Breast Augmentation?

[holly di]

I had mine done two years ago, it was the best thing I ever did!! I have not had any complications, recovery was a breeze, and I have perfect boobs!! I went from a AA to a C (350 cc's).

[Ilikemike65]

Originally Posted by il*bacio*bella

I had mine done in 1996 and have regretted it almost every day since. I cannot feel my nipples anymore, my left breast hurts constantly, sometimes so painful that I cannot roll myself over to get out of bed. I think the implant must be hitting nerves? I want to have them removed but it will cost so much since I will now have to have a breast lift to have nice looking breasts. On the upside they look beautiful as my PS did a fantastic job. He is one of the best in the Chicago area and I paid more than the average price to have him operate on me. I would encourage you to really have a heart to heart with yourself and decide your reasons why you want the surgery. Is it you that really wants it or your partner? For me it was my DH, he didn't like how my breasts had deflated after 2 pregnancies. Nor did I, but had I known what I know now, I would have made a different choice. Feel free to ask me questions.

The pain could also be caused by capsulary constriction or scar tissue. What happens is that your body views the implant as a foreign object and trys to protect you from it so it build a capsule of scar tissue around the implant. I have this problem but only in my right breast. I have had it taken out once already but will need to have it removed again. They simply remove the implant, clean out the area and replace the implant. Once I stop doing what I do for a living (I'm a stylist and use my right arm continuoulsy) I should have less problem with it. Some people experience this problem, others do not. If you massage them each day, it will help with this issue. I have just come to the conclusion that it is something I have to deal with.

I have no loss of sensation what so ever and am pleased with my results. One thing I can say is that girls think that once they have them done they will be able to wear ANYTHING! They long for the cute tops and different styles that do not require a bra, tank tops, etc. I have found that I still have the same problem. I cannot wear each and every top that I see!! NOT EVEN CLOSE!! There are certain fabrics I cannot wear. I cannot wear anything that is not stretch material. I cannot wear button up shirts. I cannot wear anything with a "designated boob area"...you know the ones with a seam under the breasts...because that seam ends up right across the nipple line and it looks crazy! But I guess it's equal to the problems I had before. In all honesty, I wish mine were a tad smaller but that's my own fault. I am good friends with my Dr. and begged him for larger implants (I started out with a set, had them over filled and then when I had my encapsulation removed I went to a set of 600cc Mentor High Profiles and boy are they LARGE! It seemed like a good idea at the time.) But when I need my scar tissue removed again, I'll have them let down a bit and then they'll be perfect!!

I call myself, "Boobzilla"!

[Ilikemike65]

Originally Posted by holly di

I had mine done two years ago, it was the best thing I ever did!! I have not had any complications, recovery was a breeze, and I have perfect boobs!! I went from a AA to a C (350 cc's).

As you can see 350cc is a full C cup..........just imagine what 600cc's is....really wanna know???? ARGH...I hate to say it........36F! But I like to say, "They're F'in Fantastic" hehehe

[mrs jones]

what do you think is better: over or under the muscle?

[Irishgal]

Originally Posted by mrs jones

what do you think is better: over or under the muscle?

Under the muscle is the only way to go.

[Litigatrix]

Originally Posted by Irishgal

Under the muscle is the only way to go.

I don't have any person experience with this subject, but from pics I have seen on the web, under the muscle looks MUCH better. I would not get them over the muscle--just doesn't seem worth it, because I would want them to look as natural as possible.

[acegirl]

^ Under the muscle doesn't work for everyone & over the muscle doesn't work for everyone. It will depend on the type of implant, the amount of tissue you have & other factors... A good PS will be able to determine what's best for each patient. Each type of placement has it's pros & cons. I've seen completely natural looking over the muscle implants.

[cassidyfit1]

^^^exactly. Every body is different and each person needs a good PS to determine what works for them

Also girls you cannot makes judgments about how many cc's to get on a general basis either. It all depends on what you start out with and what your breasts look like before surgery, kwim ???? Someone who is extremely flat chested with nothing at all getting 600 cc's could end up looking look the same as someone who starts out with some breast tissue and gets only 350 cc's.

[Charles]

I don't like the idea of girls getting breast augmentation unless it's for recontruction reasons or cause they were simply flat as a board to begin with. I know most of you will disagree, but I feel it's women catering to a certain image that the media and men push onto women. I pains me to think that women need to get surgery to feel more attractive. To me, a woman is beautiful no matter what her breast size. As for the practical side...I've been with a couple of girls with implants and they certainly didn't feel real. Perhaps they didn't have a good PS. In the end, it's your body, so do what will make you feel better, but most of the girls I've know that got it done did it for self esteem issues, however, when it boils down to it, they're still insecure only with larger breasts. (and I'm not saying any of you girls have done it for those reasons. just in my experiences)

[acegirl]

I do agree that some women have the surgery for the wrong reasons.. Many young girls (& hey, even older ones) for self esteem issues that won't be fixed by having larger breasts. However, there are others who have it done with the right mindset.

I've been happily married to a wonderful man for 8 years. I don't have self esteem issues, I had "pregnancy killed my breasts" issues. I didn't do it to make my husband happier, nor did he pressure me to do it. I did it for me because I wanted what my breasts were before I had children. It's no different than someone fixing their nose after it's been broken ~ wanting that normalcy back when you look in the mirror. And I guarantee, you could see me on the street & not know I've had anything done. Plus they are as soft as pillows~

I'm not a mindless gal who is influenced by the images on TV or in magazines.. I'm way beyond that.

Originally Posted by Charles

I don't like the idea of girls getting breast augmentation unless it's for recontruction reasons or cause they were simply flat as a board to begin with. I know most of you will disagree, but I feel it's women catering to a certain image that the media and men push onto women. I pains me to think that women need to get surgery to feel more attractive. To me, a woman is beautiful no matter what her breast size. As for the practical side...I've been with a couple of girls with implants and they certainly didn't feel real. Perhaps they didn't have a good PS. In the end, it's your body, so do what will make you feel better, but most of the girls I've know that got it done did it for self esteem issues, however, when it boils down to it, they're still insecure only with larger breasts. (and I'm not saying any of you girls have done it for those reasons. just in my experiences)

[mshel]

Cassidy...I guess this means if I want my c cup...I'll have to ask for 1000 cc's. Geez.
Charles, I appreciate your two cents and I love that you're one of those who loves a woman no matter. I'm very much like acegirl. I've got a healthy self-esteem, my dh would never push for it (he could care less either way...although talk of doing it is admittingly peeking his interest) and if I never got it done, neithre one of us would lose a wink.
Having said that. I'm a back w/nipples.
I want to be sexy for my husband and although I still feel sexy cuz I know he adores me and other things, I think it'll be amazing to put on a swim suit and lingerie, dresses, etc. and look like a woman is suppose to. I didn't have much before nursing 3, but see above statement for accuracy!

[cassidyfit1]

^^^

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I guess this means if I want my c cup...I'll have to ask for 1000 cc's

Only your PS will know for sure

[mrs jones]

what would you say the average cost is?

[acegirl]

Originally Posted by mrs jones

what would you say the average cost is?

Well, that can vary too... I would say somewhere between $6-$9,000. A PS's fee can vary greatly.

[BQueenGirl]

I have had implants for 3 years, the surgery was uneventful, i stayed in the hospital one night then was back to driving and work within one week. After 6 weeks back in the gym. I have had no problems or complications and I consider the procedure to be a success.