Do you consider your breast augmentation "reconstructive" or cosmetic?

MissKitten · 05-05-2009, 04:25 AM

Kind of both.

I had tuberous breasts that had to be reconstructed in order for me to get implants

tetitas · 05-05-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KayisforKisses

Mine is cosmetic. Nature didn't think I needed boobs, but I disagreed

I loved that quote! Sums it up perfectly!

Although I did have some assymetry to fix, the size was purely cosmetic. Especially now that boobie greed has hit!

Meesh1986 · 05-05-2009, 11:55 AM

I consider mine to be cosmetic, because I had great breasts before. I was a large B, small C. They just werent big enough for my tall frame!!

AYOOITZLILMO · 05-05-2009, 12:38 PM

I think reconstructive because I lost 45lbs four years ago and my boobs are saggy. I need something to fix them. The doctor diagnosed with tuberous breast deformity because of that.

beckybee · 05-06-2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickie32

reconstructive by definition is when something is built *after* it was taken away, such as a masectomy

so w/that said, and while breast augmentation's were first done on cancer patients and masectomy patients, all others are then considered 'purely cosmetic'

hth!

I understand that completely...that's why I used the two categories "reconstructive" and "reconstructive to me"...to get a personal versus factual perspective. Hope that makes sense.

hw9907 · 05-07-2009, 01:56 PM

I voted cosmetic. i mainly wanted them bigger.

Mafresita · 07-08-2009, 10:58 PM

i consider it cosmetic unless having them too small is considered a deformity xD

happyturtle · 07-09-2009, 02:44 AM

Well, there is sag and I did lose some volume to the sag, but really, I voted cosmetic cause there isn't anything "wrong" with them, I just don't like them- but that will change very soon- hurray!

IGotQuestions · 08-01-2009, 10:42 PM

mine was technically reconstructive. they were tuberous, asymmetric, and i had a scar in the way of the growth. whatever, everyone deserves to have happy boobies, right?

IGotQuestions · 08-01-2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickie32

reconstructive by definition is when something is built *after* it was taken away, such as a masectomy

so w/that said, and while breast augmentation's were first done on cancer patients and masectomy patients, all others are then considered 'purely cosmetic'

hth!

well, mine didn't have the chance to get taken away. i was born with a hole in my heart and as part of the open heart surgery they had to put an emergency drainage tube right through my breast tissue so when i was supposed to grow breasts, there was scar tissue in the way, so i didn't. maybe its not "reconstructive," but just "constructive" either way, in my case i don't think mine was "purely cosmetic." but i get the context of what you're saying. i guess the proper answer for me isn't an option on the poll. lol

Dare · 08-04-2009, 05:11 PM

One look at my pitiful, nursed-out, deflated, droopy, formerly glorious, natural 32DD's-turned hideous, droopy, post-babies 32C's BEFORES and you'd know the answer. I absolutely consider it reconstruction.

2newones · 08-04-2009, 07:35 PM

No question reconstructive for me. 35 of the last 36 years spent with capsular constriction (hard boobs!) and the last 5 with ruptures is what qualifies the breast augmentation as reconstructive. But there's a cosmetic part too, going bigger and of course being soft again (I can't even remember what that's like) is so exciting!

Finding Boobies · 08-04-2009, 08:29 PM

I understand it is cosmetic although to me it is reconstructive. I feel deformed since having my babies

and it affects me physically and mentally.

Rosebud11 · 08-04-2009, 10:13 PM

I answered cosmetic, even though I did have asymmetry and wanted it correcte, but since I work in the medical field, I know that anything not medically necessary is considered cosmetic. This is why breast augmentation's are not covered under insurance for anyone except breast cancer patients, because you can live with asymmetry, saggy boobs, deflated boobs, etc. without any harm coming to you...so it is cosmetic.

TimeFlies · 10-13-2009, 09:40 PM

Cosmetic for me....I actually had cute boobs just tiny ones. I've wanted big ones forever.

finallyready · 10-14-2009, 09:41 PM

i am very tuberous and it looks awful, so mine is reconstructive.

morgan90211 · 10-14-2009, 10:10 PM

I chose cosmetic

QueenB · 10-14-2009, 11:52 PM

I didn't vote. I consider mine reconstructive and cosmetic as I had breast augmentation/BL. They were not symetrical what so ever and very saggy. (Monkey tits as my daughter once told me). LOL!

mai52takn · 10-15-2009, 12:40 AM

Reconstructive.

This is only because I was full and perky. This is prior to nursing two children, and loosing weight after my second child. After this I lost volume, shape and height.

So I reconstructed them back to they way they use to be!

Pinki · 10-15-2009, 06:24 AM

i answered reconstructive to me. my pre breast augmentation boobies were not those of a 21 year old with no babies. the drastic weightloss really took a toll on me

i would've been fine with even a B cup had they been perky but the bigger size was necessary to give me a lift without full anchor and to even out my pre-existing stretch marks...now i lurv the size

View Poll Results: Do you consider your breast augmentation cosmetic or reconstructive?
Cosmetic	133	57.58%
Reconstructive	30	12.99%
Reconstructive To Me	68	29.44%
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05-05-2009, 11:55 AM	#43
Meesh1986 LoVe mY BoObIeS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 246 Thanks: 116 Thanked 106 Times in 99 Posts	I consider mine to be cosmetic, because I had great breasts before. I was a large B, small C. They just werent big enough for my tall frame!! __________________ stats 800ccs-Silicone-Under Pre breast augmentation 34B Post breast augmentation 36G/H!! ******Will NOT accept FR unless you are an elite member and have pics. THANKS :)************

