Plastic Surgery Add on OhBaby!
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Topic: Plastic Surgery Add on OhBaby!
Posted By: TraceyA
Subject: Plastic Surgery Add on OhBaby!
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 9:57am
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I'm a little disappointed to see the top add on OB at the moment is for plastic surgery, with a slogan of how plastic surgery made her "feel confident again". What happened to love your body, being proud of your mother shape. I know that adds bring in money but that's certainly not one I want to see, especially at the top of every page! ------------- TTC #2 |
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Posted By: Peanut
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 10:54am
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Funny, there is another thread on this too. Have to admit I feel like you and was a little gutted to see that Ohbaby had used an ad like this. -------------  
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Posted By: Alianasmummy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 11:08am
i was just thinking that too! although there are a lot of women out there that do put body image on the top of the list for their self esteem and with all those tv programs telling us that surgery is the only way to go, im not that surprised they are trying to reach the mummy market. i would get new boobs if i could afford it! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  tickers" /></a>
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 11:18am
| I had reconstructive surgery recently (medical reasons) on my boobs but it doesn't fill me with that much confidence and I don't need to be reminded about my imperfections every time I come on here. Just another hypocritical thing I guess, this place is supposed to be about empowerment and support not appealing to those with no self esteem and lots of money (head count of how many of us have enough money to go and get plastic surgery?!) |
Posted By: Gracielou
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 11:25am
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I'm going to be the overly sensitive one and say that personally I find the ad brings me to tears. I have body issue problems and going through pregnancy then the after effects on the body is mentally hard, I try to embrace my "mummy" body shape but that ad sure doesn't help. ------------- 
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Posted By: Alianasmummy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 11:37am
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yep no way i could!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> tickers" /></a>
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Posted By: Cassie
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 11:47am
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Yeah no way I could afford it even if I wanted it - am also not enjoying seeing that ad on every page.
Yet more pressure to look a certain way, as if there isn't enough of that on TV, in magazines and everywhere else. I want to love my post baby body when it happens, stretch marks and all that jazz are normal parts of it, so yeah it doesn't seem like the right kind of ad for here, but oh well! ------------- ~Cassie~   
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Posted By: floss
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 11:49am
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I agree with you all, it ins't very good for the self image for that ad to be on here ------------- My beautiful big girl Sienna 15.04.06 Double the trouble double the fun Noah & Lola 10/11/07 |
Posted By: Daizy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 11:50am
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I hadnt even noticed untill everyone brought it up. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: T_Rex
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 11:57am
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I'm not even a mummy yet, and I find it rather inappropriate too. I think it pushes all the wrong messages at people who don't need *extra* things to worry about! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 11:59am
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It's JUST an ad, and the purpose of that ad is not to make you feel bad. Not intending to offend here, but your self images issues are your issues, not Oh Babies. They are a business and need to operate as one. Its the same (IMHO) as being offended by formula or breastfeedign ads. Plastic surgery is a part of life today, and yup, I would have it in a heartbeat. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Natalie_G
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 12:13pm
I wonder if OhBaby can get rid of it, I did find it a little strange and it brings the site down for me  .------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 12:31pm
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mmm I don't like it and think it's bad taste to have it advertised here. Even if it was elsewhere on the site rather than flashing as me while I read the forums I'd be happy
However having said that I have a strong dislike for all plastic surgery ads regardless of where they are but that's just my opinion. But as fattartsrock said, OhBaby is a business and I guess whoever pays for the advertising space has a right to occupy it. 
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Posted By: BugTeeny
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 12:31pm
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I think that plastic surgery is something a lot of people would persue if they could afford it.
