When is it reasonable to consider a boob job?

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  • Elizabeth_M
    Elizabeth_M Posts: 562 Member
    I'm not one to judge at all. But, if you can first watch a boob job being done on video and still be ok considering it, then it's worth thinking about it a little more. But, like with any cosmetic surgery, there are risks. Make sure you know them, you research the doctor, and you are aware of any short and long term effects.
  • My opinion:

    I think unless there is some medical reason to do it (like with a breast reduction where breasts are causing back pain) I would avoid it. Disliking your breasts smells of body hatred perpretrated by media and the people around you to me, but I don't know you at all so these are of course only assumptions!

    Change comes from the inside out. If you lack confidence at this size, you will lack it at a bigger size. The problem with finding our value and worth in our appearance is that our appearance fluctuates. Then so does our sense of confidence and worth. Not a good situation to be in!

    Plenty of men love small, neat boobs. You can wear things that I can't wear, and vice versa. Of course it is your choice, but if you believe you are created by God and He makes things well like you said, then I say learn to love your body and treat it well. Not fill it with poison and plastic!

    Sorry if I sound preachy :D
  • Beezil
    Beezil Posts: 1,677 Member
    My opinion:

    I think unless there is some medical reason to do it (like with a breast reduction where breasts are causing back pain) I would avoid it. Disliking your breasts smells of body hatred perpretrated by media and the people around you to me, but I don't know you at all so these are of course only assumptions!

    Change comes from the inside out. If you lack confidence at this size, you will lack it at a bigger size. The problem with finding our value and worth in our appearance is that our appearance fluctuates. Then so does our sense of confidence and worth. Not a good situation to be in!

    Plenty of men love small, neat boobs. You can wear things that I can't wear, and vice versa. Of course it is your choice, but if you believe you are created by God and He makes things well like you said, then I say learn to love your body and treat it well. Not fill it with poison and plastic!

    Sorry if I sound preachy :D

    :heart: :heart: :heart:
  • SassyCalyGirl
    SassyCalyGirl Posts: 1,932 Member
    I would NEVER do it and I am small chested. Fake boobs are gross (in my opinion)
  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    Everyone has their own ideas and opinions about plastic surgery. Personally, I don't see myself getting anything done unless I became disfigured from my original appearance or unless I need a reduction if the girls are hurting my back.

    However, what is right for me may not be right for you. If it will make you happy, and you think you can recover quickly, then just do it. It's so common these days, and the only difference between plastic surgery and wearing makeup is that one requires a knife and a doctor and the other does not. Changing your appearance is not "wrong" but plastic surgery just requires more effort and risk than say, dyeing your hair.
  • wiggleroom
    wiggleroom Posts: 322 Member
    I think the closest thing to a "right" reason is for women who have radical mastectomies. I know it's frustrating to be flat-chested (I lost two cups sizes after having my babies and losing weight). But honestly, there are ways to dress that can make you look and feel more feminine -- and I love my slightly-padded bras! It's not worth surgery, I don't think, to change something about yourself that truly is only on the surface. That being said, I don't know that it's a sin, either. God looks at the heart, and you're the only one here who knows where your heart is in relation to Him. That's what's important.

    <3

    (And by the way -- are you sure the double-takes people give you are to make sure you're a girl? Maybe they're because you're a hottie!)
  • girlyathlete21
    girlyathlete21 Posts: 150 Member
    I have the same problem. When I was thin I was barely and A cup...Barely! Now I am a C and whenever I start losing weight those are the first things to go. My family is against it even though I have always thought about it. Then I start weighing the options. I am only 24yrs old so I would have to get then redone later in life definitely and if I do get them done when I am old the rest of me will be saggy and those still up at attention. Also one of my moms friends mom had them done and as she aged they hardened and caused her alot of pain. I know that usually doesnt happen but it could and I dont think I would like to deal with it. Lastly a padded bra usually works just as well and you can never tell when you are cold lol!!!! So for me personally I think I will just stick with what I have. Especially since I actively participate in sports still so littleler is better for me... But in the end its a personal choice!
  • HauteP1nk
    HauteP1nk Posts: 2,139 Member
    These days they have GREAT bras that are filled with padding, water, gel, etc that can give the illusion of having big(ger) boobs. I don't think getting a boob job is necessarily the right answer. There are so many things that could potentially go wrong. I never think plastic surgery is the right answer.

    I myself was small chested growing up. I remember boys coming up and asking me if I was bored, and when I'd say no they'd laugh and say 'well your chest is!'...lol Now I laugh about it, but at the time I was very insecure about it and it hurt my feelings. I always wanted big breasts.

    There are so many bonuses to having small boobs though...
    they don't get as saggy as big boobs
    LESS stretch marks
    they aren't as senstive as big ones
    easier to detect lumps
    more youthful/young/perky looking for longer
    people with smaller boobs usually don't have to suffer from health problems such as back-aches (no additional weight to carry around)
    with smaller boobs you dno't always have to wear a bra, etc.

