Should I get a boob job?

Question

I'm 5'1", 110 lbs, slender frame, and have a size A bra. I'm 29. Lately I've been feeling insecure and have been using the padded bra AND those silicone things you can put in your bra. I feel better when I do this but am seriously considering getting a boob job to get me to a B+ size cup. It's $4,000- $6,000 and I would have to finance it. I've been approved for the financing, but feel kind of worldly doing this. Anyone out there who's had a boob job who can attest that it's worth the investment? Or, conversely, anyone who is against boob jobs and can give me a good reason not to get one?

Answer 1

No. Don't do it. It is not worth the pain, expense, etc.

I used to work for a personal injury law firm in Philadelphia that sued doctors [medical malpractice] for botched operations. I have seen too much of what can go wrong.

However, it is not me that is making the decision. You must weigh the benefits against the costs. An augmentation mammoplasty may not solve your personal problems. You may have problems other than those of your "body image."

Answer 2

I wish I could be your size, it would make the cost of the procedure much economical. I'm 5'7 140lbs and I have lost size since having my son. I was a 36d till then, I shrunk down to a 34c. In the past year, I have undergone 6 surgeries on the right one due to an infection, severe enough to hospitalize me 4 times. I have made the choice to do it! I know our situations are different, but I know that you should if you think it will make a real improvement on your life as a whole. As far as size goes, see a good doctor who is willing to really help you by advising on a size that can appear natural (and won't end up on your knees in 20yrs.) I hope that gives insight. Search yourself for how you really think and feel. And are you sure this is something you will want to keep paying for years from now? Remember the doctor plays a very important part. And go to the free consultations if you aren't sure.

B

Answer 3

No you should never get a "boob job" (nasty word, even) when you don't like the idea. It would feel like such a defeat for you - like you would have lost to everything you hate: to your own thoughts telling you you were not good enough, and to those idiots who have been tormenting you. You know how other girls came to feel good about their breasts? ... Think... ... Yups! Because they were liked ;o) That is the same way you will be happy about yours! Maybe it seemed a little more impossible to you than to the others - but guess what: that's how much more happy you will be when you are carried through. Then you will say that life has not been unfair to you.

Answer 4

The consensus seems to be a resounding no. All of them have their reasons some stated, others implied. I agree with many of them. However, let me lend you some support.

I have known many women who have had the surgery for various reasons and I won't list them here. One thing I can tell you is that you are considering getting the operation for the only valid reason (IMHO) and that is your own self image. Not for commercial reasons or the attention of men, but for how YOU feel about the person you see in the mirror.

You already know the risks and expense but you desire it anyway. You aren't going for the monstrous Anna Nicole set, just a modest increase in curves. (Good choice.) So go forward cautiously, aware of the risks, aware of the history. Hundreds of women have had problems over the past few decades. But Millions of women have had the surgery every year without problems. So the risks are small but relevant. Most of the women I know are happy they did it and wished they had done it earlier. Make sure you go with the highest quality surgeon you can afford. Good luck, young lady.

Answer 5

Well, it's going to be something YOU are going to live with the rest of your life. If you are really small--the "boobs" may look out of proportion---I have a cousin who around the age of 30 or 31 had it done because HER MOTHER offered to pay for it.
She's a naturally beautiful girl, great body WITH OR WITHOUT BOOBS---and she carefully researched the doctor, etc...
Also, my very best friend in the world lives in FLA---she drop dead gorgeous---too thin had her boobs done. I think they look o.k.---but when she gets so thin---they look way out of place...She went from neg A to a C cup....
Good Luck! God Bless!
As far as FINANCING it----I wouldn't do it. My cousin looks great! But that is not always the case. My sister had it done---what a joke. She then went on to gain about 60 lbs. and would have had her (naturally) BIG BOOBS back---She looks repulsive. Can't tell where the boobs end and the GUT begins.
Seriously, if I were you and you like YOURSELF in every other
way----then toss the idea aside----if it was meant to be, it'll be without the FINANCE hassle. :)

Answer 6

I am also 5'1, 33, 150 pds

Hay you can have my 40dd's if you want! My back is really hurting me! My bra's run me about $ 80.00. If you want them let me know? LMAO!!! But seriously don't do that. I was a 48dd and I got my breast reduced to 40 and the images seemed so much smaller but in reality I should have just left that alone. My back hurts and even though I am very active in my life. It is hard for me to jump, kick etc... think about all the risk associated with your procedure. Do research. Everyone does not have a successful procedure. Use that money to do something positive.

Answer 7

I wouldn't. Your size is fine and what's wrong with wearing a bra to enhance? You know you could buy some weights and do some exercise. I did that and couldn't believe how much it helped!
Keep in mind any surgery is risky. And you don't want to come out looking like you just had two baseballs stuck on your chest.
Good luck

Answer 8

You do realize breast implants need to be replaced every 5 years, so that is more money and pain. What happens if it leaks or bursts? And have you ever seen the stories on t.v about breast implants going wrong? because it can...and then they all wish they never did it. One more thing whatever is wrong doesn't change with a surgery, so even if you get this done, you will find something else you want to fix. If your life is so good that your boobs are what's bothering you/problem please tell me where I can meet you to exchange lives with me. We should all be so lucky!!!

Answer 9

I love having small breasts!

I can wear clothes well, do not have to worry about wearing a bra when I wear cute cut dresses and tanks.

When I really need "boobs" I do what most other women do, just put your padded bra and go.

All and all its all about the confidence in yourself, not the size of your chest!

Answer 10

Wow, lots to say about this. Well let's look at the facts here. your on the verge of 30, and let me guess your single. And if that is true your using your boob job to get a dude, and if you already have a dude, then your trying to impress him. Listen, by getting a boob job your attracting the men that only want boobs, and that's not only wrong, but unsafe. And your pretty small, so big boobs with a small body don't mix. Listen your made the way your made. don't force it!