Unfortunately, not everyone can. For me, I wouldn't consider it. I go to the gym 4 times a week. Every kg I lose gives me more encouragement to continue and as my fitness increases I feel better about myself. My sense of self is coming back, as is my love for my body. I still have wobbly bits, and am a size 12, but I haven't felt sexier in a long time. Personally, I feel working for your ideal body shape would give more satisfaction than having the fat sucked out. At the end of it all, you have to keep up a healthy lifestyle to maintain the plastic surgery results. After that novel, I don't really see a problem with the ad, as fattartsrock said, OHBaby is a business and need to operate as one, so let them have their ad (and funding) so their awesome website can keep going  ------------- 
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Posted By: katie1
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 12:32pm
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I was also surprised. I know Oh Baby is a business but I think it goes against the nature of the forums etc.
I don't have body issues and generally feel good about myself but I still don't think it supports women in any way. |
Posted By: CuriousG
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 12:41pm
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I don't like it either. I saw it this morning and was mort. My body isn't great and it made me feel like sh*t actually. I can't afford plastic surgery! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 12:47pm
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I know they're a business but I'm not the biggest fan of the ad - I guess I'm fairly neutral but do find it a bit strange to have at the top of the page ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 12:55pm
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I don't have a problem with it. I bet that company paid a fair swag of $$ to have their ad up there.
I can't afford plastic surgery but it's something one day I wanna get done on my boobs (reduction) and I'm hoping to get it done publicly for medical reasons. But hey each to their own. |
Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 12:56pm
Good grief it's just an ad!! 
I'm not a small girl, but something like that certainly doesn't make me upset or depressed just cause it's there.. I am baffled as to why people are making such a big deal about it? |
Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:07pm
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It was the first thing that loaded on the page for me so couldn't miss it! I actually think it's really bad placement by the company, although us all talking about it means it's getting noticed so their marketing people are probably reading these threads and enjoying the extra attention it brings to their business.
I don't like the ad and I have a big problem with the perception in society that we should all strive for the 'perfect body' after having kids. That ad is one small part of a much bigger problem, and I don't enjoy seeing it flashing on my screen every time I go to a new forum page. That said, OHBaby! is a business and they're here to make an income. They can sell advertising to whoever they want and I can see how the plastic surgery ad hits a certain target market here. My values don't come into it. ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:09pm
How does it go against the nature of the forums?? Im a bit confused. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
katie1 wrote:Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:11pm
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I thought it was interesting that it is there.....as in good on you ohbaby for taking a risk. I can see how people can be offended but personally it doesnt bother me. I LOVE seeing before shots as it shows me that others have the same probs as me. For some reason I dont really care about the after shots. I just want to see all the "bad" bodies as it makes me feel normal.
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Posted By: katie1
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:15pm
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Fattatsrock, I just meant that the forums are there to support woman and I don't feel that the add does that.
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Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:17pm
Haha, in the advertising world I would think it's actually really good placement! |
Posted By: fire_engine
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:18pm
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Maybe they could sponsor a competition to get some work done ------------- Mum to two wee boys |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:22pm
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I have no comment on the ad but do have one about body image after kids.
I always think: ...if I had been told that it was 100% certain that I would have a huge flap of unwanted skin, stretchmarks and no boobs (the no boobs bit is the bit that's happened to me) after having a child, would I have had one? I all of us would answer YES! Don't know about you, but thinking that automatically helps put it all in perspective...our kids are worth it. Chins up ladies! ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:22pm
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...i just like looking at the lingerie ..... ------------- 
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Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:23pm
Ooooh. *light goes on* JM2CW I don't feel it dosen't support women, either,t hough. Not everyone on here suffers poor self image, and those of us who would/have had plaxtic surgery would want support, too? ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:29pm
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Have you noticed that the lingerie in the before shots is nicer than the lingerie in the after shots? Surely if you can afford surgery you can afford a decent set of lingerie - especially if you know you're going to get your photo taken. -------------  
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Posted By: emz
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:32pm
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I think what people might be getting at is that a lot of people may see it as 'oh, THAT'S how I get my self esteem back'. I'm sorry, but I think its disgusting for any surgery to be advertised as looking good on the outside will not ifx all of your problems on the inside. Trust me, I've been there and I still have the same issues as I did pre-surgery (this wasn't plastic surgery, was reconstructive).
