Are you for or against plastic surgery? :)

Marieanto

How are you all doing? I am doing great. I had this debate earlier......just wanted to see where you guys stand. Are you for or against plastic surgery to lose weight? I am losing it the natural way, ( I don't need any weightloss police officers getting on my case on this post, thanks in advance).....it's just that I had a discussion with my best friend earlier and I said: If I was wealthy....I would do lipo to lose my stomach and hate handles and continue to diet and exsercise to lose the rest. and he said: He is against surgery because you'll never appreciate the weightloss and mostlikely put all the way back up, which i agree with. Once again: I AM NOT SAVING MONEY TO GO UNDER THE KNIFE, I AM LOSING THE WEIGHT "THE NATURAL WAY"

LolasEpicJourney

I wouldnt get plastic surgery to lose weight I dont think. I would feel like I am cheating myself. Doing it the hard way Im learning a whole bunch - where that short cut - you could end up fat again still.. right???

HOWEVER I think plastic sugery post weightloss - like to remove excess skin or whatever is okay. Sometimes the body just wont rebound - and needs help. Once I am done having kids - and losing weight - if my stomache is nasty - i am so looking into a tummy tuck

darrcn5

As long as a person can afford it, I have nothing against it. I plan on getting a tummy tuck to get rid of my nasty sagging skin on my tummy when I get done having children. I would also consider a breast lift down the road if needed, since pregnancy and weight loss are not being so kind to "the girls."

Misiaxcore

Well, I had a breast reduction done and was hoping I'd lose 10lbs from that because they were so huge and heavy

bluebird321

I think weightloss through dieting, exercising and good habits would help to deal with the issues/habits that got a person overweight in the first place. I don't see a problem with getting rid of loose skin via surgery after a lot of weightloss.

Rae6503

I want new boobs. And honestly my thighs are REALLY stubborn. If I had the money I might consider getting lipo. I'm not sure my upper body will handle additional fat loss well (but I'm going to try it).

Glam0809

"FOR IT" post weight loss. I'd like to remove the excess skin in my tummy eventually.

adjones_21

I wouldnt do it to lose weight...Now after the weight is lost...some people have to have it to remove extra skin and put parts back in the proper place (boobs...lol) The thought of it scares the crap out of me, but you gotta do what you gotta do...lol

Kalrez

In general, I'm not against plastic surgery. That being said, I will not use surgery as a way to "fix" my body. I'm more than capable of doing that via hard work and determination. Getting lipo is a coward's way out, imo. I understand where you're coming from about getting a jump start with surgery, but meh. If you're gonna have to work hard after the surgery, you might as well just work hard for a little longer and do the whole thing yourself.

I do have plans to schedule a surgery once I get to my goal weight - gonna get my boobs put back where they belong lol They're already looking a bit sad and deflated, and I know it's only going to get worse as I keep losing.

sarahkova

no I don't want to do Weight loss surgery but my overall goal is that when I lose all that I am able to lose and am able to keep it off for 3 years, I will have a lift...I have been overweight my ENTIRE life...my highest at 357
now at 312. I have a TON of extra skin...and am already noticing that it is getting in the way... today as I was doing my workout it was slapping together and was soooo not attractive...I know that since I have been big since elementary school (stretch marks in junior high ) not all of this skin will go away.. so the knife will take care of it...but again 3 years of keeping the weight off first!

GoyaMommy13

does lapband count as plastic surgery??

i had the lapband surgery to help me lose weight--- Love it! i've cheated it and i'm now using it the way it was meant to be used. i totally agree--- you can have all the surgery you want, but if you're not making weight loss a priority in your life- it won't happen! i'm at that point now and having the band as a tool is really helping. (even though i haven't had a fill since 2009!!)

anywho...i'm pro plastic surgery in general. i'm definitely getting the mommy makeover once i'm done having kids and if we can afford it. hubby's on board with tne new "girls" too.

Hottness4Lyfe

I'd never do it because I am terrified of needles! Not even post.... Because of you lose your weight slowly and tone as you go you shouldn't have loose skin... I'm not getting cut unless it's I'm gonna die and not from weight...

SeasideOasis

Personally, I am not against Plastic Surgery, however, I would not use it to lose weight.

Reason being, if you don't do the work. You won't appreciate it. If you don't appreciate it, no matter how much surgery you have, you will gain again. My friend got gastric last year and is gaining again because they are eating like crap again (and the larger portions too). Since they didn't do the time (aka the old fashion way), they didn't truly appreciate their results.

Save the plastic surgery, if its your thing (by your I mean anyone who wants it, not the poster herself haha), till after you've lost the weight to maybe tighten up skin that may not have the ability to do so on its own. Seems more intelligent.

ladybg81

I am not against it and in fact, plan to have it eventually. I want my boobs back!!!!!!!!!!!! The hit the floor after pregnancy and breastfeeding and are dragging even more since I lost almost 30 pounds. just bigger and perkier and I'll be good. maybe...

photo_kyla

I'm definitely thinking about it post weight loss. There are parts that are going to need professional help
The way I see it, if I'm working this hard for so long to get the weight off, I'm going to want to enjoy the new skinny me. That's not going to happen if I always have to wear long sleeves and pants to camouflage bat wings, etc.

