is getting implants worth it?

calisunrise

so i've been thinking about getting breast implants after reaching my goal in muscle and body fat percentage. i've always been very conscious about my bra size and now as i've lost a lot of inches off my chest (from 36C to 32B) i really feel less attractive to males. i've been told to gain weight back by some guys, but if i gained it back, i'd also get the belly pooch, thunder thighs and lots of cellulite back. i want to be a 34D. unfortunately, it would cost me a lot of money, considering that after reaching my fitness goal, i'd be an A cup or even an AA. do you think it's worth the money?

Troll

If it would make you happy with your body-do it! Im only a 36B, but i feel proportional.
if you're doing it for male attention-do not do it! find a man that wants you thin, fat, gorgeous, frumpy-and everything in between.

if YOU are unhappy with your body, change it!

I want to add-you may want to gradually increase size. jumping from a B to a D is a LOT of size. You may increase to a C and see how you feel then

RotterdamNL

Breast implants is b u l lsh it!!

Dont listen to other people or anything like that, the one for you will take you as you are! See there are some guys like me that like smaller boobies and besides that are more of a *kitten* man and even besides that, love goes beyond that

Lone_Wolf70

I think you shold do whatever makes you happy, but ensure that this isnt a substitute for some other deeper meaning.

Also, pics.

calisunrise

pics of my body are on my profile...
also, i think i'm very unproportional. my measurements are 32-24.5-37. i'm currently the same bra size as i was when i was 11

RotterdamNL

I think you shold do whatever makes you happy, but ensure that this isnt a substitute for some other deeper meaning.

Also, pics.

You almost sound sincere untill you ended with that typical man comment, disgrace for the good guys out there!:huh:

RedHeadDevotchka

I don't think they're a good idea, BUT if you want them, don't get a redonkulous size difference. I knew a girl who went from a B to a DD and she had a flat butt so she looked really disproportinate.

sovannac

I think you should do whatever makes you happy but don't do it if you're seeking attention from guys. If a guy doesn't like you because you have a small chest then that's not a guy that you want to be in a relationship with. I'm a 34C and I don't have implants and I personally hate my chest size. I would prefer to be smaller so I'm hoping when I lose weight, my boobs will be smaller too. As my boyfriend says, "If it's more than a hand size, then it's more trouble than it's worth".

Lone_Wolf70

I think you should do whatever makes you happy but don't do it if you're seeking attention from guys. If a guy doesn't like you because you have a small chest then that's not a guy that you want to be in a relationship with. I'm a 34C and I don't have implants and I personally hate my chest size. I would prefer to be smaller so I'm hoping when I lose weight, my boobs will be smaller too. As my boyfriend says, "If it's more than a hand size, then it's more trouble than it's worth".

*raises eyebrow I hardly knew ya lol

Angie__1MR

BEST thing I ever did for myself...do it for YOU, not for anyone else

Bobtheangrytomato

When I was a size 4-6, I was an A cup too. But I also ran a lot, and being able to run without a sports bra in one of those built in bra tanks = totally worth it.

WrenStory

Sure it's worth it. I'm getting them soon myself. But I would like to add that I would think hard about the size... going more than 1-2 cup sizes is going to look obvious (fake). I plan to go from a large A/small B to large B- full C at most.

diodelcibo

As a guy that likes bigger boobs I am saying yes. (Not that I will be a beneficiary but I still advocate it.)

SideSteel

I think you shold do whatever makes you happy, but ensure that this isnt a substitute for some other deeper meaning.

Also, pics.

I totally agree with the above.


Also let me just say that I'm glad you're mature enough to understand that people here joke around about stuff. In fact, it's a great environment here in MFP where we can freely discuss our bodies and how we feel about them, and occasionally make innocent jokes with each other without anyone getting upset or taking it out of context.

You almost sound sincere untill you ended with that typical man comment, disgrace for the good guys out there!:huh:

^ except this guy lol.

nornas42

I think a lot of guys love small breasts - my fiance included. I've had this discussion with a lot of guy friends and a lot of them love A and B cups!

Keep in mind that if you are a 32D or 34D that T-shirts will not fit proportionally anymore - they'll be super tight or won't fit right and you may have to say goodbye to some styles.

Another thing to keep in mind that a lot of people don't talk about with implants.... they don't necessarily last. Saline or silicone can leak. Silicone feels more natural, but if it leaks in your body it can be life-threatening. It can harden and cause permanent damage. Saline may be safer but its my understanding they're not as durable.

For me, I really don't like implants. Neither does my fiance. They are obviously fake and they look disproportionate to your body. It's a lot of money to fix something that's not medically wrong with you. Why take the risk of surgery and pay all that money when you could use it to buy a car, buy a house, pay for education, go on a fabulous trip, buy a nice wardrobe...? SO many other options that will actually benefit you.

I have big boobs from gaining weight. I'm a 40DD - I used to be a 34B. I really, REALLY miss my 34B days. I hope when I reach my goal, my boobs will shrink back down.

nornas42

I think you should do whatever makes you happy but don't do it if you're seeking attention from guys. If a guy doesn't like you because you have a small chest then that's not a guy that you want to be in a relationship with.

