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

greeneyes · 11-03-2009, 02:54 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!

Kiwi77 · 11-03-2009, 03:30 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, 06:34 PM

in the PS 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, 06:54 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, 07:01 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, 07:17 PM

MY PS 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 PS 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 PS 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!

Sparkie · 11-04-2009, 07:23 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, 07:50 PM

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

Cuddlybear · 11-04-2009, 07:58 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, 10:51 AM

Thanks you guys. I really appreciate all your input. I just called my ps' 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, 02:54 PM	#1
greeneyes Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 184 Thanks: 123 Thanked 65 Times in 56 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! __________________ Mentor/Silicone/Mod+ Please leave a note when sending friend request. Thanks!

11-04-2009, 06:54 PM	#4
babyfromheaven Happy 9 month Bday to my boobies! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 116 Thanked 537 Times in 452 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 26 inch ribcage 397 cc mod + Allergen Style 15, unders, crease breast augmentation date: March 25 2009 Pre 30AA/A Post 30G/DDDD (WTH!?!) Sexy Comments & Profile Graphics

11-04-2009, 07:01 PM	#5
libra Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 321 Thanks: 188 Thanked 121 Times in 106 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 __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Hargrave/[/CENTER] 1st breast augmentation Oct 2008 150 cc's left 200 cc's right moderate silicone 2nd breast augmentation Feb 2009 300 cc's left 325cc's Right mod+ silicone 3rd breast augmentation (due to bottoming out) Oct 2009 425cc's left 425cc's right moderate+ silicone 4th breast augmentation (HATED the large size) Dec 2009 275 left 300 right HP's silicone

11-04-2009, 07:17 PM	#6
goldie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Venice, Florida Posts: 363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 181 Times in 136 Posts	MY PS 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 PS 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 PS 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 breast augmentation 34AA post breast augmentation 34D ? still waiting to drop Update! Started to D & F-DD so far! Update! OMG D & F has me at an F!!!! 400cc, Natrelle Saline, Round, MP, Under

11-04-2009, 07:23 PM	#7
Sparkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 279 Thanks: 15 Thanked 100 Times in 89 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, 03:30 PM	#2
Kiwi77 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 316 Thanks: 85 Thanked 80 Times in 73 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. __________________ 32 yrs old 5'6 150lbs(athletic) 354cc Cohesive textured Gels. Natrelle style 115 Midrange Profile. Over the muscle Pre breast augmentation small B post breast augmentation Full C Tummy Tuck June 2009

11-04-2009, 06:34 PM	#3
ArickaRG Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Camp Pendleton , California Posts: 104 Thanks: 15 Thanked 35 Times in 28 Posts	in the PS 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, 07:50 PM	#8
tequila Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scio, Oregon Posts: 295 Thanks: 94 Thanked 85 Times in 80 Posts	My PS 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, 07:58 PM	#9
Cuddlybear Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 109 Thanks: 9 Thanked 20 Times in 20 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 breast augmentation: 10A/32A Post breast augmentation: 8DD/30DD 370(L) and 415(R) Allergan Inspira round smooth silicone unders, extra full projection

11-05-2009, 10:51 AM	#10
greeneyes Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 184 Thanks: 123 Thanked 65 Times in 56 Posts	Thanks you guys. I really appreciate all your input. I just called my ps' 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 __________________ Mentor/Silicone/Mod+ Please leave a note when sending friend request. Thanks!

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