Wednesday, 25 February 2009
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Breast Implants: Should Women Get Them?
(Or really should I get them?)
Woman who are dissatisfied with their breasts have the ability to get breast augmentation. I'm not talking about breast reconstruction. I'm talking about the many unhappy women out there in the world.
Legally, Eighteen year old females can get saline implants, but to get silicone implants a woman has to be of at the age of 22, because of serious concerns from the FDA.
The FDA has only approved of two types of manufacturers to produce implants: Inamed and Mentor Corp
There are two types of available implants: Saline and Silicone.
Saline: There are two different types of saline implants on the market in the United States. The adjustable volume implant and the fixed volume implant. These saline implants are made of a silicone rubber shell that is fiilled up with sterile saline to the desired size.
Silicone: Silicone implants vary in surface (smooth/textured), size, shell thickness, profile, volume. These silicone implants have a silicone rubber shell which is filled up with silicone gel.
Honestly, I think when I turn 22 I'll be sitting in a sterile white doctors office in some sort of dolly dress licking on some lollipop while scuffing my black Mary Janes on the carpeted floor in the waiting room. (no, that is not me O.o)
According to surveys done in 2003 by the FDA, 94% of women would recommend having breast augmentation to another women. Only 13% had to go in for re-operations.
With this said, what about all those health risks? Aren't those a problem? Shouldn't a woman take those into consideration?
I'm a fan of Dr. 90210. I'm not a religious watcher, but when it's on my eyes are glued to the tube for hours. Most of the time, the individuals on this reality show are getting breast augmentation. Then that gets me wondering: Why are so many women so unhappy with their figure?
I asked a couple of my male friends about breast augmentation. Most of my male friends replied with the usual, "Bigger is better." Really, I am ashamed to have thought highly of some of my friends because, honestly, their answer shocked and surprised me.
I was expecting to hear (and I did for some), the sensitive, "Natural is better" or "Small is better." Of course, I got the "small-- I can grasp it in my hands!" remarks. I didn't get those comments nearly enough than the comments about "bigger being better." Again, it's the Bigger Being Better.
Am I supposed to believe this? Should I get a breast augmentation? Should women get implants in general?
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I am biased against plastic surgery, even though I dislike my nose and sometimes wonder if I would look better with a nose job.
At the end of the day though, I think learning to love yourself is one of the most important lessons you have to learn.
Besides, people DIE from plastic surgery. Just look at Kanye West's mom, or Usher's wife who recently had a heart attack while getting liposuction. You are choosing to put your body through unnecessary stress, and putting foreign objects permanently in your body.
And the cost is ridiculous. You could buy a decent car, or go on an awesome trip for the cost of plastic surgery.
No.
i wouldn't recommend it. but someone who is set getting it them will get it. they normally don't listen to reason. i can go on and on as to why a woman shoulldn't get it. there are political and health reasons. why would a woman want to get it? what is the core reason? it's to succumb to some social pressure. i'm adamant about this--we shouldn't allow anyone else to dictate how we should view our bodies. and certainly not what we should do with our bodies. plastic surgery is to give in to impossible beauty ideals, risking your health. no, thank you.
I've known people who've had breat augmentation and after all the pain they LOVE it. And it looks GREAT too. Of course make sure you choose a VERY good surgeon.
And I know people who go to foreign countries who gets it done. And gets infections and it looks horrible.
Ultimately, it's definitely your decision. And whatever you decide, stick with it and be proud of it. Don't let other people's opinion make you feel bad for whatever it is you choose to do. You're a grown gal, you can make the best decision for yourself. Good luck :)
What for? You are meant to be a certain way and as long as you are healthy, why change if it requires a bit of risk at all? Love yourself, for what you have.... and indeed if you do love and respect yourself you will love yourself for what you don't have as well =)
Do it for you AND ONLY YOU! Do not get it because guys say it would be preferred or whatever.
Speaking from experience (my breast augmentation was in December '08) I would definitely recommend it to the right people. First off you have to have realistic expectations and DO YOUR RESEARCH! To be perfectly honest, almost all of the horror stories you hear from cosmetic surgeries happened because the person did not do enough research and their surgeon was not board certified. By the way, you shouldn't feel pressured or obligated to offer any reason to your decision because in the end it's your own business and absolutely no one else's. That was that hardest thing for me to except because I don't like disappointing people or having them think less of me for the choices I make, but once I got over the fact that only people who didn't care about me would judge that's when I felt ready to go for it.
