Breast Implants

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I was just wondering how you feel about this subject. Do you have them? Would you get them? Have you cared for patients with them and what was your experience? Have you seen any good or bad outcomes?

Annor...sounds like a great job. Yes, I heard & "inquired" to a few places in my area regarding the Botox & Restylane. Yep, the Botox often doesn't last very long, 3-4 months with some people. But, I have heard nothing but great things about the Restylane lasting quite some time. But, isn't the Restylane for the folds around the mouth only or are they using it like Botox in the forehead and crowsfeet as well. That is what I was told at one of the doctors' office that I called. Appreciate any info. Yes, I heard it is expensive, but the Botox for 3 quadrants came to about $575-650. I just feel that I look "older" and I keep myself in shape...so why not get rid of the forehead lines/facial lines?! Vanity, eh! :chuckle

Restylane is a filler used at the folds at the nose /mouth....and is used at the lines, between the eyebrows...not used by the eyes...tissue is too thin. ...the doc I work for does not used restylane by the eyes...some docs might, I would be very careful .

Botox is a paralizer.....it is a poison really....pts' love it. I personally would never use botox.... both products can be used at the same time.

Fat injections are another thing to consider....very nice! You use your own fat and injection it ....good to use as a filler to plump up deeper lines/folds....even helps some with jowls...last anywhere about a year.

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we are/were the only country not to use gel implants...the rest of the planet uses them.

They have done studies on 2 groups of women.....one with gel implants and one w/o.....both groups averaged the same on any auto immune dx's or aliments.....the gel group did not have any more problems then the saline.This study has gone on now, for over 10 years.....

The USA is putting gels back on the market for all women to now have a choice.....

Is that a silicone gel you are referring to? I have had silicone implants for 16 years, and have consulted with two plastic surgeons about replacing them with Saline. Both of them discouraged me from getting saline, due to the higher rate of rupture, and the "rippled" appearance.

One surgeon mentioned that he will be doing a trail with the new gel implants, and that I could be part of that trail..........I'm considering it....

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yea, everyone is insecure about something...when I started losing my hair it took me down a notch, but I'm kinda glad about it. The women that automatically dismiss me because of it I wouldn't want, and the ones that can get past it show me they have some depth, which is the sexiest thing in the world- imagination and creativity, you know?

Personally, I like 'em on the small side, though

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Is that a silicone gel you are referring to? I have had silicone implants for 16 years, and have consulted with two plastic surgeons about replacing them with Saline. Both of them discouraged me from getting saline, due to the higher rate of rupture, and the "rippled" appearance.

One surgeon mentioned that he will be doing a trail with the new gel implants, and that I could be part of that trail..........I'm considering it....

yes....siclone is the gel....

I would consider replacing with silcone/gels....they feel lighter and are more natural. If you have the gels now...I really dont think you would be happy with the saline.....all implants can ripple, but it is less with gels.....the newer gels are better then they were 16 years ago...

Ask about the cohesive gel implants.....aka gummy bear implants, they are the new, new gel implants .

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I've had mine for 4 years now and have never had a problem. I've had two mammograms (since I'm of age now) since I got them, my doc sent me to a facility where they are experienced in moving the implants around to get a good mammogram. It was a bit uncomfortable, but I'm sure its no fun whether a woman has implants or not. I'd do it again in a minute, since like others here I was very flat most of my life and after breastfeeding 4 kiddo's, even though they were small to begin with, they still sagged.

As an aside, I always have thought that if men had to have their testicles smashed like that to check for tumors, one of them would have invented a more humane way to perform a mammogram by now.:chuckle

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As an aside, I always have thought that if men had to have their testicles smashed like that to check for tumors, one of them would have invented a more humane way to perform a mammogram by now.:chuckle

That's too funny! :lol2: :D :rotfl: :roll

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I am an "A+" and I would not get implants, although for years (in my late 20's-early 30's) I wanted them. I endured all the comments about small breasts-- such as "you're the only girl in your family who is deprived." I have 2 sisters who are VERY well endowed, and they hate it. They buy minimizer bras while I spent most of my time looking for miracle bras, and uplift bras- trying to make mountains out of molehills. I've been married & divorced & remarried and I can tell you there are PLENTY of guys that not only don't care about breast size, but actually prefer smaller breasts. My husband says he is SO glad I never got the implants & so am I. In my early 30's I began running, and I have learned to accept and appreciate my athletic build, small breasts included. I take care of patients everyday that get the implants, and although I don't condemn them, I don't understand why some of these beautiful young girls w/perfectly healthy bodies want to put a foreign body into themselves at such a young age- or at any age for that matter. America is a country that idolizes youth & big breasts, and Barbie doll perfection and then is disgusted by a mother breastfeeding in public. IMO if your priorities are right you will accept what God gave you. I work w/someone who has implants and I can tell you that everything revolves around her breasts- it's a joke that her identity is wrapped up in her breasts. I guess the bottom line is men are fascinated by breasts- I think that's why most women get implants, but that's just my personal view.

