I need some opinions on implants or not...

XXXMinnieXXX

I went from a DD to a C. At first I was upset about this, but can now see it suits my new body better. Must admit I want to loose another 70lbs and if they shrink any further I won't be happy and will want a boob job myself. If its what you really want I say go for it. Can't you get the fake ones you put in your bra? Just to try them and see how u feel with them... X

danasings

I'm naturally a 36 DDD and I would LOVE to be a freaking 36 C. It's impossible to find clothes that fit my small waist and HUGE chest. It's not fun...

^^Yeah, I'm naturally huge, too. It's NOT easy to find tops that fit. At my fittest I was a 6-8 on bottom and still had to buy large tops/size 12-14 swimsuits. Seriously.

Maybe look into a lift? A good surgeon would probably recommend a lift and a small implant for shaping...that's what I've read, anyway, when I've been curious. (I've always wanted perky ones, haha!)

abolen

This is more your choice than anyone else's. I have them, and love them but it was my choice. If you research and find a good doctor they can be for life and you don't have to replace. A lot of my girlfriends have them and are 10+ years old and still look great so it's a myth to think they'll HAVE to be replaced. I was happy with my body just not my breasts after having kids so I made the choice for me, not anyone else. So think about it for a while and do your research is all I can recommend.

Sp1nGoddess

One of my girlfriends got them and now I just can't help staring at them..............

I would wait until you are at your goal weight and see where you are. Some lucky people keep their breast size but lose the extra fat...

Do some research definitely.

Me personally, I would get them but I have other places I'd rather spend my $ right now.

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_VoV

I don't know the percentage of people effected by implant leakage and capsular contractures, but I know it happens. I have felt these--the breast tissue feels like a lump of concrete with weird ripples in the skin.

I personally would go with a mammopexy (breast lift), under your circumstances.

krist3ng

I heard you have to get the implants replaced every few years, so it seems like a bad investment.

I think you should just be happy with the body you have. Pad your bra if you want (those silicone slip-ins). Breast implants are a pretty extreme surgery with no benefit other than making your body look like someone else's.

bizgirl26

I know someone that had implants after she lost weight and then complained she felt fat because of them. My mom had them done and after 10 years it was scary. I mean looking at her I wondered where the heck they went to. Anyway it is your choice but a C cup is the perfect size I think and if you are a smaller person then B is great too

galegetsthin

I went from an H to a C. That was the best thing for me. It is YOUR decision. You asked for opinions. What you do with them is up to you.

Dtho5159

Im also wondering. Before I had kids, I was a C cup. After 2 kids Im a DDD. Id love to have my C cup back lol

galegetsthin

I don't know the percentage of people effected by implant leakage and capsular contractures, but I know it happens. I have felt these--the breast tissue feels like a lump of concrete with weird ripples in the skin.

I personally would go with a mammopexy (breast lift), under your circumstances.

My mom is on her third set because of this. and the place where you can see the bag ripples on the side would be something I would have a hard time with.

KelliA0628

This statement concerns me though...implants are not going to give you confidence.

I have to disagree with this statement. I'm 5'10" and my implants did EXACTLY that. I was barely an A cup before. I am now a 38 C/D and have much more confidence than ever before. They are very proportionate with my body and the large tops I have to buy to account for my height fit so much better now without looking inappropriate. Finding bathing suits is much easier now. I have a very natural look and not melon-like.

This is a decision that you must make for yourself and no one else. Granted, it helps have the support of your husband/boyfriend and friends and family. I was fortunate enough to have an amazing support system. Definitely research the doctor well and be comfortable with him/her, it makes all the difference in the world.

I agree with others that question why with a natural 38C you would want implants, especially at 5'4". But, it's your body, your decision. Best of luck!!

Angie_1MR

If you can afford it and it will make you feel better about yourself, why not?!

Lib_B

i've been endowed my entire life. you can have mine. they aren't all they are cracked up to be. but whatever makes you feel good about yourself and if you can afford the maintenance go for it.

juicy011

I'd say go for it!!! As women, our bodies go through so much, with weight loss/gain, childbirth and so forth. I have them myself, since October last year and I'd say the do make me feel alot better about myself.....so much more self confidence!!! I did it for different reasons, I was super flat chested and so self conscious. But you're starting out with more (38C) so they will probably look very natural, just perkier!!! Sounds like your surgeon is someone you trust and you're being realistic about it, so good luck!!!!

twisted88

You are a C and want implants? WHY!?!?!?! Lose the weight first. see what you think then...... You MAY need a lift then, but I doubt it........

I like boobs. I do not like fake boobs. I watch a LOT of porn, and the fake ones just dont do it for me. To see a beautiful woman with balloons on her chest is not attractive. I laugh at those chicks.

If you are flat, I can see some augmentation. As long as you get them the right size and shape. But to me, a natural B cup is WAAAAAAAAY better looking than a fake D.

^This exactly.

