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ORIGINAL: subalps

hi all,

any ladies here done one and been happy with the result.

considering doing one but too scared.

any thoughts?

thanks,

julie

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ORIGINAL: NightWindWhisper

Silicone gel filled implants have been banned for 14 years; however the ban was lifted by the FDA in November of last year.  Silicone gel implants now are, I believe the most studied medical appliance in existence.  There are saline filled implants also.  I recommend that you wait a year or two since there are ongoing clinical trials utilizing a new “gummy-bear” silicone.  This will negate the potential wrinkling of the saline filled implants, and negate the possibility of the silicone gel leaking.  I have read that the initial results have been quite favorable.

Adverse events do occur.  “Hardening” of the breasts occur in up to 5% of patients.  Chronic (lifelong) chest pain occurs after some years in 1-3% of the patient population.  Bleeding and/or infection are possibilities also but generally can be managed.  Some posters have mentioned other adverse effects but I suspect that some of these are either very rare, or were related to older types of implant surgery, or more extensive surgical intervention.

There are many choices even beyond “which type.”  Often these days the incision is made in the armpit and the implant is “tunneled” to the proper location.  The implant can be placed in several areas such as beneath the faschia of the pectoralis muscle, over the muscle, or beneath it.  See: http://www.implantinfo.com/faqs/1.53.html

Regardless of the “your breasts will eventually detonate” outlook that even I have taken (we like drama, don’t we?) I believe that about 300,000 women a year get breast augmentation including about 3,000 teen-agers. 

One last thought—consider your reasons very closely and with the head more than the heart.  I’ve seen many before/after galleries and I’ve been struck with the realization that, at least for this man, I would have preferred the before over the after in about 70% of the cases.  Many, many men would take an “A” or “B” breast over a “C” or “D.”  I suspect that less adverse effects occur if the goal is to firm up a sagging breast caused by age, breast-feeding or weight loss, versus the “bigger is better” group.  Ultimately though every person wants to look their best and if my tits sagged (if I were female) you’d better believe that I’d be researching it.

One last thought.  Augmentation costs ~$4500.  Consider such options as a HAS (Health Savings Account) or a company that has a pre-tax health savings account as part of benefits.   The net effect on savings can be as high as 30%.  Consider that you need to be paid about $6,000 or so in wages to “net” (after tax) the $4500.  With these accounts $4500 will be put aside—if you received that as pay your net might be only ~$3000.

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ORIGINAL: blackwinterbyrd

hm.

I don't know your situation, how fast you lost weight, how old you are etc.  But consider that your skin may heal itself and shrink up given time.  consider also that with the right chest excercises (flys!) you can perk up your own significantly.