Breast Implants ???

[mytwolilprinces]

I have been considering having the surgery for a long time - as I am, and always have been extremley small in that area. Let's put it this way a AA bra ( you know the ones they make for teenages who are just getting their boobies) is too big for me :eek:

There have been a few things ( apart from the cost ) holding me back. Firstly, I am worried about the reaction of friends and family - will they think it's just an incredibly shallow/vain thing to do. Secondly, I am worried about not liking them once I've got them ( I have heard of people wishing they hadn't done it as they were not happy with the "burden" of a heavier chest.

So I'm after ANY opinions on this matter. I have always been really insecure about my small chest - and have never really felt like a "woman" iykwim?

I would also love to hear from anyone who's had them done - are they happy with the outcome, what was the reaction from family etc

My husband feels that we have better things to spend the money on and says he doesn't care about my boobs being so tiny ( mind you, he has NEVER been interested in mine and is always going on about and looking at women if they have normal sized boobs - eg, saying how huge they are etc )

I know that we are all supposed to be happy with the way God made us etc etc .... but I feel that having this done would really do a lot for my self image as it's pretty bad these days :(

[Verdi]

My friend had them done and loves them!!

They do look spectacular! I want one too!!!

My friend did not tell her family she just let 2 close friends in on the secret so we could care for her the days after surgery

[B-belle]

i think if it makes u feel better why not?
just like dyeing your hair but a bit more..expensive and painful!!!
just make sure you do ur research....ive seen some horrid pics of people who get infections....

[mytwolilprinces]

candyn - unfortunatley I think even if I didn't tell my family etc - it would be pretty obvious, especially since they are always teasing me about my flat chest!

[FOURtunate]

As you may know, I am going in for a tummy tuck, and a breast lift.

Two things hold me back from going in and getting it done immediately.

1. It's going to cost $6000. And that's with a discount for having a medical prob with my tummy.

2. I'm TERRIFIED of the pain. A friend had implants. She has no kids, and no responsibilities but herself. But she ended up in bed for 8 weeks. Mind you she looks fabulous.

[mytwolilprinces]

As you may know, I am going in for a tummy tuck, and a breast lift.

Two things hold me back from going in and getting it done immediately.

1. It's going to cost $6000. And that's with a discount for having a medical prob with my tummy.

2. I'm TERRIFIED of the pain. A friend had implants. She has no kids, and no responsibilities but herself. But she ended up in bed for 8 weeks. Mind you she looks fabulous.


Angeldoula - if it was only going to cost me $6k I'd be gettig it done tomorrow :laughing: I have a couple of "quotes" (sounds like I'm getting some mechanical work done when u put it like that!) and it will be around $12k :eek:

After having 4 kids the pain will be nothing for you ..... I figure it can't be worse than labour!

[FOURtunate]

mmmmm. Yes it would be good to get it done tomorrow.

But who would fight Jack into his car seat daily?

Sure as S**T not me with 3 scars ready to burst.

Will be waiting for Jack to get over his demons:devil6:

Have you seen Dr Beriedis? He's my surgeon. THE BEST! or Dr Anand Deva.

[mytwolilprinces]

I've been to Dr Deva for a completley unrelated matter - funny thing was when I first walked in to his room for the consultation he looked at my chest first thing - I reckon he was sure I was in there just for a boob job. It was actually about some nerve damage to my face! Poor guy was a bit embarrassed I think cause it was really obvious that he thought I had come about my boobs :laughing:

He is the SIL of my family GP so I trust him completley.

Another guy I've seen is in the city - he is very very good but was pretty pricey :eek:

[FOURtunate]

How's the name?? Dr DEVA :laughing:

[spring]

I would love to get mine done but Iv heard the pain is sooo sooo much worse than labour & it lasts a hell of a lot longer:banghead: but I think in the long run it would be great.
Though I can't see myself affording anything near that much anytime soon.(I have never even spent more then $50 on my hair lol)
Maybe you could just go up a little bit in size so it isn't too noticlable, maybe a b? Why don't you ask your friends & family (don't let them now how serious you actually are) what they think?

[~EmsMum~]

ill share some of my DD cup with you :D

[MissSparkle]

Im planning on having a boobjob once Im done having kids (3 or 4!) I grew DD cup boobs at the age of 11 and thats alot of weight to carry around all these years. I also breastfed DS till he was 12months so although Im a D cup now, they still look "empty"

[oleander]

I wouldn worry about whether your family think your vain or whatever. If it will make you happy and confident then do it. Go up a couple of sizes so you look proportioned and you wont get that 'heavy' feeling.

I'll assess my boobs once Im done breastfeeding and then if they need work I'll get them done. I wouldnt even think twice about what others think. Why should you be unhappy for the sake of others opinions?

[DjF]

Breast augmentation these days is so much more advanced, i think the thing you struggle with is the whole once its done theres no going back - pity you cant buy a bra that has inbuilt boobs and wear it for a week - see what you think/feel! Also - the pain would not be like childbirth in my opinion - it would last much longer, weeks - remember they give you painkillers though.
There has been a huge amount of interest and news pieces done recently on cosmetic surgery done overseas - i think one of the travel shows (7's Great Outdoors or 9's Getaway) did a piece too - check out the tv websites under the travel shows or the current affairs shows, may have more links for you to check out.
Its such a personal decision though, go with your gut feeling.

[Verdi]

I had a tummy tuck and it is the best decision i made fore me. I love it!!! Ilook hot in bikini and can wear hipsters with confidence, infact my tummy was even flatter than before having kids!!

It cost me aroun $6,000 with the medicare rebate about 3 years ago (i aslo claimed a medical problem which i did have)!
I am pregnant again but i have a lifetime contract with my surgeon who will fix my tummy again even from pregnancy!!! I rang him to tell me i am pregnant he said to keep rubbing bio oil twice a day and do my pelvic excersises but he said if you have that loose skin or the abdomen muscles become undone again i will do the operation for free as i promised this when you first come in!!!
Wow!!!! But i am going through a tonne of bio oil to avoid it!!

I was in pain for about 2 weeks after the operation but nothing i couldn't handle!!

Go for it Girl, So what if your family don't like it, it's your body and if this is WHAT you want i'd say it is well worth it!!!!
It made me more selfconfident and happy and i am sure it will do the same for you!:D

[Angelmist♥]

I know 5 women who've had breast implants and all of them said they were fine.I remember seeing one of them out clubbing 5 days after her surgery.Just so you know too, you can get a mediloan to cover the costs!!

LOL I've been thinking about it myself, but I want everything!!Breast lift,tummy tuck,lipo on every part of my body, gastroband, nose job,blah blah blah:D

[Milliner]

In theory I would like to get them done but I don't think that I could handle the pain factor.