annafcolbrie
06-24-2005, 08:11 PM
I'm considering having my breasts enlarged. I used to be a large A cup but after 2 pregnancies and 3 years of breastfeeding they are barely an A cup anymore. I have done research on the internet and I feel like I know everything I need to know about the procedure itself, my options, the immediate risks of surgery etc. What I haven't been able to find is information on long term problems etc. I've heard stories about people getting other health problems later on due to the implants but how big of a risk is that? How often will the implants have to be replaced? I'm 26 now so I'm sure that would mean a lot of surgeries? What do you do when you get old, I mean like when you get to your 70's or whatever...keep replacing them?
Anna
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BlueStar18
08-19-2005, 12:16 AM
All I know is I heard you need to replace them every 10 years and when you get older like 70s, you can get them removed for good but then you will have extra skin
SusanGene
08-23-2005, 05:51 PM
Replacement is a difficult question because it all depends on who you're asking. Half the drs tell you not to have them removed if they're not "giving you any problems." But if you tell a dr you just wanna be a bigger SIZE then they don't question it. :confused:
snuggle377
08-24-2005, 09:38 AM
Anna,
I'm 28 and I had my BA done a year ago. Like you, I was wondering about how often they needed to be replaced and was concerned about numerous surgeries in the future. I asked my plastic surgeon and he said there wouldn't be any need to replace them unless they ruptured. Of course, if you wanted to go bigger later on, then they would have to be replaced.
I hope you decide to go through with it because I'm REALLY happy that I did! Good luck.
I'm 28 and I had my BA done a year ago. Like you, I was wondering about how often they needed to be replaced and was concerned about numerous surgeries in the future. I asked my plastic surgeon and he said there wouldn't be any need to replace them unless they ruptured. Of course, if you wanted to go bigger later on, then they would have to be replaced.
I hope you decide to go through with it because I'm REALLY happy that I did! Good luck.
swtlilblonde31
08-26-2005, 09:49 AM
Sorry, I didn't see it as a "comercial website" as it is a personal forum. I do have silicone implants and had saline for 5 years prior, I have deep regrets about implanting now because I will never be able to get my pre BA form back and will always have scars no matter what. Implants are not forever and that should be taken into consideration as well as the great cost, it is cheap to get implants put in, it is very costly to upkeep. There are so many things that can happen that a doctor can not predict and it will cost you. I have spent over 30 thousand dollars on my implant surgeries and now after 8 years I am considering explanting. The explant is going to cost me 11,400 and there are no gaurenties that I will have pretty breasts but the one thing they did guarenty is that I will be much flatter, scaring and need for a lift. I am 5'4 I weigh about 100 pounds and I went from a 32A/B cup to a C cup then a DD cup. I was told that implants were safe and they didn't cause health problems, well that is not the case. Some women do have reactions to the implants, not all.
My husband and I are military and do not have this kind of money so it has really had a terrible impact on our lives. He is All for me getting them out and having a normal, healthy happy life.
Maybe all you need is a lift? There are other option then implants to fill out your breasts as well you should ask your PS about it.
Best of luck,
Michelle
My husband and I are military and do not have this kind of money so it has really had a terrible impact on our lives. He is All for me getting them out and having a normal, healthy happy life.
Maybe all you need is a lift? There are other option then implants to fill out your breasts as well you should ask your PS about it.
Best of luck,
Michelle
netle
08-31-2005, 10:00 AM
I've been considering breast implants off and on for a while. But as the poster above said, there are so many risks to consider.
The cost is the first thing you need to consider. Not just for the surgery itself, but you'll need money for psosible complications and upkeep. Also, if you have them removed your breasts will be malformed and you might want to get cosmetic surgery to fix that. The majority of insurance companies will not cover complications caused by breast implants and this will cost you a lot of money.
What about the appearance? What are the risks of scarring or rippling? What happens if you do not like how they turn out? You'll be back to where you started.
Some women, with bot saline and silicone implants have become seriously ill. They become physically weak, they have muscle and joint pain and cannot do the things they once did because they are in so much pain. Some of them have loss their hair and had other health problems because their body was attacking the implants. Even after the implants are removed, it still takes time for them to heal and get back to normal.
You also have to consider the general risk of any surgery which includes infection, slow recovery time, ect. It seems a lot of girls are jumping into this surgery as though they were getting their hair done and it's kind of scarey. There are serious risks that come with any surgery and you need to have a plan on how to deal with them if they should arise.
The cost is the first thing you need to consider. Not just for the surgery itself, but you'll need money for psosible complications and upkeep. Also, if you have them removed your breasts will be malformed and you might want to get cosmetic surgery to fix that. The majority of insurance companies will not cover complications caused by breast implants and this will cost you a lot of money.
What about the appearance? What are the risks of scarring or rippling? What happens if you do not like how they turn out? You'll be back to where you started.
Some women, with bot saline and silicone implants have become seriously ill. They become physically weak, they have muscle and joint pain and cannot do the things they once did because they are in so much pain. Some of them have loss their hair and had other health problems because their body was attacking the implants. Even after the implants are removed, it still takes time for them to heal and get back to normal.
You also have to consider the general risk of any surgery which includes infection, slow recovery time, ect. It seems a lot of girls are jumping into this surgery as though they were getting their hair done and it's kind of scarey. There are serious risks that come with any surgery and you need to have a plan on how to deal with them if they should arise.
brooklynngruber
08-31-2005, 12:26 PM
I have silicone implants and absolutely love them. I have had them for almost 3 years. In my opinion if I was in your position I would never just get a lift because you said you were barely an A cup and with a lift you loose breast tissue, this is what my plastic surgeon told me because that was what I was considering. There is that small chance something could go wrong but you have a small chance with everything thing you do in life from driving a car to walking across a street there is always that small chance of something happening, you just need to really become aware of all the risk and benefits and decide for yourself if you want to take that chance. Well good luck!
annafcolbrie
08-31-2005, 06:03 PM
Thank you everyone!
A lift would not do it for me. I don't really think I need a lift, I have lost volume but they are not sagging. If i did a lift I would not have any breasts left :). I'm not gonna make a decision in awhile, I'm waiting to make sure I'm done having kids. Right now I'm leaning towards not doing it but we'll see.
Thanks again!
Anna
A lift would not do it for me. I don't really think I need a lift, I have lost volume but they are not sagging. If i did a lift I would not have any breasts left :). I'm not gonna make a decision in awhile, I'm waiting to make sure I'm done having kids. Right now I'm leaning towards not doing it but we'll see.
Thanks again!
Anna