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Well I had the option of having my good breast reduced, lifted or expanded with an implant on Medicare when I had the reconstruction (post mastectomy) on the other side. I opted not to, and directed the surgeon to make my reconstruction with natural droop to match the other one. I was an act of radical self love. Bear in mind with a lift/reduction there is a risk of permanent loss of sensation to the nipple, as they often cut right around it and then reattach it in the new position.
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Could do with a boob lift (and come to think of it, a tummy tuck!) but it won't happen - push up bras will have to do for me!!
I am a coward and would never willingly subject myself to the pain of surgery unnecessarily - totally agree with onyx
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@tanyaya, having engorged boobs hurt more than my boob job. lol.
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^that's not reassuring.
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Definitely not happening here. I like the idea of having boobs that sit up again, but I am already a 10E (normally... currently a 10FF/G), so would only want a lift not implants. A lift is a way bigger operation than an enlargement as they do usually remove the nipple completely to remove the skin and make your boobs perky again. No thank-you!
Besides, in a bra they are still awfully impressive,and who sees me without a bra besides me and DH? He still likes them, so why change anything?
I have saggy 12 c's and went and brought a bra in target that was meant to increase your cup by 2 sizes or something like that. The bra cost me $30. First time I wore it out (to school) under a baggy top all my friends commented and 3 of them have gone out and brought their own pairs LOL.
So my boob job cost me $30, might cost me $60 soon cause I want to see if I can get them in a different colour
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You should ask the 'surgeon' for a discount Kath with all the business you've sent their way.
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Lol, lucky you.. I don't really dig mine.. I would LOVE a lift, but apparently it's too much scarring so implants to fill the 'empty' bit would do.. Wouldn't bother til after babies though.. One day..I love my boobs so much I even wrote a blog about them lol...
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ouch - you poor thing mammajj. which one came first?
i can't say i've ever had experience with either - i've been in hospital for surgery before and was sore and tender afterwards, swearing to never come back again of my own free will.
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lol i meant engorged as in when my milk came in which didnt really hurt. my boob job did not hurt at all!!!
ps i had twilight sedation instead of general so it was much more pleasant. (and waaay cheaper)
yay PB and KimB. do it!!!
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Got my implants in August 2007.. 460cc silicone gel under the muscle. Dr Szalay from Precision Cosmetic, Spring Hill, Brisbane. $6000.
Could.
Not.
Be.
Happier!!!!
Love my girls!!!
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I have had two reductions. First one at 17, again at 22 to reduce further and some scar revision for a better aesthetic result.
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thats my surgeon!! he's did an awesome job!
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I will put my hand up I want some work...
Having kids at 16 and 17 and then again at 21 has set my boobies flying around.. i still have alot im in a 12D and they arent completely saggy but i want that opportunity to have nice fulfilled breasts like every other 26 yr old
I told dh this and he goes you can do it but you wont end up doing it you'll change your mind...
Im scared of the pain and the scarring.
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A reduction is generally a much bigger procedure than implants. I had the traditional 'anchor' surgery. My nipples and areola were removed and the areola trimmed. An long incision was made under my breast (in the 'breast fold') and a vertical incision from the bottom of the areola to the breast fold. A 'wedge' of skin was removed and the breast tissue cut and shaped. Gee it's hard to explain! Much easier to draw it... Anyway, once I was sewn back together I was left with a scar in the shape of an anchor- around the areola, straight down and under the breast fold.
I have a girlfriend who basically had liposuction on her breasts. This is only effective in reducing cup size by 1-2 cups sizes (dependent on the amount of fat in the individual's breast) and does not provide any lift. But her only scars are a couple of very small incisions in her armpits.
My mum had a lift about 5 years ago. A lift can be done using the same 'anchor' technique as a reduction or the 'paper bag' technique which is what my mum had. The surgeon cuts around the areola, then cuts a second incision in another, wider circle around that. A donut shaped piece of skin is removed then the remaining skin is pulled up and sutured to the areola, lifting the breast tissue and providing fuller, perkier breasts. It's called the 'paper bag' because the result is similar to if you held a full paper bag closed at the top with your fist (think a kid holding a bag of lollies!). The bit sticking out the top of the fist is the skin which is removed. Under the fist the paper bag is puckered. The tissue around the areola also ends up very puckered but flattens as the surgery heals. When I first saw mum's boobs after surgery they looked pretty darn scary with all that puckering! It took probably 12 months to flatten out and the result now is really good. Her only scarring is the fine incision line around the areola. i think the paper bag technique is not suitable for people with very large breasts.
Breast augmentation can also be done using several different techniques. The implant can be placed either on top of or beneath the pectoral muscle. The surgeon makes a small incision either in the breast fold, on the margin of the areola, in the armpit or through the belly button.
Each surgeon has a preference for which procedure they prefer. A good surgeon will determine which procedure best suits the individual patient and that can only be done by physically examining the patient and discussing the patient's desires and expectations. Make sure you find a reputable surgeon!! Ask to see photo's of their work and if you can, speak to some of their patient's who have had the same procedure you are considering.
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