05-05-2009, 12:38 PM	#44
AYOOITZLILMO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Posts: 208 Thanks: 32 Thanked 51 Times in 50 Posts	I think reconstructive because I lost 45lbs four years ago and my boobs are saggy. I need something to fix them. The doctor diagnosed with tuberous breast deformity because of that. __________________ http://www.justbreastimplants.com/Walden/

07-08-2009, 10:58 PM	#47
Mafresita Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Posts: 53 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	i consider it cosmetic unless having them too small is considered a deformity xD __________________ -

08-04-2009, 07:35 PM	#52
2newones Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 115 Thanks: 26 Thanked 40 Times in 31 Posts	No question reconstructive for me. 35 of the last 36 years spent with capsular constriction (hard boobs!) and the last 5 with ruptures is what qualifies the breast augmentation as reconstructive. But there's a cosmetic part too, going bigger and of course being soft again (I can't even remember what that's like) is so exciting! __________________ 5' 5 1/2" 108 lbs 27" ribcage Pre breast augmentation-small 32D, implants were 36 years old Silicone, 450cc Mod+, Aug 11th, 2009--Post breast augmentation 30F/32DDD

05-05-2009, 04:25 AM	#41
MissKitten Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So Cal Posts: 182 Thanks: 31 Thanked 57 Times in 54 Posts	Kind of both. I had tuberous breasts that had to be reconstructed in order for me to get implants

05-07-2009, 01:56 PM	#46
hw9907 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: monterey california Posts: 174 Thanks: 33 Thanked 43 Times in 43 Posts	I voted cosmetic. i mainly wanted them bigger.

07-09-2009, 02:44 AM	#48
happyturtle Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lake Tahoe Area Posts: 104 Thanks: 122 Thanked 30 Times in 25 Posts	Well, there is sag and I did lose some volume to the sag, but really, I voted cosmetic cause there isn't anything "wrong" with them, I just don't like them- but that will change very soon- hurray!

08-01-2009, 10:42 PM	#49
IGotQuestions they're heeeeeeeeeeeeeere!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego, California Posts: 44 Thanks: 13 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	mine was technically reconstructive. they were tuberous, asymmetric, and i had a scar in the way of the growth. whatever, everyone deserves to have happy boobies, right?

08-04-2009, 05:11 PM	#51
Dare Comfort & Joy Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,881 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,127 Times in 808 Posts	One look at my pitiful, nursed-out, deflated, droopy, formerly glorious, natural 32DD's-turned hideous, droopy, post-babies 32C's BEFORES and you'd know the answer. I absolutely consider it reconstruction.

08-04-2009, 08:29 PM	#53
Finding Boobies Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 105 Thanks: 8 Thanked 22 Times in 19 Posts	I understand it is cosmetic although to me it is reconstructive. I feel deformed since having my babies and it affects me physically and mentally.

08-04-2009, 10:13 PM	#54
Rosebud11 Will my lefty ever look like my righty??? Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 664 Thanks: 119 Thanked 288 Times in 231 Posts	I answered cosmetic, even though I did have asymmetry and wanted it correcte, but since I work in the medical field, I know that anything not medically necessary is considered cosmetic. This is why breast augmentation's are not covered under insurance for anyone except breast cancer patients, because you can live with asymmetry, saggy boobs, deflated boobs, etc. without any harm coming to you...so it is cosmetic. __________________ Pre breast augmentation - 34C (small C on bigger side - I was asymmetrical) Post breast augmentation - 400 and 450 cc's; high profile; under muscle;areola incision; Mentor Memory Gel Silicone; Post breast augmentation Size - 34DD/34DDD/34F(depends upon bra ...they all run different even within the same manufacturer. And, no way do I look as big as these bras sound. :) ) Dr. Robert Cohen

10-13-2009, 09:40 PM	#55
TimeFlies Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin Posts: 143 Thanks: 133 Thanked 55 Times in 44 Posts	Cosmetic for me....I actually had cute boobs just tiny ones. I've wanted big ones forever. __________________ 5ft 118lbs 32y/o Pre breast augmentation 34B Post breast augmentation 34D/34DD breast augmentation October 7, 2009 Mentor Silicone Gels 375cc's

10-14-2009, 09:41 PM	#56
finallyready Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New York Posts: 37 Thanks: 21 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	i am very tuberous and it looks awful, so mine is reconstructive. __________________ -

10-14-2009, 10:10 PM	#57
morgan90211 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: LOS ANGELES Posts: 88 Thanks: 12 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	I chose cosmetic __________________ Morgan 5'-9" - 135 lbs. Getting my Boobies from Dr. Rey - Dr. 90210 November 2, 2009 600 cc High Profile Silicone Starting with a 34 A SO EXCITED!

10-14-2009, 11:52 PM	#58
QueenB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 68 Thanks: 19 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	I didn't vote. I consider mine reconstructive and cosmetic as I had breast augmentation/BL. They were not symetrical what so ever and very saggy. (Monkey tits as my daughter once told me). LOL!

10-15-2009, 12:40 AM	#59
mai52takn ~Weapons of Mass Distraction~ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 589 Thanks: 123 Thanked 254 Times in 210 Posts	Reconstructive. This is only because I was full and perky. This is prior to nursing two children, and loosing weight after my second child. After this I lost volume, shape and height. So I reconstructed them back to they way they use to be! __________________ Will only accept friend requests from active users, with pics & posts.

10-15-2009, 06:24 AM	#60
Pinki Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 180 Thanks: 36 Thanked 58 Times in 56 Posts	i answered reconstructive to me. my pre breast augmentation boobies were not those of a 21 year old with no babies. the drastic weightloss really took a toll on me i would've been fine with even a B cup had they been perky but the bigger size was necessary to give me a lift without full anchor and to even out my pre-existing stretch marks...now i lurv the size __________________ -

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