So I'm looking at getting a breast enlargement...

[SeekingCosmeticSurgery]

And I found loads of older threads on here about it-but not anything recent.

I have NC, because a few of my family members are on here and I haven't told anybody about this, apart from DH and my Mum.

I've been contemplating this decision for about 6-7 years and haven't gone for it. I've done a tonne of research and still, I know I want it done.

I'm scared of surgery, I've never had a general before.Also I keep talking myself out of it along the lines of 'It's surgery I don't need', 'It's selfish/narcissistic', 'I like other parts of my body', 'It's expensive' etc etc. But still deep down I know that as I age I'll be more regretful if I DON'T, than if I DO.

I actually really like my body apart from my boobs. My boobs sap my confidence-they're not particularly saggy so not sure I'd need an uplift-but they're small and not a nice shape-kind of like two pointy bits of flesh stuck to me-my nipples point downwards.

I've arrived at the decision that life's too short to be unhappy when I can do something about it. It's small-risk surgery and I've always put money and effort into things that help others-I know I'll feel confident and less body-conscious, and dare to wear clothes I know look crap at the moment.

DH wouldn't care less if I didn't have it done-all he says is although he likes my breasts as they are, he sees what I mean, and he wants me to be happy.

Anyway the reason I've posted here is , I'm confused on where to go for it. I know quite a few women who've had it done and they've all gone to mainstream cosmetic surgeons (MYA, Transform etc) but on researching, a lot of say is to go to a plastic surgeon or hospital, not cosmetic.

Has anybody had it done?Can anybody give me any advice?

I am more worried about the GA than anything else!

I'm in the NW-can travel for the right surgeon.

Thank you!

watching. I too am considering a boob job, if money wasn't issue I would be having it done like a shot. As things are, I am trying to weigh up if its worth it, but the older I get (am 35), the more I think sod it, its important to feel as happy as poss about yourself. Not saying that a boob job would change my life, but I don't like my boobs & if they can be improved then why not.

My boob job didn't change my life - I didn't expect that it would - but it's given me more confidence. To me, it was almost corrective surgery.

I had it done in September 2004. They look as good now as they did then. No sag, lovely shape, no loss of sensation. Nobody would know by looking at them and they feel great. Absolutely zero regrets.

The GA was fine, I won't lie and say it didn't hurt afterwards, it bloody did but not for long. I had to wear a sports bra 24/7 for about 3 weeks after and I couldn't sleep on my side and I couldn't drive for 2 weeks as I recall.

As for not using surgeons with cheap prices, I had mine done in Cyprus where I live. It was back in the days of the Cyprus £ and I paid CY£2200. That was a good price back then but converted to UK£ it was very cheap. The surgeon was excellent and the after care.

I think I was a 32B before, now a 36C. So I kept them in proportion and they do get a bit bigger if I put weight on.

I have never had self esteem issues and I didn't do it to attract male attention (never had any problems there). I did it for me, I can't explain it really. I didn't need counselling, WTF for?

Don't worry about the GA, I've had at least 7 and am still here to tell the tale !! It's the most wonderful feeling drifting off to sleep, even better if they give you a pre med.

Oh yes the pre med. I was chatting away to my husband and next thing I was waking up from the op. Lovely.

Not sure how old you are Op, but can you afford all the repeat surgeries as implants have a limited life? The ten year figure sounds about right. Every time you have surgery, you will have more scarring etc.

I work for the NHS and my current job covers funding for breast surgery. We see regular cases where it has gone wrong, shapes have shifted or they have ruptured. I also agree with the earlier comments about a lot of women having them more for psychological reasons than physical.

Before doing this job, I was fairly open-minded about breast surgery but I now think never in a million years. In my area, cosmetic surgery for tubular breast is not funded on the NHS as there's nothing medically wrong with them.

I would suggest doing your homework and thinking carefully as it is a life-long commitment and the GA is only one of the things that can go wrong.

Hi Seeking. I work with Mr Carver at a sister hospital (not too far from Holly House) feel free to PM me.

A mum at school had a boob job.
She went to a leading Harley Street clinic.
She died on the table.

Her school age children had to leave their home and their school to go and live with their dad, miles away.

A small risk with massive consequences.
Do what you feel you need to do, but don't be fooled into believing that complications and even deaths, don't occur.

I've had mine done and although I've enjoyed having bigger breasts, I was an 18 year old twerp and didn't do any research.

I had the operation in 2005 with Transform. I have PIP implants that I want to remove, but can't afford to replace. If I just have the implants removed, I'll be left with severely sagging breasts. I can't believe the cosmetic surgery companies don't have to pay to correct their fuck ups.

