SAYING NO TO BREAST ENHANCEMENT

(IMPORTANT NOTE: This post is for the mature-minded)

I have to admit I am a little bit vain. Not so much ....just a little. Probably because I love fashion. But maybe you may think that stops there. But when I entered college, the people I hung around with who loved fashion as much as I did were also fascinated with make-up and skincare. It became more of a lifestyle when right after graduation, I found jobs that made me socialize around high-wattage personalities which absolutely required me to primp myself at my very best. Which of course, includes indulging in the rituals of vanity.

Because a lot of people in my tiny country think I'm not goodlooking, I was toying with the idea of cosmetic surgery then. I know it's far-fetched but honestly, I was thinking of it. However, at the time I was still living in my tiny country, cosmetic surgeons are a rarity. In fact, I think the only one cosmetic surgeon at that period was Dr. Vicki Belo.

Filipino celebrities flocked to her clinic. The trouble is, I am not a celebrity. To face it, I didn't even have the money.

But in the US, it's a whole lot  different here. Cosmetic surgeons proliferate around this land. Each urbane area has at least a couple of these cosmetic practitioners. The best thing is that the industry is backed by laws and regulations. If the surgery has gone botched, there are laws to protect the patient. Unlike in my tiny country, such  lack of laws are ever enacted and if there  are such sophistication of the implementation of laws are vague.

Now my preferences have changed. I am content with how I look. Especially here in America, people think I'm gorgeous. What about Botox? Nahh. Botox makes faces look weird at most times--sort of expressionless  faces. But maybe I'll consider Thermage in the long run. However, most Asians don't age that fast. I'm 40 but people think I'm 27. Or probably, I will have that blepharoplasty (eyelid lift ) because I think my eyelids are drooping as I age. But I might not need at all because there are so many eye creams available in the market today that deliver amazing results.

Or what about my small bumpers? (Ooops....please don't be grossed out).

Hmmm...probably not.Why not?

Don’t get me wrong but I just do not get the idea of having mine redone. I know that breast sizes generally come in two sizes; either big, or small. They’re actually designed for babies but their biggest fan base is men. They also represent commerce and nature, feminine power and feminine vulnerability. But more importantly, breasts are inevitably a fashion statement.

Not only a mammoth size is ideal but also the shape matters –they should be “gravity-defying, squished together, puffed -up, convex-as-a cantaloupe and jiggly big.” (description from Allure magazine ). Moreover, the coveted breast is the saline-implant for women who want the perky –grapefruit as part of the equation. Today, women aspire for that shape and size of their bosoms.

But not I. Yeah, in my wildest dreams, I did revel in the fantasy of having big bumpers. But also oftentimes, I cringe at the thought of how men  men would gloat at me like Venus who has upped her sex appeal. At some point, I wore padded bras with underwires to help augment my size. When Wonderbra was introduced in the market, I was the first to join the cult.  It really works wonders. One time, I was with my girlfriends, we were measuring our chest sizes. Mine measured 33 1/2. As my girlfriend measured, she exclaimed, "Oh that is a perfectly-fine size." I shot back and said, "Well 30 of it, is bra." The girls laughed. I tell you, the Wonderbra really works wonders.

But as I watched women who had boob-jobs, I kinda like, shifted to another phase of feeling. Oh my gosh, I am petrified. How horrendous breast augmentations actually look. It looks like they're toting soccer balls on their chests. Some of these well-heeled, red-carpet trotters who have the money to obtain the best practitioners in the world, still end up looking like they have grapefruit halves stuffed under their skin. Yikes!

I might as well change my mind. Boob jobs actually scare me to death. What if those surgeons do a bad job then? If I were to have breast implants, I am sure I would look “trying hard.” I don’t have enough chest fat to support my fake bumpers to make them look real. Even breast augmentation experts find faux boobs looking like doorknobs, and worse, resembling like headlights. Another thing is, I have a phobia of unnecessary invasive surgery.
Besides, my abrupt massive chest growth would provoke illicit and unsolicited snides and remarks which will then constitute more angst, and cause misery to me. And I don’t want to look like a “desperate porn starlet “ who achingly pines for stardom.