And anyway, I would never use a surgeon that advertised on the net and tried to score business that way. The best surgeons aren't even advertised anywhere IMHO. |
Posted By: Shorty
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:34pm
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lol can I add they are not matching too....just my own thought if you were having it shown to the world you could get your bra and knickers to match.....just my thought.
For me the ad doesn't bother me. I would be interested to know someone who is 100% happy with their body. I find it intersting that we look to the ad's for support? OB need an income and if it is through their ads....so be it. ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Alianasmummy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:36pm
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Have you noticed that the lingerie in the before shots is nicer than the lingerie in the after shots? Surely if you can afford surgery you can afford a decent set of lingerie - especially if you know you're going to get your photo taken.
Hehe good point usually they have it the other way round, yuk stuff for before and nice black lingerie (what a hard word to spell!!) after shots.. They have obviously done what they set out to do though. Advertising is advertising, positive or negative, they got everyone talking about it.... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> tickers" /></a>
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:42pm
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My breasts are droopy
and sag to the floor bras dont fit so well anymore My stomach protrudes my butt is wide i have love handles either side my chin has doubled and so has my girth I have lines on my tum from before the birth I wont be paid millions for a pic of my pegs tree trunks it seems , have replaced my legs What a price i have paid for the birth of my child my body will never be the same but is it worth while ? I no longer have a flat sexy tum but i DO have a small child calling me mum I may have chins that reach to the floor but i do have a child who views me with awe My breasts do sag , oh yes indeed ! But they fulfill their purpose My baby they feed Would i do it again , if only i knew what a change to my body i would go through ? In a heartbeat im a mum , im a fighter I try not to notice that my jeans are tighter Ive given up my body to this motherhood task but my girl thinks im beautiful what more could i ask ? this is just MY take on it, i know for a lot of women they really resent their bodies, and no offence is intended , nor am i making light of the way women may feel , ...quite simply , i like to rhyme and Fiona's post gave me inspiration for a poem -------------
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:45pm
Beautiful poem Kelly -------------
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:46pm
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copied and pasted from my post in the other thread
I dont really like the ad myself. But then again I gues it is just an ad.... ETA- I have had a think about this, ok, yes, I dont like the ad, I think something to help women lose weight more realisticly would be more tastefull, BUT in saying that, there are women out there who would want to go down the plastic surgery road if they were really really down about their body. I know my mum, after having breastfed 4 babies, doesnt like he boobs cos they are very saggy and have no "fat" left in them(this is what she told me, I havent seen them lol) and she would LOVE to have boob job to put them back to where they used to be. She is extremly down about her boobs. So I guess, if they do an ad for losing weight by exercise and stuf, then why ot have one for plastic surgery, if you can afford to do it then why not! ------------- |
Posted By: kiwisj
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:49pm
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Well said caitlinsmygirl - and great poem!
The ad doesn't bother me as such, I just think it's a bizarre ad for a website for parents. It was the first thing that caught my eye when I opened the page this morning .... so I guess the designer did their job right and the surgeons are getting their $$ worth
Personally, I just think it's a bit crass, flashing pictures of girls in their knickers and saying they feel so much more "confident" now that they've had surgery... I don't buy it! ------------- SJ Callum - Dec 2008 Daniel - Oct 2010 |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:51pm
I am! 
belly flap, c-sect scar , saggy boobs and stretch marks. They're all a sign of the 2 beautiful babies I have now. Even if I had the money to get surgery I wouldn't change a thing. I just dislike the insinuation that having cosmetic surgery will make me feel confident again. But that's just a general opinion I have rather than directed at that ad. |
Posted By: tishy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 1:53pm
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brilliant poem caitlinsmygirl!
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 2:00pm
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i really don't care. i was surprised to see the ad and not surprised to see this thread to be honest, but i, while want to lose weight for health reasons, am not too bothered by it. I think i am probably heavier than I have been for a while, and completely happy with my body more so than for a while.
