Should I Get New Boobs?

I don't have an opinion one way or the other.
But, I wanted to share with you this show I watched the other day. I don't remember who the photographer is, but he does these "Naked America" pictures. Tons of Americans who get naked and have their pictures published. i would never. BUT, the point is this. He was taking pictures in Las Vegas. One picture was the person clothed, the other page was them naked. It was the wierdest thing for me to see all these body shapes and people that were comfortable enough to have their pictures taken!
ALL the women who had breast implants looked wierd. Their breasts were non-moving, and perfect circles. They just looked like they didn't belong on their bodies.
I would say that if you are not self-conscious and your husband loves your body to not do it. There are things that can happen (remember last year Kanye West's mom died from breast surgery) and I don't know if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Just my thoughts! Good luck with whatever you decide.
L.

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If your husband is fine with your body and you are not self-concious then who do you want your boobs perky for?

They make amazing bras that will make boobs appear perky and it's a lot less expensive than implants.

Most men do not like the feel of implants. They do not feel natural, even when they tell you they do. If your breasts are not doing the job of feeding a baby, they most likely are being enjoyed by your husband. If he likes them the way they are, why mess that up? Your married sex life is way more important than what some stranger thinks about the way your breasts look.

Eventually all boobs sag.

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I'd get a mommy makeover in 2 seconds if the opportunity presented itself. Why not? Pregnancy and breastfeeding wreck the boobs. They just do. I actually went from a C to a DD after kids (no, I've never had implants yet), but my boobs are saggy. Yuck. If I ever win the lottery, I'm heading straight to a plastic surgeon and getting a boob lift. (Ok, maybe to Disneyland first, but definitely then straight to the plastic surgeon!)

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Hi P.K.
First let me say, I wear a 36H bra, and boobs are just not all they are cracked up to be :).
My advice is to skip surgery if it isn't something you are truly sure about. If you are happy with your body, why go through the risk and expense? If you decide that you really want surgery at some later date then go for it, but for now, get a couple of fabulous new bras and wear them proudly. I work for a plastic surgeon. I don't have any problem with cosmetic surgery, I just think that it has to be something you have really wanted for a period of time, not a whim or something your aren't sure about.
Good luck with your decision!

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Hi P K.,

I also wanted implants, when I was younger. Now I'm doing annual mammograms and can't imagine going through that with an implant.

Something the technician told me was that breast implants should be replaced like every 10+ years. She was sharing stories of women who had their implants in for a long time and the difficulties/complications they had during and after a mammogram.

Something else to consider. Good luck on your decision.

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Don't do it. I did and regret it. No major complications. I just don't like the way they feel. One is harder than the other and numb.

I'd surf the web for images about surgeries gone bad...you never know how YOUR body reacts to the implants, to the surgery itself, to the medications etc... I remember Rod Stewart's daughter saying that she had hers removed because they felt like they didn't belong to her body, like something weird and artificial was put in her and she could actually "feel" it. I have also seen how the implant can get incapsulated in the tissue and this woman had a breast different from the other...I say too many risks against too few benefits...but it's your call.

I had a reduction 9 years ago and the surgery is similar to a lift surgery. If you are ok with your body, everyone sags eventually, then I say skip the surgery. At 28 I was off work for 1 1/2 weeks and didn't want a seat belt over my chest for several months. It is a major and invasive surgery. I am happy with mine because the pain in my back went away, the lift was an unexpected perk. I am just now starting to sag. If I had to do it over again I would because of my size and the pain in my back. I wouldn't go through just for a lift. Instead I would wear a good push up type bra. Maybe go get fitted. A great bra does a world of difference and makes you look great in tops. I hope that helps.

so whats wrong with yours they arent going to stay perky for ever it comes with age. so what if you get implants the gravity is going to get to them quicker and then you will have to do it again. whats the point unless you lost a breast to breast cancer. if you do it too much look at kenny rogers he didnt know when to stop and he doesnt look like a real person he looks like a maniquin. diffrent type of surgery but you get the point

To back up Laura's comments...I am a photographer and photographed some figures last summer. They did not have boob jobs and the photos were very natural and beautiful.

I say if you have to ask, the answer is probably no. If you aren't 100% certain it's the right decision for you, why go through the pain and expense? At the very least, you can always get them later. If all you need is a little perk up, invest in a nice push-up bra.

If I ever did it I would get the smallest size possible, just enough to perk them up a bit. I would also only get saline, and research, research, research your surgeon.

By the way, there's a non-surgical technique that apparently really works. Shoot, what's the name of it. Bra-something. It's a suction machine, but you have to wear it every day and night for something like three months, which is probably why it's not really popular.

I've looked into it, but it is somewhat expensive, not as much as surgery, and I don't have three months to devote right now. Sounds hokey, but as I said, from all accounts you gain 1/2 to 1 cup size and it perks and lifts them. If you have any interest message me and I will figure out the name.