If I knew then, what I know now......

I thought this might be helpful to pre op
ladies. I wanted my BA doing for years and thought I had researched
enough, it was only in January I found this site and wish I had read
more posts pre op. I have been thinking about what would I change about
my BA if I knew then, what I know now......



1. When doing the rice test, I wore a tight top and pulled my
stomach in so I got I got a great figure and great size boobs, however,
I should have tried the rice test in other, maybe baggier clothes too
and relaxed my stomach to get a more realistic visualisation.



2. Checked out the BDW of my pre op breasts and looked more into
profiles and what they achieve. I would have gone for a higher profile
as my PO boobs look less prominent and feel quite wide.



3. Checked out the implant catalogues.



4. I took pictures of the look I'd like to achieve and forgot to show the surgeon! So take pics ladies.



Does anyone else feel they could have achieved a different result in hind sight????



Lisa xxxx

I think the PS basically has the last say, so even if we go in saying we want this and that he always suggests what would be the best option and we go with that since he's the professional.

Its also hard to know until you see the final result if its close to what you wanted.

Before I had my op, I used one of those online programs where you could adjust the breast size in cc and projection on this doll by entering your measurements, but I completely forgot about this when I went to the consultation and just gave the surgeon the cup size I was aiming for, which didnt prove very helpful for him.

I wish they had this program at more clinics because I think its pretty accurate to give the PS an idea of what you want and if its possible.

On hindsight, I would have also preferred higher profile and getting my original asymetry fixed (which I said to the PS that it didn't bother me), taking in more photos, but overall I'm ok with them as they are a lot better than what they used to be.

That's a really helpful post Lisa for us pre-op girls, thanku. Also MsTeews do u know where to find those online programmes on the web? I've not seen those

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that is a really helpful post however i am very happy with mine ad got everything i asked for so i cant complain
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3D tool looks fun but can't get it to work Never mind, will try later

Yours look fantastic Natalia, I'd be over the moon if mine were looked as good as yours (sometimes we sound so pervy lol)

Lisa xx

ah thanks lisa why are u not pleased with yours?

Thanks, wonderful and helpful thread

This is a great post for pre op ladies hun, i agree with wearing baggy clothes to get a more realistic result mine dont look any different to before if my top is slightly baggy however when i wear something tight fitting they look big x x

natalia wrote:ah thanks lisa why are u not pleased with yours?

To be completely honest, its not that Im unhappy, they are just not what I expected at all. I was told I could have no more than 300cc and should have a moderate profile and I trusted his judgement. They do look slightly too wide for my frame and I did ask for more projection than what I have. They do look great though and I can push them in and up to get a cleavage ect....but Ive also got a problem with my right boob and find out this Tues if I need a re-op. I'd rather not have a re-op but if I do need one I will ask for a higher profile and slightly larger implants and hope they say yes.

If my boob prob can be sorted out without a re-op then I would be happy with my boobs.

Lisa xx

i think your right high high profile do stick out more im sorry your having problems who did your boobs?
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As a pre-op girl I find this post helpful! Now that I'm at the booking stage I do sometimes think do I know all I should to make such a life changing desision, what if something goes wrong ect. I guess feeling happy with the PS is a big part of this. I hope everything goes ok for you on tuesday good luck! xx

It was Dr Tondu at Elyzea, I cant fault them at all, I just think Im one of the unlucky ones who dont get it right first time. Im 9wks PO tomorrow and in agony with my right breast. It feels like the implant has come through my breast tissue at the bottom (if theres such a thing???). Its really hampered my everyday normal life. My daughters dont even hug me properly cus they know Im sore :sad: and I cant even mash potatoes (I had to put that in cus I tried last nite and couldnt, so boiled potatoes it was lol). I dont regret a thing though and just want it sorted then I can enjoy having the boobs I waited so long for!!! :)

Lisa xx

If i knew then what i know now, i would say bigger isnt always better ans isnt for everyone. Trust your surgeons recommendation, i wish i did. Dont expect to love them straight away, sometimes it takes a while for them to grow on you x

I second what Nads said.

Also, I didn't put enough emphasis on implant measurements. I had no idea what the projection was going to be, although I knew the diameter. It's just fortunate I had an amazing surgeon who really know his stuff.

Another thing... research the make and model of the implants you're to be having. If you're not 100% on them, then choose another brand.

Nads arnt you pleased with yours then? did you go to big/to small for you? Im finding it strange that Iv heard so many people say they wanted bigger but couldnt get them and my surgeons telling me i should go for the bigger and im not so sure!!

RoxyChick wrote:Also, I didn't put enough emphasis on implant measurements. I had no idea what the projection was going to be,

How do I find out? my surgeon wants to use high profile anatomical on me, how will i know what this is going to look like?

RoxyChick wrote:Also, I didn't put enough emphasis on implant measurements. I had no idea what the projection was going to be, although I knew the diameter. It's just fortunate I had an amazing surgeon who really know his stuff.

I did this too much! Its great to be aware of your BWD and what will fit and i would definately recommend all pre op girls get in the know about that

danables wrote:Nads arnt you pleased with yours then? did you go to big/to small for you? Im finding it strange that Iv heard so many people say they wanted bigger but couldnt get them and my surgeons telling me i should go for the bigger and im not so sure!!

Yes i am very pleased, they suit me very well, luckily you do get used to them like most girls say and i know they arent that big but my ps said 240s and i pushed for 275 because of pressure from a certain forum and now i realise 240s would've been perfecto!

It was Dr Tondu at Elyzea, I cant fault them at all, I just think Im one of the unlucky ones who dont get it right first time. Im 9wks PO tomorrow and in agony with my right breast. It feels like the implant has come through my breast tissue at the bottom (if theres such a thing???). Its really hampered my everyday normal life. My daughters dont even hug me properly cus they know Im sore :sad: and I cant even mash potatoes



gosh im sorry to hear that have u told tondu elzea about this?what hav they advised did they say u could have re op?i dont thik u should be having bad pain like that at 9 weeks hun

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hehe nads a certain forum they still look lovely hun they dont look fake
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Thanks hun, no one thinks they're fake when i tell them either which i like x

I have an appointment on Tues next week so I will hopefully find out whats going to happen then. Everyone Ive spoken to said I shouldnt be in pain like this at 9wks PO. I actually had an appointment with Elyzea at 4 wks PO due to this lump and pain and they said it was just the implant, to massage it and would settle but I knew it was something more. I wont be fobbed off at the next appointment, I saw my GP last week and he said they are not healing as they should and said it felt like the breast tissue hasn't healed over the implant.

Ive spoken to Elyzea on the phone and they told me to stop massaging it and wear a support bra until my appointment. So roll on Tues xxxx

Nads is very right aswell dont expect to love them straight away im still not used to mine and still have days where i really hate them, im sure this will all change when im in proper bras but the first few weeks are difficult.

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ah thats good news hun does sound alittle like cc i heard thats painful no def dont be fobbed off i read elyzea are pretty good though
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