Breast Implants

It would depend on your body type.

I am a year away from my BSN degree so the complications are what truly freaks me out. More so than that my major downfall for getting them would be the required upkeep surgery every 10 years. Yet, then a lot of my friends say it is worth it all and they would do it all over again. I am torn.

What upkeep? Unless you are thinking of having babies, then you should wait until after you are done having children. If you get your implants at a time when you body won't be changing much again, there should be no need for upkeep. I have the Mentor cohesive gel (gummy bear) textured silicone implants and they carry a 25 year warranty. I've had them for 9 years, and don't know why I would want to get another surgery at this point for "upkeep." They look and feel great, still.

They are "overs" which helps with the natural appearance.

1. Shop around and make consultations with 2-3 doctors before you go under the knife. I actually went with the 2nd doctor I visited because he was not only better qualified by professional organizations, but he was willing to use silicone before it was available on the open market again.

2. Listen to what your doctor tells you, and follow his/her instructions.

3. Don't go in with a cup size/ number that you want to be. Implants don't work like that. There are so many variables to think about, such as the shape of your rib cage, how your pectoral muscles are developed, whether or not there is some asymmetry between the sides, ect. Instead have a photo(s) of how you want your figure to look post-op.

4. Then be prepared for all the condescending attitudes from family and coworkers after you have them done. It's crazy what people feel they can get away with saying because you did something for yourself to feel more beautiful. No one is judgy about getting braces on your teeth for cosmetic reasons, but for some reason it is okay to criticize cosmetic techniques on the body.

This is my main reward for reaching goal as well.

WOO HOO!!! I'm happy I'm not the only one..
30 pounds to go and I will get to buy my new Funbags.

Having big boobs won't make you sexy. Sexy is all about an attitude, it's in your demeaner. I wanted a boob job when I was in my 20's and so glad I didn't I'm a hot mama who's athletic, a great attitude and people love being around me.

Don't cheapen yourself with buying big boobs. Make the ones that God gave you work for you.

I would never do it personaly because you are garanteed to need to have more then 1 surgary, there is like a 52% chance of complications, either they turn hard, bust, your body rejects it, and they have to be replaces every 10 years or something like that, I seen a guy of TV awhile back that does breast implants, and he advised against women getting them, so ya, Ill stick to a good bra, Im also a 34B but if thats what you realy want, then go for it.

I'm sorry but your information is wrong. It is one thing to state an opinion, but this crosses the line.



If you want implants, do your research, take time to find the right doctor and consider all outcomes and risks. Don't pick the cheapeast doctor!

I will be getting breast implants next year. All through my teen years I didn't like my cup size, and two pregnancies has not only reduced my overall size, but also changed the shape of them. Rather than just being small, they look like deflated baloons! I am looking forward to having the surgery so I can feel more confident as a woman, rather than just a mom with a ravaged body...

wow! i'm reading these responses about tops not fitting and i'm shocked! unless you are planning on getting porn star sized breasts (which i don't think you're doing), tops will fit fine - even better. i got my 1st (yes, i said 1st) surgery when i was 20 years old and a size 34A. i became a 36C and have since had 2 children, gained about 40lbs and recently lost 40lbs. i chose to have a 2nd surgery 15 years after the 1st because i wanted to go a little bigger. i am now a 34D and LOVING EVERY MINUTE OF IT! i used the same doctor for both surgeries and have had no complications (knocking on wood).

my advice is to take pictures with you to the doctor (there are tons of websites full of breast surgery pics - all shapes and sizes), reach your goal weight 1st and follow docs orders.

and yes, i did breastfeed both of my children!

good luck to you!!!

I am a year away from my BSN degree so the complications are what truly freaks me out. More so than that my major downfall for getting them would be the required upkeep surgery every 10 years. Yet, then a lot of my friends say it is worth it all and they would do it all over again. I am torn.

What upkeep? Unless you are thinking of having babies, then you should wait until after you are done having children. If you get your implants at a time when you body won't be changing much again, there should be no need for upkeep. I have the Mentor cohesive gel (gummy bear) textured silicone implants and they carry a 25 year warranty. I've had them for 9 years, and don't know why I would want to get another surgery at this point for "upkeep." They look and feel great, still.

They are "overs" which helps with the natural appearance.

1. Shop around and make consultations with 2-3 doctors before you go under the knife. I actually went with the 2nd doctor I visited because he was not only better qualified by professional organizations, but he was willing to use silicone before it was available on the open market again.

2. Listen to what your doctor tells you, and follow his/her instructions.

3. Don't go in with a cup size/ number that you want to be. Implants don't work like that. There are so many variables to think about, such as the shape of your rib cage, how your pectoral muscles are developed, whether or not there is some asymmetry between the sides, ect. Instead have a photo(s) of how you want your figure to look post-op.

4. Then be prepared for all the condescending attitudes from family and coworkers after you have them done. It's crazy what people feel they can get away with saying because you did something for yourself to feel more beautiful. No one is judgy about getting braces on your teeth for cosmetic reasons, but for some reason it is okay to criticize cosmetic techniques on the body.

#4 - crazy isn't it? but so true :sad:

Having big boobs won't make you sexy. Sexy is all about an attitude, it's in your demeaner. I wanted a boob job when I was in my 20's and so glad I didn't I'm a hot mama who's athletic, a great attitude and people love being around me.

Don't cheapen yourself with buying big boobs. Make the ones that God gave you work for you.

"don't cheapen yourself"? wow! really? i'm guessing you wear makeup, right? why not just wear the face God gave you?

I do wear the face God gave me. I'm beautiful with or without make up. Did you not read the first part of my post?It's about the attitude. Sexiness comes from within.

It's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

Don't cheapen yourself with buying big boobs. Make the ones that God gave you work for you.

BTW, I'm actually quite offended by that. If sexyness is an attitude, so is cheapness. A person is not "cheap" just because of her bust size...

I would never do it personaly because you are garanteed to need to have more then 1 surgary, there is like a 52% chance of complications, either they turn hard, bust, your body rejects it, and they have to be replaces every 10 years or something like that, I seen a guy of TV awhile back that does breast implants, and he advised against women getting them, so ya, Ill stick to a good bra, Im also a 34B but if thats what you realy want, then go for it.

I am a year away from my BSN degree so the complications are what truly freaks me out. More so than that my major downfall for getting them would be the required upkeep surgery every 10 years. Yet, then a lot of my friends say it is worth it all and they would do it all over again. I am torn.

My best friend got them after her mastectomy. She would never go back. She loves them and has had very few complications. One thing though-whenever she flies she has to be super careful. There's a pressure sleeve she has to wear on her arm to make sure they don't go bonkers. I don't know the ins and outs of it, but she has to wear it on the plane and for several days after at each end of the flight. This also applies when she travels to higher altitudes. So, know that in advance and ask your doc about it.

Personally, I know squat. I'm in the same boat as jilliew with plenty already and more. Do what you feel is right, hon. My best friend has 'em and I think she looks great.

I know this is a touch subject. So many people are against plastic surgery. I used to weigh 260 and when I was heavy i Had 42 G boobs. The thought of implats grossed me out. I know weigh 145 and my boobs went from a G cup to a DDD cup. Needless to say they are saggy. I went to surgeon and he said when he removes the saggy skin and gives me a lift I would be lucky to still be a B cup. Im getting my lift and implants in January! I say do your research and go for it if you want it for you!