I went with smooth, round, saline implants because I felt it would suit me best. Do not be afraid of busting implants either, they are made to be treated as any real breast tissue (though obviously during the first couple months while everything is healing you want to go easy on them, mainly for your own comfort). A lot of the time when implants break it's because of product malfunction and NOT because of something you did, so be sure to ask if your doctor has info on implant insurance (yes it exists and it's $100 for 10 year warranty I guess you could say). It covers one implant (obviously anesthesia and facility expenses are not covered, but it definitely helps to have that little cushion just incase). Plus over-filling an implant helps it to be more durable, I have no clue how, but that's what was explained to me (I had a TON of questions). There are many risks related towards actual anesthesia, but the surgery itself is generally safe. True capsular contraction, loss of sensation or hypersensitivity of the nipples can happen as well as infection.
Again, just do your research if/when you do truly start to consider it. Mine were the greatest decision I ever made and am very happy with the results.
The only reasons women should get implants is:
A) their job requires implants
B) they're insecure/stupid enough to let guys' opinions influence their self-image, or they have self-esteem issues
C) See (B)
D) See(B)
E) See (B)
F) All except (A)
I wouldn't get breast implants, but then again, I think my boobs are big enough. x__x
What you should do is ..really think hard about why you are getting breast enhancements. If the reasoning is to please someone else, then you'll regret in the long run. The implants need to be changed every 5-10 years. So you'll be getting them done again at 32, 42, 52 until you're an old granny with huge ass tits. You really want to go through all that hassle to look good for someone else? Not to mention the kind of wear and tear implants have on your body. There's a chance that the tissue around the implants will harden over time. It all depends how your body reacts to it.
Also the women who said they would recommend it for someone else obviously have been through the painful process of recovery to get the body they wanted..so of course they would convince themselves its well worth it. And if it boosts their self-esteem and makes them more noticeable among men. But I would be careful about what kind of attention they are getting and from what kind of men.
Anyway, you should probably do a lil more research before making any final decisions. I have considered them myself, but for me I think the cons really outweigh the benefits.
I extremely dislike the idea of changing your appearance through technology. First of all, beauty is a subjective matter; while some people like a particular type of women, others like another type. You cannot possibly please anybody. If your crush doesn't like you as you are, then just leave him. He is not worthy of your love. If your partner doesn't like you as you are, then you guys won't last long anyway... Learn to love yourself, have more confidence in yourself!!! I have been single all this time! So what? I have faith that romance will prevail one day!!! Also, I have heard that breast implants may increase women's chances of getting breast cancer... Also, I don't think it is a good idea to have unnatural stuffs being inplanted into your breasts...
I have always struggle with my breast size. I'm 5'4, 120, and I can't fill out an A cup. It is so very painful to have to shop for bra's in the children's department. Literally, its painful. The 'cups' there fit, but the straps are so small. It hurts me very bad when I got to try to find a pushup bra, and see 'well, you can't push up what's not there' practically written on the smallest sizes that I don't fill out.
I personally have considered getting implants, but I am not sure how I would feel about them. I wish my real breasts would just grow, as I don't want to be 'fake'. My boyfriend of 2 years says he likes them the way they are, but many times I find myself wondering if he would pay more attention to me sexually if I had larger breasts. I personally do not think that the current options for breast enlargement are safe, and you have to get them replaced every 6-10 years. I hope that they will develop a safer method soon.@hilaw@xanga - I read your comment, and heres a reason why a woman would want to get them.
- Can't find a bra in the women's/juniors sections that fits. Have to go to the kiddies sections.- When you find a really tiny (32AA) push up bra and put it on, it is to big in the cups and they don't make a 34AA so you're not dying trying to wear it. Nothing like a slap in the face like 'Sorry, this product ment to make your boobs looks bigger can't even help you!'- Looking like a prepubescent male. Ugh. [fine for young men, not fine for women...]- Getting called various derogatory names by men and women alike.- Never being the pretty person.- Can't find clothes that are the right size in the chest.- Can't wear 99% of dresses.- Can't wear anything that doesn't have straps.- Can't feel like a real woman.I think breast implants are disgusting, but that's just me, I'm not attracted to women and think boobs are ugly.
Just wait until you have kids, then your boobs will get bigger and eventually droopy.
