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I went for a boob job consultant appointment yesterday ask me anything
Maydaybankholiday · 30/07/2021 16:34
Booked into a private hospital
Researched the surgeon who has 'outstanding' reviews online so booked in with her
FreeBritnee · 30/07/2021 16:55
Do you know you need to be in a financial position to change them every ten years? Have you watched lots abd lots of botched episodes that always include a ducked up boob job and if you have, how has this possibly not put you off?!
Maydaybankholiday · 30/07/2021 22:30
I wanted to go bigger and actually when she explained the risks I'm really considering whether it's worth it.
1 in 10 risk of capsular contracture has put me off.
I would be ready for the financial side but the recovery and possible problems are making me reconsider it
Maydaybankholiday · 30/07/2021 22:31
@l2b2
After long term breastfeeding 3 children I wanted to have nice boobs and feel more confident
YoungGun95 · 30/07/2021 22:56
I almost got implants until a close friend got them first and suffered terribly with breast implant illness. She had them in for 6 months and got them removed, she says it was the biggest mistake of her life and has crippled her financially. I'm now considering an uplift instead. Does thr thought of breast implant illness scare you?
Maydaybankholiday · 31/07/2021 08:47
@YoungGun95
Yes definitely, the thought of my kids suffering because I was ill due to this isn't appealing to me. There's alot to think about I'm going to really take at least a year and see if I'm still as keen next summer rather than rushing into anything
YoungGun95 · 31/07/2021 09:03
Also she says her breasts look worse than before, because the skin has been stretched by the implants leaving them saggier than before. But because getting them taken out also cost thousands she can't afford an uplift either now
aprilshowers2015 · 31/07/2021 12:52
I had implants to even out extreme asymmetry about 14 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. They looked incredibly natural and I've successfully breastfed my DD for a year.
Yes there are risks, I spent a long time researching surgeons etc.
They're a lot bigger now after weight gain and bf-ing and I will look to have them re-done and possibly reduced in a few years time.
There are a lot of horror stories out there but my story is a very positive one.
Maydaybankholiday · 31/07/2021 15:34
@aprilshowers2015
Yes there are risks, I spent a long time researching surgeons etc.
They're a lot bigger now after weight gain and bf-ing and I will look to have them re-done and possibly reduced in a few years time.
There are a lot of horror stories out there but my story is a very positive one.
Thanks for the positive input!
I know the odds are in my favour but I'll need to really decide if its something I'd be willing to risk and I will take time to decide if its going to be right for me.
So glad you are happy with yours and I bet they look fab
Willwebebuyingnumber11 · 31/07/2021 15:36
I had mine 3 years ago and it’s been the best thing I ever did.
Like you, I spent a long time researching various surgeons and was very happy with my decision. I did it for me and I’m so much happier in my self and so much more confident.
Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 31/07/2021 15:40
My sister has implants 24 years ago, they are still in, looking good and not causing any issues.
She's just had a mammogram and the radiologist commented that they looked good and were not causing any issues.
Good luck OP!
NinaGonk · 31/07/2021 15:46
Do you have to get them replaced every ten years or is that not definite?
I dont think I would bother personally. I used to hate my nose and obsessed over getting surgery but now in my 40s I couldn't give a shite. But I understand why people feel the need to do these things x
Willwebebuyingnumber11 · 31/07/2021 20:33
Ask what the £5000 includes. Is it the shape & manufacturer you want? What after care does it include? Where is the hospital you’ll be staying in.
Mine was more than that a few years ago and my cousin had hers last year and paid almost £7000
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