KelliA0628

hell, reward yourself... Find a kick *kitten* surgeon the will lift them as well! For the haters implants now feel like the real thing jus saying!!!!

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THIS!!

BlueInkDot

Oh and shopping. Dear Lord the shopping. Bra shopping was my own personal Hell. I'm not even kidding. I think the one thing that made me cry when the surgery was a success was realizing I would never have to go through that again.

omg I'm gonna tear up right now just thinking about it.

rextcat

if you want um get um, just get them from a realy good doctor so your not all frankinstineish

curvykim78

I'd say go for it!!! As women, our bodies go through so much, with weight loss/gain, childbirth and so forth. I have them myself, since October last year and I'd say the do make me feel alot better about myself.....so much more self confidence!!! I did it for different reasons, I was super flat chested and so self conscious. But you're starting out with more (38C) so they will probably look very natural, just perkier!!! Sounds like your surgeon is someone you trust and you're being realistic about it, so good luck!!!!

thank you!

arleylange

If I started out with a C I would not get them. I had barely A's, and I hated how small they were. They didn't look proportional to the rest of my body. I went and got some full C's/small D's, and they make me look more in proportion.

I am for cosmetic enhancement, but not before you get close to your goal (38C may look "small" on you now, but lose 20-30 lbs and those D's you decided were a good idea would look weird). Also, it's better to already have a good self-image before getting surgery, because the implants won't give you instant self-love. If you don't love you already, a couple bags of saline won't change that.

And one more thing, my surgeon said closer to 15 years, not 7-10 (unless the naturally occurring deflation/leakage, less than 1% a year, is more than less than 1% a year and has become noticeable). I'm going on 5 years post-op, and I still couldn't be more thrilled with how I look :-)

curvykim78

I'm kind of leaning towards the breast lift and the implants though...I was just curious of others and wanted to hear some unbias thoughts, opinions, and experiences. My hubby totally supports me and says he loves me the way I am, but he will totally support me if I get implants as well.

galegetsthin

if you want um get um, just get them from a realy good doctor so your not all frankinstineish

Frankenboobs are BAD!!!!!!!!

slong19642002

You are luck to be a C cup. Try Being a 38DDD. I have back problems when i do to much house work, exercise etc.. I have permament indentation on my shoulder's due to the weight of these girls. I would love to be a C cup again, but can't afford the surgery. Think really had about it. C is the perfect size!!!!!

lking125

Doesnt health insurance cover a reduction? My friend had the surgery and it was covered. You may want to look into that.

AmyW4225

I have thought about them, myself. I would like to get to my goal weight, first, and then see how I feel. My chest is the first place I lose and the last place I gain! 38 C seems like a good size, if you ask me. Have you considered waiting until you are finished losing weight, to see how your body looks at your goal weight? What is the hurry? You say you want to take the focus off your tummy, but if you finish losing the weight, it may not even be an issue. I always say that I don't want to put brand new rims on this old, beat-up Buick! LOL

JenAiMarres

Implants will NOT make you feel better about yourself..that being said I have them (since I was 22 ..so 12 years..on my third set) and cant imagine life without them, however it is a decision that should not be taken lightly...and I CANNOT stress enough...WILL NOT MAKE YOU FEEL BETTER ABOUT YOURSELF.

Do you mind me asking why you are on your third set already? 12 years and 3 sets seems like a lot. My plastic surgeon gave me the lists of reason why you would need them replaced, but I was wondering how you had 3 problems with them already.

I had my first set for 10 years...totally complication free however implants are not lifetime devices and could need Replacement...mine did..And unfortunately the second set didn't work out so well and a required a third surgery shortly after.

Just to be clear...I am all for implants...but they can be more complicated than just popping them in! Not saying u think that is the case. But I may have done some things differently if I could do it all over again.

lking125

I have a lot of friends that had implants, their biggest recommendation, find a plastic surgeon who also does reconstructive breast surgery, don't opt for the cheapest because its the best deal. My biggest concern is, it seems the older you are, the higher risk of something else happening.

In the end, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks, says or does, it is what you want and what will make you the happiest. It is your body.

Maude_Lewbowski

ok, as a guy, I am repulsed at women that get implants. I think it makes women look cheap and vain. Leave the implants where they belong, strippers and pro wrestlers.

Do I look like a ProWrestling stripper sir?

mrsmerrithew

If it's what YOU want. By all means, GO FOR IT!!

I want fake ones when I reach my goal weight, and I am currently a C - for all those people who are telling you NOT to because you're already a C - they've never seen deflated DD's that turned to C's. Like you, I'm worried mine may get even smaller with the last 15 - 30 I want to lose. Regardless, if I'm a C when I reach goal weight, I'd still like a cup size bigger.

curvykim78

ok, as a guy, I am repulsed at women that get implants. I think it makes women look cheap and vain. Leave the implants where they belong, strippers and pro wrestlers.

Do I look like a ProWrestling stripper sir?

Yeah, I thought that was kind of rude to stereotype them also...There's lots of different reasons for someone wanting or getting implants.