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LaurenV
Matron

USA
388 Posts

Posted - 08/14/2008 : 15:09:33

Getting a BA in a few weeks. Based on your experience with recovery and post-BA life, do you think that I can hide my BA from family and friends? I've been wearing a padded bra for 2 years, I dress conservatively and am not going very large (under 300-350cc). I do not expect them to be supportive if they found out, and I've sworn my husband to secrecy. Thanks!

5'5" 115 lbs, 29YO, 28"RC
Nursed 4 babies including twins!
BA surgery 9/8/08, pre-BA 34A/B, now 32E.
Allergan Naturelle silicone 375ccL/400ccR HP
Chocolate addict, big fan of 2nd Amendment rights.

Bellezza
Matron

286 Posts

Posted - 08/29/2008 : 09:44:31

I'm in the same situation! My family is very old school italian and even though my father is kind of OKAY with me getting a BA, all my extended family wont be. My ps said over sized sweaters would do the trick.

Pre-BA:

5 Weeks Post-BA

21 years old
Amazing Boyfriend of two years<3
5"9' 135lb
Ribcage: 30
BWD 13
Pre-BA: Small B
Post-BA: Hoping for a full C
BA Date: 12/12/08
Saline, Mentor Moderate Spectrum, Unders, Areola
325cc Implant f/t 390ccR and f/t 365ccL
http://www.bagalleries.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=23&g2_itemId=91006

beachybikini
Matron

USA
437 Posts

Posted - 09/04/2008 : 13:04:46

I'm worried about this one too... I think Bellezza is spot on, a good somewhat baggy sweater or sweat shirt should do it for you while you're healing up.

My best friend had BA several years ago, and she was wearing such padded bras anyway so none of her coworkers had any idea (she had to wear a uniform). until one of her "friends" that she worked with decided to tell them all! I think someone else spilling the beans is more likely to be the problem than anyone actually noticing.

5'5", 105 lbs, 26" RC
Pre BA - 32A
Post BA - wearing 30D/32D bras
Mentor Silicone Mods 250ccs, periareolar incision and subfascial placement.
BA Date: 12/22/08
My BAG!

bella1124
Matron

USA
49 Posts

Posted - 09/04/2008 : 13:08:18

i think u could totally hide ur BA if u dont go too large for ur body..i have heard (dont have my BA yet) that they are very easy to hide and actually ppl go bigger bc they feel they look too small in clothes.

5'3" 115
pre ba: 34 full B
Post BA: hopefully full D!

ella2606
Matron

USA
370 Posts

Posted - 09/22/2008 : 18:58:06

I was wondering about this too. I have a very conservation family. I have been trying to find really padded bras but I am having trouble. Any recommendations?

27 yrs old
Engaged
5'9", 130 lbs
PreBA: 34B
Wanting to go up to a D
Saline, crease, unders, 400CC

BA scheduled 1/14/09

http://www.bagalleries.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=23&g2_itemId=95148

MIKESWIFE
Advanced Member

USA
3802 Posts

Posted - 09/28/2008 : 19:31:04

Definitely!! I was a B cup pre-BA and have 600cc and no one has said anything but than again everyone knew.... Honestly in modest clothes it's not noticeable. Hope that helps!!

Married Valentine's Day 2007!!

~25~
5'4
120 LBS
600CC HP SILICONE UNDERS 6-16-08

http://www.bagalleries.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=23&g2_itemId=88958

dkh1971
Matron

124 Posts

Posted - 10/03/2008 : 08:00:55

Ella - I have found that the bras by Ambrielle are quite padded and give a nice shape.

5', 105 lbs, 30 " ribcage
34A (barely) to 34D

Abdominoplasty with diastasis and umbilical hernia repair
375cc/Left & 400cc/Right, HP, Round, Smooth, Silicone Unders

My mommy makeover

Skinartistgirl
Matron

USA
929 Posts

Posted - 10/04/2008 : 07:14:13

Ladies, I am two weeks out and everyone keeps asking me if I had it done-since I told everyone! I am not at all noticable and am not trying to hide anything. Padded bras do their job, so I believe you will be just fine with whatever you choose.

