# How do you like your sillicon breasts? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 12, 2002, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166 "2002-12-12T01:58:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Tomcat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Tomcat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tomcat)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/21 "2002-12-13T16:38:11Z")
Witty replies and no substance… I too am interested in what women think about their breast surgery afterwards… ---
**Author:** ![Bongmaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Bongmaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bongmaster)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/22 "2002-12-13T17:11:35Z")
I suspect that unless there is a critical failure of the breast that they would be satisfied by all the extra attention they are bound to now get. ---
**Author:** ![PolarField](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b77776/32.png) [@PolarField](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PolarField)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/23 "2002-12-13T17:22:35Z")
I think the OP is trolling for masturbation material. ---
**Author:** ![Tangent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tangent/32/3098_2.png) [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Post date:** [December 13, 2002, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/24 "2002-12-13T21:30:54Z")
I like them attached to tall blondes in tight t-shirts. ---
**Author:** ![verybdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/49beb7/32.png) [@verybdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/verybdog)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/25 "2002-12-14T00:01:27Z")
Hey, Polar, if you have nothing to say about the topic, shut up. ---
**Author:** ![Neurotik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/91b2a8/32.png) [@Neurotik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neurotik)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/26 "2002-12-14T01:56:08Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Guinastasia \* > **Why would I want silicone? I’ve got the real thing, baby.** Cite? ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/27 "2002-12-14T02:40:45Z")
While it’s an interesting question, I’m sure it could have been asked more tactfully. BTW this… > [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by SPOOFE \* > \*\*I want breast implants in my elbows, just so I can rest my arms on my desk without them getting sore. \*\* is hysterical. ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Ellis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/977dab/32.png) [@Michael\_Ellis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Michael_Ellis)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/28 "2002-12-14T02:46:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Guinastasia \* > \*\*Why would I want silicone? I’ve got the real thing, baby. > > 😉 \*\* So Guin, how are _you_ doin’? ---
**Author:** ![MaxTheVool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9fc29f/32.png) [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/29 "2002-12-14T05:00:29Z")
[badpun] so when a women with implants has a lot of cleavage, do you refer to that cleavage as a **Silicone Valley**? [/badpun] ---
**Author:** ![butter\_pie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/aca169/32.png) [@butter\_pie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/butter_pie)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/30 "2002-12-14T05:14:08Z")
I dunno. You buy some for me, and afterwards, I’ll let you know how I feel about them. ---
**Author:** ![Mockingbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c68b51/32.png) [@Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mockingbird)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/31 "2002-12-14T05:27:42Z")
I use them as a door stop. ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/32 "2002-12-14T07:11:39Z")
Uninstalled since I’m quite happy with the orginal issued. I think they might make neat toys to play catch with, though. I imagine they have a kinda water balloon feel but much more durable. ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/33 "2002-12-14T13:30:23Z")
Aren’t they saline these days? I thought silicone was dangerous. ---
**Author:** ![Silentgoldfish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e36b37/32.png) [@Silentgoldfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silentgoldfish)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2002, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/34 "2002-12-14T14:51:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by GuanoLad \* > \*\*Aren’t they saline these days? I thought silicone was dangerous. \*\* As someone that photographs naked ladies for a living shouldn’t you be the expert in this thread? 🙂 (actually, I’m being semi-serious. I wish the ask-a-pornographer thread hadn’t died) ---
**Author:** ![GuanoLad](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guanolad/32/42_2.png) [@GuanoLad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GuanoLad)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2002, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/35 "2002-12-15T00:17:55Z")
We deliberately stay AWAY from fake boobies. We hate them. But even if we did include them, doesn’t mean I’d know of the medical science behind them (and most of our models, surprise surprise, aren’t too technologically educated either). I seem to remember there being some backlash on the backlash, that silicone wasn’t as bad as the media made out, and it was only a small problem. But I can’t recall now. ---
**Author:** ![ladydisco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@ladydisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladydisco)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2002, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/36 "2002-12-15T00:33:37Z")
::big sigh:: Oh, alright. I like my breast implants. I got them August of this year. I didn’t get drastic implants - my natural breasts were very small, so I am now about a C cup. To a stranger, they’d be quite forgettable, but to me it’s a nice improvement. They’ve really given my body better proportion. I didn’t go into the surgery expecting getting implants to be a life-altering experience. And so far they haven’t been. I’m in a long-term relationship with a fantastic and supportive guy, so it’s not as though I thought I needed to be more attractive to men. I did it for myself and have no regrets except not doing it sooner (I’m 26). Also, if I were to do it again, I would go a little bit bigger. So is that what you wanted to know? Your OP wasn’t very specific. Oh, and I’m in Canada, where all we are only allowed to have saline…only the shell is silicon. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2002, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/37 "2002-12-15T00:44:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by verybdog \* > \*\*I know this is crazy, but maybe some brave ladies might want to talk about it. > > I am listening. \*\* I LOVE my silicon breasts! I am glad I made my girlfriend get them. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2002, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/38 "2002-12-15T15:45:56Z")
Um… with extra silicone. If I had a pair, I’d just fondle myself all day. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Paprika](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr_paprika/32/3042_2.png) [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2002, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/39 "2002-12-15T15:55:05Z")
“Both a 1995 follow-up report of the Nurses’ Health Study (Sanchez-Gurrero, NEJM 332:1666-1670, 1995) and a 1998 retrospective population study in Sweden (Nyren, BMJ 316:417-422, 1998) were unable to find any association between breast implants and connective tissue diseases. A number fo other studies have failed to show a correlation between breast implants and rheumatoid arthritis (Dugowson, Arth Rheum 35:S66,1992), scleroderma (Hochberg, J Clin Epidemiol 48:565-569, 1995) and lupus (Strom, J Clin Epidemiol 47:1211-1214, 1994). The ONLY study to date showing a corelation between implants and connective tissue diseases was a retrospective cohort study of women self-reporting both implants and the diagnosis of connective tissue disease; the relative risk was 1.24 (Hennekens, JAMA 275:616-621, 1996). It is important these diagnoses were not verified as the assessment was made after the widely publicized ban on breast implants (Angell, NEJM 334:1513-1518, 1996). Despite the lack of scientific evidence, courts have awarded huge settlements to plaintiffs. Such court decisions have widespread implications for the future of health care … becasue they foster an antiscientific approach to medical issues and because companies are increasingly unwilling to produce medical devices under the current system (ibid).” (From Family Practice Sourcebook, KG Marshall). ---
**Author:** ![Blackeyes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f6c823/32.png) [@Blackeyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackeyes)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2002, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-like-your-sillicon-breasts/142166/40 "2002-12-18T19:40:01Z")
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