To want a breast augmentation after weight loss/bf?

[Runningonempty84]

Pre-kids I had 32FF boobs. They were magnificent. In pregnancy and breastfeeding I got up to a 34H
But now, after bf and pregnancies and lots of running and weight loss, my boobs look awful. Seriously awful. They're like empty bags of skin. It really gets me down. They look good in bras, but once the bra is off, it's a sorry sight indeed.

In truth, I can't afford a breast augmentation and if I went ahead it would have to be done on credit. Part of me also thinks it's a bit vain to have major surgery for no reason. But AIBU to consider it, and start to explore further how it could make me look, and how I could pay for it?

All advice from those who've been there would be much appreciated.

Wallahi - that is a rather rude and pointless response to OP.

OP - I'm in a similar boat in that I've always been small and not liked it, and now after kids and some weight loss they seem even smaller! But .... I'm torn between pursuing it and letting it go because it's just vanity, risky, costly etc. Interested to see what others say who's done it but had the same concerns at first.

Have a look at noogleberry instead - vacuum system where you grow your own tissue instead. Much much cheaper, but more importantly much safer. It's major surgery yes but also you have to get them redone, if you are unlucky you can have all sorts of terrifying problems afterward. for your feelings, but just think it through well.

But no, I don't think you're being unreasonable to consider it!

I have used noogleberry years ago myself because I have hypoplastic breasts - it helped a lot, I gained about a cup size and my breast shape changed for the better.

Not convinced with this noogling stuff - sorry guys!
I don't necessarily want bigger boobs, anyway. Just higher, firmer ones. So I think I'd need a lift as well.

Is consider a lift but definitely not implants. Can’t think of anything worse than having plastic in my body.

I have read that some (not all) women who go saggy immediately after stopping will become firmer again over the next couple of years so I'd wait and see if that happens for you before going for surgery.

Most of my plastics patients are breast augmentations - we call it “reperkification”, because mostly they have finished breastfeeding or lost weight (or as in your case both!) and have lost volume.

You can have a mastopexy where the existing breast tissue is reshaped into a higher position but you’re unlikely to end up with your original FF cup. You’d be surprised at the shape modern implants give however.

YANBU at all to consider it, it’s one of the most rewarding procedures I am involved with (also not particularly major surgery, and not particularly sore afterwards). However I’d be concerned with your plans to pay “on credit” ; with the best will in the world, complications occur and you would be liable for the cost of longer surgery, repeat surgery, post operative complications if the private system could deal with them.

If you go ahead, research your surgeon thoroughly, and budget for complications.

Finally ... I spoke to one of the plastic surgeons about this. He said “why would you spend $10,000 on something when $500 of good underwear would give the same result?” - who are you doing this for? Most people see your boobs under clothes, your partner and your doctor shouldn’t care what they look like outside clothes. If it’s for you, then fair enough.

depending on how significant the dropping is, you might find you can get a decent uplifted shape with a small over the muscle implant, rather than an uplift, which is a much more serious and complicated surgery

I've just stopped feeding my youngest, and have lost a lot of weight recently too. I used to be really happy with my breasts but they are now honestly like a tennis ball in a sock
I've been thinking about drastic measures but HicDraconis has hit the nail on the head for me - I spoke to one of the plastic surgeons about this. He said “why would you spend $10,000 on something when $500 of good underwear would give the same result?” - who are you doing this for?

I did it , It was £4k via BUPA but that was about ten years ago - I did it for me , after losing ten stone I had no self esteem about my deflated , damaged body and have zero regrets. I just had implants , didn't want to have the nipples cut etc just wanted to fill out the sad spaniel ears that greeted me everytime I took my top off. I have never worn a low cut top before or since and no one would ever think my boobs are false they are just in proportion with my frame now

@Runningonempty84 I had an uplift and implants 5 years ago, put a deposit down and the rest was interest free for a year (might have been longer than a year.. but I paid it off in that time).

I had the surgery following weight loss. My boobs had been 34E and went to a horrible saggy B of pure skin.

Having the surgery gave me my confidence back. 100% wouldn't chance having it done. I'm currently pregnant. Have gone from
34F/32G to a 34H. No idea what my boobs will be like after BF. If I need another surgery. I'll 100% do it. No regrets at all.

It took me a year of looking into the types of surgeries and surgeons, to pick one and get it done. But it was well worth the wait,

OP, I had a breast augmentation and uplift eight months ago ( no regrets).
My op was done at my local Spire Hospital: they seem to have regular information evenings for people considering cosmetic surgery; you could see if you could attend an event like that, to help you to think things over.
I saw a Cosmetic Nurse Adviser, for information, and to ask questions: I had already decided to have the surgery, but if I hadn't, there would have been no pressure, and this appointment was free.

Thanks so much for the replies, all. This is really helpful.
HicDraconis makes an excellent point re the cost, compared to the cost of underwear! Especially as I'm currently happy with how I look in clothes, and don't necessarily want my FFs back. They'd look odd on my new frame anyway.
Who am I doing it for? Me, primarily. DH doesn't like my saggy boobs, but tbh I don't especially care what he thinks. They fed his children!
And it's also good to hear from those of you who've had the surgery and think it was the right thing for them I'm still undecided, and this is really useful.

DH doesn't like my saggy boobs

Did he tell you that?

Yanbu to want it for yourself and to look into it. It’s your body. There are ways to fund it and looking into it might show you at least how much you’d need to save etc. It might even make you think you’d rather do something else with that money.
Honestly I would do the same if I could afford it. I’ve been looking into it from a young age but wanted to get having all my kids out of the way first. I’m not sure I’m done yet. DP isn’t bothered if I didn’t have it apparently but he said he’d support me if I did.

How long since you last gave birth/stopped bfing?
My 32E’s were a sorry sight for over a year after my last bf but now they’re much better.
A little bit lower than they were before but not noticeably.
If you’ve lost weight too it might take a little longer.

Three and a half years, Sleight. I don't think they're coming back on their own!

You would probably need an uplift as well. And implants don't last forever so will need re-doing in 8/10 years time.