I had mine done, having been left with two spaniel's ears after breast feeding two lovely DDs. This surgeon was fantastic . I think/hope they look natural and it means I can wear normal clothes, without pouches of saggy skin. I don't believe I have psychological issues, I had a specific problem that has now been resolved. I am a medic, so researched the risks endlessly, saw a number of surgeons and eventually went for someone I knew and trusted. I am pleased with the results.
I don't look like a glamour model, but then I never did and it's really not what I aspire to, but I do look 'normal' even in a bikini from the front anyway.
If you want to go further then see the surgeon and don;t be afraid to see him again for another chat, or see another surgeon, until it feels totally right.

Had mine done at a clinic in Birmingham that I found in the classifieds at the back of a magazine as I was a silly girl and did no research at all. I have been very lucky and they are 21 yrs old now and have never given me any problems. I've breastfeeding all my DC and though they definitely sag a bit they still look pretty good. Go for it if you want to, you only get one life.

I had mine done about 6 months ago after contemplating it for about 10 years, I was pretty much flat chested and I hated them, I love them now!

Did you say whereabouts you are?

My implants shouldn't need to be replaced and I think they look very natural.

madboob That's where I am at the moment, and I'm with sunny I don't expect it will do anything to my life other than (hopefully! I will like my boobs. I can't imagine what else anyone would think it could do?

snooky that's a great story and thanks for the realistic summary of what things are like afterwards!

doingmummy a few people I know have said they love GA! weirdos it makes me feel a lot better. What is a pre-med?

Queenofwhatever I know some implants last and some need redoing...But I can't imagine ever not having access to enough £ for it. I'm in my thirties.

I would like to know more about what people put as 'psychological reasons'?Of course if I like my boobs more afterwards, that's psychological, I'll feel happier than I do now, not liking part of my body?

I never expected to get them on the NHS, just didn't see the harm in having a look at it.

Thank you swooosh , I will do.

mostwicked what did she die of? Very sad.One of my worries is that I'm someone who reacts badly to anaesthetic, as I've never had it.

sorelip a friend of mine had the same-although I am sure she didn't have to pay, she went through a lot of trauma with her PIPS. She'd only had them a few years. You have my sympathy-how did they get away with not having to sort it for you?!

cathyandclaire at spaniels' ears!I wish I knew some surgeons personally to be honest

LBDD the end sentence is how I feel even though I'm scared. I know you say you're silly, but in a way I wish I was the sort who'd do that!I overthink everything !

buggeroff (love the name!) I'm in the Northwest but willing to travel!

I had implant reconstruction after mastectomy as a result of breast cancer. I would never have considered breast surgery in any other circumstances, but it's a very individual choice.

I was told my implant would need replacing after 10 years so am slightly surprised at those saying no replacement will he necessary. The operation was straightforward with a 2 night stay and very little pain afterwards.

I had mine done at a private clinic in Belgium, best £2.5k I've ever spent.

I spent 3 years researching the best surgeons, both here and abroad, before making my decision.

My breasts are now 10 years old and as good as the day they were first done. I went from cometely flat chested, literally no breast tissue, to a 30DD. Surgeon said I would be lucky to get a B cup but he'd do his best to reach my dream of a C cup without risking my health, in terms of healing. He surpassed it!

My surgeon told me, assuming my body didn't reject the implants (eg capsular contracture), which can happen at anytime (!), the implants should last 25yrs +.

I don't know exactly what caused her death. I assume it was anaesthetic related. She died shortly after the operation.
Remember that private clinics don't have the emergency support that hospitals do, so when things go wrong, you are more at risk.

Bit of a miserable tangent but watching with interest.

Just found out I am a BC gene carrier and looking at surgery and follow up reconstruction surgery.

OP, so far the clinics don't have to give free replacement, only free removal. As it happens, I want smaller implants now, so I'll need an uplift as well. I'll be saving up for removal, replacement and uplift surgery within the next couple of years.

I'm not saying don't have them done by the way - I'm glad I had mine done, only saying do your research and don't go too big, otherwise you'll always have to have them big, or have an uplift.

I'd also be wary of really cheap prices. I paid £5400 in 2007, I could have halved this if I'd gone abroad, or to a cosmetic surgery clinic, but your health is priceless and I didn't want to cut any corners. I had my surgery at our local private hospital, both the surgeon and anaesthetist also practice at our local NHS hospital, and I feel it's a case of "you get what you pay for." Like the Stella advert, it was reassuringly expensive!

I do agree with you sunnyfeet, to a point....

The majority of the PIP implants were dished out by UK clinics who charge on average £5k and have a very big commercial presence.

My clinic abroad had a top class surgeon with all the correct affiliations and accreditations. He was as qualified as his British counterparts, indeed, he gained his medical qualifications over here.

One of the reasons why breast enhancement surgery is so expensive over here is because insurance costs are much higher in the UK and they know they can charge the earth because it "reassures" people.

I wouldn't discredit surgery abroad but you really must do your research thoroughly, as with any cosmetic surgery over here.

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Having your front teeth knocked out or damaged by the intubation tube is very common during a GA sadly.

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