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?

Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.
:rolleyes: I hate when breasts are referred to as "boobs". It's demeaning to me as a woman personally. :sniff:

I so agree with this.

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.
I was just wondering how you feel about this subject.

I think there are way too many people that get them, and NOT truly for themsleves. If society weren't so fixed on the idea that "bigger is better" i SERIOUSLY doubt there would be such a high incidence of breast implants (i do not call it an augmentation, makes it sound a heck of a lot fancier than what it is.

Do you have them?

Heck no.

Would you get them?

HECK NO. I may not be winning any contests, but i am NOT putting ANY implant in my body that is not medically necessary. Besides, I'D always know they're fake. If someone doesn't like what i have now, that's THEIR problem not mine.

Have you cared for patients with them and what was your experience?

Have you seen any good or bad outcomes?

I've seen too many saying "oh my b/f's gonna love them", or "my husband loves them, as the first sentence or two that some women say after getting it done. Oh SURE he does!! It's not HIS chest that's all bruised and swelled :rolleyes:. I've also seen WAY too many barely 23 year olds getting this done for all the wrong reasons.

Now for a woman that's getting reconstruction after mastectomy, that's different to me.

We do not do implants in our OR (thang God). I feel so strongly on this issue that the ONLY time i'd scrub on these cases is for implants on reconstruction, and would quit my job if i was ever forced to scrub on implants cases that were for other reasons.

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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

Hi Leslie,

I think I did not effectively communicate what I meant to say. American society is, indeed very focused on beauty. I meant to point out that the western world does see the mind as a seperate intity from the body. Ultimately, under liberalism, one's humatiy is based on their rationality, not phsical characteristics. This does not mean that beauty is not valued. These are two seperate issues. What I meant to say was WHAT I DO TO MY BODY DOES NOT IMPACT MY MIND. I did not intend to state that beauty is not valued in our society, only that our bodies have no bearing on our minds. This man claims that he would have reservations about dating a woman who has had cosmetic surgery. Having cosmetic surgery only changes one's body, not who she is as a person.

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my mom had the silicone ones over 30 years ago finally one started to come out of the capsule. she had it replaced recently she is close to 70. no health problems. personally i would stay away from the silicone but few people can have it she did since she had before. i would get them later if i lose some weight since i had 4 children and bf them all. i would consider it but most likely in my current size. its not the size i have an issue with but what my babies have done to my body. its something i would consider.

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for this thread. I haven't even read on... My daughter wants this for her high school graduation present:uhoh3: and I'm anxious to hear what all have to say.

that for me is concerning. i would think she should be older and not in high school or just graduated.

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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....

my mom was told about these she compared them to feeling like gummy bears but since she was replacing her sillicone she had for over 30 years she was allowed to put back in the silicone

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Specializes in ICU, ED, Transport, Home Care, Mgmnt.
You know, I wouldn't get breast implants myself. I am an "almost A" meaning I have to buy special bras. It doesn't bother me though. I can't imagine having so much in front there...seems to me they would get in my way.:rotfl:

I did have a nose job several years ago. I am so glad I did. I remember when I had it done and I was post-op I was blathering on with the plastic surgeon telling him I wanted one more procedure. I saw his face light up and he looked at my chest expectantly. I told him...I want my eye lids lifted in about 15 years...I don't want to look 'tired'. My plastic surgeon gave me this puzzled look, like not the breasts?:chuckle

Anyway, I would not feel comfortable having a foreign body like that in my body. But that's me. I also know I have a slight bit of judgment towards women who do get breast augmentation which is hypocritical of me. I am angry that we are supposed to be stick figures with big boobs. But I try to check myself to not judge those who do have breast augmentation because who am I to say anything, I had my nose done. I guess the sexual aspect brings out more judgement, and it shouldn't.

In the end life is short and if it makes you happy why not? Unless you want to hold out for philosophical reasons that we shouldn't all be trying to look like Barbie.

edited to add: It's important to know that if you do get it done, you will probably have to go back every 5-10 years. It's not permanent. They shift, scar, rupture. You can also need a breast lift eventually. So it can get quite pricey.

Also, I have seen patients with implants. It's kind of funny with the older ladies. They lay down and the implants don't. If you know what I mean.

How right you are, I responded to a code for an elderly lady, late 70's. They had jsut pronounced when I got there. I stopped dead in my tracks when I opened the door. She had breast implants and it just looked bizarre. Perky breasts on someone in thier late 70's, that's just wrong.:p I don't need them, actually need to donate some tissue it that was possible. I don't think I would like the look they provide. I haven't seen any that looked "natural". However, with clothing on, no one can tell the difference, unless your 78 and your boobs look 20.

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Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.
My daughter wants this for her high school graduation present:uhoh3: and I'm anxious to hear what all have to say.

I honestly think that people ought to deeply explore the reason WHY they want this done.

I think 18 is a little young for it. My breasts were still growing even in my early 20's, went up a cup and a half between 18 and 23.

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For the guys.... about being weary to go out w/ a woman w/cosmetic surgery done & how that (you think) can affect your possible relationship - well what about the women that are great (& have not had surgery) until you realize that they have such self esteem issues abouth their bodies that that too causes stress on the relationship?? Just a thought.

I myself are one of those girls (not stick thin, never have been but I was MUCH smaller before the 3 kids) and my body now & how I see it have cause some friction between me & the hubby. He loves it, I don't & by me not liking it I don't like him touching any of my "gross"parts (all of the places I'm not comfy w/) So I definitely plan on surgery - I'm very very lopsided from nursing all 3 & just want to even myself out & perk them up a bit. I want them for completely selfish reason, but my hubby sure doesn't mind:chuckle So it can be just as bad or even worse to have a woman that isn't happy w/herself. At least the women that have already had surgery are already more comfortable w/themselves (I would think anyway)

Good point! I had not looked at it that way but you're right.

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But I bet not one of you can say that you have lived your entire life without making some snide remark about a woman with a small chest. Whether it was when you were a kid/teen in school or watching a movie.

I'll take that bet. There was a girl in my high school class who was rather flat-chested. I thought she was one of the most attractive girls in my school.

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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.

Point taken.

What I decide to do with my body does not change who I am

I agree. However, there could be some underlying reason that causes someone to think they need cosmetic surgery. That underlying reason could present a problem. It was pointed out to me that that reason may in fact be nothing more than a personal desire and have nothing at all to do with how they view themselves as a person. It was also pointed out that a person can have serious self-image problems and not get surgery.

What I'm getting from this is that it shouldn't matter whether someone chooses cosmetic surgery or not. It does not neccessarily say negative things about their psyche. I'm convinced and stand corrected.

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Hi Leslie,

Ultimately, under liberalism, one's humatiy is based on their rationality, not phsical characteristics.

A little off the subject but I do not consider liberalism as rational by any stretch of the imagination. Liberalism promotes wealth redistribution...that's just plain wrong, IMHO.

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