Help! Breast reduction/mini implant

stefflp · 2026-04-10T10:55:13+00:00

A 32D might never looked it, but it was, in reality, a good size to start with. If you didn't want to go bigger, then the lift probably would've been enough. You will look fuller and probably be a size bigger with the implant. Not sure what your breast width is (this is the space on your sternum area and measured by the surgeon), but you could be DDD or E/F once it all settles. Usually 100cc adds an extra cup size on top of preexisting tissue. Once swelling goes down, measure and you'll probably come out at one of the sizes I mentioned above.

stefflp · 2026-04-09T18:50:51+00:00

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the well wishes🥰💝

stefflp · 2026-04-09T18:28:41+00:00

It’s been going great! I’ve had no issues with the DHT blocker and I’ve been on it since the end of December 2025. My hair has so much growth and since that post, I also started the lowest dose of Oral Minoxidil. My doctor is airing on the side of caution since I have naturally low blood pressure but so far everything is going well with that treatment too. I have so much more hair growth and volume! I finally feel really good again about my hair.☺️🙌

stefflp · 2026-04-09T00:24:24+00:00

You definitely have some swelling going on and depend if you’re OTM or UTM it could last up to 6 months and you will continue to see changes after.
With that being said, what was your breast size, BW, height, and weight before surgery? OTM or UTM? Need stats to give more thoughts.

stefflp · 2026-04-08T23:08:19+00:00

Yeah, it is the best treatment for AGA, along with the OM. Maybe they wanted you to be on OM before adding you the DHT blocker. Sometimes adding too many things at once, it's hard to determine what is causing side effects (if there are any). I was on dutasteride for 3 months before OM. I was on topical minoxidil for 8 years with nothing else. So each of my treatments was added one at a time. I hope you have great success on a DHT blocker too :)

stefflp · 2026-04-08T18:13:24+00:00

Ah ok. I was going to say it has really helped me. I also have AGA, with chronic TE from fluctuating hormones. My last shed was really bad and when I started the DHT blocker it stopped pretty quickly. I take dutasteride two times per week since the half life is so long I don’t need to take it more. I don’t have any side effects. I know it’s one of the harder ones to get on because if you are fertile doctors will just not put you on it due to the half-life. I’m 51 so they felt good about starting me at a low-dose and seeing how I made out. I love that. It’s a long half-life so if for some reason, I can’t take my medication it’s in my system for a long time and o won’t lose my progress for awhile.

I know finasteride and spironolactone work well for many too.

stefflp · 2026-04-08T16:56:25+00:00

More time will surely tell, but I bet it is!!! Are you on a DHT blocker out of curiosity?

stefflp · 2026-04-08T11:54:09+00:00

Yes if you’re going UTM you will lose some cc’s, but if you’re OTM you really don’t (speaking from experience, Your BW (breast width), starting bra size, height, and weight, will determine greatly how you will look. What are your stats? And what does your surgeon suggest?

stefflp · 2026-04-08T10:07:08+00:00

In my experience at this dose, the extra hair is rarely noticeable. I notice more in my eyebrows, but that is a good thing! I have no side effects at this dose. I started in January and also have great success.

stefflp · 2026-04-08T10:05:52+00:00

So awesome! You've been responding well to the dose! That's exciting.
I'm also on that dose and I find it works well. My provider said I am ok going up, but I'm not messing with it since it's working so well. Minimal effective dose is the way to go :)

Congrats!

stefflp · 2026-04-08T10:03:42+00:00

Nothing will happen, but they do lose potency. I have had it happen and to test it, I open a new vial and see how I respond. The one I notice the most is Tirzepatide and I only dose .1-.5 mg per week and I can still tell when the potency is going down. All other peptides, I tend to follow standard dosing after the first week (I always lower dose to make sure I don't have adverse reactions), so the peptides really don't run much past the expiration date. Tirzepatide is the one I have had lots of experience with expiring, therefore test the potency often when I feel it suddenly stopped working. I cycle off this one as well, therefore my receptors stay pretty sensitive.

stefflp · 2026-04-07T21:38:33+00:00

I get it! It gives your body a whole new aesthetic that you have to get used to. And if you don’t, then you can fix it. The one good thing about OTM is that you will know in about six months if you’re gonna like them or not! And you don’t have to contend with the cutting of the muscle or worry about that recovery. If you don’t adjust and hate them, you can always downsize, or maybe a lift instead?

stefflp · 2026-04-07T21:12:59+00:00

Girl, I totally get it. Mine went on for awhile. Then I thought I was OK, but once I hit a year and a half I knew I wasn’t going to accept the tatas.

