AIBU to consider a boob job after my boobs have given up the ghost…?

Yes you do. Implants aren't lifetime devices unfortunately.

And I have never regretted it for a second.

I had mine done at 39 after breastfeeding 2 babies for a total of 35 months. It left me with very saggy B cups with no volume and all bras fitted awfully and gaped. I went to a 32D. I am a size 8 and don't want to look ridiculous and in fact nobody has even noticed, although I don't keep it a secret. I went for teardrop shaped implants and they were inserted under rather than over the muscle, both of which make them look more natural. Going under the muscle is more painful though, I won't lie I was in quite a bit of pain for a couple of weeks. I had mine done by Mr Lam at the Thornbury at Sheffield, he also specialises in reconstructive surgery. He immediately put me at ease when I met him and completely understood what I wanted to achieve.

Absolutely not, it’s your body and some women get a lot of joy out of them. But, there are a number of women who regret it due to adverse health effects that often don’t manifest for several years.

You may well wish to research this before you proceed.

https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness

And I was quite sad when I looked in the mirror and hated what I saw... much happier now. Each to their own

I find it quite sad that people do this to their beautiful bodies

Ah ok, it was a good few years ago that I was looking!

@Runningswanker you don't need to get them redone now

I wouldn't, but it's no judgment about wanting to have them done - I researched it in the past and decided against it because of the number of women who have reported illnesses which they believe are linked to having implants. Also realising that you have to get them redone (I can't remember how long they last but it was less than I thought!)

I had mine done about 15 years ago. I found a very reputable surgeon through the British Association of Plastic Surgeons. I have really subtle implants because i always had small boobs anyway and I’m very small framed. I am really pleased with them, no regrets here.

Go for it. Never heard of fat transfer. Wonder if its safer?

I had one at 18 (pcos and my boobs were AA, literally just nipples).

Never regretted it and love them. I had no self confidence before and refused to be intimate as I was so embarrassed by my natural ones. They’ve sagged slightly over the last 10 years after 2 kids but look more natural now.

I debated this over the years after having my first 2 dc when I was quite young. I’ve since had a third dc and put on weight and lost it again and am very glad I didn’t ever alter them.
My boobs were always small but they quickly became small, saggy and empty. I felt crap when naked and in swimwear.
At my largest weight they felt so out of proportion to my body but now I’ve lost it my frame is small and a balconette bra gives what I have a nice shape and small boobs suit me. Yeah I could have them lifted and filled out a bit but actually I’ve grown to embrace what I have.
All that said, this is YOUR body and YOUR choice and going and having a consultation to get some options of what could be done for you is a good starting step if you want to go down this route, you don’t have to commit to anything but it might help you come to a decision.

Oh, absolutely! But no one is shaming her, just sharing their own experiences, as asked. Glad we're on the same page.

ETA: In fact, you appear to be the only one making digs here, so perhaps you should reflect on that. Anyway, I've given my thoughts.

The OP should do what she wants and ignore insecure ladies trying to shame her for caring about her appearance. Nothing to do with me. I’m very pleased with my looks and I hope the OP is pleased with whatever she decides.

Do it!
but do not go abroad and research your Dr throughly.
I had a lift and implants in January, best thing I ever did.
I’ve had 2 children and lost 7.5st so my boobs were saggy and deflated.
They now look completely natural and pert. Exactly what I wanted.
Go for it OP

I had a breast augmentation 17 years ago. No issues whatsoever and loved them. However, I am now 41 and I have gained and lost four stone in that time. I am now a size 6-8 and my boobs are far too big for my frame and have sagged slightly due to the weight loss. I am booked in for an uplift and new implants in November and I cannot wait. I did have 410cc and I am going to 270cc so they will be much smaller to suit my shape. I need an uplift mainly because I am having a smaller implant, so the skin needs to be removed and the tissue reshaped.

I didn’t really factor in having to get them redone at some point (it doesn’t need to be every 10 years, contrary to popular belief. I wouldn’t have mine redone if they weren’t too big for my body). My uplift and re augmentation is going to cost 12.5K here in the UK, so make sure you factor in they may need redoing at some point. I am now frantically saving!

These are mine ‘after’ it is helps, I don’t think they look particularly unnatural at all

I am researching this currently. My breasts are one of my least favourite features now because they’re so empty now. I want to wait until I’ve reached my target weight though before doing anything about it so I know what I’m working with.

Like you, I don’t want Katie Price boobs but something natural and actually there would be nice.

Did it? Why? What was shamey, or judgemental? OP asked for opinions, and I gave my thoughts on why I haven't done it, despite being in a similar situation. OP can, and should, do what she likes!

I mention my DH's opinion, because frankly, his opinion is the only one I care about. I don't care how my breasts look to Joe or Sue on the street - they can think they're awful, for all it matters to me. But I do like that my DH finds me attractive (I think we all prefer our significant others to be attracted to us). Obviously women shouldn't get surgery because their DH thinks so, but the fact that my husband loves my breasts made me wonder, 'who would I be trying to please, by getting surgery'? So yeah, again, just sharing my experience, as OP asked.

I mentioned some things to think about, the risks (which a lot of the time are downplayed, and while small, aren't so small if you're the unlucky one affected!) and said to wait a while before deciding - as if OP only finished breastfeeding recently, her breasts may regain some fullness over the next couple of years.

I think maybe your own feelings are leading you to feel judgement where there is none.

Yeah, that poster’s message felt quite shamey and judgemental. Glad “Otter”s husband likes the look of her breasts (ooookay, didn’t realise a man’s opinion should bear much weight in terms of what a woman does with her own body…) but I think the OP should make her own mind up for herself.

From my own experience and that of others I know, I’ve been surprised to discover that although what’s currently there may look “empty”, there is often enough tissue remaining to craft the shape you’re hoping for once the excess skin is removed and the breast tissue and nipple lifted into their original place. Before deciding, I would speak to a surgeon and see if an implant would even be required. A lift may be all that’s needed to achieve the look you desire.

I would ignore judgy mc judgypants posters… it’s your body and you have the right to do whatever you want with it. Those who are taking jabs at you likely are not as satisfied with their own appearances as they’d like to pretend they are, so they feel better to think other women should also make do with a body shape they aren’t happy with. It’s similar to the ladies who ‘don’t want you to get too skinny’ when you lose weight, etc. Misery often wants company but that’s not your problem, it’s theirs.

I haven't had kids and nor will I but I got a boob job four years ago after I lost too much weight due to a breakup. Put the weight back on but my boobs still looked like empty sacks.

I only had 200cc implants which although tiny is the biggest the surgeon would do due to having a really small frame. It took me to a 32DD which is what I was naturally before I lost the weight. Also had a donut lift. Not one single regret even after four years.

Fully recommend Mr Molajo who used to work at MYA in Preston - he's moved on now but if you google him it will tell you where

Haha, apologies! It seems, just like breastfeeding, I'm great at deflating 😅

YANBU. I'm early twenties and have breastfed one child, but my boobs were already very saggy beforehand, despite not even being large.

I'm planning on a lift (no implants) when I'm done having children. Probably about 10 years from now!

No not worth it. Breast implant illness is rising and you have to keep having them done throughout your life so more surgery, recovery, expense. I've had 3 from age 18 to 36.. and used top surgeons. So much can happen to need more surgery, implant recalls, CC, bottoming out, pocket deformity, rupture etc aswell as breast implant illness. Don't do it