THIS.

aippolito1

pics of my body are on my profile...
also, i think i'm very unproportional. my measurements are 32-24.5-37. i'm currently the same bra size as i was when i was 11

You won't always be proportional as you lose weight, trust me, been there!! While losing weight, I will become a pear even though I'm hourglass shaped. Your body will not lose weight evenly in all areas at the same time. Your body will start with a majority in one area, and minority in other areas...that's why you feel disproportionate. Who knows? You could stay the same size you are and still lose weight... 'cause honestly, if you've already lost in your boobs, your body could move on to something else!! Don't fret.

Also, I do believe men like what they like, and it's not all men that like all the same thing. Find a man who likes you for you - even before you lose the weight, and who doesn't care who big or small your boobs are. :happy: And don't find a man who says "I like you just the way you are, please don't change". THAT is not the same thing. Been there, done that!!

RotterdamNL

You almost sound sincere untill you ended with that typical man comment, disgrace for the good guys out there!:huh:



except this guy lol.

That's ok, what do they say over there again? Juice heads will be juice heads! :bigsmile:

dmpizza

Proportional implants can look really nice, but remember that you need to replace them every 10 years or so. That makes them very expensive over time.

Some woman develop scar tissue that hardens the breasts.. I don't know if you can determine your vulnerability to this prior to the operation.

FlaxMilk

I don't think getting implants says anything bad about the people who get them. But overall, to me, they aren't worth it unless there is some kind of medical problem causing an obvious deformity or something comparable. It doesn't matter if it's worth it to me though; it matters if it is worth it to you. You'll find a male companion without the surgery. Whether or not you will be happy with yourself is different. I personally don't like how breast size is such a big deal (no pun intended) in our society that women feel compelled to surgically enhance normal sized breasts.

rompers16

You almost sound sincere untill you ended with that typical man comment, disgrace for the good guys out there!:huh:



except this guy lol.

That's ok, what do they say over there again? Juice heads will be juice heads! :bigsmile:

Oh no you didn't!

Contrarian

I don't care for breast implants, because they make my lovely natural breasts appear that much less spectacular. Having said that, if having small breasts is negatively impacting your self-esteem, do what will make you feel good about yourself. You're already gorgeous, though.

RonnieLodge

so i've been thinking about getting breast implants - i really feel less attractive to males. i've been told to gain weight back by some guys, i want to be a 34D. do you think it's worth the money?

If you are going to undergo surgery, make sure it is for yourself. And really research the surgeon because you will be forming a life long relationship with them as implants need replacing regularly.

IMO, you have a great figure and that a D cup would look really out of proportion. It would also be terribly uncomfortable. Try stuffing a bra for a day at that size and see how you go.

I have always been very busty (D - GG cup) and find them a hindrence - clothes that would look elegant on a smaller chest look completely tarty and guarantee people will be talking to my chest all night, finding clothes that fit and do not make me look matronly can be difficult, bras cost 3x more, there are really gross sweat rashes in the summer, they sag over time and they literally get in the way.

I would love to be able to go braless, wear backless and strapless clothing or wear frothy lacey bras instead of scaffolding.

I have looked into reduction surgery but it costs a lot and I don't like the look of the scars.

diodelcibo

You almost sound sincere untill you ended with that typical man comment, disgrace for the good guys out there!:huh:



except this guy lol.

That's ok, what do they say over there again? Juice heads will be juice heads! :bigsmile:

It is not logical to ask a question then answer it yourself; one should simply make a statement.

kuftasm

If you were happy being a C cup I would recommend going no further. Going too large can put a lot of strain on your back, especially now that you have a smaller body from losing weight. I know that many women who are thin and well endowed complain of constant back pain. So, if an implant will make YOU feel better than do it, but there are a number of health concerns to consider.

lunglady

I have big boobs. Soooooooooooo overrated.

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Judging from your pictures, I don't think you need to lose another 5lbs. You also do not look disproportionate. You look great.

I get the impression you have some self confidence issues. In a lot of instances breast implants won't fix this.

I wear a 36A. I'm okay with that. They go with my fit body. Yes, my hips are big, but that's not "disproportionate". A lot of women are built like me. It's perfectly normal.

kimosabe1

I would go for it girl. Getting pregnant and having a baby saved me. I was a 34 B and having my boy moved me to 34 C.......

Ben2118

If you are getting them for you and only you because you want to change that part of your body then I think they are a great idea!

You are a very attractive girl and will already be attractive to a lot of men, everyone is different though. Getting implants may immediately make you more attractive to certain men, but some men who loved your figure before the implants may no longer find you as attractive. I guess what I am saying is that if getting the implants would boost your confidence and make you feel better about yourself, THAT change I think would have the bigger impact.

Boobs are awesome but they are not the be all and end all for us men, although we sometimes act like they are!

There will always be men who like you for you, no matter how big you boobs are, but if you're doing it so you can like you more, that's a totally different reason!

Ben.

Bobtheangrytomato

Can you breast feed with implants? It may not matter to you now, but it may down the line if you want children and wish to do so.

jenilla1

You're only 18? To be honest, mine didn't fully fill out until my mid twenties. I gained a full cup size in that time period while the rest of my body stayed slim - from B to C. I'd wait awhile before making any big decisions about body modification...you might learn to love your natural body if you give it a chance. But, it's up to you! Good luck! :flowerforyou: