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'Breast Implants are Not for Me'
Pros:
fuller breasts
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Cons:
assymetrical, fallen breasts, possibility of illness,
future surgery needed
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Cost:
$2800
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Healing time:
2 months
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Pain-o-meter: 5
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I had breast augmentation on Dec. 2, 1999. So far, the only problem I have is that my surgeon put in too many cc's and didn't pay attention to small assymetries in my breasts. I have decided as a result to have them removed because I did not want them that big. I also did not research enough before and did not know of the possible health risks or the fact that I would need several more surgeries down the road. Now I think I have to get my breasts lifted to compensate for the sagging that I never had before, but at least I won't have to get my implants replaced 10 times.
I think that breast implants could be a good thing for some women, but don't make the same mistake i did - please research breast implants more thoroughly than I did, and see a board certified surgeon.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
I expected higher and more symmetrical breasts
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
scarring, unnatural look, pain
Healing aids used:
Not Specified
Number of doctors consulted:
1
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
5
Had an elective procedure before:
Yes
Complications or follow-up procedures:
Not Specified
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regarding your condition.
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Gender:
Female
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Age:
20
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Ethnic group:
Caucasian
Education:
Some community college or university
Country:
United States
State/Province:
South Carolina
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Our weight alone is not a sufficient measure to assess our risk for disease. Total body fat, fat distribution and the consequences of dieting must be considered as well.
(Source: the Role of Weight Management in the Health of Women" by Sachiko T. St. Jeor, professor and director of Nutrition Education and Research at the University of Nevada, School of Medicine)
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