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How to Even… Get Breast Implants
I had a breast deformity. Here’s EVERYTHING about how I approached surgery.
When I was a teenager, it became clear that I had a breast deformity. Being deformed in an intimate way did a number on my self-esteem, which, in turn, set me on a path towards a very unhappy future. However, at age 21, I got a boob job — and now, nearly 15 years later, I can’t even imagine how my world would’ve looked otherwise. I’m extremely happy for the choice I made.
Surgery is a hugely personal matter, and there’s no “wrong” decision, as long as your choice has been made by you, for you, and uncoerced. Hence, I write without self-righteousness or judgment, and without any intentions of convincing you to choose one route or the other. I’m simply writing this because I recognize that any big decision becomes way less intimidating when you feel informed about the options. So I’ll be insanely thorough… and since you’re reading this, I’ll assume you’ve mostly decided to get surgery — but no pressure!
First I’ll explain how I chose a doctor. Then, I’ll go deep into the various factors to consider, and I’ll close on the post-op experience. While having a deformity influenced my choices, most of this info is still useful to anyone.
