Is cosmetic breast surgery in your late 40's really stupid?

[Anonymous]

I’m 47 and getting a lift and reduction. I’m a G and can’t wait to get rid of these things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am the same age as you, OP. Keep us posted, I have debated this in my head for years and cannot come up with an answer for myself. Everytime I think about calling for a consult, I freak out because I can't visualize having a conversation about this with my 9-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. I also freak out and start loathing my barely A cup every time I hear of trans men getting top surgery or wearing a binder. I also keep thinking about what I'd do if I see 90/100---I mean, at that point, are my kids going to advocate for me to see a surgeon to have implants removed/replaced?

If I could go back in time, I would have saved up my money my senior year of high school and gotten the surgery the summer before I started college.

OP here and i just saw this post was bumped.

This is a giant part of what gives me pause. I have 15 year old twins. I can't just disappear and have surgery OR be vague about it: "I'm just having a procedure". Sure, I can (and would) be frank and open with them that I am having surgery for myself.
But I'd be lying if I said it wasn't awkward.
Clearly there are women all over who have all sorts of cosmetic procedures and tell their kids "hey, I'm going in for my Facelift" "I'm headed to have my liposuction done, be back this evening". And their kids take it in stride.
But it just doesn't seem in my wheelhouse as a mother AT ALL.

[Anonymous]

I’m going to do a reduction, lift and reduce my pancake nipples. I’m sooooo self conscious about my nipples and just need to do the surgery and move on with life. I’ve had large breasts my whole life, and now I can’t wait to be a cute small C cup!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am the same age as you, OP. Keep us posted, I have debated this in my head for years and cannot come up with an answer for myself. Everytime I think about calling for a consult, I freak out because I can't visualize having a conversation about this with my 9-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. I also freak out and start loathing my barely A cup every time I hear of trans men getting top surgery or wearing a binder. I also keep thinking about what I'd do if I see 90/100---I mean, at that point, are my kids going to advocate for me to see a surgeon to have implants removed/replaced?

If I could go back in time, I would have saved up my money my senior year of high school and gotten the surgery the summer before I started college.

Kids don't need to know specifics. Mine were told that I was having a procedure and that I would be recovering and Dad would help me. Don't avoid it because of your kids! I got a lift & implants about 4 years ago at 47 and am very happy with how they look now. Would highly recommend it and liked my surgeon - Sheilah Lynch in Chevy Chase. I'm also hoping to live up to 90+ and if that happens, I will probably need another nip & tuck before then. In that case, I will have the surgeon remove the implants during the same operation. It's much easier to remove than to implant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am the same age as you, OP. Keep us posted, I have debated this in my head for years and cannot come up with an answer for myself. Everytime I think about calling for a consult, I freak out because I can't visualize having a conversation about this with my 9-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. I also freak out and start loathing my barely A cup every time I hear of trans men getting top surgery or wearing a binder. I also keep thinking about what I'd do if I see 90/100---I mean, at that point, are my kids going to advocate for me to see a surgeon to have implants removed/replaced?

If I could go back in time, I would have saved up my money my senior year of high school and gotten the surgery the summer before I started college.

OP here and i just saw this post was bumped.

This is a giant part of what gives me pause. I have 15 year old twins. I can't just disappear and have surgery OR be vague about it: "I'm just having a procedure". Sure, I can (and would) be frank and open with them that I am having surgery for myself.
But I'd be lying if I said it wasn't awkward.
Clearly there are women all over who have all sorts of cosmetic procedures and tell their kids "hey, I'm going in for my Facelift" "I'm headed to have my liposuction done, be back this evening". And their kids take it in stride.
But it just doesn't seem in my wheelhouse as a mother AT ALL.

Are your twins girls or boys? Mine are boys and they don't want or need to know any specifics. If they ask, you can tell but mostly they just want to know that you'll be fine. And you will. It's outpatient surgery and you'll be back to normal within days. Austin-Weston clinic has an overnight suite where you could spend the first night with a nurse if you wanted a bit more time to recover without prying eyes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m going to do a reduction, lift and reduce my pancake nipples. I’m sooooo self conscious about my nipples and just need to do the surgery and move on with life. I’ve had large breasts my whole life, and now I can’t wait to be a cute small C cup!!

Good for you! I hope you get the results you're after. I'm so glad I did mine. I have a new lease on life!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m going to do a reduction, lift and reduce my pancake nipples. I’m sooooo self conscious about my nipples and just need to do the surgery and move on with life. I’ve had large breasts my whole life, and now I can’t wait to be a cute small C cup!!

I didn't know this was a thing (reducing nipples). Do you mean the areola?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m going to do a reduction, lift and reduce my pancake nipples. I’m sooooo self conscious about my nipples and just need to do the surgery and move on with life. I’ve had large breasts my whole life, and now I can’t wait to be a cute small C cup!!

I didn't know this was a thing (reducing nipples). Do you mean the areola?

Yes sorry!! English is not my first language, I did not know the term. Thank you for letting me know, I appreciate it!

[Anonymous]

If you re doing it for YOU I say go for it. If it is for anyone else, dont do it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am the same age as you, OP. Keep us posted, I have debated this in my head for years and cannot come up with an answer for myself. Everytime I think about calling for a consult, I freak out because I can't visualize having a conversation about this with my 9-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. I also freak out and start loathing my barely A cup every time I hear of trans men getting top surgery or wearing a binder. I also keep thinking about what I'd do if I see 90/100---I mean, at that point, are my kids going to advocate for me to see a surgeon to have implants removed/replaced?

