Breast Implants - Questions for Women who have had it done?!?

Question

I'm 5'3" and only weigh around 110 lbs so my 36A breast size seems like it should be proportional, but it isn't and I hate it! I don't like the way clothes or bathing suits fit and on top of having a very youthful face, I feel as if I look like a young girl. I don't want responses to this such as telling me not to do it. I want answers. So here are my questions:

1.) Is it possible to get financing if I have yet to build much credit and don't have a cosigner?

2.) With a certain amount down, which I am assuming most financers require, how much were your payments? (A little personal, I know - but I need as much info as possible!)

3.) What is the REAL recovery period?

4.) Do prices vary substantially from state-to-state or area-to-area? If so, is it enough to where it would be worth it to travel (within the country, only!)??

Thanks so much, and if there is any other info you could give I would really really appreciate it, I'm just trying to gater as much info as possible!

Answer 1

Here is a site that has a lot of women who have gone through it as well as a good FAQ's section for you:

http://www.breasthealthonline.com

I cannot help you with your questions as I went the opposite way (reduction).

All I suggest is really researching the doctors you are consulting with as well as the different procedures and people's opinions good and bad about it.

Answer 2

Ok, I can't answer questions 1, 2, or 4 becuz I live in Canada, and don't know how the US would handle your financing situation, but here's #3.

The recovery period varies per person. It depends alot on ur body structure, how large of an implant ur getting, the type of implant (saline or silicone), where ur implant will be placed (over the muscle, partially under the muscle, or fully under the muscle), and which incision site u will be having. Typically if u have very little breast tissue, ur doctor will recommend placing the implant under the muscle to help conceal the effects of rippling. It can take anywhere from 6 months to a year to see ur final results (ie. size, shape). The risks of capsular contraction (a build up of scar tissue) are higher with smooth implants as opposed to textured implants. "Bottoming out" (the implant sinking lower than where it was originally placed) can occur if u have weak connective tissue (crease line), or if the implant is too large and causing the skin/muscle to stretch and "let go" of the implant. Breast implant surgery is considered to be 2 separate surgeries with 2 separate healing patterns and outcomes. If u started out with ur breasts being slightly uneven, ur nipples being uneven, or having very close/very far cleavage, implants will NOT correct this. Basically what ur breasts look like now is pretty much what they will look like when ur healed...except larger!
The one thing I cannot stress enough is, go to ATLEAST 3 consults before deciding on a doctor...this is a big deal, and if u choose the wrong doctor that's not suited to ur comfort level, and ur body's needs, it can cost u thousands to have his "oooops" corrected.
Here's a site that I found to be VERY helpful, and the women on there are so supportive (I'm on there too, Dakotagurrl)! Feel free to email me if u need more info, or would like to see a few pics of my "healing stages". Good luck! =)

http://allaboutplasticsurgery.com/

Answer 3

I'm a 23 year old female, I started as a 34A..or smaller..and I stumbled upon bravabreasts.com, I emailed the girl and actually got her to lower her original asking price, so that was great! I wore the system for 6 months, almost everyday for maybe 30-45 minutes each time. I ended up gaining an entire cup size, which for me, was seriously an answer to my prayers! I've ALWAYS wanted a bigger chest, and I finally got it. I'm satisfied! I guess I wouldnt mind going slightly bigger, but I'm a small girl, so it might look odd. Anyways, I really think anyone should give it a go...it's cheaper than the real Brava and better and safer than surgery! And now, since I got such good results, I'm a seller of these machines as well...hence the name. :o) You should give it a try before you risk your life with surgery or creams, etc.