I'm 33 Years Old, Have No Children and Just Lost About 40 Lbs, my Breasts Are Now Uneven. I'm extremely self conscious now. I come from a family that is old-fashioned and think I just want to get implants. How can I talk to them into seeing hat this is doing to my self esteem?
Answer: Breast augmentation and family acceptance
First of all you are old enough to make this decision for yourself with or without the approval of your parents. Only you know how you feel inside about yourself and how much your condition bothers you to the point of having low self esteem. Having you be socially withdrawn, or not dating because of this condition, pleases your family? Hopefully this is not the case. You only need implants if you want to achieve a larger cup size than what you have now. Maybe all you need is a breast lift with the correction of the asymmetry. Make an appointment for a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can explain your options. Good luck.
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First of all you are old enough to make this decision for yourself with or without the approval of your parents. Only you know how you feel inside about yourself and how much your condition bothers you to the point of having low self esteem. Having you be socially withdrawn, or not dating because of this condition, pleases your family? Hopefully this is not the case. You only need implants if you want to achieve a larger cup size than what you have now. Maybe all you need is a breast lift with the correction of the asymmetry. Make an appointment for a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can explain your options. Good luck.
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It is important to remember that you never do cosmetic surgery for anyone other than yourself. Whether or not your family is in support should not be the question. You are a consenting adult and if breast enhancement is important to you, then that is all that really matters.
I often run across this dilemna in speaking with patients but find that their families often change their opinion on breast augmentation dramatically after seeing how happy the patient is following their surgery. When done correctly by an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, breast augmentation can give you results that are very natural and that help compliment your overall figure.
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It is important to remember that you never do cosmetic surgery for anyone other than yourself. Whether or not your family is in support should not be the question. You are a consenting adult and if breast enhancement is important to you, then that is all that really matters.
I often run across this dilemna in speaking with patients but find that their families often change their opinion on breast augmentation dramatically after seeing how happy the patient is following their surgery. When done correctly by an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, breast augmentation can give you results that are very natural and that help compliment your overall figure.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Breast augmentation can look very natural.
It is a very personal topic to discuss. The best way to express your feelings is to be completely honest and let your family know you are not trying to stand out and you only want to feel good about yourself. They may be associating breast implants to outrageous results and your job will to show them natural results. Lots of times, people who have breast augmentation keep it a secret since the results are so natural.
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Answer: Breast augmentation can look very natural.
It is a very personal topic to discuss. The best way to express your feelings is to be completely honest and let your family know you are not trying to stand out and you only want to feel good about yourself. They may be associating breast implants to outrageous results and your job will to show them natural results. Lots of times, people who have breast augmentation keep it a secret since the results are so natural.
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December 28, 2010
Answer: Talk to Family about Breast Implants, Self-Esteem
One way I have approached this issue is make copies of other patients befores/afters that are similar or worse than yours. Also have a frontal of only your breasts in the mix. Initiate a conversation with the family members you wish to know about your issues. Show them the befores and afters (REMEMBER try no faces only breasts!). Than for the last photo show them your frontal view, again NO face so they do not know it is you. WAIT until they ask for the after photo, than say it will be ready when I have the surgery! Try this. It has worked for my patients with a conservative family. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
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Answer: Talk to Family about Breast Implants, Self-Esteem
One way I have approached this issue is make copies of other patients befores/afters that are similar or worse than yours. Also have a frontal of only your breasts in the mix. Initiate a conversation with the family members you wish to know about your issues. Show them the befores and afters (REMEMBER try no faces only breasts!). Than for the last photo show them your frontal view, again NO face so they do not know it is you. WAIT until they ask for the after photo, than say it will be ready when I have the surgery! Try this. It has worked for my patients with a conservative family. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
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January 12, 2012
Answer: Breast surgery and self-esteem.
First of all, congratulations on losing 40lbs! Unfortunately for many women, the joy of losing the weight is often tempered by the changes that occur in breast size and shape. These changes can lead to drooping or sagginess and are difficult to improve without surgical intervention. However, many women or their loved ones have a preconceived negative view of cosmetic breast surgery. These views (described as old-fashioned in your post) are simply a result of either misinformation or misunderstanding of what breast surgery is and can accomplish.
In your particular case, I view surgery as much more of a reconstructive procedure rather than purely cosmetic. It sounds as if you highly value the opinions of your family members. I would recommend having some of your family members attend your consultation so that they can ask questions and understand the rationale for breast implants in your situation. Of course, at 30 you are fully able to make these decisions on your own without need for anyone else's approval. You may not be able to change their opinions, but perhaps you will be able to get them to respect yours.
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January 12, 2012
Answer: Breast surgery and self-esteem.
First of all, congratulations on losing 40lbs! Unfortunately for many women, the joy of losing the weight is often tempered by the changes that occur in breast size and shape. These changes can lead to drooping or sagginess and are difficult to improve without surgical intervention. However, many women or their loved ones have a preconceived negative view of cosmetic breast surgery. These views (described as old-fashioned in your post) are simply a result of either misinformation or misunderstanding of what breast surgery is and can accomplish.
In your particular case, I view surgery as much more of a reconstructive procedure rather than purely cosmetic. It sounds as if you highly value the opinions of your family members. I would recommend having some of your family members attend your consultation so that they can ask questions and understand the rationale for breast implants in your situation. Of course, at 30 you are fully able to make these decisions on your own without need for anyone else's approval. You may not be able to change their opinions, but perhaps you will be able to get them to respect yours.
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