is getting implants worth it?

I'll start by stating the obvious, which it doesn't hurt to stress: cosmetic surgery is MAJOR surgery.

Many tend to think of these things as "just a little procedure", but people can and do die on the operating table while chasing an ideal, notably Kanye West's mother and Olivia Goldsmith, author of many bestsellers including The First Wives Club.

That being said, I personally think that 18-years-old is a little young to make that kind of decision. Not that you lack the maturity or anything, but simply because things seem to be vitally important at 18 will often fall by the wayside a couple of short years later.

Either way, I wish you the best of luck to you with your decision!

if you want a bigger bust and you feel like getting surgery, then get them. i'm sure if that is what you want, it will improve your self esteem and body image.

I've always wanted implants but waited until my last year in college. I love them, got them behind the muscle so I could breast feed if I wanted too. Do what makes you happy!

if you want a bigger bust and you feel like getting surgery, then get them. i'm sure if that is what you want, it will improve your self esteem and body image.

Well said and to the point.

A lot of people seem to think women who want breast implants are wanting breast implants to correct a self-esteem problem. And there are those women. There are also women out there (myself included) who want breast implants because we want to improve the shape/size of our breasts. Period. Nothing more.

You need to decide for you. I know a woman who was very lopsided and she had hers done. She's very happy. I know another who was like a boy, and she had hers increased to a C and she's very happy. But, these are not 1 time surgeries. Implants need replaced eventually, sometimes need revision surgery, scar tissue, etc. And, I know another woman who is very short and petite, but her boobs are so large and up to her chin that she now looks alot older and stubbier.

Personally, I grew up figure skating and dancing. Large boobs were not elegant. I don't want them.

its only my opinion....but ugh no..please dont ..you are beautifull the way you are... only way i can see a lady getting implants if she has had something wrong..cancer, accident or something else of the sort.. they gross me out.... but as others have said.. its your choice and if it makes you happy... still would be a shame though.. you are lovely the way you are.. and big is not in. well my thoughts any how..lol

There is a new procedure now that is much safer and more permanent. It is called BRAVA +AFT (I forget what the "BRAVA" stands for but the AFT stands for "autologous fat transfer"). The patient wears this special suction-pump bra for a week (which causes the breasts to add a collagen matrix for the fat) and then they do liposuction on the tummy, hips or thighs, liquify the fat and inject it by needle into the breast. There is no chance of reaction (because it is your very own fat) and there is no incision to recover from or form scars. There is no risk of a leaky implant (which can cause devastating health problems) and it never has to be replaced (implants must be replaced every ten years or so to maintain safety). The look and feel is completely natural (unlike implants). It is also more expensive, unfortunately.

1) IT"S SURGERY. Some people skim over this, but it is still a big trauma for the body, and I think taking that into account is important.

2) Up to you, but you seem to have a cute figure in the photos, and fake breasts are their own thing: they move differently, act differently than real ones, have risks (like that huge scandal in France last year that they were made with all sorts of crap and were not as advertised, which made the zillions of women who had them feel like they had to get them taken out, to the point that the British govt. said that if they did all the surgeries for free, they'd go broke--look at bbc.co.uk archives if interested), and may attract a different sort of person. Eh--not my thing, but it is the thing of a lot of people, who often then are shocked that their lives are still eh, and that a big expensive fake set didn't fix all their problems. Plus, they can't get cast in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, since they specifically only hire women with their own breasts as extras--

But really, enough of me talking about the breasts of someone I never met and will never date or even know or hire to do porn or anything--*shrug*. The internet is beyond weird--

That's a very personal decision. If you're doing it for yourself and your own happiness, then it might be worth it, but keep in mind it is surgery, a very unnecessary one and with that always comes risk of infection and other mishaps.

If you're doing it to catch a man, you are willing to spend all that money changing yourself instead of finding someone who loves you for you?

P.s. you are gorgeous just as you are. And big boobs are highly overrated. Haven't you heard that more than a handful is a waste?

I went from a C to an A, i decided to get them. I had a C and i loved them! since i started lifting they are now a D cup which is a bitter sweet relationship. I love how they look but working out hurts!!! i cant do a jumping jack cause i have to hold them or they ache so much. yes i do wear a sports bra but its not enough, fake ones are heavy and bounce like real ones. its a different feeling. Id say for looks amazing and worth it, working out you have to get used to it and deal with the differences. Good Luck

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.

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A couple of people have mentioned the natural body fat... the fat transfer method is not recommended as superior to implants at this time. For a few reasons... cost, recovery time, the fact that it only gives you about one cup size difference... and most importantly, the safety issues... cysts, calcification, necrosis.

"The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in the interest of patient safety, do not recommend fat grafting for breast enhancement at this time. Because there is little clinical evidence available to document safety and efficacy, we urge patients to consider the procedure as one undergoing continued evaluation."

Before having kids, I was a 34B (almost C).
After nursing 3 kids I morphed to a 31 AA
I stayed for about 10 years.
Finally I am back to. 34B.
Our bodies change throughout the years . Not sure about with weight loss, but I have talked to,other moms who lost boobage but it finally came back.
Is it worth something as risky as surgery?
Maybe. I guess that's personal. I know that I take longer than normal to revolver from surgery and would not risk it.
Anyway, just sharing my , "not quite the same thing, but kinda similar story"

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http://www.justbreastimplants.com/forum/
the girls there are wonderful and can help answer any questions you might have

I think your figure is lovely and you don't *need* implants to look balanced. Some others have mentioned this too - your age plays a role here. I didn't fill out until I was mid-twenties either. It's something to think about and maybe wait on for a few years at least.