Breasts, leave them or Augment them?

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  • LishLash79
    LishLash79 Posts: 562 Member
    hey.. ontario here as well OP ;)

    im thinking of going in for a consult for prices etc... tummy tuck and lift (perhaps augments).. was a DD and went to a B cup after losing 40lbs .... five kids, all breast fed.. my husband is game.. providing we can afford it. ;) $$$$$


    I am not interested in being larger at all... just perkier would be nice ; )

    good luck
  • Qskim
    Qskim Posts: 1,145 Member
    Would love to have them done but I'd also have to have leg lifts (do they do that?) and tummy tuck to complete the look otherwise I'd have nice boobs but saggy everything else. That kinda defeats the purpose of it. Costs too much too. My hubs said who cares. He's happy and rest of world sees me in clothes anyway. Know it's stupid but I am also put off by the image of a mortician having to remove them to cremate me.
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    Meh. Boobs are overrated. I just don't know that they are important enough to have surgery and get a foreign object implanted under the skin.
  • FerretBuellerr
    FerretBuellerr Posts: 468 Member
    Meh. Boobs are overrated. I just don't know that they are important enough to have surgery and get a foreign object implanted under the skin.

    Agreed. Although I looooove boobs :love: But I could not justify spending thousands of dollars on something like that.
  • sfbaumgarten
    sfbaumgarten Posts: 912 Member
    Mine aren't fantastic anymore, but I plan on having kids someday and they'll probably be even less fantastic after that debacle. The answer for me would be to wait until that day comes and reasses. Even then, I'm generally accepting of my body and I hate having surgery, soooooo... I probably wouldn't follow through.
  • 0somuchbetter0
    0somuchbetter0 Posts: 1,335 Member
    IMO you don't have to decide now. You say it will take you a few years to save up the money. You're so young, they may firm up on their own over time. After I finished breastfeeding, my boobs looked like sad, wet socks hanging on a radiator, but they perked back up and I was already 41 by then!
  • gigglesinthesun
    gigglesinthesun Posts: 860 Member
    Natural regardless of size > Fake

    My husband would agree with you as well, but unfortunately he is not the one looking in the mirror everyday at them. All he sees are "fun bags" (his term, I swear!!) But I HATE how the skin wrinkles and bunches up due to the excess skin and less fat in them and I HATE how they droop - I'm deeply concerned I will have breasts down to my knees, even with an excellent bra. My husband says I'm perfectly fine and he still enjoys them and I am saddened and disappointed by them.
    Maybe I should just accept them down to my knees similar to how my husband may one day accept his b*lls doing an old man's HIYA to the neighbour while he wears shorts :)

    My ex always said my breasts were "fine". FINE? No. That made me angry. Don't effing lie to me, they're deflated and saggy, and YOUR DAMN KID DID IT TO ME!

    Wow... I hope this isn't a kid you gave birth to.

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    ...what? Clearly you've never given birth or breastfed for a year.

    Actually I've done both. I was just a little miffed that you would refer to your kid as a "damn kid." But hey, call your kid whatever you want.

    this

    and just for the record I have also done both
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    I think if you want to, go for it. A lift is something to consider yes, but if you have lost a lot of volume you could end up with substantially smaller breasts, albeit perky ones. My advice is go in for a consult (they're usually free) and talk to a Dr about your options and what kind of results to realistically expect given your circumstances.
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    I'v always had small breast. Almost 10 years ago, I lost alot of weight and my small breast became even smaller. Think A cup to bee stings, lol. In 2004 I went in for breast Augmentation and went from a VERY small A to a full D. Best decision of my life!! I say go for it, but do it for you and nobody else. Mine will be 10 years old in March and are perky as can be. :laugh: :happy: I do plan on going in next year for another augmentation but only because I want them bigger. :tongue:

    Also wanted to add, that even after I put on an extra 60 pounds, had a child and then lost the weight again. Boobies still perky!! :happy: :laugh:

    Good luck with your decision.

