Am I selfish for wanting a breast lift/reduction?
For some reason, I’ve been ‘blessed’ with really ugly boobs.
One is a D, the other is an E. They’re both really droopy and the nipples point down.
I’m 22, in decent shape, and I hide this situation under my bra. Since no one can tell I have this ‘problem’, they just see this ‘perfect’ girl, and always give me compliments like "oh, you’re so tall, your hair is so luxurious, your eyes are so beautiful, you have a great complexion, you’re so lucky to have big boobs (It’s a great bra, actually)".
I’m happy other people think I look okay, but all I can think about is if they found out what I look like with my clothes off they’d be singing a different tune. Especially when they probably think I look so great. I just wear flattering clothes and good bras. I haven’t even gone to any public swimming areas because of my breasts for years (since I was 12).
I was pissed off at the powers that be for a long time for giving me ugly boobs, especially because as a kid I remember wishing to stay small chested. I accept it for what it is now.
But I’ve been reading on the net, and a lot of people say that it’s ’selfish’ to want cosmetic surgery. I’m having trouble wrapping my head around this, and I’d like some input. Am I being selfish?
you are not being selfish at all. do what is best for you. that is the most important thing. i had a breast reduction last year. i had a great experience and i love the results. i am more comfortable with my body than i was and i don’t try to hide it now.
good luck!
I have almost the exact same problem you have, except with the different sized breasts. I plan on getting plastic surgery whenever I have enough money. There’s no problem with that, and it’s not selfish. Do what makes -you- happy.
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absolutely not- if something makes you feel very uncomfortable then by all means, its your choice to do what you feel is right for yourself. nobody has to BE you, live your life, feel what you feel, so… nobody has the right to an opinion about the choices you make.. please just dont rush this decision though take your time, find a reputable, board certified plastic surgeon who you feel comfortable with, so this can be done for you correctly once & for all- good luck
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I’m only 17 years old, but.. I really dont see how getting a lift/reduction could be selfish at all.
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No, you should do it. My mom was in your shoes once. She had a breast reduction/lift and it improved her posture and self estemm. I say go for it.
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if ur not comfortable with urself, it wouldnt be selfish.
I dnt see ur selfishness anywhere.
if were a B wanting to be a D, yea..i would say ur dumb.
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it is selfish to YOURSELF because you’re not fixing the problem, you’re just covering it up by taking the easy way out. to fix the problem you have to love yourself and all of your body! would you rather have a medical condition where you can walk or would you rather have "ugly" boobs? people dont choose what they get so they have to apprieciate all they have.
there is no such thing as an ugly pair of boobs.
you show your pair to a man and he’ll cheer like his team just won the world series.
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no way!! your not being selfish at all. if that is what is going to make you feel better and you have the money. do it girl. more power to you. I know that if i had the money lol i would. A friend of mine just got a breast deduction because they hurt her back i wouldnt call that selfish either. To the people who said this, what were they thinking! lol im dd on both breast and ive never heard of REAl boobs that stay put lol i know mine dont. lol so i think it would be nice to have an opperation like that as well. My best advice for you… do what you feel is right, dont worry about what other people say., you know what is good for you. who knows out of the opperation you may have a new self confidence. i hope this helps and good luck
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I think you should go for it, if you can afford it. If it is such a downer for you. One rule in life is, don’t listen to what everyone else is saying. Go with what makes you feel comfortable here. I think I would be contemplating the same thing if my boobs were like yours. Thankfully I have been blessed exceedingly with my own (D’s).
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no hun u are not bein selfish its ur body do wat u please with it..it doesnt matter wat ppl think..i would love 2 have my breast lifted if i could afford it id do it..if u want 2 have work done go 4 it if that will make u satisfied and proud of ur beautiful body and u dnt even have 2 tell any1 about the surgery..let ppl envy u chick
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I don’t think so. If it is, it’s selfish in a good way. You deserve to be happy in your own skin and to be comfortable accepting the compliments you obviously deserve. The only way it would be selfish in a bad way is if you didn’t have the money and were using the money that would have fed your children (theoretically) or paid your mortgage. But if you have insurance help and the money to afford it, I think you should do it. You should be comfortable with your body and not have the back pain that is probably coming. It also doesn’t matter what other people think. It is your body and your decision. Do what makes you happy.
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ignore what other people think & say….if you are really unhappy about your body – change it…..sod what others think!!
years ago…i had my breasts made larger & in later life…i hated big boobs & the attention they got….so i had an uplift & reduction….i’ve never been happier. do what you think is best for your peace of mind. good luck…you are certainly not selfish….how do other people DARE to comment on how you feel….geez!!!
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you are not being selfish at all. do what is best for you. that is the most important thing. i had a breast reduction last year. i had a great experience and i love the results. i am more comfortable with my body than i was and i don’t try to hide it now.
good luck!
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breast reduction oct 08
I don’t see it as being selfish at all. I say if you want to improve yourself and have the means to do it then go for it. Who gives a damn what anyone else says.
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