Pre BA: small 34 B
BA:9/18/08 Mentor memory gel 400ccR 375ccL, unders through crease

VivianVeronica
Matron

USA
415 Posts

Posted - 11/08/2008 : 19:54:52

i have the same concern!! :(.

i dont want it to be SUPER obvious, but i don't want to get small sized implants, and redo em later cus i'm unhappy :/

i currently wear padded pushup bras from Fredericks of hollywood that make me look HUGE. so i plan on not wearing anything padded or pushed up after surgery, so it looks the same? i hope no one realizes..

i work with a buncha old gossipy ladies :(

BA date: 11/20/2008
Boyfriend of 2.5 years+ 2 furbabies

Dr.Rodriguez
Matron

USA
81 Posts

Posted - 11/12/2008 : 13:42:26

quote:
Originally posted by LaurenV

Getting a BA in a few weeks. Based on your experience with recovery and post-BA life, do you think that I can hide my BA from family and friends? I've been wearing a padded bra for 2 years, I dress conservatively and am not going very large (under 300-350cc). I do not expect them to be supportive if they found out, and I've sworn my husband to secrecy. Thanks!

I am not a woman, but as a plastic surgeon I have seen many women go through this exact process you are going through.
On a practical level, other posters have given you excellent advice re. loose clothing and padded bras. For your own peace of mind, I will tell you that a 300-350 cc implant will hardly be noticed in clothes, unless you are very short and slender.
On a more general level, I will tell you that preoperatively many women are very concerned about their relatives and co workers reactions. While they do matter, you will find that their reactions are usually not as strong as you fear. Secondly, after the surgery most of your own concerns fade. Then one day, all alone after taking a bath and looking at yourself in the mirror, you will decide whether they were the right size, too big, or too small. My experience tells me 97% of patients wish they had gone a little larger.

Hope this helps!

Ricardo L Rodriguez MD
Medical Director, CosmeticSurg.net

Insist that your Surgeon is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery!

http://www.cosmeticsurg.net

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VivianVeronica
Matron

USA
415 Posts

Posted - 11/13/2008 : 22:02:30

thanks for your reply, dr. rodriguez. :)

BA date: 11/20/2008
Boyfriend of 2.5 years+ 2 furbabies

CCBondgirl
Senior Member

USA
1737 Posts

Posted - 11/17/2008 : 18:42:23

quote:
For your own peace of mind, I will tell you that a 300-350 cc implant will hardly be noticed in clothes, unless you are very short and slender.

I'm 5'3" and 100 lbs. is that short and slender enough to be noticeable? I am going 350, but I don't want to look like I look now...

4 Children 2 Breastfed(1 for 14 months)

Ribcage: 27 1/2
BWD: 13
Mentor 350cc saline mod + unders 12/03/08
Before:34 A
After 34D - 32DD

malloryjoemc
Matron

USA
67 Posts

Posted - 12/07/2008 : 17:41:57

I think you could hide it, no one noticed on me!

BA date 08/27/2008
22 years old
5'5 120lbs
Pre-BA: small B Post-BA: 36C
360 cc's saline unders
http://www.bagalleries.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=23&g2_itemId=93368

debib
Matron

USA
28 Posts

Posted - 12/11/2008 : 00:13:53

Yup! My friend hides hers under loose shirts/sweaters...

excited4ds
Matron

USA
36 Posts

Posted - 12/19/2008 : 10:40:21

Yes I think its possible to hide that size. Its easy when you are clothed.

Fran
Matron

61 Posts

Posted - 01/22/2009 : 11:12:36

I have to tell you that even if people don't notice you will think they do and this will bother you. You will end up hiding your body and will feel self concious about it. I had the same worries and although you can hide them in certain clothes there are times when people will notice (tank tops, bathing suits, low cut shirts, etc.) I am now scheduled to have mine removed. I wanted a smaller implant and the first PS who had decided I had too much skin for a small implant and decided to put bigger ones in. I was originally a 34b and ended up with 34D. I only wanted a small C. I have a small frame. I'm 5'3", 105 pds. I ended up mortified and tried to hide them but really couldn't. I know people had to notice. They were 475's. I had 2 more redos and ended up with 275's and I am still uncomfortable with them. I feel they are noticable. They fit my body better but I hate the fact that people will know. I also had some other problems with them so I am now scheduled to have them removed. Now I will probably be a 34A and I am sure people will notice the difference. My advice to you is if it's something you have to hide you're not comfortable with it, so make sure you want to do this. It may not be worth your worrying everyday that someone will notice. You will know in your heart what to do. Follow your heart! Good luck to you.

