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Lift or No Lift?
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Lift or No Lift?
I’ve been frustrated by the look of my breasts since I’ve stopped breastfeeding my son 7 years ago. Although they have some fullness they sag and they have a flat look (see photos). I’m aware there is much worse in the sagging department and my husband and friends tell me my boobs look great. I know deep down that no they’re not that bad and I’m truly wondering if the trade off scares of a lift would be worth it or not? Do I want ok-ish saggy boobs with a smooth skin and no scars or perky breasts with anchor scars? Also will the lift change the shape of my breasts? I like the shape of mine they are round and I’d like to preserve it. So many questions! Help me.
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I really want a lift aswel, It’s the scars that put me off, I think we are our worst critics, I think yours look really good, I wouldn’t get a lift if I was you. Xx
Thank you so much. Yes you are right we are our worst critics, and what for? It seems utterly superficial but at the same time, it can seem like the most important thing in the world when we check ourselves out in the mirror. Ugh I sometimes wish I was a guy, no boob problems for them and if they really want a good body, muscles are attainable for anyone that really wants it. No amount of exercise or hard work at the gym can lift boobs.
I think your breast look great. Jut my opinion
As someone who is getting a lift and needs it due to extreme weight loss. I am envious of your boobs!!!
Thanks so much, it's humbling to hear. I hope your lift will transform your body to the standard that you'd like. Congratulations on loosing weight, it must have been a tough battle, I wish you strength and resilience going through the post weight loss process
Thanks so much, it's humbling to hear. I hope your lift will transform your body to the standard that you'd like. Congratulations on loosing weight, it must have been a tough battle, I wish you strength and resilience going through the post weight loss process.
My humble attempt to help you: Ultimately only you can decide what to do because YOU have to live with your decisions. It doesn't really matter what I think, or your friends, or even your husband. It's nice that he thinks they look great, but I'm sure he loves you for so much more than the look of your breasts.
I did not like my breasts and in 1997 got implants, for me and no one else. It is a decision I now regret, for many different reasons. I explanted after over 22 years and got a lift at the same time. No regrets about removing the implants. It's not the same circumstance but I can share some of my experiences with the Lift part.
My Lift outcome was not exactly what I had expected. Even though I prepared for the worst and hoped for the best. Even though I had a good outcome. It has made me face some of the thoughts and feelings that led me to get implants. The thoughts and feelings that some how nicer breasts would make me feel better about myself. It has made me REALLY realise what is important in life. Health is much more important than the look of any body part. No one loved me for my fake breasts. No one loves me for my return to real breasts. No one loved my best friend for her breasts and no one loves her less now because she has no breasts (she had a double mastectomy). IF you are struggling with accepting yourself as you are, and/or the physical effects as we age, having a lift probably won't change that. We can always find another body part that isn't "perfect".
A lift will leave scars, no matter what technique is used. Since you didn't mention your breasts are causing any physical problems, it seems that a lift would only be for aesthetics in your case. I'm sure that the shape of your breasts would change in some way from surgery. No doctor can promise the shape afterwards, nor can promise you won't have some imperfections or complications. Surgery always has risks.
I am sure you have a lot of blessings in your life since you mention you have a husband, a child, and friends. I would recommend focusing on all that you have and accepting yourself the way you are now, before you decide on this. From my experience, I think I, and most people aren't properly prepared for the psychological effects of cosmetic surgery. I wish there was more of a focus on realistic expectations and realistic risks. Again, only you can decide if the risks and unknown outcome are worth it.
I also can get stuck comparing my boobs, it never ends well. We can always find someone perkier and someone less perky. That doesn't directly relate to sexy, as most men find confident women sexy regardless of how "perfect" any particular body part is.
I forgot to mention that a Lift will most likely cause a loss of "function", the areola won't be able able to contract/pucker like it used to. Most doctors don't mention it and glaze over it if you ask. I am lucky I still have proper sensation, but I miss the ability of it to contract and it now looks flaccid to me. My areola is now a different colour than before the Lift. My "perfectionist" side is disappointed, I had no idea that could happen and it looks strange to me. I asked my hubby, and he doesn't even notice. So I try to accept this new look that only seems to bother me. I could give more examples, but the point is that I'm still too hard on myself.
I also regret how much money I have wasted that could have been put to much better use.
From my experience, the nag will probably still be there even if you get a lift. It will find something new to obsess with. In your case, I thing the improvement a lift would bring wouldn't be dramatic enough to make the nag go away.
I think your boobs are pretty as they are and that a lift isn't worth it.