To ask if you have had a boob job?

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I've always had really tiny boobs (32B) and have always really disliked them. I know it's really silly but I just feel like less of a woman with them being this small. When I was breastfeeding my kids, I went up to a 36C-D, and was elated with them. Now they've sagged and deflated and I'm back to hating them again. They used to be even smaller when I had an ED, they were a 30A.

I don't know what to do. I want to get a breast augmentation but I have a lot of reservations about it, namely;

• cost
• cost of second one when needing to get them switched out
• not wanting to do it then regret it
• considering maybe a fat transfer instead as I don't particularly like the implant look, but I feel anything would be better than this
• I don't want my DD to look at me and wonder why I have done this. I don't want her to think she needs to change herself. Equally, I'm all about supporting people doing whatever makes them feel good. Yet, I can't help but feel implants are rooted in pandering to the male gaze. On the contrary, I feel that having boobs is of course a feminine quality, so maybe it's not all about that? I'm trying to figure out in my head if I'm doing it to look better for myself or other people.

This is something that I am very insecure about, so please be kind. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with small boobs, I just wish mine were bigger. I know I should be grateful that they breastfed my kids etc., and I truly am. It's just the size that bothers me. I feel like clothes just look childish on me because of it, too.

Have you ever had a boob job and did you regret it, or were you happy with them? Any complications and would you recommend? Would be interested to hear if anybody has had a fat transfer there, as well.

Yabu - don't get one
Yanbu - get one if you want to

I had mine done 2.5 years ago and have absolutely no regrets. I was a 32a and it was my one body hangup. Like you say, I never felt womanly. I didn't have an ED but I did make sure to stay extra slim as even the tiniest bit of extra weight made my body look odd with such a flat chest, so I stayed at a size 6-8. I couldn't wear what I wanted to wear and had to wear clothes that hid my chest.
I'm now a 32D and a size 10. I feel and look the best/healthiest I've ever looked. I've also had a baby and breastfed since having them and they haven't sagged at all.
I went with MYA and they were great. I was really scared of having the operation but it was really easy. The recovery was easy with no complications. You can barely see the scars now. I was really scared of infections etc but had no issues. Your aftercare will take care of you should anything happen.
At your height and current bra size, any reputable surgeon won't let you go too big. Mine advised either 300cc or 325cc. The 325's would have had to have been textured implants, I did my research and found that textured ones are the ones that carry the type of cancer risk someone mentioned above, so I went with 300 smooth. They've completey and absolutely changed my whole life. I have no body issues now, I'm not tempted to go for more surgery as others have suggested, I'm confident in how I look which in turn has helped my mental health and how I feel inwardly about myself. It's crazy how body issues can actually change how you perceive yourself and your self worth and how you conduct yourself. It's honestly changed my life.
I wouldn't take on board the comments from those you haven't had one. They don't understand how it feels to have your self esteem so badly affected by it.

I had mine done twice. The last time was 15 years ago. I have never had a problem with the second set.. I had a scan as a check up recently and they’re still fine. I would advise you to go under the muscle. The first set weren’t under the muscle even though I had asked, one was harder than the other, it was encapsulated. I had them removed and replaced by a brilliant surgeon and have never had an issue. I was a 32aa. I went for a D under the muscle as it takes a little from the size. I’m a 34 C or D now.

I had mine done 5 years ago and love them. Always wanted larger breasts, was an A cup before pregnancy DD during and empty C after. Had the op and got biggest surgeon could fit into empty skin and came out 34F/G.Waited until I was 40 to do it and wish I had done it sooner. Love the way they look in low cut dresses and tops and they are very perky. I didn't have a lift but just having the implants lifted them naturally. One of the best things I've ever done.

That’s interesting and thanks for the recommendation. Would you mind sharing the cost please

I had one 12 years ago and haven’t had any issues so far. To be honest, they are a part of me so it’s easy to forget I have had it done.

I wanted them to look totally natural, but just a bit bigger. I spent quite a while researching surgeons until I found one that I was confident would give me what I wanted. To maintain a natural look he recommended over the muscle with a modest implant size with an absolute maximum volume of 350ml. I went with 325. Apparently, over the muscle works better if you already have some breast tissue, which I did. If you start off with minimal existing breast tissue or go too big, you risk the two grapefruits stuck to an ironing board look. Although some people do want that. I didn’t.

I had the op on a Thursday and was back at work on Monday. I had no pain. They gave me a couple of paracetamol when I came round from the anaesthetic but I didn’t really need them. I have not experienced loss of nipple sensation and my aureole have not changed in size. Because I used to wear a heavily padded bra pre-op there was no sudden obvious change in size and, as far as I am aware, nobody noticed that I had it done. Not even my close family and friends.

I used a private hospital that guarantees clinically necessary follow-up appointments and treatment for complications with no time limits. Something to consider.

I have already said that Ive had this done, and i just want to say that it's not as if I don't think it would have been better if none of us gave a shit about our appearances and werent affected by societys messages about women's bodies.
I spent quite a long time feeling conflicted, but I do feel that women are judged for things like breast surgery in ways that aren't consistent.

If a woman feels really bad about how her breasts look after babies and feeding, that is vanity rather than reconstructive surgery, which is a bit unfair.

All of this.

Not to mention that having small breasts is more practical and comfortable than larger ones. I'm a post-breastfeeding 28E (so not that big really) and I'd hate to be any bigger. Plus I value the guaranteed lack of scarring, potential complications, and nerve damage, over having supposedly 'perfect' breasts. It's quite a risk to take for such a flimsy reward.