MzMiller1215

I am not against it and in fact, plan to have it eventually. I want my boobs back!!!!!!!!!!!! The hit the floor after pregnancy and breastfeeding and are dragging even more since I lost almost 30 pounds. just bigger and perkier and I'll be good. maybe...

^^^^This!^^^^^

cownancy

I'm not sure I understand the question. Weight loss surgery like gastric bypass and gastric banding are not plastic surgery. I didn't think you could actually lose much weight via Liposuction because they can only remove so much? I've never checked into doing it pre-dieting before. But, I've seen several plastic surgeons at support group meeting discuss what is usually needed after losing 60 plus pounds. Most people cannot simply "work hard" to tone muscles if they've lost over 60 pounds, no matter what they do. I've been very brave about having several nasal/sinus surgeries, a radical mastoidectomy, lapband surgery and spinal surgery, but, for some reason, I am afraid of the skin removal surgeries. With that said, I am NOT against them, in any way. I am going to consider them if/when I get to the point where I am finished losing weight and have maintained it for over a year. We're talking at least two years from now, so I can only comment on it as it applies to others and I say that anyone should be able to do anything medically that they feel is right for them. But, I also think they should follow their doctor's advice.

I love my lapband and, as I always say in the forum, think some of the uninformed comments relating to WLS are based on misinformation or a total lack of information, which is a shame. But, to each his own. I'm healthier than I've been in over 25 years thanks to my surgery and I challenge ANYONE to show me how my surgery has, in any way, been to my disadvantage or detriment. My blood pressure had dropped significantly, my cholesterol is down 30 plus points, I am over 50 pounds lighter and I have never eaten this healthy in my entire life. I could keep going, but it will only be my fault if I regress....not the surgery's fault AND I would never have gotten to this point had I not had the support and process of this surgery. I thank my doctors every single day for helping me and supporting me in this endeavor!

Dawn_is_getting_healthy

All for it! Maybe not lipo, but certainly some tucks and lifts where necessary! If you have the $$, go for it!! :happy:

Cooriander

I am ALL for it (: and as I age I am going to have it and more. Botox, fillers, skin lifts, anything that makes me look good :bigsmile:

glitterpiss

I personally wouldn't want to get a surgery that wasn't necessary, unless it was going to dramatically change my life for the better. I don't need to ever wear a bikini, so if my tummy is a bit flabby after a baby or two, it won't be the end of the world to me. But really, we'll see if I still feel the same way once I've popped out a couple and have that flabby tummy and saggy boobs. lol

I've seen a skin removal/tummy tuck gone horribly wrong, and its really something I'd like to avoid at all costs. It was on a lady who lost about 150lbs from a lap band, and still had a lot to loose, so they removed 40lbs of skin and fat, and the wounds got horribly infected. I will never forget having to clean out/re-pack for those huge deep wounds. It was incredibly painful for the lady and she had horrible body image issues. I know this isn't super common with this type of surgery, but it was enough to make me not want that sort of procedure done.

Hellokittysboo

I'm Against Plastic Surgery To Lose Weight To A Certain Extent Like If You Were Extremely Obese Or Somethin Then Yes But If You Can Just Get Up And Work Out Then Why Would Pay Thousands Of Dollars For Somethin That You Can Do With Either At Home For FREE Or At The Gym With A Low Gym Membership.

fridayjustleft04

But, I've seen several plastic surgeons at support group meeting discuss what is usually needed after losing 60 plus pounds. Most people cannot simply "work hard" to tone muscles if they've lost over 60 pounds, no matter what they do.

I might be misinterpreting what you're trying to say, but I've lost over 60 and I'm toning muscles.

pffssas

I say follow your own heart and BUMP what anyone else thinks. Your body...your life do what makes YOU happy. Doesn't matter what the surgery is for, "losing weight" or "changing your body shape". All surgeries have possible complications...it seems hypocritical to be "for one" because of cosmetic reasons and still "against one" because of possible complications. huh?!?! And as far as "surgery being the lazy way" wow really? most of the people I know who hadany of the weightloss surgery work their BUTTS OFF!!!

Kalrez

I say follow your own heart and BUMP what anyone else thinks. Your body...your life do what makes YOU happy. Doesn't matter what the surgery is for, "losing weight" or "changing your body shape". All surgeries have possible complications...it seems hypocritical to be "for one" because of cosmetic reasons and still "against one" because of possible complications. huh?!?! And as far as "surgery being the lazy way" wow really? most of the people I know who hadany of the weightloss surgery work their BUTTS OFF!!!