    I shall take your pic with me when I tell the surgeon what size I want. Beautiful side boob :blushing:

    I want new ones so MrBigMack doesn't need to unroll it like a deflated air mattress to find the little bit that goes in your mouth :laugh:
  • red_road
    red_road Posts: 761 Member
    im thinking of having mine done too one day, whenever i hear people talking about lifts and that it is usually women that are older and/or have breastfed ect. im only 23 and never had kids and already i am disappointed with my breasts! if this is how it is now i cant imagine how it will be after a kid. not sure if this is a stupid question...but can you breastfeed if you have implants?
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I personally would never do an augmentation. I wish I could do a lift, but they don't work well for anything over a C cup and while mine have shrunk a LOT, they're still DDs (down from a G). So there's really no good options for me.
  • Jess_Forever_After
    Jess_Forever_After Posts: 53 Member
    If it would make you happy and you can swing it financially, go for it.

    I know several women in real life and online who have had implants, and all of them are thrilled with the results.
  • TwinkieDong
    TwinkieDong Posts: 1,564 Member
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    As far as the price, I had mine done in Houston and it was a little over $5,000 but I also had some lypo & scar revision done on some old surgery scars. I plan on going back to the same plastic surgeon as before since he did such a great job. He quoted me $5,000 for replacements next year.
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    ^^^^ This alone would deter me. $5,000 every 10 years or $500 per year, $41.66 per month.... for life~~~ So this is another payment on top of cars, on top of a house, etc.

    Curious what happens if you do not replace in 10 years? What happens if you just want them out?
  • Klem4
    Klem4 Posts: 399 Member
    I plan on getting mine augmented in the future. Likely a couple years after we have a 3rd baby, whenever that is. lol. I have always had small breasts, and very little actual breast tissue, so when I gain weight, they'll get a little bigger, but its just fat, and vice versa when I lose.. I get left with deflated bags and wrinkly skin. They look awful. I will get modest sized ones.. c/d.
  • Illini_Jim
    Illini_Jim Posts: 419 Member
    All boobs are good. Big ones, little ones, offset, saggy…it don’t matter.
  • husseycd
    husseycd Posts: 814 Member
    I had mine augmented about ten years ago. I was always small busted (with a huge rib cage) and after I breasfed I just had small, deflated, stretch-marked boobies.

    Pros:
    They look awesome. Don't sag, fill out my stretch marked skin, match the size of my hips, generally balance out my body better, gave me a much needed self-esteem boost.

    Cons:
    Worried about what to do when I need a mamogram. They're kinda heavy. I have saline so they aren't the softest things in the world, though I do have good movement. Even though mine are under the muscle, you can see the ripples on the sides in certain body positions (you'd have to watch some adult movies to see what I mean). Shopping for clothing is a tiny bit challenging sometimes. They look weird during bench press and when I get thinner they tend to look a little...round.

    Overall, I'll probably have them redone at some point with the new silicone. IDK, I care less about the size but I think that's just because I'm so used to them. I am a little concerned about needing a future surgery. These bad boys don't necessarily last forever.

    However, they made such a huge difference in my self-esteem (and I don't even show them off!) that I say if you want it, go for it!
  • mortuseon
    mortuseon Posts: 579 Member
    If I had the funds, I'd immediately go for a lift, even an augmentation. I think that when you've put so much hard work into losing and you're still not happy with your body, it's worth it - after all, what better to spend your money on than your own confidence?!
  • TwinkieDong
    TwinkieDong Posts: 1,564 Member
    ha this reminds me of a joke. Two women go out for ladies night in hopes of meeting a man. So they come home and take out their padded bra, take off their fake eye lashes, rub off the fake eye brows, take out the hair extensions all after receiving botox a few months ago, their weekly tans, have fake nails, one has augmented breast and they ask where are the Real MEN? LOL
  • Kevalicious99
    Kevalicious99 Posts: 1,131 Member
    It's apparent that women care more about what boobs look like than men....

    I think this is very very true. I like natural, no matter the size. My sister had augmentation .. and her boobs move in funny ways now. Sorry .. just cannot accept it as a good thing.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Meh. Boobs are overrated. I just don't know that they are important enough to have surgery and get a foreign object implanted under the skin.