I personally like my breasts the way they are. If I didn't, it'd make sense to do something about it. Hopefully, people going in for cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, nose jobs, etc, are doing it for themselves and not to please others, but... Well, people are people.
In the end, it's a choice you make and have to live with.
If a woman wants to get breast implants, it is her choice to do so. IMO, women who get implants they think men will be more physically attracted to them are doing it for the wrong reason. If you want implants it should be because you want them and not for anyone else.
Breast implants are ugly and weird. period.
i think everyone is unhappy with some part of their body...but there are people out there who just want a little extra and i think that's fine. it's their body and their happiness.
@hilaw@xanga - Awesome reply. I feel exactly the same way. Many women get implants and claim it is for themselves, to feel good. But it's because they have given in to society pressures. Seriously, if a woman was in a vacuum and no one ever saw her would she get implants? If so, then it's truly for herself. But that's not how the world works. I personally have a perky B-cup and I'm absolutely fine with it and my husband is fine with it. I love being able to go without a bra when I want and knowing that gravity is on my side. I think breast implants look too artificial, and the more common it becomes, the more society feels that perfectly round artificial looking boobs is the norm, which is totally sad. If you look at fashion/men's magazines as recent as 20 years ago, there's such a difference in what a woman's breasts look like compared with what we see today. Yuk. Natural rules!
I wouldn't recommend it. It sounds like a lot of hassle for something you might not even want later, and something that could go horribly wrong.
I'm a B cup and I really wish I was bigger, but that's what padded bras are for. It's not worth the risk of possible complications or even death on the operating table just to have enough cleavage to fill out a dress. And besides, don't most men dislike the feel of implants, since they're rather hard?
That being said, I think it's a woman's choice. I wouldn't judge someone who had it done, because that's not my place. But it's not something I personally would want for myself or would encourage another woman to do.
I just don't like how round and hard implants look. Breasts are supposed to hang a little, and be soft. I like having soft water balloon shaped breasts, and wouldn't trade them in for round hard ones at all.
I'd say no, unless it's like totally flats-ville over thar in titty city
I don't think it's a bad idea for reconstructive stuff. Ex...a breast cancer patient who had a breast removed needs to be evened out, or something like that. I don't think it's a good idea to get like DDDD implants, that's just nuts. I'm naturally a DD and I hate them. I have so many back problems and it's hard to find cute clothes that fit me. Not to mention the attention I get from guys. It's not the kind I appreciate.
I think the people who use shopping for bras or shirts or whatever else as a reason for getting breast implants need to come over here and talk to me for a little (or any other big busted woman).
Since I was 14 years old, I've been a DD cup and with the start of birth control last month, they're only getting bigger.
I was talking to a friend who was seriously considering getting the surgery. She said she wanted to be able to wear the sexy things in Victoria's Secret and fill them out and longed for size to be the same as mine. Ironically enough, I can't fit into most of the "sexy things" that she wanted to wear. Victoria's Secret doesn't make them in my size. And I have seriously considered a reduction (not for that reason alone but others too).
But maybe this is just a case of, the grass is always greener on the other side.
I cannot stand when people talk about how no one should tell women how to feel about their bodies and then go on to say that women should not get cosmetic surgery. I agree that the pressure to conform to an impossible beauty standard is detrimental to our collective psyche and I think everyone should learn to love their bodies as they are. But if someone is uncomfortable in their skin, wants a change and has the ability or means to change their body, they should. I don't hear anyone bitching about women changing their hair color or texture, paying for personal trainers or wearing make up. What about chemical peels? Or botox? Or nose jobs? Or liposuction? Where is the line? I am perfectly aware that wearing blush isn't nearly as dangerous or altering as a boob job. My point is if a woman wants to alter her breasts, she can and should be able to do so without others telling her she's stupid. Vain, perhaps, but not stupid. And while it makes it more difficult for those of us that believe natural, not bigger, is better, I would also like to think that kind of person would not want to take the ability to choose away from anyone. Nor would they belittle someone for wanting to better themselves, inside or out.
So, dear, do the research, find a board certified surgeon and learn all the risks. If you still want them, get them. Don't do it because so-and-so said "bigger is better" and don't hold back because someone else said they think that natural wins. It's your body and your decision. The people that are worth being in your life will love you, whether or not your chest has expanded. Good luck.
My thoughts are: If you don't like what mama gave ya, too bad.
The only way I'd get implants is for reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy