in his expert hands. But then again i did choose the "President of BAPPS" !!!

Age, and whether you have had children has nothing to do with it. Look at people like Jordan (before the Andre guy)) and other glamour girls who have no children their skin hasnt been stretched to allow more room for bigger implants.

But, it's clearly not natural. It can't be good for her, nor does it look any good..
And I've never been matched to an implant size chart.

Jessica wrote:They measure your breast width diameter and the risk is that if the implant is too wide for your chest, (they get wider with each size up) you could be at risk from complications such as symmastia, and less serious ones like general rippling and the Victoria Beckham look lol.

Some surgeons are more conservative than others. I was recommended a maximum of 330cc at the Harley but my surgeon at MYA offered 380 or 410. In the end I pushed for the 410 and they were fine for my frame - there is quite a window of what would be suitable for you. No decent surgeon will offer you an implant that is too big for your frame. xx

I think conservative is good in a way though. And yeah, they mentioned that I don't want my boobs to be sticking out at the sides.

mariajw wrote:Crystal is right - having children does stretch the skin. At both my consultations I was asked if I'd had children and what size I went up to when my milk came in. Having a implant that is too large for the skin will result in stretch marks.

Maria
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The last thing I want is stretch marks!

anniebd wrote:From a tiny A cup , my first size was 375cc this is certainly not starting off small, and i have no stretch marks nor did i have rippling or any other complications in relation to the implant cc being "Too big" for my frame. Elasticity in skin, good hydration, genetic may play a role here.

Having children means nothing!!

To be told start small then increase again sounds like a great way to make money, increase the clinics wealth, clever sales techniques.

Anyone considering surgery should be thinking about doing it once and any surgeon with ethical values would be advising this.

I only want mine done once then twice obviously if the implants need to be replaced later in life, but I know right now, I couldn't go REALLY big. I don't want to, but I couldn't anyway.. it's just nature.

Annebd why do you always sound so angry, no one is having a go at you x it's just what they have been told by their surgeons and i have been told the same. Please don't take disagreement to heart so much.

Annebd why do you always sound so angry, no one is having a go at you x it's just what they have been told by their surgeons and i have been told the same. Please don't take disagreement to heart so much.

There are many factors a surgeon will take into consideration when deciding the best implant size for you. The one thing that is almost guaranteed to change your breast in life is having children so of course this influences the options available to you.

A good surgeon is an expert in deciding the best size for your shape and anatomy, once you have found the right surgeon for you, turst his judgement he is the expert and does this everyday.
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anniebd wrote:From a tiny A cup , my first size was 375cc this is certainly not starting off small, and i have no stretch marks nor did i have rippling or any other complications in relation to the implant cc being "Too big" for my frame. Elasticity in skin, good hydration, genetic may play a role here.

I agree 375 is definately not small hun, but in comparison to the sizes we see many women here wanting, it is small and often the body just can't simply accomodate the size the woman may want.... at that time.

Some women through choice want boobs that are too large for their frame, just like Jordan who you have mentioned.

Jordan didn't immediately jump to the colossal boobs which made her famous, she did that over a period of time gradually increasing her size with each boob job, stretching the skin a little further each time to accomodate the bigger implant.

Having children means nothing!!

Actually it means quite a lot when you're having Breast augmentation.

When you have children, quite often it changes the breasts and the skin is very often streched. This does mean the difference between pre-children when the skin is tight only being able to accomodate say for example 270CCs then after pregnancy after the skin has been stretched then being able to accomate a larger implant to fill the stretched skin.

Many women who have implants already will also often opt for a second BA after having their children, very often going larger to fill the skin that became stretched. Pregnany very often does damage the breast.

To be told start small then increase again sounds like a great way to make money, increase the clinics wealth, clever sales techniques.

It's often necessary though to achieve a specific size chosen by a woman whos expectations might not be possible when having their first BA. After the skin is stretched, it then IS possible to take the skin further.

Anyone considering surgery should be thinking about doing it once and any surgeon with ethical values would be advising this.

Any surgeon with ethical values will tell you that it's not possible to guarantee that you will only have this surgery once.

No surgeon can guarantee that you won't suffer complications after surgery and no surgeon can guarantee that after children your body won't change and aesthetically you may no longer be satisfied with the results.

It was all about trust, i left the matter of size in his expert hands. But then again i did choose the "President of BAPPS" !!!

He's actually a 'past' president of BAAPs now hun and has been since September 2008 when Nigel Mercer took over the post. The current President of BAAPs is Fazel Fatah.

Just thought I'd clarify that incase someone specifically wanted their surgery with the actual president of BAAPs xx

cookie wrote:

Having children means nothing!!

Actually it means quite a lot when you're having Breast augmentation.

