Like life, most breasts are not perfect! In our “bigger is better” world, everything from TV sets to burgers is now king sized and those of us who are not amply proportioned feel shortchanged. It’s tough to deal with the insecurities and self-image issues but what’s worse is when women wearing double Fs condescendingly dish out platitudes like “be comfortable in your own skin”, “love yourself”, and my personal favorite (drum roll, please…) “you were built this way for a reason”! What possible “reason” could there be for my flat-chest…so that I can have an unobstructed view of my shoes! Try discussing surgery as an option and all you will get is a chorus of disapproving clucks followed by a (de)motivational lecture on how you should have strength of character and how only weak women succumb to pervasive societal beauty standards. Firstly, this is an extremely narrow minded view and more importantly it takes immense courage to opt for surgery! Before you decide to take this step, make sure that you understand the risks involved. It is easy to get swept away with images of a perfect body and ignore all the other possible consequences, so here’s what you need to consider:
Structural Imbalance!
Heather Mills – that just about says it all. There is always the possibility of dimpling if the implant is not completely secure. You will then require one or more surgeries to correct the mistake which could lead to further risks and complications. When it comes to breast augmentation surgery, it’s important that you get things right the first time around. Surgeons always show you beautiful leather portfolios with their best work but you don’t get to see the ones that were not as successful; and the harsh reality is that every surgeon would have at least a few of those! Unpleasant as this may seem, it would be smart to look up photographs of breast dimpling after a surgery to understand this risk.
Aesthetic Appeal
The perfect pair of jeans – every woman gets a nostalgic gleam as she speaks wistfully of the pair she had in college; the way it made her legs slimmer, how it gave her the perfect waist and of course how it accentuated her otherwise flat derriere! Ever so often you see a pair with the perfect shade AND the cut seems to be exactly what you’re looking for. You dash to try it on, but your joy is short lived; the fit is off, the color is a little too dark/light, it’s just not the “one” and your hunt for elusive pair of jeans continues. Consider this, if that could happen with a pair of jeans, it could just as well happen with your new pair of implants! Even if the surgery is a complete success, it does not guarantee that you will be happy with the results. It may be a scary thought, but it is one that you need to consider.
The Health Risks
When people try to talk you out of having the surgery, the first thing they will discuss is the health risks involved – which is why I get to it last! If you are seriously considering this surgery, chances are, you’ve already researched the risks and discussed it with your doctor. In addition to these risks, there could be many more risks that researchers have just not yet detected. In fact, the FDA recently issued a warning regarding a possible link between implants and a rare type of cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Breast implants are still a relatively new concept, so it may take a while for us to understand all the health risks and implications.
You may be someone who just never “filled out” or you may be a mother of four who’s lost her curves after breastfeeding… regardless of why you want to opt for the surgery, talk to an unbiased counselor. Don’t let this be something you mull over for years, take some time and think this through and then come to a definite decision – one way or another. Remember this is a life-altering choice and the only person who gets a say in it is YOU!
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