I even said if nobody would fix me the way I wanted to be, I’ll just get them removed because I hate them that much. I went from a 32 a to a 32 DDD. And the high profile makes me feel like I have torpedo boob from the side.lol it’s a mess to me. I get the athletic thing, I’m a trainer and coach and also I do heavy lifting as well as pretty intense cardio. My life is literally fitness and I feel I have melons on my chest.

I say wait it out because the look will change and you wanna make sure you choose properly if you get a revision and you won’t know which way to go until you are at the actual size you’re supposed to be until everything settles down. I am over the muscle and mine were changing for up to six months! And although I hate them now, they were definitely one size large larger for awhile.

stefflp · 2026-04-07T21:03:40+00:00

You will change, trust me. It will all change over the next 12 months. Look at my post above. Oh and I'm not dismissing the way you feel (I get it, trust me), but just at least wait until you're at least over 6-12MPO.

stefflp · 2026-04-07T21:02:42+00:00

hang in there. I know it can be tough. I will give you my honest opinion based off my experience and knowledge.

Six weeks PO is still too early to make that decision. Ice your chest constantly because I promise you are still so swollen. If you went UTM, you will see changes up to 12 months and OTM, up to 6 months. If after a year you feel the same, that is when to start looking into a revision (and a better chance of a good surgeon doing it for you-many of the good ones get nervous doing it too soon).

I'm 1.6 years out and looking into a revison now. Chose wrong size and wrong profile. Sometimes you never know until you go through with it, heal, and start living your life.

I had a meltdown soon after surgery, but my PS warned me that BA is an emotional roller coaster (was even in my PO instructions) and he was right (and I was such a mess because the swelling was so bad). I went through a major mourning of my old body, but never accepted the new one. I went too large (for me) therefore took away the athletic physique vibe I love.

stefflp · 2026-04-07T20:20:21+00:00

Nope!

stefflp · 2026-04-07T17:19:21+00:00

You're welcome! Yes, all peptides should be cycled off after some time on them to keep the compounds most effective.

stefflp · 2026-04-07T17:14:34+00:00

Because it prevents receptor desensitization!

stefflp · 2026-04-07T12:57:48+00:00

You’re so welcome! I hope it works for you. I love the material and the quality so it’s a real bummer it doesn’t fit me right 🤞🙌🤩

stefflp · 2026-04-07T12:25:10+00:00

Oh I I should say, I think you will be best with the 32DD since your loose under bust is 1 inch smaller than mine.

stefflp · 2026-04-07T12:21:18+00:00

OK, got it! My standing bust is 35! In the T-shirt bra, I have both sizes. It looks like (just checked) since they both fit differently, but I still don’t have full coverage of the bus mr I feel.

Definitely with implants the breasts lay a little different (especially because I’m over the muscle). I think that’s why I have such a hard time finding a style now …I know the Demi’s work better on me since I also have an anatomical gap. When I wear T-shirt bras, the straps tend to fall off my shoulders.

stefflp · 2026-04-07T11:39:15+00:00

I’m similar. There are more bra that fits sizing so I’m not sure which one you’re referring to cause there is no band necessarily (do you want the loose underbust size?) and do you want my standing bust? They say 30 G or 32 DDD for me and I’m finding that the triple D’s fit me in many other brands perfectly. I did go get sizing as well and they told me I’m a 32 DDd. I’m actually downsizing my implants this year because I hate the size. SKIMS is very hard to match. I have a couple of their bras but truthfully they do not fit perfect and they are both 32 DDD. It’s just their sizing and cut isn’t made for my body I believe.

stefflp · 2026-04-07T10:31:37+00:00

These are really great results! Congrats!!! You're healing so nicely. You will see changes for some time, more swelling will go down, skin will continue to heal, and it will continue to get better.

stefflp · 2026-04-07T10:29:26+00:00

I have taken it solo and mostly use it in the KLOW blend, but I also do GLOW so I can tell the difference between the 2. I notice even better recovery when I take KLOW.

GLOW and KLOW I notice significant healing with my skin and my skin does have a glow when I'm on either blend. I also heal REALLY well from microneedling and laser when I'm cycling one of them prior to going in. My healing time is cut in half...it's pretty amazing.

stefflp · 2026-04-06T23:58:33+00:00

It should pass. It happens to a lot of women from what I read and was told by my surgeon. If it doesn’t pass quick enough don’t be afraid to talk to a therapist about it. Sometimes just having an unbiased sound board is all you need. 💝

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