What do you think about breast implant?

[zurgswife]

My mom had it done about 20 yrs ago...and has had on an off problems for years....I'm a small B and have thought many times about maybe doing it...but I don't think it's worth the money, pain or problems later on .....I'll stay just as I am....

Recovery was a few weeks and painful.....

Something interesting she mentioned was that there are women that complained that there implants became temperture sensitive...when it was cold out the boobs got cold...and warm weather they were warmer....


Stay the way you are....you are a stunning woman..

 

[Sleepy]

I had a breast reduction at 22. I was 110 pounds on a 5 ft frame and wore a 40DD bra. No fun I could not run, sleep on my stomach or even sleep without a bra....they were just so huge. After my reduction, I was a 34B and I would not change that for the world. Why anyone would want to be that large (past a C cup) is beyond my comprehension. I can now go without a bra if I choose to. Maybe a small implant is good but if you are small framed as I am, you don't want much more than a B cup. Hubby likes me much better the way I am now....imagine that!

 

[Kermit]

First of all, I have to agree with the others that you're absolutely beautiful right now.

As a person who would never need implants (I'm a 34H right now while I'm nursing and normally a very full D), I would have to advise against them. The natural ones are a big enough pain, and I don't have scars or surgery risks. If you're really considering it, wear a bra with padding to make you as big as you want to be for quite a while. Like a few weeks or longer. Try on all of your clothes with it on. You'll find that a lot of your cute tops and dresses don't look good when you're large busted. Not only will you obviously not be able to wear something low-cut when cleavage isn't appropriate, but certains styles will make you look bad. Most high-necked tops will be out. Same for polo shirts. Forget things that don't come in at least a little around the tummy. Those will make you look like you're pregnant. Go to your library and check out the book What Not To Wear. One of the problems they tell you how to work with in the book is "big boobs" (their choice of words, not mine). You may like the things they say to wear, but you may also like some things on the list of things to never, ever wear.

 

[Disney Debbie]

First of all, I think it's a very personal decision and why you care what a bunch of folks on the DIS boards thinks is beyond me. You need to discuss it with your family and trusted friends, with other people who've had them for the same reason you are considering it (whatever that is) and most of all with your doctor!

I know 2 people who've had them and one who's going to on Tuesday. One of the people who's already had it and the girl Tuesday were/are completely flat chested. They've been very self conscious of that and felt unattractive about it all their lives. They both have done the padded bra route - but there's only so much padding you can put on nothing! The kicker on the girl that already had it done was trying to find a bathing suit. These are both very, very thin women and she wanted a two piece but looked awful in all of them. I used to try and talk the girl that's going to have it done Tuesday out of it - but when she told me yesterday she's having it I told her I fully supported her - it's something she's talked about for the 4 years I've known her, it's obviously important to her and she's saved money for this as long as I've known her. She's not getting huge boobs - and neither did the other girl - she going from literally nothing to a B cup.

The other girl I know that had it done is vain, self centered and shallow. She had perfecly proportioned breasts and she looks ridiculous now.

And a BTW - the girl that's having it done Tuesday did a ton of research and found out she can have it done much more cheaply but with a reputable Dr. by going one state over to Alabama. They apparently don't have as high liability rates as we do in GA and she's getting hers done for 2/3 the cost of the girl that had it done in GA. So look into that if you decide to do it.

As someone who is more then well endowed in that department, I know that I can't understand what it feels like to not have any. That's why I finally realized I needed to shut up with my friend and let her make her own decision.

 

[MerryPoppins]

Just for the record, I'm not saying you shouldn't do it. I just wish someone had made me more aware of the disadvantages before I even started go get the implant.

I just think our society puts too much emphasis on big breasts. You don't have to have them to be beautiful. Having said that, if you need them to feel good about yourself, that is entirely your choice.

 

[*Fantasia*]

Wow! I didn't think I would get any response to my thread! But anyways...Thanks for the great compliments guys! And also thanks for the advice and infos. I just wanted some feadback from my DIS friends. Yes, it is my decision but I thought I'd ask your opinion here.

I don't like the way implants look BUT if you are an A cup or a very small B I could understand your decision to have them enhanced. The problem with implants is that most women go overboard. They always get a D cup. If you are very small go for a large B or very small C cup. Don't overdo it.

Yes Joe, I won't over do it. Thanks for your advice.

Hmmm...very commonly done in Florida...if you're small it must mean low income..ok... Is that true?!

I've been contimplating about it. I have never been satisfied with way I look. I mean I may be beautiful in the inside, but what about the oustside. I guess that is why sometimes I have this insecure feelings. I am not too crazy with my physical appearance and I am always concious about the way I look. I want to feel confident about myself.

Look better...Feel better. I know that no matter what my size is, I am still going to be ME. Even if I get bigger, I am not going to let my head get bigger either. I would like to feel sexy in my lifetime.

 

[Serena]

Originally posted by *Fantasia*
I would like to feel sexy in my lifetime.

I'm sorry, but you've got to be kidding here. You are beautiful, and I'm not just saying that to make you feel better. If you don't feel sexy, it's got nothing to do with how you look, it's totally in your head.

 

[kpgclark]

I think it is very sad. It sends a bad message to your children- especially to daughters. What is the big deal about having small breasts? I agree with the poster who said to wear a Wonderbra. I'd spend the money talking to a psychiatrist about why you have a bad body image.