    That being said, if you are still unhappy with yourself then please ensure that you find out EVERYTHING about the surgery before diving in.
  • Although I am a Christian, I color my hair, wear make-up, paint my nails and work-out all for vanity. I know that doesn't equate the more extreme and permanent nature of breast aug surgery. I had my first aug done to make me go from one breast being a B cup and the other a C cup, to both being DDs. I did tons of research, loved my surgeon who did everything I asked and they turned out great and the surgery was very smooth. However, they were HUGE. a few years later, I had a lift and the implants replaced with smaller ones, so now I'm a small D cup and very happy.

    LIke you, I was very self concious growing up and got teased about being freckly and boyish looking. Not anymore!

    There are drawbacks, as others have mentioned: they are for a lifetime. Mine have a 10 year warranty that is about to expire. All of mine was paid out-of-pocket, as insurance doesn't cover my vanity. That said, I'm very happy with what I have now...and even though I had to correct my first set of implants, I felt it was a very good (though expensive) learning lesson.

    I say, do tons of research, find a very qualified surgeon, take photos of what you like and what you don't like about implants and be very open about it with your doctor. I would also caution....go smaller first. You can always go bigger later, but you can't do the reverse without a lift to remove the stretched skin! From your photos and description of yourself, try a B cup at first. Implants don't have to mean DD porn star boobs!
    Keep us posted and good luck!
  • garnet1483
    garnet1483 Posts: 249 Member
    First, get to your goal weight, and be healthy. Then, make sure you do your homework on the risks. Lastly, it really is up to you. It is your body so this really should be your decision.

    This. ^^^

    I know a couple people who've had the procedure recently, and they've all been really happy with it. I think it would be good for you (once you get to the weight and fitness level you're shooting for) to talk to a plastic surgeon about the risks, side effects, and ask if there's a local group that you can join, or if he/she has any former patients who'd be willing to discuss it with you. I think it's important that you talk to someone you can get to know, and you'd probably be surprised at how willing some people are to do that.
  • Skeels
    Skeels Posts: 929 Member
    Small and neat are fine by me.
  • I'm not a supporter of breast augmentation (no pun intended), but I won't go on a lecture. Just some questions to consider: would you want them if other people didn't make a deal about you being flat chested? Are you prepared for a lifetime of surgery to keep up the augmentation? Are you financially prepared to pay for this and for any emergencies that may arise from it? I'm a tall, overweight 25 y.o. woman with relatively small breasts and I know they'll go down a bit when I lose more weight, but I was always made fun of and it made me strong. I'm losing weight and that will make me happy, but if small breasts are the only challenge I have to deal with I'd consider myself lucky. From a Christian standpoint, could your money and time find a better use?
  • sizzle92
    sizzle92 Posts: 1,015 Member
    Hi OP...just to clarify a few things so you don't get scared away......................see my replies in parenthesis......

    There are so many bonuses to having small boobs though...

    they don't get as saggy as big boobs (mine are now perky, they used to sag)
    LESS stretch marks (My stretch marks are far less noticable now with my implants than before)
    they aren't as senstive as big ones (I don't know what this means. Mine are the same now as they always were)
    easier to detect lumps (could be true)
    more youthful/young/perky looking for longer (mine are far perkier and youthful than the deflated barelyB cups I had)
    people with smaller boobs usually don't have to suffer from health problems such as back-aches (no additional weight to carry around) (implants are not heavy unless you go huge I suppose. I am a D/DD and cannot feel a thing)
    with smaller boobs you dno't always have to wear a bra, etc. ( I love love love going braless now)

    Do your reserach and make the decision that is best for YOU. I love my decision. :)
  • jesleatherman
    jesleatherman Posts: 5 Member
    So how long have you had them… I am ready to go under the knife… mine are not pleasing to me after 2 pregnancies and breastfeeding 2 babes… love that boobs are so awesome and really want to feel feminine again and happy when i look in the mirrror
  • KimiSteinbach
    KimiSteinbach Posts: 224 Member
    I say do it. It's a small price to pay for everyday happiness.

    I have 3 friends that did it and they LOVE theirs. One did it postpartum, one was 25 yrs old, the other was 47.

    Let's break it down. They paid 5,000-6,000...

    They last 10 or more years but lets just say 10.

    That's 3,650 days divided by $6,000 equals only $1.64 a day!

    You pay more for coffee than this!

    DO IT!
  • KimiSteinbach
    KimiSteinbach Posts: 224 Member
    So how long have you had them… I am ready to go under the knife… mine are not pleasing to me after 2 pregnancies and breastfeeding 2 babes… love that boobs are so awesome and really want to feel feminine again and happy when i look in the mirrror

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  • Why does god care about boobs? I'm a firm believer in feeling good naked, so if you weigh all the pros & cons and are doing it for yourself, then nevermind what anyone else says. Religious views are just as wrong as any others (nobody really knows god's mind, so they just make it up) so you just have to do you.
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