    STAHP YOUR LYING LIES
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    If you're unhappy, and you have the money, get them done. Just find a really good doctor, and get a size that matches your body.
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    It's apparent that women care more about what boobs look like than men....

    I think this is very very true. I like natural, no matter the size. My sister had augmentation .. and her boobs move in funny ways now. Sorry .. just cannot accept it as a good thing.

    alllllllrightythen....
  • nainai0585
    nainai0585 Posts: 199 Member
    hey.. ontario here as well OP ;)

    im thinking of going in for a consult for prices etc... tummy tuck and lift (perhaps augments).. was a DD and went to a B cup after losing 40lbs .... five kids, all breast fed.. my husband is game.. providing we can afford it. ;) $$$$$


    I am not interested in being larger at all... just perkier would be nice ; )

    good luck

    I've made the official move like so many others to Alberta, sorry :( I was originally thinking Toronto, since I read a lot of reviews about some of the plastic surgeons there doing fantastic work verses the ones here in Edmonton and Calgary, but I have 2 years or so to do A LOT of research and consultations, then make an informed decision.
  • kelleybean1
    kelleybean1 Posts: 312 Member

    "As far as the price, I had mine done in Houston and it was a little over $5,000 but I also had some lypo & scar revision done on some old surgery scars. I plan on going back to the same plastic surgeon as before since he did such a great job. He quoted me $5,000 for replacements next year."
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    "^^^^ This alone would deter me. $5,000 every 10 years or $500 per year, $41.66 per month.... for life~~~ So this is another payment on top of cars, on top of a house, etc.

    Curious what happens if you do not replace in 10 years? What happens if you just want them out?
    [/quote]"

    That's a lot of $ to spend for the rest of your life on boobs, IMO. You can't just have them done once, they have to be replaced every 10 years. Surgery every 10 years just for boobs. I'd rather go to Europe on vacation instead!
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    Your post title makes me want to play Dues Ex: Human Revolution again

    That's all I got.
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    Mine never get smaller than a DD no matter how much weight I lose.
  • andreahanlon
    andreahanlon Posts: 263 Member
    My main thought is If you do decide on the surgery, make sure you choose your doctor well. Ask lots of questions and pick someone who will give you the results you want and look out for your best interest. I saw a documentary about people who go in for elective surgery and then suffer poor consequences from the anesthetic (including death), so make sure you pick someone credentialed and experienced.
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member

    "As far as the price, I had mine done in Houston and it was a little over $5,000 but I also had some lypo & scar revision done on some old surgery scars. I plan on going back to the same plastic surgeon as before since he did such a great job. He quoted me $5,000 for replacements next year."

    "^^^^ This alone would deter me. $5,000 every 10 years or $500 per year, $41.66 per month.... for life~~~ So this is another payment on top of cars, on top of a house, etc.

    Curious what happens if you do not replace in 10 years? What happens if you just want them out?
    "

    That's a lot of $ to spend for the rest of your life on boobs, IMO. You can't just have them done once, they have to be replaced every 10 years. Surgery every 10 years just for boobs. I'd rather go to Europe on vacation instead!

    Different people have different wants. I'd rather pay 40 a month to be happy with my body rather than, idk, drive a more expensive vehicle.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    I want to have another baby. Maybe after that I'll get augmentation.
  • nainai0585
    nainai0585 Posts: 199 Member
    IMO you don't have to decide now. You say it will take you a few years to save up the money. You're so young, they may firm up on their own over time. After I finished breastfeeding, my boobs looked like sad, wet socks hanging on a radiator, but they perked back up and I was already 41 by then!

    I'm 28 and done having kids...and made sure of it too! lol After 4 pregnancies - 2 biologically mine, 2 Gestational surrogacies and another surrogacy in Jan. 2014 as well as breastfeeding my 2 and pumping for the other 2, my breasts have been through the ringer. I have no hope that they will perk up unfortunately and I believe genetics are against me on this one too :frown: But there is still time. I'm hoping that after the next pregnancy and pumping, I will have another 1-2 years to get back to goal weight and then maintain it, then go from there.

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