[QUOTE=Poysyn]
So, with the new jello-mold ones does that mean they don’t have to be replaced every ten years?
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I think it’s impossible to know for sure at this point, but that’s the prevailing wisdom of them as know best.
[QUOTE=OpalCat]
Um, nobody said that you have to have big boobs to have confidence. Chip on your shoulder much?? What was said was that someone was unhappy with an aspect of their appearance, and had more confidence after they changed that aspect. It could have been breast size, hair color, crooked teeth–anything. If someone doesn’t feel attractive (for whatever reason, but we’re talking about PERSONAL AESTHETICS here, so YOUR idea of what is attractive is completely irrelevant) then their confidence will suffer. It’s all great and well to say you should just “be happy with whatever you have” but then ideally we should also never eat foods with artificial coloring or preservatives, drive cars that run on petroleum fuel, or all sorts of other things, but we do them.
There is a MASSIVE difference between female castration and breast augmentation and if you can’t see that, I’m afraid you’re blind and beyond my patience threshold to deal with.
Nobody is suggesting that YOU have this operation. Why should you care if someone who wants it done to their own body gets it done? It’s absolutely 100% none of your business, and I find it offensive that you thought your opinion sooooo important that you just had to waltz into a thread where it is very specifically stated that they are NOT looking for opinions or arguments about IF they should have the surgery, and spew out your righteous indignation that someone DARE to do something to her own body that will make them feel better about herself.
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Where in my post did I say people shouldn’t get augmented if they want?
Where in my post do offer my ideas about what I think is attractive? (Though admitedly, I do mention what HoosierDaddy likes).
What I am questioning is why it seems so acceptable (to the point where there are now shows about it on the Entertainment network) that somehow breast size and self-esteem are tied together. My concern is that cosmetic surgery is becoming so commonplace that women everywhere with perfectly normal breasts will have them pumped up because everyone else is doing it and that to fit into society’s AESTHETIC will require surgery. I’m also concerned that risks (infection, inability to breastfeed, silicone leaks, etc.) are glossed over by surgeons making big profits by selling “self-esteem”.
I realize the differences between breast augmentation and female castration. I am pointing out the similarity in that both are surgical alterations of sexual characteristics. Not saying don’t do either - just wondering if anybody is really doing any hard thinking about what motivates this.
I hope that my daughters will remember what their breasts are for - nursing their young. My wee almost A’s performed the job perfectly for both of my kids, so no chip on these shoulders - and no bra strap ruts either. 
[QUOTE=AHoosierMama]
What I am questioning is why it seems so acceptable (to the point where there are now shows about it on the Entertainment network) that somehow breast size and self-esteem are tied together.
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Of course this has nothing, whatsoever, to do with Fiver’s thread. She’s talking about a decision she’s researched and discussed with professionals. Your opinion about the entire industry doesn’t really belong here. Fiver isn’t asking is she SHOULD get the surgery, she’s asking for opinions of people who have had it.
It might be nice to start your own thread in Great Debates about the merits of cosmetic breast enhancement, rather than hijacking Fiver’s thread with your own agenda.
[QUOTE=Fiver]
I think I was born under a lucky star, as far as that goes. This is me (wearing my breast forms).
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I would love to be as pretty as you!
/sigh.
[QUOTE=alice_in_wonderland]
Of course this has nothing, whatsoever, to do with Fiver’s thread. She’s talking about a decision she’s researched and discussed with professionals. Your opinion about the entire industry doesn’t really belong here. Fiver isn’t asking is she SHOULD get the surgery, she’s asking for opinions of people who have had it.
It might be nice to start your own thread in Great Debates about the merits of cosmetic breast enhancement, rather than hijacking Fiver’s thread with your own agenda.
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Please accept my apology, Fiver, for the hijack. I’m new to the boards and learning that digressions typical in an ordinary conversation seem to be frowned on in cyber space.
Best wishes for both your satisfaction and your speedy recovery.
[QUOTE=Bites When Provoked]
I would love to be as pretty as you!
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Aww, thanks, Sheila!
But don’t think for a moment I roll out of bed looking like that!
My A cups are reading this thread with great interest.
'course I had to take my shirt off
[QUOTE=Johanna]
My A cups are reading this thread with great interest.
'course I had to take my shirt off
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