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I am debt free. However, I just turned 37 (single, no kids) and want to tweak what I haven't liked for 10 years. I've been consulting with plastic surgeons for a month now gathering opinions, costs and figuring out what's going on.
I've read several books and learned that a small percent of women get a rare type of cancer from breast implants, infectious mold and a biofilm can form and distort the breast. (My dad also has a rare type of Leukemia only seen in children, that he's currently fighting off.) I've been concerned about my safety since and had some odd health problems in the 9 years they've been inside. I learned my deformed, hard boob is a result of grade 3 capsular contracure from my saline implants on my breast. I want them removed without replacement & a lift. This is also what several surgeons recommend.
One surgeon I particularly like and his partner who's a rhino (nose) specialist, informed me I also have a deviated septum from a previous surgery (and I have a dented nose). Both can fix me while under anesthesia.
I have excellent credit & have found 15 month 0% financing.
I want to know if I'm totally crazy to go $23,000 in debt for these procedures? Anyone else done this? Advice? Should I wait another year and save like mad until I have the funds? Or live comfortably ASAP?
I've consulted with 5 surgeons. I did find one that would be cheaper, however, I had to beg him to do a full capsulectomy (capsule around implants that shouldn't be left inside). He also didn't seem like he'd be honest if he found biofilm, mold, ect on my implants. The surgeon I really like charges $12k for just the breast surgery and the other is $13k for the nose. I'd save a couple of thousand doing both at once.
What you spend your money on is your decision. Just be sure you manage your expectations. Getting plastic surgery on your nose and breasts may not make them exactly the way you anticipated and there can be complications. Generally, patients who have undergone plastic surgery are very satisfied. But the patients who are the most satisfied are those who only expect improvement on whichever body part, not necessarily perfection. The most important thing to keep in mind is that plastic surgery will not fix your entire life or make everything better. Surprisingly, some people actually believe that "If I just get my nose/stomach/butt fixed, all my problems will magically disappear." That's not how it works. You can't fix the inside by fixing the outside. But it sounds like you have realistic expectations for the surgery and can afford it, so I say go for it!
It's also very smart to spend more $$$ on the surgeon you feel more confident with. Do you really want to go cheap on a surgeon? We're talking about someone who is putting you under general anesthesia and has your life in his hands. I work in ophthalmology, and I can't believe how many patients have complained to me about our fees, telling me they think going to a cut rate (literally) LASIK place is a good idea. I sure wouldn't want a cheap surgeon doing laser surgery on my eyes
My question, how or why do you believe these implants will make you live more comfortably?
If I read the post correctly, the OP got implants 10 years ago and now needs to have the implants removed because of internal scarring, and then have a breast lift done instead of having the implants replaced.
That's correct. I've had implants for 9 years & somewhat of a botched nose job. I no longer want them. $23k is just alot of money.
It's a lot of money, but you're going to have your body for many years to come. You'd spend more than that on a car that you might have for 6 or 7 years.
I think we heal better when we're younger, so personally I'd want to get it done as soon as possible rather than spending another ten years thinking about it and then deciding to do it.
What you spend your money on is your decision. Just be sure you manage your expectations. Getting plastic surgery on your nose and breasts may not make them exactly the way you anticipated and there can be complications. Generally, patients who have undergone plastic surgery are very satisfied. But the patients who are the most satisfied are those who only expect improvement on whichever body part, not necessarily perfection. The most important thing to keep in mind is that plastic surgery will not fix your entire life or make everything better. Surprisingly, some people actually believe that "If I just get my nose/stomach/butt fixed, all my problems will magically disappear." That's not how it works. You can't fix the inside by fixing the outside. But it sounds like you have realistic expectations for the surgery and can afford it, so I say go for it!
It's also very smart to spend more $$$ on the surgeon you feel more confident with. Do you really want to go cheap on a surgeon? We're talking about someone who is putting you under general anesthesia and has your life in his hands. I work in ophthalmology, and I can't believe how many patients have complained to me about our fees, telling me they think going to a cut rate (literally) LASIK place is a good idea. I sure wouldn't want a cheap surgeon doing laser surgery on my eyes
Yes, good points. Thank you for your advice. One thing I know for sure is that I will be more comfortable without implants & look thinner. The nose is a toss up, but breathing & having it straightened would be great.
It's a lot of money, but you're going to have your body for many years to come. You'd spend more than that on a car that you might have for 6 or 7 years.
I think we heal better when we're younger, so personally I'd want to get it done as soon as possible rather than spending another ten years thinking about it and then deciding to do it.
I really appreciate this advice. Thought about it last year too....
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