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Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 2:16pm
After paying for the surgery they probably couldn't afford the nice lingerie!  ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 2:20pm
Haha - yeah, I said later the marketing guys were probably rubbing their hands in glee at all this talk about the ad. What I meant was that I don't think they've really got the best target market by advertising on here - I wonder if they did much of a demographic check as (anecdotally) not many people here seem to have plastic surgery as an option financially. Talk is all well and good but I don't know how much business they'll actually get out of it. And the whole 'get your confidence back from plastic surgery' angle doesn't really sit right, as Emz has said. ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 3:12pm
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Love the poem The Kelly! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 4:29pm
| The ad does not bother me at all - i don't see what the big deal is. |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 4:30pm
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Personally the ad doesn't bother me and I know many others disagree with this but if I could afford stomach surgery to flatten out my stomach and get rid the "apron" I would in a heartbeat and yes it would make me feel more confident again.
No amount of exercise will get back my abs the way the were so heck yeah I'd consider the surgery! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ellen
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 4:47pm
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Does anyone else think it says "plastical surgical masters" instead of "plastic surgical masters"? Or is it just me? It's been really bugging me.
It's not really any different to the Huggies ad IMHO - that could be offensive if you are an MCN user, can't afford to use Huggies or are loyal to another brand? If you lose lots of weight through exercise and diet you do feel more confident in yourself. But I can see how women already feeling low about themselves and the changes in their body could see this as just another message being driven home that they're not that perfect woman. |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 5:45pm
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My gut feeling was ewww, the ad itself doesnt bother me... but for some reason I just dont want it flashing in my face....
Cosmetic Surgery has its place in the world, the thing thats bugging me is why I dont believe it is here... -------------   
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 6:50pm
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I too was surprised to see the ad...I was like "what is this ad for??" But it didnt bother me at all....I dont care! I know many ppl out there get PS done and yay for them.
I had a overhang from DD and can see its gonna only get worse with this one...I lost loads of weight but coulnt get rid of the overhang. I always joke to DH that I will win lotto and get PS done to get rid of it. Having said that DH has no complains and DD always says "you beautiful Mama"...that gives me more confidence than any PS can give me!! You take each ad as you want to...I hate some ads on TV but hey there are just ads...ignore them if they dont apply to you. Thats JMHO. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 7:01pm
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This is something i always wondered , about a form of advertising ....the cigarette packs that have the "you are not the only one smoking this cigarette " and the pic of the preggy lady on the front..if men get that pack , do they ...look at their tummys and feel guilty ? -------------
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 8:30pm
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i dont like the ads...
my worry is are they a reputable plastic surgeon? cause if they are why are they advertising here? and those pics look very photo shopped to me and i hate using false images in advertising... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Mazzy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 8:31pm
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Hmmmm...they have just changed them from the top of my screen to the bottom...wonder why..(genuine curiousity here, not being snarky). ------------- Mum to two gorgeous girls! |
Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 8:33pm
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ahhh showed hubby and he said they may be photoshopped but they have definitely used different lighting to make the after shots look better. over exposed he said.... whereas they havent done the same with the before shot... ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker">
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 8:34pm
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They do have different lighting and quality with the before and after shots but they do that on all forms of beauty advertising, especially on tv.
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Posted By: marielb
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 8:35pm
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I would love to have my nose done. Can we change the pics to show noses
I actually didn't even look at the ads until I saw this thread. I'd probably have surgery to stop my boobs sagging so much after I've had all my kids if I could afford it  ------------- Isaac is 6, Ethan is 4, Rico is 2 and Hunter is almost 1! |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 29 September 2008 at 8:44pm
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to be honest, i don't mind the adverts. if i had the money, i'd definately get some surgery!!! i've been working hard out at the gym for 4mths now and am just starting to see some progress. but my lower saggy belly will always be there because it always has........ ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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