Do you recommend breast implants?? Advice from women who have had work done is greatly appreciated!!?

Hello everyone. I am seriously considering breast augmentation but I am getting mixed reactions from friends and family. I have three children and have absolutely no plans to have anymore. Since having children I have gone from a D all the way down to a B. Naturally, it is not something that I am used to and would love to have my old shape back. Although a B does fit my small frame (5'2 115 lbs.) I am not insecure with any aspect of my life but I know I would feel a lot better if I did go through with it. Nothing drastic, I was thinking of a small C.





A friend of mine had hers done and she is unbelievably happy. My main concern is health risks. Does anybody really know what the long term effects are?? Should I do it?? lol Any information or advice would be great.Do you recommend breast implants?? Advice from women who have had work done is greatly appreciated!!?
The same thing happened to me after I had 3 kids (after I nursed them). Sure, it would be nice to get the original ones back, but I don't think it's worth the health risks of having an operation, and having something inserted under the skin. However, I lifted weights for about a year (before an injury sidelined me), and I found that the bench press type exercises increased my pectoral muscles, which in turn, pushed my breasts out, making them seem bigger. So consider this alternative, or even easier, the newer, padded bras they have out now. What message are you sending your kids, if you have an OPERATION for something so superficial? Self-esteem shouldn't depend on our breast size. Also, ask your husband. Mine doesn't want me to risk my health for such a flimsy, vain reason.Do you recommend breast implants?? Advice from women who have had work done is greatly appreciated!!?
i havent had them done but i probably wouldnt in my opinion. it all depends on if your doing it for beauty reasons or just cause someone else has done it. natural beauty should be a good thing =) but the choice is up to you really. its your body =P
Breast implant surgery is very safe nowadays. My cousin got her breast reduction, tummy tuck and facelift surgery in India by the company called Tour2india4health Consultants .The Price for the surgery she paid in India was very less. She paid 30% of the cost she was quoted in America.





Tour2india4health Consultants is very famous in India. They arrange cosmetic and plastic surgery for foreigners in India. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories. They arrange financing for USA, Canadian, UK and other international patients who plan to have surgery abroad for low price, as the breast reduction, tummy tuck, facelift and other cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. There are huge cost savings. As a doctor I personally believe that surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available In India is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.





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Hope this helps.
Breast augmentation surgery does carry certain risks indeed.


These may include general risks related to the procedure, medical risks including infection, and the risk of your not being satisfied with the result of the procedure. Each of these risks must be considered carefully and you must be aware of all of them before undergoing the breast augmentation surgery.





However, there are some common myths and exagerrations you should know :





Myth: Breast implants rupture all of the time.


Fact: In reality, breast implants are quite durable, and while occurrences of ruptures do exist, they are not common. For one brand of breast implant, the incidence of rupture after breast augmentation was 2.7% over 4 years. A study conducted with 106 women who had breast implants an average of 11 years showed an incidence of rupture of 15%. (Please note that this study was done in Europe and may have included older types of implants.) A study of saline implants found that leakage or deflation occurred in about 3% of cases after 3 years.


A rupture occurs when the shell of the implant develops a tear or hole. Rupture in a silicone implant may be what is called “silent.” This means that you have no signs that your implants are leaking. With saline implants, rupture will cause the breast to deflate, either slowly or quickly.





Myth: As soon as an implant is placed in the body, the implant is changed forever.


Fact: The chemical make-up of the implant is not changed as soon as it enters the body, but this does not mean the implants will last forever. Implants are not designed to last forever, and a replacement surgery will likely be required at some point.





Myth: Capsular contracture (CC) happens quite frequently.


Fact: CC is the formation of too much scar tissue around the implant. Scar tissue normally forms around the implant, but it is considered CC only if it becomes tight or squeezes on the implant. It can range in severity from normal feeling to causing the breasts to be hard, painful or look abnormal. For one brand of silicone implants, the incidence of severe CC was 13% over 4 years. For saline implants, one study showed an incidence of CC in 9% of patients over 3 years. CC occurs when a patient does not react well to the implants. The incidence of CC increases over time and it is more common in revision breast augmentation. CC may be associated with infection.





Myth: You can get a fungus infection from a saline-filled implant.


Fact: There are two kinds of saline implants, the kind that are permanently filled and a type whose size can be adjusted after surgery by adding more saline. All implants are designed to be impermeable to all known fungi, including those that can cause an infection. Although the elastomer of an implant is porous, these pores are too small for any type of fungi to pass through. Even salt molecules in saline implants cannot escape through these pores because their molecular structure is too big, and they are far smaller than any fungus. At one time, the adjustable saline implants were filled in such a way that the saline being added could have been contaminated. Now, saline implants are filled from a sterile bag of saline, allowing no possibility of infection during the filling process. Additionally, the FDA prohibits the injection of any substance, including Betadine, into the implant.





Myth: The silicone elastomer shell can make you sick.


Fact: No published studies have found that the silicone elastomer shells used in both saline and silicone-filed implants cause disease or illness. In 2006, the FDA approved the use of silicone gel-filled breast implants. The agency concluded that silicone-shell breast implants are safe for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes. But, silicone implants can rupture, and while studies regarding the long-term effects of exposure to the silicone gel in the body are underway, none have reached conclusions as yet. As part of FDA approval, companies that produce breast implants are required to monitor breast implant patients for connective tissue disease and cancer in studies that are on-going.





Myth: Breast implants will make your breasts sag earlier.


Fact: Sagging of the breasts is a result of gravity, weight and the collagen structure of your skin. This means two breasts of the same size and weight will likely sag at approximately the same time, even if one breast is natural and the other is enhanced with implants.





Myth: Breast implants make it very difficult to detect breast cancer.


Fact: Breast implants can interfere with cancer screening, but both benign and precancerous lumps can still be visible during a mammogram. These lumps can also be detected during manual self-examinations of the breasts. Ask your surgeon to show you how to examine your breasts after you have implants. Women who have had augmentation must tell the radiology technician conducting the mammogram about their implants. Because the breast is compressed during mammography, there is the possibility of an implant rupturing. Usually, extra care will be taken and more x-rays of the breasts will be done. When you schedule your mammogram, tell the receptionist or scheduler that you have implants so that more time will be allotted for you. Mammograms are recommended for all women over the age of 35, whether they have implants or not.





Myth: Silicone breast implants cause breast cancer.


Fact: Before re-approving the use of silicone gel-filled breast implants in 2006, the FDA’s rigorous scientific review concluded that there is no convincing evidence that breast implants are associated with breast cancer. However, companies that manufacture implants are monitoring breast cancer rates during the post-approval studies mandated by the FDA.





Myth: If you need to replace a breast implant, the recovery is as long and involves the same amount of pain as the original surgery.


Fact: The original surgery requires a significantly longer recovery period than replacement surgery (also called revision surgery). This is because the original surgery involves creating a pocket for the implant as well as the expansion of the skin and surrounding tissue, while replacement surgery only involves replacing the original implant. In replacement surgery, the majority of the discomfort is in the area of the sutures and is minimal in comparison to the discomfort associated with the original procedure.