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    Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:53pm

I know there are already 2 similar topics on the board atm but I'm curious if you could afford cosmetic surgery would you get it?

Yes/no answer is fine.

 

For me atm the answer is definitely NO. 

I am happy enough in my own skin and I think Charly pointed out in one of the other threads that it is so satisfying to lose weight through healthy eating and exercise plus that's a lifestyle choice for your long term health, not your short term self-image.

If I ever did get surgery it would be to remove excess skin (which I don't have).  Then again give me 10-20 years and I might consider a breast lift

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heheh you answered for me, Jo

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haha the only thing i would change is my ears, they stick out way too much , i have to walk through doors sideways ....


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yep, I plan on getting my nail bag sorted and boobs done .

I am very happy in my own skin, just want to fix up the bits that diet and exersize won't fix.

Oh and a nail bag is the tummy flap thing. looks like a nail bag that builder peopel have, lol.

I do also know that surgery won't fix any issues I have (none of which are self image anyhow)
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no i really don't think that i would.
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not for purely cosmetci reasons but my sis as lost 40kg and has really bad saggy skin under her arms and her stomach is just a big hanging chunk of skin (not the standard i have just had a baby type, but really bad) if i had the money and nothing that was more important to spend it on i would probably do it if i was in her situation


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Originally posted by fattartsrock fattartsrock wrote:



Oh and a nail bag is the tummy flap thing. looks like a nail bag that builder peopel have, lol.

 

Oh, that makes sense.  I was wondering and had images of bulbous lumps on your fingers underneath your nails LOL.

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yes I definitely will be getting my boobs reduced but that's not really for cosmetic reasons (after all reductions leave rather obvious scars). I'm a 10 in the back and currently an H/I cup.

I asked my doc about what I had to do to get it through the public system and she said marry a plastic surgeon (and was only half joking) So I guess I'll be saving.


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Yeah, but it would be low priority on my list of things to buy if I won lotto haha..If there was a lot left over after everything else then sure
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Nope


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Yes.

In fact I am currently considering it......

Let the judging begin.....

And also, I am not 'really really down' about my body at all....

I am considering surgery because I am an adult and I get to make decisions about my body and my life.
Yes, surgery will make me feel better about myself, obviously, otherwise I wouldn't be doing it!?

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Never mind the money...owwwwwwwwwwch.
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I would get my boobs done, no amount of diet or exercise is gonna make my size A's grow.

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My niece just had a nose job. its not obvious, but less bumpy. Looks fab!
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No I wouldn't. But then I've had 7 operations (all for medical reasons) so personally wouldn't pay to go through all that pain etc for cosmetic reasons. Also my hubby loves my body just the way it is
But each to their own.
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Ummmm I'm not too sure. Probably for excess skin but that's about it. My tummy still hangs! from when I had Kahtrell, but with my weight loss journey I'm hoping it will be less obvious when I've lost the weight. Plus I've never worn a bikini or anything revealing when I was slimmer, so why would I be hung up about it now. Always thought I might get a breast reduction, but figured, women pay big dollars to have babies like these!!, so why pay big dollars to lose em lol.







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If needed I would have a boob job, but mostly for a lift. If I have excess skin at all that cant get rid off I would have it removed.

I wouldnt do anything to my face apart from go somewhere like Caci Clinc and try get rid of all the open pores from pimples when I was a teenager.

Well there is still 20Mill to win in lotto lol.
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I told DH on Sunday that I was planning lipo for my legs, implants for my boobs, a nose job DeVinci Veneers (sp?) for my teeth and hair extensions. I don't think I would have the courage to go through with any of them (and certainly don't have the money).

I find myself naturally inclined to want to be physically perfect BUT I also believe that it is not what matters in life and that it shouldn't matter what a person looks like, it is what's inside that counts.   It is an on-going battle of nature verses belief structure for me.
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Nope. I've had operations before and no way would I voluntarily pay someone to put me through that! I'd also be concerned about the risk of post-op complications, healing, that sort of thing. It's there with any surgery and what happens if you come out with health problems at the end of it?

DH loves me how I am and I'm healthy, that's all I need to feel good about myself.

Just to clarify - I'm not flat out against plastic surgery. If people do it, that's their business not mine and I know it helps for medical reasons as well. It's just not for me.
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Originally posted by Parki Parki wrote:

Yes.

In fact I am currently considering it......

Let the judging begin.....

 

PMSL Parki! 

I actually don't see why there's a stigma with getting surgery.  I wouldn't hesitate to pay big bucks for cosmetic dentistry (in fact we're working it into our budget) and I don't see much difference except that dental surgery seems to be more acceptable.

I also spend a small fortune on makeup/tanning moisturisers/perfumes/clothes/shoes etc all designed to make me look, smell and feel nicer, for some I guess, cosmetic surgery is an extension of that.



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