Why don't they use a sports bra when trying on sizers in the doctors office?

greeneyes · 11-03-2009, 03:54 PM

I've done some reading on this forum about getting sized at the consultation. It seems a lot of women say that using a sports bra with sizers makes it more accurate if you are going under the muscle. Okay, that's great, but then why did they use a regular bra everytime I get sized?

The nurse told me to go up a size from what I liked (because of going under the muscle) but now I'm worried that the size I picked will be smaller than I want. The size looked fine with a regular bra but I'm guessing if you put them in a sports bra they would get smooshed down and look WAY smaller. I picked 300/325 mod + because the 275/300 looked good. When I went up to the next size, they looked too big for me.

Any help would be much appreciated because I'm going in for surgery on monday. Thanks!

Hilary · 11-03-2009, 04:30 PM

At my onsult i used a sports bra. I'm pre surgery. I'm also having overs. Sorry i couldn't help u more.

ArickaRG · 11-04-2009, 07:34 PM

in the plastic surgeon office i used a regular non padded bra........ i liked the 270cc's so i went with the 300cc's and i am very pleased with the size i have. so i think you made the right choice.
I started with a 32 b and i am 32d or 32dd in FOH bras. I am 5'5 and 115. Good luck!

babyfromheaven · 11-04-2009, 07:54 PM

I also used a regular bra during sizing. I loved the look of the 371s so I went up to the 397s. I was so worried that they would look like they looked when I tried them on. I absolutely loved the 371s and that was the look I wanted. I think I got it by going with the 397s.

libra · 11-04-2009, 08:01 PM

We have similar stats and I did 300 first time cuz I was scared of not looking natural. You lose alot going under the muscle so to avoid "boobie greed" (that hits just about everyone) I would think about just going a bit larger Good luck

goldie · 11-04-2009, 08:17 PM

MY plastic surgeon had me try on sizers after he measured me, decided on placement, incision site and gave me an approx. size to try.
He provided me with a sports bra and left me alone with his patient coordinator to try on multiple sizes and profiles. We had a lot of fun and narrowed it down to three sizes then my plastic surgeon came back in to discuss the actual surgery and pre-op directions.
Going under the muscle he said I would loose some size , so he would compensate for that. I'm so glad he understood the look I wanted! If I would have gone with the #2 plastic surgeon I had consult with I'd have been disappointed already and looking for a re-do! I thought I wanted 250-300 and he just agreed with everything I said.
I ended up with 400's to get where I wanted to be!

sprinkies · 11-04-2009, 08:23 PM

i tried on the sizers in a sports bra. i never thought about it smooshing them actually lol. i went bigger than i thought i wanted regardless and they came out exactly what i was hoping for.

tequila · 11-04-2009, 08:50 PM

My plastic surgeon had me try sizers with a sports bra, Im going 450 HP under the muscle silicone

Cuddlybear · 11-04-2009, 08:58 PM

If you were worried about going too small id say you have two options. Mak another appointment at the surgeons to try on sizers again and take your own sports bra. Or make up some rice sizers at home for an idea. I was freaking out that my planned size was going to take me too big, but when i tried them on in rough rice sizers I decided they arent too big and feel much more comfortable with the size now.
Hope it all works out for you.

greeneyes · 11-05-2009, 11:51 AM

Thanks you guys. I really appreciate all your input. I just called my plastic surgeon' office and switched to 325/350 (from 300/325). I think I would've kicked myself later if I would've stayed with the smaller size. Again thanks

11-03-2009, 03:54 PM	#1
greeneyes Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 108 Thanks: 101 Thanked 43 Times in 35 Posts	Why don't they use a sports bra when trying on sizers in the doctors office? I've done some reading on this forum about getting sized at the consultation. It seems a lot of women say that using a sports bra with sizers makes it more accurate if you are going under the muscle. Okay, that's great, but then why did they use a regular bra everytime I get sized? The nurse told me to go up a size from what I liked (because of going under the muscle) but now I'm worried that the size I picked will be smaller than I want. The size looked fine with a regular bra but I'm guessing if you put them in a sports bra they would get smooshed down and look WAY smaller. I picked 300/325 mod + because the 275/300 looked good. When I went up to the next size, they looked too big for me. Any help would be much appreciated because I'm going in for surgery on monday. Thanks! __________________ 5'7" 116 pounds Bwd 13 Mentor/Silicone/Mod+ 325/350cc Pre/Post BA: 32C/32DD??? BA Date: 11-9-09

