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?

Btw I'm pregnant again now and my surgeon said that I should be able to breastfeed if I had another baby.

Wow - that's so interesting (and v encouraging). BTW, was it v painful and how long did it take to recover?

Many congrats on your new pregnancy!

Good reasons not to have implants: bigger than average tits are a complete pain, it's hard to get clothes to fit and men everyone treats you as if you your brain made way for your cup size. I have breastfed my three dc and have prayed for them to reduce in size each time - they haven't (I am 34E).

Wouldn't have it myself but then I've got big ones slowly turning in to Spaniel's ears thanks to 2 pg's...

Also I don't heal too well from ops, can be prone to infection etc, so that's a consideration for you, how well you heal and scar etc..

My sister had/BF 3 kids and hers shrunk away, she felt uncomfortable on holidays, going swimming etc, had her boob job done aged 41 and they gave her a massive confidence boost.

Must agree with the BF thing, it really is the pregnancy that does it not the feeding, the ducts all swell and then go down creating excess skin whether you BF or not - it is a shame people worry about that.

Good luck

Hiya lalalonglegs, good to have a diff perspective and can fully believe that having bigger than average boobs has it's own drawbacks. TBH though I'm completely the other end of the spectrum, would be happy with small but close to average!

I had mine done nearly 11 years ago. Have since had 3 children and breastfed all of them.

Chuffed to bits with mine, went from a 32A to a 32C/D (depending where I buy my bras). They have drooped a bit, but then they need redoing soon anyway (I was told after 12-15 years is best).

No change in nipples or sensitivity, mine look very natural (they are silicone) and made a HUGE difference to my self-esteem and body image.

I saw a plastic surgeon that I knew through work, so I was familiar with his work and he has a brilliant reputation (he does lots of reconstructive work). It cost me £2500 (but as I said was 11 years ago).

Not especially painful, recovery took about 2 weeks but then I didn't have children to chase after.

Lotster - hadn't considered that. It did take a while to recover from emergency CS but was just generally ill and run-down. Definitely worth a think.

Aha, that's how the pregnancy sag occurs!

I have truly massive norks and a narrow back. It can be quite painful and give you backache, but I have learnt to live with them and now quite appreciate them. However given the choice I would be a 34C rather than a G.

Thanks, BM - take your point, maybe I'll also learn to live with them (or without them in my case!) but at the moment it's just making me feel rather unfeminine.

Sidge - thanks for your post and for the info on timescales for redoing/recovery etc. Good to hear from someone a few years down the line and glad to hear it worked out for you

dd2 was 1.8 when i had op. I was pretty useless for a week but fine after that.

Thanks Tonton. And all the rest of the MN ladies for your valuable thoughts - much appreciated.

YANBU if its want you really want then go for it

I am seriously thinking of getting a breast reduction, i have huge breasts of burden

Um - it's entirely up to you. I have seen some absolute nightmare gone wrong ones but I reckon there are probably more people out there happy with the result than not. (I obviously can't name & shame the companies or I'd be sacked/have my arse sued off).

Ikiboo - yuk, it's a scary thought. I assumed the cock-ups were very rare but a useful reminder how important it is to research as much as poss and find the right person.

Thanks, VinegarTits - seems a shame we can't come to some sort of agreement re your super-boobs and my non-existent ones! Sorry, horrid thought...

Hi - my recovery was fine. I was very tired for a day after the GA and it took about 4/5 weeks before I could shut the car boot without it pulling too much. You have to be very careful for at least the first week or two, so that your implants adhere to the surrounding breast tissue and you end up with a good shape. My scars are minimal and I can't even see them tbh.

I think the most important thing is to find a surgeon who not only comes highly recommended but is also someone you like as a person and trust. I liked my surgeon because I felt he genuinely cared about my result. He also has a lower incidence than average of capsular contracture (which is when your body rejects the implant). IMO, you should go to at least two or three consultations and ask to see pictures of the surgeons previous work. There are also some internet forums where people post about surgery and share their experiences of surgeons - one is SoFeminine.com

YANBU - especially as you only want to go to a B cup.

My DH was telling me a 'funny' story about a trip on the train. A young girl and her friend were sitting there, talking about the young girl thinking about having a boob job. The friend had had one, going for the obligatory 'in your face' size and was putting pressure on the friend to also get the boob job. My DH and several other guys - all city worker types- made eye contact with each other and then murmured - "which would you prefer?" They all agreed that they thought the one WITHOUT the boob job looked much better.

So my DH (Lordy he can be outspoken!!! turned to the girl and said "Look, all of us think that YOU look way better than your friend here, who honestly looks like a complete slapper. Why on earth do you want to get them done???!!!" They both went bright red, one with embarassment and the other with anger. TBH, my DH wouldnt' have been so derogatory about the other girl if she hadn't been putting so much pressure on her friend.

A few weeks later he saw the young girl again, and though she blushed, she actually said "Thank you so much. I feel much better about myself now and am not getting anything done."

I'm actually hoping that when I manage to lose some weight my boobs go from the C cup that they are back to the old B cup they used to be.

MadMarg - sounds like girl A was trying to convince her "friend" re the boob job in order to validate her own decision. Anyway, your DH sounds like a plucky type to take her on!

Electra - thanks for the feedback on recovery, I'll def check out that website.

You have to wait until you've finished children or it'll be a complete watse of time and money, not to mention extra pain/effort on your part.
However I would say it is the best money I've ever spent, am delighted with the results.

Thanks so much for starting this thread! Am thinking about this too, but on the basis of this I think I'll wait till I've completed my family and 2 years thereafter. Good luck!

What would bother me is the necessity to have repeat operations every decade and a half more or less. So if you were 30 now, then at 45ish, then 60ish and so on. At what stage do you stop having the op? And is it then a case of having the implant removed and being left with no implant?

Sorry to sound all grumpy and doubtful - but that is the thing that would worry me.

For those who are pleased with their results, apart from looking natural, do implants feel natural?

Electra....I love your name, she is my favourite superhero.
Watching thread with interest as thought had crossed my mind!!
So no advice but will catch up with a coffee as more pearls of wisdom unfurl.

I think its a personal choice to have surgery....

However i'm another with overly-large breasts naturally and would love a reduction!!!

I have BF both my DC's and gone up a scup size with each, am now a 36E and pg with DC3.... (please god i dont need them any bigger!!!!) I am a size 14 but need to get at least a 16 top to fit my chest into... bra's are always either a major expence (at about £40 each on average) or are butt-ugly!!! Can't find tops to hide my cleavage unless its a turtle-neck top!! so many negatives...

Just make sure you dont go too big or you'll end up hating them!!

My mum had hers done 15 years ago and they don't need replacing, I think it's if you gain or lose weight dramatically or have more kids that does the damage, if you're done they should last a while, I hope so anyway.

Ooh, delighted that the thread has had a second wind.

Littleonemum - yes quite, me too!

pooka - that does concern me. think I'd feel very silly having my implants redone at 80. (Plus, on a more serious note, unnecessary operations at that age are a real no-no)

BUT KatieDD - sounds like it might not be necessary, which would be excellent news

Smiles - hope it was a good cuppa

blueshoes - an earlier post confirmed that they don't feel 'cold', which had been a concern for me. Any thoughts from anyone else? KatieDD?

Glaskham - will heed your warning!

Haven't heard from anyone who's had them and regretted it. Any takers??