 

[*Fantasia*]

Thank you Serena and kpgclark for responding and sharing your thoughts. I love this board! Lots of different opinions and views.

I guess we can all define sexy in many different ways. But the way I see myself, I think it would boost my self-esteem a little and feel more confident about myself.

Thank you Serena for the compliment. I just feel that maybe with an hour glass shape body it will make me feel sexy or sexier. I would love to wear a two peice bathing suit. I would love to wear a hulter or a tank top without hiding my bra strap. I would love to wear wonderbra, but I still don't have much to put in there. I know it's sad. And that's how my body is.

kpgclark, I am not sending no message to no one. I guess the bottom line here is that I like to have a nice size breast. I want my dress and my sweater to fit nice. I want the swimsuit to fit nice. Psychiatrist will not be nessessary. I am not insane. I love my butt my thighs, legs and my waist. I thought a nice breast would be be nice too to go with my butt.

Thanks everyone who responded. There's a lot to consider. I appreciate sharing your thoughts and stories.

 

[HOGFAN]

NO, NO, NO, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

as a mammographer I have seen too many cancers that were hidden by the implant. Not worth it.

 

[kpgclark]

Of course you are sending a message to your daughter! You are saying "mommy isn't happy about who she is". You are your daughter's most important role model. She will not feel secure about herself either if you show her by your actions that you had to have surgery to get a more perfect (in your mind) body. Don't you think it would be healthier to show your daughter that it doesn't matter whether or not she has big boobs? I'm not saying your insane, just that you obviously have a poor body image. You should talk with someone about that. You can also find other ways other than the physical to feel good about yourself. How about taking a class to further your education or an exercise class to feel better physically? There are many other ways to feel good about yourself other than having big boobs.

 

[*Fantasia*]

Well kpgclark, that's how you feel and that's how you see it, that's fine. Thanks you for sharing your thoughts. I am not sending no messages to no one. When my daughter is old enough to understand life, I will tell her that she is beautiful inside and out. She doesn't need to know that her Mommy has a fake boobs (that is if I am really am going to go thru with it). I hope that my daughter will feel beautiful and confident about herself inside and out.

There's nothing wrong with wanting big boobs. Just like heavy women wanting to look fit and slender. They want to look good and feel good with their image. Of course some heavy women are happy the way they are which is great. But some go through diet programs so they can look good and feel good about themselves.

I am doing this for me. I am not doing it to impress no one. I guess the bottom line here is...(I'm giving myself here an advice ) Do what you feel is right for you and whatever that will make you happy. Just know the risk involved.

 

[Serena]

Yep, it's your body.

 

[DocRafiki]

Originally posted by *Fantasia*


Hmmm...very commonly done in Florida...if you're small it must mean low income..ok... Is that true?!

Oh no! I didn't mean it that literally! It's not like people are going to think you're poor! Realize I see mostly college-aged kids, so their attitude is a bit different than the rest of the population. Most of them who are still small complain about not having the money for a boob job. It's almost like a status symbol with some of them. And if you go downtown to the clubs... well I can't remember the last time I saw a bartender with real ones.

Now, I know someone in her early 30's who got them. She was FLAT before and is probably a B, maybe a C now. I had no idea they were fake until I was told.

 

[*Fantasia*]

Thank you DocRafiki for explaining about boobs in Fl. Whew, I'm glad it's not about status thing in Fl but just some colleged-age kids.

Yep, I can sometimes tell if they are fake, but it depends on how you carry yourself and how you dress, it's almost hard to tell and you would think it's natural.

 

[Blondie]

Before you have the surgery, look at this site first.

 

[Tuffcookie]

Wow Blondie, That is a real attention getter! Really, when you hear about all the cases of breast cancer, is this really something you want to do? From what I understand implants can deter a good reading of a mamagram. Ladies, do you really want to jeopardize your health? What about in a couple of years when gravity takes over?

TC

 

[GoodFairies]

Since you say you want to look good in halters or backless tops, I'd suggest you stay small. I'm a fuller 34 B and I can't go braless. I have a tiny tiny friend who is about a 30 A and all those cute clubby clothes look awesome on her because she doesn't need to try to hide a bra strap. Remember that having implants does not equal looking good braless. As another poster stated, they can be heavy and saggy and you may not be able to go braless.
Also, be prepared to hear the whispers if you have these huge bulbous things. People can spot B.I.'s from a mile away. Will that help your low self esteem? Probably not, and it won't be good for your kids to hear it either.

 

[mickeymost]

I would never have done it before I faced breast cancer. I am an xray tech and I always worried for people with implants, that sometimes the implant can hide smaller tumors that are growing on mammograms. The tumor would be larger when found because the implants can block the tissue.

I now have implants (reconstructive) due to cancer and they really are not too comfortable. The don't have much give to them and are a little hard. And as previous posters had said I will have the get them replaced. I am 36 and my doctor told me I will have to change them every 10 years or so.

I have to agree you are beautiful and don't need them.

 

[Tinkbell]

One of my college friends had them done after she graduated college and could afford them. She really did her research on finding the best doctor she could. She went from flat chested to about a B cup. It's been around 10 years and she is still very happy that she had it done.

Having them done won't reflect badly on your daughter either. It is a procedure to improve your appearance. Same as dying your hair, whitening your teeth, losing weight and wearing makeup is done to make ourselves look better. It's just a more drastic, permanent procedure.

The choice is yours. Just make sure to research and find the best doctor in your area, or travel to the best one you can find.