11-04-2009, 07:54 PM	#4
babyfromheaven I love my 7 month old boobs! They're Perfectly unperfect! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 715 Thanks: 87 Thanked 392 Times in 329 Posts	I also used a regular bra during sizing. I loved the look of the 371s so I went up to the 397s. I was so worried that they would look like they looked when I tried them on. I absolutely loved the 371s and that was the look I wanted. I think I got it by going with the 397s. __________________ 25 years old 5'1.5" 105 lbs 397 cc mod + Allergen Style 15, unders, crease BA date: March 25 2009 Pre 30AA/A Post 30F/DDD Sexy Comments & Profile Graphics

11-04-2009, 08:01 PM	#5
libra Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 301 Thanks: 160 Thanked 108 Times in 97 Posts	We have similar stats and I did 300 first time cuz I was scared of not looking natural. You lose alot going under the muscle so to avoid "boobie greed" (that hits just about everyone) I would think about just going a bit larger Good luck __________________ 1st BA date Feb'09 5'6" 116 lbs 300cc's left 325cc's right smooth mentor silicone Moderate + profile under the muscle Pre BA size A/B Post BA size Full C 2nd BA date Oct'09 Redo for bottoming out 425cc's Mod+ silicone

11-04-2009, 08:17 PM	#6
goldie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Venice, Florida Posts: 195 Thanks: 9 Thanked 100 Times in 78 Posts	MY plastic surgeon had me try on sizers after he measured me, decided on placement, incision site and gave me an approx. size to try. He provided me with a sports bra and left me alone with his patient coordinator to try on multiple sizes and profiles. We had a lot of fun and narrowed it down to three sizes then my plastic surgeon came back in to discuss the actual surgery and pre-op directions. Going under the muscle he said I would loose some size , so he would compensate for that. I'm so glad he understood the look I wanted! If I would have gone with the #2 plastic surgeon I had consult with I'd have been disappointed already and looking for a re-do! I thought I wanted 250-300 and he just agreed with everything I said. I ended up with 400's to get where I wanted to be! __________________ 5'6 105lbs. + or - a few pre ba 34AA post ba 34D ? still waiting to drop Update! Started to D & F-DD so far! 400cc, Natrelle Saline, Round, MP, Under

11-04-2009, 08:23 PM	#7
sprinkies Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 231 Thanks: 21 Thanked 86 Times in 78 Posts	i tried on the sizers in a sports bra. i never thought about it smooshing them actually lol. i went bigger than i thought i wanted regardless and they came out exactly what i was hoping for. __________________ Before: 34A-36A After: 34DD -36D 425 (left) 450 (right) HP saline unders, crease incision Stats: 5'7, 148lbs

11-03-2009, 04:30 PM	#2
Hilary Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 53 Thanks: 13 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	At my onsult i used a sports bra. I'm pre surgery. I'm also having overs. Sorry i couldn't help u more. __________________ 5'5 1/2 140lbs(athletic) BWD 11-12 Getting 322cc Cohesive textured Gels over MOD Pre BA small B post BA hopefully full C/small D Tummy Tuck June 9th 2009 Married with 7yr old twin boys and an 11 yr old boy.

11-04-2009, 07:34 PM	#3
ArickaRG Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Camp Pendleton , CA Posts: 101 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	in the plastic surgeon office i used a regular non padded bra........ i liked the 270cc's so i went with the 300cc's and i am very pleased with the size i have. so i think you made the right choice. I started with a 32 b and i am 32d or 32dd in FOH bras. I am 5'5 and 115. Good luck!

11-04-2009, 08:50 PM	#8
tequila Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scio, Oregon Posts: 118 Thanks: 67 Thanked 44 Times in 40 Posts	My plastic surgeon had me try sizers with a sports bra, Im going 450 HP under the muscle silicone __________________ For privacy reasons, I will only accept friend requests if you have posts and pics

11-04-2009, 08:58 PM	#9
Cuddlybear Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Canberra (currently, will move to brisbane) Posts: 49 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	If you were worried about going too small id say you have two options. Mak another appointment at the surgeons to try on sizers again and take your own sports bra. Or make up some rice sizers at home for an idea. I was freaking out that my planned size was going to take me too big, but when i tried them on in rough rice sizers I decided they arent too big and feel much more comfortable with the size now. Hope it all works out for you. __________________ 164cm/5ft 4 50kg/110lbs 29inch rib cage 36inch hips Pre BA: 10A/32A Post: Hoping for 10D to 10DD Want 370(L) and 415(R) Allergan Inspira round smooth silicone unders, extra full projection

11-05-2009, 11:51 AM	#10
greeneyes Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 108 Thanks: 101 Thanked 43 Times in 35 Posts	Thanks you guys. I really appreciate all your input. I just called my plastic surgeon' office and switched to 325/350 (from 300/325). I think I would've kicked myself later if I would've stayed with the smaller size. Again thanks __________________ 5'7" 116 pounds Bwd 13 Mentor/Silicone/Mod+ 325/350cc Pre/Post BA: 32C/32DD??? BA Date: 11-9-09

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