To ask if you've had a boob job?

[BetterB00bs]

I'm debating a breast increase/lift but am torn between feeling shit about myself and thinking there is more to me than my appearance.

Branleuse,
I went back to the same surgeon who did the initial 600cc in London and asked for a larger implant. Currently the largest silicone implant in the U.K. Is 800cc so I went for that. They are large, but my breasts from breastfeeding so long had grown that big, so I simply wanted to fill out the excess skin I had leftover- plus my personal preference is for larger breasts.

@BetterB00bs how was your consultation? Did you make any decisions?

Yes. Had mine done in Belgium years ago.

Wish I hadn’t.

Nothing wrong with how they were done - they look great but:

Get a bit of capsular contracture in one from time to time where it goes hard and uncomfortable.

Nipples over sensitive.

They just don’t feel like mine any more.

I felt it was a pretty pointless appointment- it was with a patient coordinator (MYA) who talked me through the different procedures and costs but wasn’t able to tell me what I’d need doing to make them symmetrical.
The next appointment would be with a surgeon (still at no cost) so she’s given me the details of the surgeons mya have in my area to research and I can go onto the next step when I’m ready. She said for the worst case scenario (implants plus uplift) it would be £7500 which I’m not sure I’d feel happy spending when there are so many more important things for us to save for.
If the surgeons recommend just implants it would be considerably cheaper and less scarring/more straightforward surgery/quicker recovery so I might consider that.
But I don’t want to have an op that may lead to further revisions because I’m unhappy. 🤔

patient coordinator is basically salesperson. Id run a mile tbh even if you wanted them done. I bet you anything they call you and try and get you to make further appointments

Can't wait to go to my consultation, I'm soooo excited!!

I have. I love the outcome.

I have always had a cup breast. After breastfeeding two children for about 4 years combined, I was left with nothing but nipple. Literally no breast at all.

I am now a c cup, which whilst not massive suits my frame. I went for a tear drop shape, and whilst they don’t look 100% real (very perky) they don’t look like typical fake breasts. They are literallly the best thing I’ve ever spent my money on.

I would reconnect looking for a surgeon, rather than MYA. I went with a private surgeon who also works with the NHS, a bit more expensive but to be honest there was no hard sales pitch and I felt more at ease.

I had mine done 4 years ago and it was hands down the best money I have ever spent. They are now the part I like best about my body instead of something I couldn't bring myself to look at. You can't see the scars, they are hidden in the under boob crease.

The initial appointment is just with a salesperson so is pretty pointless. The next appointment is helpful as it is with the surgeon. I assume a lot of people duck out so they want to make sure that the surgeon's time is used effectively.

As for telling people after, I was only going to tell a few people but actually, I have nothing to be ashamed of so I don't care about telling people now. Obviously in a low cut top they might notice anyway. But so what. A couple of people have asked me straight out 'are your boobs fake?' I respond 'yes. Why?' And that leaves them stuttering.

price is why a lot of people often go for a slightly larger implant to take up the slack than go for full uplift. Its a far less risky procedure, less downtime, less scarring, and a lot cheaper.

A lot of people say theyd just want an uplift flippantly, but I think that often shows they havent looked into the procedures in any depth, because most people who have researched it, want to avoid an uplift.

So will you go and see the surgeon @BetterB00bs ? I'm having my surgeon consultation in mid December.

Yes I’ve booked a consultation with one of the surgeons that had lots of positive reviews. I just want to get his view on whether I’d need an uplift or if just implants would give the volume I’ve lost.