quote:
Originally posted by LaurenV

Getting a BA in a few weeks. Based on your experience with recovery and post-BA life, do you think that I can hide my BA from family and friends? I've been wearing a padded bra for 2 years, I dress conservatively and am not going very large (under 300-350cc). I do not expect them to be supportive if they found out, and I've sworn my husband to secrecy. Thanks!

fwhite

Edited by - Fran on 01/22/2009 11:15:54

tamilove
Alumnae

USA
3 Posts

Posted - 05/20/2009 : 16:56:17

Very new to this site...first posting. I have been wanting a BA for a long time and now that I'm 40 I think I might be too old. I'm also scared because someone told me that if you get this done you will have to go under every 10 years to redu some things. Is this true? I don't want to be put under in my 50's and 60's - that is way to dangerous. Need some help here. Is this true?

Motorboat
Matron

809 Posts

Posted - 05/24/2009 : 15:14:05

I wore huge water bras and inserts in my bikini tops beforehand ... so after the augmentation, I just looked that way without effort. lol

5'2"/110

- 325 & 350cc Mentor Moderate Plus silicone overs, inframammary incision.
- 32A to 32D-32DD
- 4+ years post-op!

I went big, then I went home.

EvaGirl
Matron

108 Posts

Posted - 06/29/2009 : 00:50:38

I've had my BA for 4 years, and no one has ever asked.. I am 5'5" and had 350s. It's totally worth it (and I had to have them done twice because of CC...).

5'5, 132#
Pre BA:34A barely
Post:34 D
29" ribcage
BA 8/18/05
Looking for love!

hawkluvkitty
Matron

187 Posts

Posted - 07/24/2009 : 21:18:41

if anyone asks just say an improvement on what God gave me

25yo
5'5"123lbs
preBA:34AA
BA:5-9-08
Inamed Style15 339silis
http://www.bagalleries.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=23&g2_itemId=85079

gigi
Matron

29 Posts

Posted - 08/09/2009 : 07:44:35

You can definately minimize. Its all about how you wear em...ie loose clothes! I also did the extra padding prior so as to minimize the transition from nothing to something.

Carebare
Matron

USA
35 Posts

Posted - 09/21/2009 : 08:59:12

I've been wearing super padded bras forever, so hopefully noone notices mine. I work with a bunch of women in a somewhat small town, so the word would spread and I totally don't want anyone talking about my breasts!

304cc mod+
Silicone,Unders,Crease
28 years old
5ft. 3, 108 lbs
RC 26.5, BW 12
Pre: 32AA

wranglergrl9
Matron

101 Posts

Posted - 11/01/2009 : 17:21:58

I'm almost 2 years post op and no one in my family knows except my sis because I told her. I used to get paranoid when I hugged my parents but no one has said anything and they certainly would if they were suspicious. As long as your not going on any family vacations that involve a bikini I think you're fine:)

I have the most caring fiance in the world!!!
BA 2/29/08
460(R) and 475(L)
Smooth round mod+ pro
http://www.bagalleries.com/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=23&g2_itemId=77395

kmjkmc
Matron

USA
35 Posts

Posted - 11/02/2009 : 11:28:58

Hi LaurenV!
I felt the same way you are feeling--and actually had mine probably around the same time. I wanted a modest increase so as to not draw too much attention. I wanted enough to make me feel like a woman again after birthing and nursing 3 kiddos. Now, I wish I had gotten a little more! Yes, it's boobie greed! I had 350cc silicones, and now I'm wondering what 375 or even 400 would've been like....c'est la vie. It's done, and I'll never be able to afford a redo. I'm happy that I was able to get what I have here. So, just a note to anyone about to have the surgery, a little more than what you think you want is better! :) (At least for me!)

TillyTree
Matron

USA
30 Posts

Posted - 01/04/2011 : 00:40:35

I'm kind of the black sheep of the family...so really no one in my family would be surprise when I get them, but I work in an studio with about 10 guys and 1 girl other than me. We're all pretty close and give each other crap, but this is something I would not want to deal with at work! But as the Doc said baggy clothes are good, and being a graphic designer wearing hoodies and jeans to work everyday, I probably wouldn't have a problem with hiding anything.

Laurac
Matron

USA
43 Posts

Posted - 01/07/2011 : 20:03:47

If you are wearing a tank or a low cut blouse then most people will notice. Baggy clothes and they shouldn't notice.

I had my BA 14 years ago and I still haven't told my Dad. I'm guessing he knows though..

I had 400cc's.

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