I'm 18 & have REALY REALLY small breasts. They are not even an A cup. (32AA) Finding clothes, bras & bathing suits is impossible. I avoid going to beach/pool parties with friends because i KNOW they WILL judge (especially the guys).
Push up bras don't work b/c i have nothing to push up. Literally. Padded bras don't fit-- they just sit on top of my chest with nothing in the cup.
I am really skinny and I have gone to a doctor and they've said "it's just the way I am," and that all I have to do is wait. But I hate looking like this. It's uncomfortable, I can never find clothes that fit me well (dresses and tank tops are always so loose on me) and I just want to look normal.
I have even been thinking of getting implants (my mom supports me and i know all the risks so dont tell me about that) I would be the happiest girl in the world if I get an A cup... thats perfect for me.
Please help. WHAT CAN I DO TO LOOK OLDER AND JUST BE ABLE TO FIND CUTE CLOTHES THAT FIT ME WELL? ANYTHING ELSE?
adviceman49 answered Friday November 11 2011, 10:28 am: You are on the young side of the age where a good and reputable plastic surgeon will consider giving you implants. There are several things you should know about implant surgery.
First: There are several different procedures. The one that looks the most natural, and is also the most expensive of the surgeries, is where the implant is placed under the muscle. My wife had a mastectomy because of this she had reconstructive surgery. Her surgeon placed the implant below the muscle. As Her husband I cannot tell the difference between the reconstructed breast and her own breasted which was lifted without an implant.
Second: There are two types of implants. Saline and Silicone. You need to discuss with your doctor which type of implant is best for you. Our surgeon suggest Silicone and was very patient an explained away my concerns with this type of implant.
You want to discuss with your surgeon if it will be necessary to replace your implants at anytime in the future. This is not because they may rupture, but do to them becoming old and needing replacement.
Third: Picking a Surgeon. You want to find a Surgeon who is Board Certified by the College of Plastic Surgeons. Any Surgeon can do implant surgery. A Board certified Plastic Surgeon has met standard and training that are much higher for the practice of Plastic Surgery. This is important for a good outcome. You surgeon should show you before and after pictures of other surgeries he/she has done.
Fourth: The Plastic Surgeon can if he/she agrees with you get you from flat chested to triple DDD cup if you ask for it. They use skin expander's to make room for the implant.
For the best outcome you want to stay proportion to you body size. If you don't you will have the same problems in reverse that you have know for one thing. For another you will look very disproportionate. From your description of yourself. I would talk with your surgeon about a large A cup or small B cup.
Picking a good surgeon is important. You are in no immediate danger so there is no rush to surgery for you say there was for my wife. You have the time to find a good surgeon, one you will be comfortable with. Use the Internet to see where the doctor trained and where the doctor went to school.
Where I live we are lucky to have several of this countries best medical schools and teaching hospitals. Our surgeon just happened to honor graduate every school she ever went to and was chief resident during her surgical residency. We were lucky to find her as one of our doctors had recommended another doctor but the Breast Cancer foundation which was offering support to us insisted we meet with this doctor. We hired her on the spot.
Plastic Surgeons are use to prospective patients telling them they need to think about it. This is especially true after the business manger gives them the information on the cost of surgery. This is elective surgery which most insurance companies will not cover. So unless there is another underlying reason for them to pay for it you will bear all the costs, which depending on where you live could go as high as $20K.
The norm for the type I am suggesting, which my insurance company's cost, just over $10K including the mammograms and other testing prior to surgery. This was just the Plastics cost.
I generally take a dim view on implant surgery, with the exception of people like my wife and you. You have a valid reason for getting implants. Not only will you look better but you will feel better about yourself. Having a better self esteem will help you make your way in the world. For you implants are a solution not a whim or a desire to be something you need not be. [ adviceman49's advice column | Ask adviceman49 A Question ]
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