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Is the Free Breast Implants Website a Bad Idea?

I have been saving up for a breast augmentation for almost two years now, and I still don't quite have enough. I have been considering using the "free breast implants" website to help fund the remaining cost of my breast implant surgery but I can't help feeling a little weird about it. This is probably kind of dumb, but I'm just wondering if any surgeons who do breast augmentation have ever operated on anyone who got their breast implant surgery paid for through the free breast implants website. If so, did the women still feel good about having the surgery and like the results and everything? Thanks...

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Is the My Free Breast Implants Website a good idea?

Hi there- I am very familiar with the website you refer to. Here's the way it works... A woman interested in breast augmentation surgery signs up and posts some photos and a plea for financial assistance with the costs of surgery. She stipulates the kinds of contacts she is willing to entertain and what she is "willing to do" in exchange for financial assistance from the male "members" of the site. In most cases, requests are made by male members for photos of the prospective more

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Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

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Free breast implants website - Pecunia non olet

In 74 AD, the Roman Emperor Vespasian (9-79 AD) came up with a VERY original new tax to raise money - he taxed public urinals. The outcry was immediate and long-lasting and name "Vesapasian" is STILL applied to street urinals across Europe. ( Obama - Reid - Pelosi take notes...) More lasting and biting was Vespasian's practical response: "Pecunia non olet" ("Money does not smell"). But, is that true? Does the way we earn a living make a difference? Is money... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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"Free breast implants"

I have no personal experience with the free breast implant sites but it is my understanding that a woman will post photos of herself and basically ask men to donate to their surgical costs. I have no idea what will be asked of a woman if she has surgery this way but there are a number of other ways you can pay for surgery other than to have to ask for help from strangers. I often ask patients to check with their credit union first, where you may get the best rates, and then you can consider... more

Michael C. Edwards, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch!

I personally have not heard of this website. I would caution you about what sort of relationship you may be entering. Please be careful.

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Douglas L. Gervais, MD

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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Are free implants really free?

I never heard of this site until very recently when a woman came infor a consult and told me she was paying for the implants this way. My staff and I went on this site and were a bit suprised, to say the least. You are definitely not getting the impants for "free". You are establishing a relationship of sorts with "gentlemen" who are unknown to you and providing them with photos of yourself. What those photos are is between the two of you. My advice is don't do it.... more

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Mark D. Epstein, MD

Stony Brook Plastic Surgeon

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Free breast implant website

My advice: don't do it. I think the fact that you feel "a little bit weird" about this website, and wonder if you will feel good about the surgery afterwards, are both clear indications you should not finance your implants this way. I am not too familiar with the website, but if you have to post naked pictures of yourself to get some stranger to pay for your implants, I do not think this is a good idea. Do not make a hasty decision that you will regret and cannot take back. I... more

Anita Patel, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Nothing is free

This free breast implants website doesn't appear to be a sound idea. At some point you'll be asked to pay for those implants and it may not be a circumstance you'd like to be in. If you can't afford the procedure yet, then I think you should keep saving up. Best Wishes, DoctorMeade

Ricardo A. Meade, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Free Breast Implants?

I have performed surgery on some women who have had their surgery funded from this site. I believe that it is the patients decision on how they would like to pay for their surgery. Ultimately, the patients' goal is to look and feel better about themselves and this procedure does that. But how you fund this is your personal decision. Dr Hedden

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William J. Hedden, MD

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

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A choice only some women will make

Hello, I have done a few operations for women from the site to which you refer. They were fine but wanted larger than average implant sizes.

John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon

Free breast implant sites.

Yes, I have had the opportunity to operate on women who have had the proceudure "funded": through this source. The paitients run the spectrum of personalities and methods to achieve a comfort level with the process. For example, one was very outgoing and very forthcoming. She even did a "promo" for another website which she landed through this channel. She was single and used many social networking sites to bring visitors to her web page. Another patient was the... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Free Breast Implants?

Wow, just when you thought you'd heard everything....... I have posted on this board about the dangers of low cost breast implants and selecting a plastic surgeon based on having the lowest price. I can't imagine the potential dangers of breast implants that are promoted as free

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Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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No such thing as "Free" breast implants

As I am sure you are aware, nothing in life is "free". There is always a price to pay. I would implore you to think about the long-term ramifications of allowing unknown persons to finance your surgery. I have never had a patient inquire about paying for their surgery through this method. Although how you pay for surgery is a personal choice, I will tell you that I do not think I would be comfortable operating on a patient who would use this method...it more

Christine Sullivan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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Free implant website

Please research carefully, what you must trade to get free implants. All decisions have long-term consequences on your emotional and psycologically well being.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Free Breast Implants don't sound like a good deal

I'd be very leery of this opportunity as well. It kind of gives me the creeps honestly. I've never had a patient come through my doors using this offer, and would perhaps professionally be required to turn them away. Think REALLY hard about this.....

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Brian K. Brzowski, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

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Free Breast Implant sites

Nothing in life is free. One would have to wonder what you would have to do in the end to receive these "free implants". Continue down the path of saving your money for this procedure. You will find it very rewarding in the end.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Free Breast Implants

This is a very interesting question and not something that can be answered with anything absolute. I have actually not worked with any clients who have used this service but am a little skeptical about the proverbial "strings" that may be attached to having someone else fund your surgery. First, you need to ask yourself why a complete stranger would actually pay for your surgery. I may be a bit old-fashioned but I have to imagine that anyone who would pay for a complete... more

Gregory A. Buford, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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Paying for breast implants by website

I do not have any patients who have paid for their surgery this way. Actually, it is inconceivable to me that you would consider it. There is nothing in life that is free. Your body is precious. No one, and that includes husbands, boyfriends, significant others and certainly not strangers, should have anything to do with your choices regarding your body. I think it would be extremely demoralizing and not something that a person with good self esteem would do. Would you pose naked on a... more

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Tracy Pfeifer, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Free breast implants from a website is a personal decision

I am familiar with this website. Although how you pay for your augmentation surgery is a personal choice, I would advise you to proceed very carefully On has to wonder exactly what the "donor" will expect in exchange for funding the surgery. Many practices, including mine, participate with financing companies like Care Credit. You may want to explore all of your options before committting yourself. Good Luck.

Jeffrey Horowitz, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Breast implant cost help

There are many option, FINANCING is one of those. However remember what if you need a revision or another surgery, How are you going to deal with the money for the next surgery? Think carefully before you commit all your life savings.

Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Free breast implant site?

I am not exactly sure of what this site offers. I would not feel comfortable treating someone who is having their implants paid for by a stranger. What do they have to give in return to that person?