I was referring not to bariatric surgery (lapband) but rather to using lipsuction as a means to lose weight. Thinking "I'm fat, so I'm gonna get lipo so I can be skinny" is lazy. Pure and total laziness. Getting bariatric (lapband) surgery requires work and dedication. There is a significant difference.

There is a difference between cosmetic surgery post-loss and using the cosmetic surgery to lose weight. If someone has been working out and has lost almost all of their weight through hard work and were to get lipo to remind the last bit of lower tummy jiggle that they can't seem to lose, that's one thing. But to use cosmetic surgery as the primary means of losing weight is a completely different story.

After you're at your goal weight, then there isn't a problem with someone getting cosmetic surgery to fix/finish things, whether that be excess skin removal or lifting boobs back into place. They have worked hard to get their body and should be able to feel proud and show off their accomplishment.

AH2013

I LOVE my boobs, so does my hubby and if they disappear to little deflated balloons when I lose my weight, I am so getting a boob job! Don't care what anyone else thinks.(unless I chicken out!)

Got to be each person's decision to do whatever they want. If I could afford it now and I wasn't such a scaredy cat I would prob get lypo on my tummy!!

pffssas

I say follow your own heart and BUMP what anyone else thinks. Your body...your life do what makes YOU happy. Doesn't matter what the surgery is for, "losing weight" or "changing your body shape". All surgeries have possible complications...it seems hypocritical to be "for one" because of cosmetic reasons and still "against one" because of possible complications. huh?!?! And as far as "surgery being the lazy way" wow really? most of the people I know who hadany of the weightloss surgery work their BUTTS OFF!!!

I was referring not to bariatric surgery (lapband) but rather to using lipsuction as a means to lose weight. Thinking "I'm fat, so I'm gonna get lipo so I can be skinny" is lazy. Pure and total laziness. Getting bariatric (lapband) surgery requires work and dedication. There is a significant difference.

There is a difference between cosmetic surgery post-loss and using the cosmetic surgery to lose weight. If someone has been working out and has lost almost all of their weight through hard work and were to get lipo to remind the last bit of lower tummy jiggle that they can't seem to lose, that's one thing. But to use cosmetic surgery as the primary means of losing weight is a completely different story.

After you're at your goal weight, then there isn't a problem with someone getting cosmetic surgery to fix/finish things, whether that be excess skin removal or lifting boobs back into place. They have worked hard to get their body and should be able to feel proud and show off their accomplishment.

I stand by what I said...my body, my business. no matter what kind of surgery you have the decision is seldom easy.

sugarbone

Hm... definitely for, if it would make them happy and improve their quality of life! I think that people using it for weight loss should try the normal way first, but I have to assume they have their reasons and try not to judge. My mother got a gastric bypass and it was definitely the right choice for her - she was obese, and it gave her the tools to change her life. I went on a run with her this morning!

Personally I am getting a breast augmentation in a few months, as I have a congenital breast deformity that's very unattractive, as well as awkward - I cannot hold up strapless clothing or wear clothes I like. Luckily, because it is a deformity, it was covered by insurance. I'm excited. :-)

kyle4jem

Plastic or reconstructive surgery definitely has very real benefits for those who are injured or mamed or have a very real medical need (either physiological or psychological).

But elective boob-jobs, tummy tucks, liposuction... that's something I may once have advocated, but not now. It's only my opinon and I'm not saying it's right or a universal truth, but it does seem to be brushing the real issue under the carpet and is quite self-indulgent.

I know there are folks who have lost a shed load of weight - like half their previous body weight - and this has left them with folds of skin. Now in some cases even after years of exercise and continued dieting this doesn't always all go away and there you have a dilemma: do you go under the knife?

In some cases, it's actually a medical necessity because the folds of excess skin are causing other issues which are detrimental to that person's well-being. On the other-hand it might just be slightly unsightly flab and possibly could disappear with more time/exercise/calorie reduction.

So you could say I'm for... and against plastic surgery :ohwell:

jooles0

I have lost 216lbs! The skin I am left with is HORRIFIC, there is no other word for it.
I always thought when I had lost the weight I would be happy and could live with whatever I was left with WRONG!!!!
I "strap down" my skin to exercise and do heavy strength training and although I am building muscle it can't be seen due to the skin. I look bigger than I really am.
I have seen a plastic surgeon and am saving for surgery.
It's all about individual choice. If something improves your quality of life and you can do it then why not?
My skin is a constant reminder of who I once was; someone out of control and on their way to a very early grave. I am now in control of my life and would like to put the final piece of the jigsaw in place

fteale

I am very against. I don't care what other people do to themselves, but I would never have non-essential surgery requiring a general anaesthetic.

fteale

In the case of liposuction, it may remove the fat cells in one area, but all that means is the fat you eat has to be stored elsewhere, so you can end up with random pockets of fat in odd places where you do still have fat cells.