Breast Augmentation

Hi S.!

I think if this is something you really want to do, then go for it! But I will tell you some things that a doctor may not tell you. You have to have them replaced every 10-15 years. My mother in law got hers replaced last year as well as a tummy tuck at the same time. She got a blood clot on her lung from sugery and the doctors said if the clot would have been an inch over it would have been fatal. Sorry Im not really answering your question but I thought I would throw that out there. I really wanted to get mine done before my MIL went through all of that, but decided since I have two beautiful children, its just too risky for me. I do know from her experience you will be useless for about a week 1/2 and really need help from others. After that I think it gets a lot easier! Good luck with everything and ask lots of questions! I hope everything turns out great for you!

**I would like to add some things. Yes there are risks with this just like other surgeries, actually plastic surgery is more high risk than most sugergies. People will tell you there is risks in every sugery, YES there is but getting breast implants is a voluntary sugery, where getting your appendix taken out is not. You get your appendix out to save your life, if something happens during that surgery no you cannot control it but if you didnt have the surgery what would the consequence be? But if something happens to you during plastic surgery that you voluntarily did how would you feel about yourself? Sorry, didnt mean to get that deep with it but I dont think any surgery should be taken lightly and when people say its no big deal, I disagree. I sort of cringed when I read someone could not hold their 5 month old for 2 weeks! No way! That alone would make my decision. Again I dont think anyone should stop you from doing what you want to do, but I think you should be aware of EVERYTHING before you do it!

Everyone's made valid point on this. As someone who's always had very small breasts, I've thought about surgery from time to time too. My biggest concerns are: being out of commission regarding my kiddos for a couple weeks;
the cost (so many other things I can use that money for, like college savings, travelling, buying fun stuff);
the message it would send to my 3 1/2 year old daughter (and my son) about what's important. I'm trying hard to teach her that we think she's beautiful, but that that's not why she's wonderful. I want her to love her body the way it is for what it can do, and to love herself for who she is inside, not outside. If I had breast aug. surgery done, I'd have a hard time explaining it someday when she'd ask "why". And if she inherits my meager breasts (which my husband loves and wouldn't want me to change), I wouldn't want her to compare them unfavorably to mine or to think she should change them b/c I did. I've decided that I want to teach her by example to love herself and her body the way she is.
Finally, I can't get past the very real risks associated with surgery. If I were you, I'd make sure I know everything they do during the surgery, and even watch one (you can watch on Bravo or Lifetime I think). It's serious business. A few years ago, my beautiful mother decided to get a facelift done (she teaches with a bunch of 25-30 year old women and felt like she looked old). She had a great doctor, but she was on the table 8 hours because she wouldn't stop bleeding and the skin couldn't re-attach. If they hadn't gotten this under control, the tissue (muscle, fat and skin) -her face- could have died. This could happen in any of these surgeries. With that and the need to re-do it every 10-15 years, I'd think really hard.
Also, every plastic surgeon should discuss mental health w/ patients, but they don't. Please make sure this wouldn't be an attempt to deal with something that can't be dealt w/ surgically (real self-esteem issues, etc.).
I've decided to just do what I can to feel good in my skin:
sports, working out (lifting weights makes me feel so good about myself), and doing things that are FUN! I think if you're busy DOING things that make you happy, I won't worry so much about how I look. Less time preparing to do stuff and more time doing it! Not that I live that everyday, but I'm trying.
Okay, I'm stepping off my soapbox, I just wanted to get that out there. I hope you do whatever you decide you'll be happiest with, and good luck!

I had a breast lift and augmentation. I considered it more "reconstructive" surgery than cosmetic, as I was just putting things back where the belonged after nursing two kiddos! :-) Anyway, I had consults with SEVERAL docs in the Kansas City area before I chose Dr. Gutek. I knew I made the right choice when all the nurses in the surgical hospital said he was their favorite. Though he never overpromised, I can tell you the results were excellent. When I tell people I had it done they are very surprised--even some friends who saw me in a bathing suit (OK, and skinny dipping) at girls weekend at the lake last summer.

As has been said, though, you want to be aware of all the risks and make an informed decision. It is a surgery, and there can be complications.

This may be just something to think about. My sister had hers done in college. I stayed with her the first week and I had to help her in the bathroom. Meaning I had to "do the paaerwork" for her. May want to wait till someone is around before you have a BM. It was too uncomfortable for her to do on her own. This was something she had never even considered! Sorry if it is too much information. Best of Luck!

Hi there! Ok, we all know that there are risks to breast augmentation but please inform me of what surgery there isn't. Getting your breasts done is no more risky than getting your appendix out. Of course there are complications that could arise, as with any surgery, and the complications are specific to the surgery you are having. The risk is very low. Did you know that you could potentially bleed to death taking Motrin? If you look, there is a "Warning" for potential side effects on ALL medications and surgery procedures. You can get online and search "headaches" because you've had one for 2 days, you will come out convinced you have a brain tumor! I know that the last poster was trying to inform you of the risks (and that's fine), but now let me inform you of the positives.

I have 2 boys (7 and 4). I had my augmentation done when my youngest was 6 months old. Believe me, I was scared beyond belief, I changed my mind frequently as to whether or not to actually do it. I got online and searched every website out there and I can't tell you how many mothers would ask on message boards if this was a "selfish" thing to do?" (i actually asked that myself).
Anyways, after my surgery, I was in extreme pain until my pain meds kicked in...prolly 15 minutes. As long as I stayed up on my meds and took them every 4 hours, I was fine. The only downside to this (my opinion) was that I could not lift my 5 month old for 2 weeks. My mom stayed with me to help me when my hubby was at work and I would sit on the couch and she would sit my 5 month old beside me. Since your children are all walking, you should be fine with that but I would still have help for the first week. After the first week, I was fine to do for myself, other than lift my child, which is the only reason my mom stayed the next week.
I have NO regrets, I would do it again if I had to. This is a touchy subject because there are some women who are completely against any type of plastic surgery, I was that woman, until I had 2 kids and was no longer happy with my body....yes, I can hear it now, "look at your body as a blessing and a gift for having precious babies", yeah, yeah, yeah, if you have the means to "improve" your body, then use it. Especially if it makes you feel better about yourself, and not only is THAT a blessing, as the story goes....If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.
Sorry if this offends anybody....everyone has an opinion.
Good luck!