What Is the Lowest My Wife Can Get Her Bodyfat % to be without Losing Her Boobs?

[VeggieLifterChick]

I'm just curious, those of you who have had boob jobs and are happy with them, how did go about finding a good doctor? I'm not done losing my fat yet but I expect to be a med-small C when I get 14-16%. I was a borderline DD/D when I began. I think I look better with smaller boobs, judging by those minimizer bras. Not that C is small, though. So my idea of a boob job would be a "lift" not implants. Either way, question still applies...how do you go about finding a good doc? Assuming you don't have any friends who've had this done?

 

[FitFossil]

FitFossil - Good to see you around. I was just thinkin' about you yesterday - thought I hadn't seen a post from you lately (could just be I don't read all threads tho).

HEHE! It's nice to be missed ! Keep reading the next post to find out where I've been...

 

[FitFossil]

I'm just curious, those of you who have had boob jobs and are happy with them, how did go about finding a good doctor? I'm not done losing my fat yet but I expect to be a med-small C when I get 14-16%. I was a borderline DD/D when I began. I think I look better with smaller boobs, judging by those minimizer bras. Not that C is small, though. So my idea of a boob job would be a "lift" not implants. Either way, question still applies...how do you go about finding a good doc? Assuming you don't have any friends who've had this done?

I'm 3 weeks post-op and now I have boobs again! I used to be a B, but leaning out from weight training and good diet made my boobs disappear completely, and there ain't NO cup size for just nipples. The only cleavage I had was from my pecs. I think I'll end up being a small C. For my frame and all the running I like to do, I wouldn't want to carry any more.

As for finding a good doctor, do lots of research. Check out implantinfo.com and implantforum.com. These sites have message boards and you can discuss doctors. Go to consultations, get a feel for the doc and see examples of his work. On these sites they also show you how to research a doctor, to confirm he's board certified, see if any complaints have been filed, etc.

 

[CAROLINACHICK]

VeggieLifterChick:

I started off by getting on some of the implant manufactor websites. A good one ta go to is www.mentorcorp.com
They will send info on all the different types of implants and a list of sergeons in your area. Check out a couple of them.
And when you do go in for your consultation have a list of all the questions you may have and take notes. The prices will vary but go w/ the Doc (and his staff) that you feel most comfortable w/. Also talk to him about size. You don't want ta come out looking like you're smuggling basketballs. Make sure you tell him you want to look natural. Take your time! This is a big decision ta make. Think of all your options then decide.
Let me know if you have any questions. I may be able to help.
CC.

 

[VeggieLifterChick]

FF and CC,
Thanks for the info! I wouldn't be looking to get implants though, I'd be looking for a lift, which is a little different. Same advice applies except I guess i'd just look for different web sites I guess?
So FF how soon after surgery can you lift and run? Did it hurt?

 

[TEXgrl]

i used to work in a mammography center and i saw a couple surgeons before i settled on one. one of the deciding factors i had was that the surgeon i had did a lot of reconstructive after breast cancer. he was the one our office sent all our cancer patients to.

second, do you know anyone around you who has had them done.? find out who their doc was and if they would recommend him

don't shop around for the cheapest. i have a friend who found the cheapest doc and i don't think hers look nearly as good as mine.

also, the consults are free, so see as many as you can. most of the staff at plastic surgeons offices get theirs done for free after they work there for so long, so you can also take a look at their work first hand. if you don't like what you see, keep looking.

i was a full D before i started working out, then dropped to a small floppy C. we spent a lot of time on our boat and i hated how i looked. i'm now back up to a DD and i'm very happy with them now. i think they are worth the money if you are really unhappy with how you look.

also, i thought i needed a lift and implants, and when they measured me they said they actually weren't sagging enough for that.

 

[curling]

Texgrl,

A few questions for you. How much was you surgury and how long did it take before you could lift again. Also what kind of boating do you do? (I am a big wakeboarder myself)

 

[FitFossil]

So FF how soon after surgery can you lift and run? Did it hurt?

VLC - I was cleared for lower body and cardio after 10 days. They said I could run if I felt like it (meaning bouncing didn't hurt), but I'm deliberately playing it safe and doing elliptical trainer. I have another appt next week. They'll probably say I can do upper body, but to wait longer on chest (just a guess). Do you mean did the surgery hurt or working out again?

Even though you only want a lift, you still might want to check out those sites I mentioned. Many of the women get lifts w/ implants but others just lifts. Probably if you posted a question on those sites about lifts, they might tell you if there are any websites about that.

 

[TEXgrl]

i'm in dallas, so mine cost 4700, and that was with a discount. the guy i saw was higher than most, but i really liked him and wanted him to do it. he used mentor implants that were round because i didn't want the teardrop shaped. they are also the textured implants because the smooth ones i didn't hear real good things about them.

i was out of the gym for 2 weeks, came back and did cardio and lower body for about 3 weeks. then i started back on upper body stuff. had to go pretty low on chest stuff for a couple months. i'm a year out and lifting more than ever. i never had any pain really with my workouts once i started on chest again, but i do feel the muscles in my chest around the implants. kinda feels like it is pulling, but no big deal.

another thing, i always liked the way they looked, but they told me when i had the surgery it would be several months before they actually "settled down" to where they should be. they said even tho you don't have any pain that it does take that long for them to really heal. they rode a little high on my chest for about the first 6 months i'd say. the longer i have them, the more i like them and the way they look.

 

[TEXgrl]

sorry curling, missed the boating question. we have a 22 foot chris craft with a 454. we don't do any skiing, some tubing. mostly boat out somewhere and drink beer and play