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I am an "A+" and I would not get implants, although for years (in my late 20's-early 30's) I wanted them. I endured all the comments about small breasts-- such as "you're the only girl in your family who is deprived." I have 2 sisters who are VERY well endowed, and they hate it. They buy minimizer bras while I spent most of my time looking for miracle bras, and uplift bras- trying to make mountains out of molehills. I've been married & divorced & remarried and I can tell you there are PLENTY of guys that not only don't care about breast size, but actually prefer smaller breasts. My husband says he is SO glad I never got the implants & so am I. In my early 30's I began running, and I have learned to accept and appreciate my athletic build, small breasts included. I take care of patients everyday that get the implants, and although I don't condemn them, I don't understand why some of these beautiful young girls w/perfectly healthy bodies want to put a foreign body into themselves at such a young age- or at any age for that matter. America is a country that idolizes youth & big breasts, and Barbie doll perfection and then is disgusted by a mother breastfeeding in public. IMO if your priorities are right you will accept what God gave you. I work w/someone who has implants and I can tell you that everything revolves around her breasts- it's a joke that her identity is wrapped up in her breasts. I guess the bottom line is men are fascinated by breasts- I think that's why most women get implants, but that's just my personal view.

WONDERFUL post!!:yeah: i totally agree.

leslie

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Never, Never, would get them. I took care of one patient, who had a botched breast implant surgery and then had to have multiple surgeries to try and correct it. This poor woman had horrible, keloid scarring over her entire chest area by the time all the corrective surgeries were done.

, I'm entirely comfortable with my body. I'm definately not "Playboy" material and never will be. I refuse to make a plastic surgeron rich, because men in our society are fixated on boobs and woman have been been brainwashed to think that our personal worth is connected with our bra size.[/quote

ITA, and would just like to add, that it's not quite the same (not even close) as putting on makeup or changing your haircolor or adding a few highlights! Sure you can have implants removed, but your chest will never look the same again, so I'd put a little more thought into implants than hair color or makeup!

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I am on the other side of the fence- I have an F cup and have since being a teen and it can be painful and unkind at times.

I am not a large woman otherwise and used to be a size 5/7 with these HUGE things popping out the front!! I can tell you it has a huge downside- yup, guys notice you, guys stare, guys assume they are fake or that you are easy and become total numbling idiots around them!! You would be surprised what men think they can get away with saying to me!! Plus, they may want to take me home, but definately not home to meet mom!! Truth is, I am such a prude, they would have a better shot at a nun!

I HATE it and if the reduction surgery weren't so invasive, I would do it in a second!

I just had a professor in a small class (I was only woman out of 6) and of course somehow he brought breast implants into the lecture one day out of the blue! I am sure if I was not in that class, that would never have been said at all. I have had to put up with situations like this all my life even in the most professional situation and it still shocks me every time!!

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From my male perspective:

I'm not a breast man, leg man, butt man, or etc. I look at the entire person, inside and out. There is no question that physical appearance is important to me but it is NOT the only thing that matters. I have seen women that I think are stunning that my friends turn up their noses at. I have never dated a woman based soley on appearance. A woman could have the most perfect body (in my mind) but if they have no sense of humor, no sense of adventure, or are too one-dimentional, then I will not be interested. They also must have an interest in at least some of my myriad of hobbies, otherwise what is the point.

Many years ago I went out with an absolutely stunning black haired women. (Black hair was and is my favorite but she is the only one I have dated)She was smart, independent, had a good job, and made decent money. She was a movie buff and I knew that going into the date. We went out to dinner and back to her place to watch a couple movies. During our conversations at dinner and after the movies I discovered that other than movies, her only other interest was shopping. Needless to say I did not ask for a second date despite her desire for one.

I cannot honestly tell you what, in my mind, the perfect women would look like or be like because the perfect women does not exist and for good reason. Perfection would be boring.

I must admit that I would have reservations about becoming involved with a women who has had any cosmetic procedures performed with the exception of repair of gross birth defects, trauma, or to improve some aspect of her quality of life. Why? Two reasons: 1) I would have to wonder about her self-image and the effect that would have on the relationship and 2) I would have to believe this type of value system would also apply to me and as we all know our bodies change as we age.

I want to make this perfectly clear. I am not in any way condemning anyone who chooses to have cosmetic surgery. That is absolutely a personal choice between you, your psyche, and your doctor.

This brings a couple questions to mind for you single ladies out there:

1. If you have had some type of cosmetic surgery when, if ever, during the dating process do you think you should reveal this information?

2. If you feel you should not reveal this, what is/are your reasons?

I must ask-- why is it such a big deal to you? Since Western society is so heavily influenced by liberalism, we are viewed as "mental" as opposed to "physical" beings anyway. Our bodies are seen as insignificant; it is our minds that matter.

My having plastic surgery did not in any way dramatically change my physical appearance, muchless have any bearing on who I am as a person. And no, I did not do it because I was "insecure" or "hated myself." I just wanted larger breasts, plain and simple. Plastic Surgeons generally screen out people who have unrealistic expectations.

Quite frankly, I think that's a petty thing for you to get nit-picky over. What I decide to do to my body does not change who I am. [/ If I were to reveal this to a man and he was petty enough to get picky about it, I wouldn't want to waste my time with him! Sorry to sound so harsh, but if get hung up on such petty things, you're going to miss out on knowing a lot of great people.

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Since Western society is so heavily influenced by liberalism, we are viewed as "mental" as opposed to "physical" beings anyway. Our bodies are seen as insignificant; it is our minds that matter.

i strongly disagree with this statement.

the u.s. is sooooooo heavily focused on the physical, youth, beauty, perfection and little value is given to our mentalities/intellects.

young girls have anorexia/bulimia because of the role models out there;

big breasts are considered to make a woman sexual which is b.s. to me; sexuality/sexiness comes from within.

but the fact remains is we are indeed a very physically-focused society.

just as the demand for breast augmentation continues to rise, so does the potions, lotions, injections, surgeries exist to keep one 30 yo forever.

our bodies should be seen as insignificant cosmetically but not healthwise.

and you're right....it IS our minds that matter.

leslie

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