With all due respect, I am very satisfied with my 31A size…really, I am. With all the love, adoration, support and inspiration I get from my husband (who is my number 1 fan), I am never insecure about the way I look. I guess it's true that great big things come in small packages.  I realized having bigger bumpers don’t guarantee a better life nor elevate self-esteem.

According to one article in Allure magazine, “Breast cleavage don’t exist at all…not in nature .No woman has it without implants or a push-up bra.” Well, that’s enough reason to be pleased with my God –given assets . Meanwhile, I prefer the push-up bra instead.

Now I ask you, are you saying to breast augmentation? Guys, what are your thoughts about  having women's boobs enhanced larger?

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Comments

[Ria]

Push up bras are a godsend. I remember when I was about 18 and my mother asked what my bra size was and I said 34C and the look of horror in her face "Thats impossible!!" coz she's always been petite and probably thought that I would follow suit. She never agreed with me wearing a pushup coz she said I didnt need it and attracts all the wrong attention. (bless her heart! but it used to annoy the hell outta me) She said Filipinas dont have big boobs! Well youre wrong Ma.

I dont think I would say no to plastic surgery all together, I think there is always room for improvement... maybe some lifts and tucks when I reach that point of no return lol....

But hey Bingkee... to be honest, we dont need it.. were gorgeous!

[Mabel]

Ate Bing, i support ur decision! you don't need augmentation! A lot of my friends who have big fronts suffer from back pains.. ;) and, did you happen to see one of tyra's talkshow episodes on the pitfalls of having cosmetic surgeries? one of the guests had breast augmentation and her nipple fell-off. Now that's really scary! plus, you're a gorgeous lady and very smart too... you have all the qualities that a lady could wish for! :)

[Joy]

I enjoyed reading your post Bings..Oh well, I never been insecured what I have. I don't have a big bumper either hahaha. I'm just simply loving what I have and maybe just a little retouch. I'm vain too cheers to that but not to the point of undergoing augmentation. I'm a customer of Dr. Bello before but for body scrubbing and schlerotherapy only. Now that I'm here in Aussie, can't visit bello clinic anymore so I just scrub myself toinks!
Include you already in my awards givers..thank you very much for loving my blogs.

[janejane]

Breast augmentation is just for insecure people (pardon my sarcasm). I love what God has given me (or so I thought). :))

[marie]

I must admit I'm one hell of a vain lady, had botox last year at Belo's clinic to lessen my eye puffiness and considering undergoing one again soon. I also have regular facials there. Maybe I would have my breast augmented if not for some fibrocystic problems so I'm contented with push-up bras for enhancement, vain talaga di ba?

[marie]

I must admit I'm one hell of a vain lady, had botox last year at Belo's clinic to lessen my eye puffiness and considering undergoing one again soon. I also have regular facials there. Maybe I would have my breast augmented if not for some fibrocystic problems so I'm contented with push-up bras for enhancement, vain talaga di ba?

[uglyblackjohn]

I think that men like breasts because it reminds them of their infantcy.
Breasts were everthing! When I was cold, my mom wold hold me in her bussom. If I was hungry, they were my source for food. If I was scared, my mom would comfort me in her busom.
What I'm trying to say is that all sizes work for their intended purpose.

[tina]

I can't believe you say you're 40 years old. I'm still in shock. And when you get pregnant, your boobies will definitely grow, so you have nothing to worry about there. Unfortunately, after pregnancy, they may shrink. I wouldn't get breast augmentation though, nor would I encourage it, unless it was for a reconstructive purpose.

[pinaywife]

nice post as usual. :) I'd never have breast augmentation it scares the hell out of me..i'll probably consider having botox, maybe liposuction if I ever get really desperate but when it comes to breast size.. i'll try to enhance na lang what i have with "wonder bras"..

[em]

I enjoy reading this post...

[Skye]

I don't need enhancement. I just need a lift! With having two kids as an excuse is not acceptable =)

Bawal ang losyang! bwahaha...

[laser hair removal montclair]

Thank you so much for this entry,i found out how very informative is this even though i don't need breast enhancement,i care about liposuction.:-)

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