If I could go back in time, I would have saved up my money my senior year of high school and gotten the surgery the summer before I started college.

OP here and i just saw this post was bumped.

This is a giant part of what gives me pause. I have 15 year old twins. I can't just disappear and have surgery OR be vague about it: "I'm just having a procedure". Sure, I can (and would) be frank and open with them that I am having surgery for myself.
But I'd be lying if I said it wasn't awkward.
Clearly there are women all over who have all sorts of cosmetic procedures and tell their kids "hey, I'm going in for my Facelift" "I'm headed to have my liposuction done, be back this evening". And their kids take it in stride.
But it just doesn't seem in my wheelhouse as a mother AT ALL.

OP you aren’t getting implants, you would be getting a reduction/lift, right? Because those are two entirely different procedures. What is the problem with explaining to teens you are getting a reduction because your breasts are causing you back, neck, and mobility problems? This is a fictional provider to give you better lifelong health and preserve your spine/posture. This is not at all the same conversation around getting implants to make breasts look bigger

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am the same age as you, OP. Keep us posted, I have debated this in my head for years and cannot come up with an answer for myself. Everytime I think about calling for a consult, I freak out because I can't visualize having a conversation about this with my 9-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. I also freak out and start loathing my barely A cup every time I hear of trans men getting top surgery or wearing a binder. I also keep thinking about what I'd do if I see 90/100---I mean, at that point, are my kids going to advocate for me to see a surgeon to have implants removed/replaced?

If I could go back in time, I would have saved up my money my senior year of high school and gotten the surgery the summer before I started college.

OP here and i just saw this post was bumped.

This is a giant part of what gives me pause. I have 15 year old twins. I can't just disappear and have surgery OR be vague about it: "I'm just having a procedure". Sure, I can (and would) be frank and open with them that I am having surgery for myself.
But I'd be lying if I said it wasn't awkward.
Clearly there are women all over who have all sorts of cosmetic procedures and tell their kids "hey, I'm going in for my Facelift" "I'm headed to have my liposuction done, be back this evening". And their kids take it in stride.
But it just doesn't seem in my wheelhouse as a mother AT ALL.

OP you aren’t getting implants, you would be getting a reduction/lift, right? Because those are two entirely different procedures. What is the problem with explaining to teens you are getting a reduction because your breasts are causing you back, neck, and mobility problems? This is a fictional provider to give you better lifelong health and preserve your spine/posture. This is not at all the same conversation around getting implants to make breasts look bigger

*functional procedure

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am the same age as you, OP. Keep us posted, I have debated this in my head for years and cannot come up with an answer for myself. Everytime I think about calling for a consult, I freak out because I can't visualize having a conversation about this with my 9-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. I also freak out and start loathing my barely A cup every time I hear of trans men getting top surgery or wearing a binder. I also keep thinking about what I'd do if I see 90/100---I mean, at that point, are my kids going to advocate for me to see a surgeon to have implants removed/replaced?

If I could go back in time, I would have saved up my money my senior year of high school and gotten the surgery the summer before I started college.

OP here and i just saw this post was bumped.

This is a giant part of what gives me pause. I have 15 year old twins. I can't just disappear and have surgery OR be vague about it: "I'm just having a procedure". Sure, I can (and would) be frank and open with them that I am having surgery for myself.
But I'd be lying if I said it wasn't awkward.
Clearly there are women all over who have all sorts of cosmetic procedures and tell their kids "hey, I'm going in for my Facelift" "I'm headed to have my liposuction done, be back this evening". And their kids take it in stride.
But it just doesn't seem in my wheelhouse as a mother AT ALL.

OP you aren’t getting implants, you would be getting a reduction/lift, right? Because those are two entirely different procedures. What is the problem with explaining to teens you are getting a reduction because your breasts are causing you back, neck, and mobility problems? This is a fictional provider to give you better lifelong health and preserve your spine/posture. This is not at all the same conversation around getting implants to make breasts look bigger

*functional procedure

+2. If anything, taking care of your health is something I would want my kids to know about. I don't know if your twins are girls, but if they are, they may face something similar when they grow older. Wouldn't you want them to know how you handled it so they would feel comfortable doing something similar?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are implants silly at a certain age if they’re not at others?

Ageism.

They look silly at any age, but after (say) 40, they look very matronly.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/07/26/hank-williams-jr-wife-mary-jane-thomas-cause-death/10152209002/

Just a reminder that all surgery has risks. Hank Williams wife just died from a collapsed lung after cosmetic surgery. She had implants removed, a breast
Lift and lipo.

Her lung collapsed during surgery and they released her to a resort after??? What fresh hell??

I am sure it was one of those after-care resorts with nurses. The didn’t release her with the knowledge she had a collapsed lung, a post-mortem examination revealed her lung was punctured during plastic surgery.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I got a lift and reduction at 40 and I should have done it years earlier. And recovery is pretty easy. You spend a week or so in bed, but within three weeks I had zero discomfort. Dr. Forman in Rockville did mine.

Im thinking of seeing him for a lift-are you happy with your results?

Very happy! He did my lift + a tummy tuck and I would absolutely go back to him again with any future requests.