When you have children, quite often it changes the breasts and the skin is very often streched. This does mean the difference between pre-children when the skin is tight only being able to accomodate say for example 270CCs then after pregnancy after the skin has been stretched then being able to accomate a larger implant to fill the stretched skin.

Many women who have implants already will also opt for a second BA after having their children, very often going larger to fill the skin that became stretched. Pregnany very often does damage the breast.

I have to completely agree. I had my first BA at 18 before children and at the time asked to look like a natural D, the surgeon decided upon 320cc's based on my realistic wishes and my measurements etc...13 years later I booked my 2nd BA AFTER having my 2 children as my breasts had changed a lot (even with implants!!) I had also developed CC. We discussed what size implant I currently had, and whether I planned on having anymore children - the surgeon asked me this! I was able to jump up to 460cc as my skin had stretched BOTH from previously having implants and from having children - again a comment made by my surgeon. 460cc was the maximum though because for me having children had caused my breast tissue to become thin and going bigger would have came with further risks of complications.

There are many factors a surgeon will take into consideration when deciding the best implant size for you. The one thing that is almost guaranteed to change your breast in life is having children so of course this influences the options available to you.

A good surgeon is an expert in deciding the best size for your shape and anatomy, once you have found the right surgeon for you, turst his judgement he is the expert and does this everyday.
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Couldn't put it better myself

If pregnancy didn't change your breasts or stretch the skin my boobs wouln't be in the mes they are in now!

anniebd wrote:I disagree. maybe when an uplift is required, anyway thats my opinion and we are all allowed one and mine wont change. x

With all due respect annie, you haven't had children and therefore haven't had the need to address the issue of your post-pregnacy breasts with a surgeon. Many women here have and know the changes that occur afterwards and have told you of their experience based on that and you're right annie, you are entitled to an opinion, but please don't be so ready to dismiss the opinions of those that have had children and have responded to you. Their posts aren't based on opinion hun, they're based on fact. xx

TG, I only went to one surgeon, he would do NO bigger than 295, he said 255, but he did manage to get 295 in on the day, i was allowed no bigger. I have a narrow rib cage.

I asked for a D, surgeon said C possible D.

I am now an E, but this is cos i am a 28/30 E, if i was a 32 id be a 32D or around that.

I probably only look around a C tho.

there is another girl in my town who my surgeon had preformed a BA on, she has 410s!!! they look mahoosive and im sooo jelous, but she is tall! and even tho she looks slim which she is, she is still quite abit bigger than me ie back size.

if id gone to a diff surgeon and had bigger i probably have rippling bad, systemnia ?? etc. i know i could still have complications in future but you gotta think of safety first and trust the surgeon you choose. good luck xx

Well put cookie.

Having had children and breast-fed/expressed milk was very much a factor in selecting the right implants for me. I stretched from a C to a DD during this time, then came back down to an empty C again. Mr Lahoud explained this meant I would be able to have a larger size because there was a good amount of breast tissue to cover the implants, even in the case of having overs.

yes everyone is entitled to their opinion, and as Cookie says - our experiences of having children and the resulting effect on our boobs is fact!

Mx

Before my 1st child I was an A cup, then during pregnancy I was a DD. After breast feeding I shrunk to a B cup. During my pregnancy with my 2nd child I increased to a E cup and again after feeding I am a very lose and saggy.

TG did you ask about what would happen to your implants during and after pregnancy? Seeing as your young this should be addressed as you may decide on another op afterwards.

chicksville wrote:Before my 1st child I was an A cup, then during pregnancy I was a DD. After breast feeding I shrunk to a B cup. During my pregnancy with my 2nd child I increased to a E cup and again after feeding I am a very lose and saggy.

TG did you ask about what would happen to your implants during and after pregnancy? Seeing as your young this should be addressed as you may decide on another op afterwards.

This is a very good point chicksville................one of the 1st Q i was asked was If i was planning anumore children & if so it might be best to wait till im done! & also what cup size i went upto

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Crystal wrote:

chicksville wrote:Before my 1st child I was an A cup, then during pregnancy I was a DD. After breast feeding I shrunk to a B cup. During my pregnancy with my 2nd child I increased to a E cup and again after feeding I am a very lose and saggy.

TG did you ask about what would happen to your implants during and after pregnancy? Seeing as your young this should be addressed as you may decide on another op afterwards.

This is a very good point chicksville................one of the 1st Q i was asked was If i was planning anumore children & if so it might be best to wait till im done! & also what cup size i went upto

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My main reason for having a BA was the damage done to my boobs by pregnancy/breastfeeding and the first question my surgeon asked was whether I planned any more children and to wait until I was done. I had lots of empty skin rather than boobs and that was definitely a result of pregnancy/breastfeeding.