to be very seriously considering a boob job?

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Have recently been spending an unhealthy amount of time daydreaming about boob jobs. Have one DD and planning another baby soon but norks have shrunk to almost nothing already so heaven knows what they will look like after breastfeeding another little mite so thought I might start saving. Anyone had implants? Thinking of having them? Know a very good reason why not to have them? Know anyone who has had them and is pleased/displeased with the result?

A friend of mine has literally just had one. £4000. She is delighted. They look really natural, like the boobs she started off with before bf.

Ooh, that's v encouraging, thanks! Did she mention whether she was told she would have to have them replaced every 10-15 years? And do you know how she researched it? Been having a look online but find it hard to separate the complete charlatans from the pros.

Completely personal choice. If you want to do it do it, just make sure you do your research and get a nice reputable surgeon!

Just a quick thing - there is no evidence that breastfeeding makes your boobs more saggy, pregnancy hormones manage that all by themselves.

I just worry about people thinking they can save their norks by not breastfeeding when there's a good chance it won't make a blind bit of difference.

Ok, finished

v v v happy with mine.

nelllynaemates - thanks for feedback. Any tips on where to research the rep surgeon business? Yes, I've heard that is true re pregnancy causing the sag. It's more the shrinkage I'm bothered by (to be honest, there's not enough there to sag). But you're prob right that it would have happened anyway.

are there any implications for bfing? oh I see you'd have it done afterwards...very slow today sorry...

I think myself that we need to come to terms with ageing and our bodies but whats right for one person etc...

aha, tonton, a real life example. Marvellous. Do you mind if I enquire how much, what size (from and to), before/after kids? And (now this is going to sound weird) are they cold? I've heard that's something DHs complain about. And did everyone notice?! Quite keen to avoid having to justify myself to everyone

giantkatestacks - I do know what you mean about embracing ageing etc It's just that I get so sick of seeing the deflated things when I undress and they seem so out of proportion to the rest of my body. And I'd like to by some real, grown-up woman's underwear! And to be honest, I'm just sick of thinking about it, kind of feel if I got it done I could just move on and not be bothered by them every day.

if you think that it would end there then i suppose its fair enough but one of my friends has now started thinking about face lifts and all sorts - I think improving your looks can sometimes be addictive.

and (and not to be all sociological about it) it can influence your childrens views about their own bodies as well maybe if they knew about it...I dont know...

Hi, i don't think YABU to consider it and if it boosts your confidence and makes you happy then why not?

I was really naffed off with my boobs when i had my dd. They were empty envelopes for about 2 yrs. Now however (she is 8) they are bag to their bouncy old selves.

I did seriously consider a boob job and began saving for one, but after they started to improve i just kind of came to terms with how my body is now. They still have a few stretch marks and a boob job won't erase that but they are full now and i quite like them!

No tips myself but this site looked useful-ish:

www.channel4.com/health/microsites/0-9/4health/body/sur_surgeon.html

GTS - it's a good point re impact on kids, was actually thinking I'd have it done when they were still toddlers to avoid even having the conversation. I'm really not ambitious, just aiming for a B-cup so hopefully not something that would prompt questions from kids - who knows, might fess up when my daughter is 30 but with any luck by then she'll have made up her own mind about such matters. Maybe that's unrealistic and these things always come out in the wash?!

New spirits - v useful feedback re getting the bounce back later. It'll take me a bit of time to save as well so will be watching closely for potential return of plumpness

Nelly - thanks for link, will have a peek at it

Can i suggest you PM me? happy to tell you more.

I haven't breastfed my DS and my boobs are still huge (gone from a D to an F cup, they were bigger than a G cup just before I had DS now 4 months old)and I am only quite petite. They are a little lower than before. If I have another DC and I wasn't happy with them I would consider it so I think YANBU.
If you think it would make you happy, improve your confidence etc go for it. Just make sure you do your homework and find a really good surgeon and be realistic about what you want them to look like.

if you feel strongly about it then do it

Cheers, Tonton - will def do that just as soon as I work out how to PM. (New to MN so apologies for being so completely ignorant.)

Ww - lucky lady! And thanks for your thoughts

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acutally you have to pay £5 to receive CATs (private messages.) so I guess we'll haver to talk on the thread. Will have to think up mysterious alternative name!

Actuially I am not ashamed at all so here you go:

Cost about £4000.

size: from 30aaaaa (no breast tissue to speak of) to 30d/32c. You would probably guess I was a 32b if you looked at me. Impanted boobs are more compact than 'real' boobs so always look smaller.

Size 215cc implants. Round, smooth, silicone.

They aren't cold.

No one noticed. i wore padded bras for ages before and since I have had 2 kids I've just talked about having gained some weight (which is true). No one suspects.

tonton - you're a star, thank you for sharing! V interesting re the implanted boobs being more compact.

I don't think I own a single 'unpadded' bra so that should come in handy if I pluck up the courage to go ahead...

Actually, sorry, Tonton, one final question. How long after your youngest did you take the plunge?

My friend is married to a GP, and she said that it's vital to talk to your own GP about cosmetic surgery and get a referral that way, to avoid the cowboys. This certainly seems to make a lot of sense. (I would never trust those people who advertise in the back of glossy mags, for example).

My friend got a consultant in the Nuffield Hospital in Bury St Edmunds to do hers - apparently he is supposed to be the best for miles. It is apparently £500 cheaper to get it done there than at the Nuffield in Cambridge with the same guy, which says something about the need to shop around a bit between hospitals.

Her youngest is now about 12, I think. She was flat as a pancake beforehand. I believe they went in through the nipple, which avoids a scar. I don't know if they will need redoing in the future, I was just interested in how it had felt. She said it wasn't too bad, but one nipple had gone a bit numb while the other one was oversensitive, which apparently normal.

Don't know if any of that is of help.

Most certainly is of help BM. Hadn't thought about talking to GP but as you say makes a lot of sense. Also v interesting re the shopping around.

Going in through the nipple sounds a bit scary but I shall have to look into the options. Thanks again.

Christiana - sorry didn't mean to ignore your comment. All feedback appreciated!

I had one about a year after I stopped breast feeding my youngest dd. It was the best thing I ever did and I'm really pleased with the results. My boobs look better than they did even before children, tbh.

My advice, though would be to make sure you have a plastic surgeon (BPAS registered) and not a cosmetic surgeon. Also check that this person works in the UK all the time so that if you have any problems you can go back to them.

goodness, I am completely ignorant - the difference between plastic and cosmetic surgeons hadn't even registered with me. Thanks muchly, Electra. V glad to hear you were pleased with the results