I was once in a relationship (many, many moons ago) where my boyfriend was constantly
trying to convince me to get breast implants. I always told him that he should be happy with
me the way I was already. He would even offer to pay for half of the surgery. My response
was always, “Well, I’d look pretty silly walking around with one boob!” (while secretly
thinking, “Isn’t that why I have you?”) There’s a reason that guy is an Ex.
Now that I’m older (and wiser), I wonder if that might have been a wise investment – not for
him, of course, as he would not have retained access after we separated – but for me. That ship
has definitely sailed, but at least at least the price of breast implants is not as steep as it used to be. This
surgery is no longer enjoyed strictly by the wealthiest portion of society. “Regular” people (as in,
the average Joann) get breast implants all the time, and for various reasons.
I mean, there are many reasons why women opt for breast augmentation, none of which carry
any shame whatsoever. Some women want a type of mommy makeover after having children,
because, let’s face it, our breasts take a hit – especially for those of us who breastfeed. Or age
in and of itself (that nasty part of gravity that you never think about when you’re young and
nubile!) wreaks havoc on our bodies, causing our breasts to take a nosedive and hang out in our
midsections should we dare to remove our bras! Women in these two categories might want
perkier, firmer breasts, or breasts that aren’t best friends with our belly buttons. I have more
than one friend who has gone through what she calls her early mid-life crisis and gotten breast
implants, and each and every one of them is happier with her body and feels sexier around her
significant other.
There are also women who choose to get breast implants to get back what they lost after
surviving breast cancer. To them, breast augmentation can be a major part of the healing
process, to help them feel like women again. (But it’s different for each survivor.) I applaud
them for having the strength to stand right back up and go on with their lives – and there’s
absolutely no reason why they should not feel as beautiful as possible while doing so.
Of course, there are also women who are young but just want to have breast implants because
they are not happy with their current size – or lack of it – for whatever reason. Maybe they don’t
like how they look in strapless gowns (which are always easier to keep up if you have something
to hold them up, right?) or tank tops. Maybe they want to feel sexier in lingerie. Maybe this,
maybe that. If your idea of the most beautiful you is yourself with larger breasts, and you’ve
really thought about it (for more than five minutes), then do some research to find out as much
information as you can.
As long as it’s entirely your decision, and no one is pressuring you to get the surgery, then
there’s no wrong answer, here. Do whatever you feel is right for you! Do your research, ask
questions, talk to your friends who have had the procedure (or even those who haven’t, as
they might know others who have). Ask your doctor or gynecologist for a referral, research
the doctor, meet with the doctor, ask questions – lots and lots of questions! If you don’t feel
completely comfortable with this doctor, then keep looking. Do what feels right to you, and
make your decision based upon what your research (and your gut!) tells you! And don’t let a
soon-to-be Ex try to twist your arm, because you know he’ll just want visitation rights after you
kick him to the curb!
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