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AGE: 18-24

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I'm tired of being flat chested, clothes not fitting correct, people making fun,....

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: I haven’t made up my mind yet

Does the media exploit women: No

Does this put too much pressure on women? : No

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don’t care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a: No! It is a personal decision, and if I decide to do it then it is my decision. So, I'm not concerned with what people may say.

__________________________ AGE: 18-24
I: have implants

Wanted implants because: I was unhappy with the size I was (A) and wanted to achieve a particular look. I felt I would feel more comfortable with my body once I had Implants.

Doing it for: me
Does the media exploit women: No

Does this put too much pressure on women? : No

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look? : No

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards?: Yes

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : I was a little uncomfortable about telling people I had it done. The two months before surgery I wore a padded bra so that people would not notice a drastic difference. I only told a few people I had it done. I haven't yet had any critical feed back.

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NAME: Liza
EMAIL: loungpupy@aol.com

AGE: 30-34

I: am considering augmentation

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: I haven’t made up my mind yet

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : I am a little concerned about what people will think after I have the surgery, but I've wanted this for along time and know I will be happy- besides, they'll get use to it.

*************************** UPDATED 12/10/97 (4 New) ***************************

NAME: Jennifer
EMAIL: hotamale@hiplains.net

AGE: 18-24

I: am considering augmentation

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: I haven’t made up my mind yet

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : I do not intend to let anyone know about it, except my husband. This would be a personal decision, but if it were noticed-who cares?

COMMENT: In every era women have gone through lots of pain to look good. Some women had their lower ribs removed and wore tight corsets that caused medical problems just to have a little waist. Everyone would love to have a beautiful body according to their own standards.

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NAME: Amy AGE: 25-29

I: have implants

Would like implants because: I felt that my breasts weren't in proportion to the rest of my body.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don’t care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : My only concern is that I didn't want to be too large and look real obvious. I have a small child, and I didn't want others to assume that I had implants for "professional" reasons. I didn't want my child to be embarrassed later on when she goes to school. I just wanted to look better for myself and my husband. As for close family and friends, they have all been very supportive.

COMMENT: I do believe that society/media puts a lot of pressure on women to look good, but I also believe that women put it on themselves as well. I've noticed that a lot of women spend so much time on their looks that they exclude every other part of their lives. Spending time on our looks should give us the confidence to go out and get what we want from life. We can't over obsess and miss out on life.

Add: I'd like to know what women think about how having implants will change their life. I bet the before and after having implants answers will be quiet different.

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NAME: Amanda AGE: 18-24

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: ...after having a tumor removed from my left breast I'm noticeable uneven. I'm not pleased with how it looks and I want to do something about it. I'm only 21 and shouldn't be uncomfortable with how my body looks.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

Does the media exploit women: No

Does this put too much pressure on women? : No

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look? : No

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : It's a personal choice... They can think what they want, I have to do what is right for me.

***********************************

NAME: Cara EMAIL: cara89@hotmail.com AGE: 18-24

I: have implants

Would like implants because: I wouldn't mind being a little bigger, plus I know my bf loves big boobs. (now have implants - may go bigger)

Doing it for: my significant other

Have not done it because: NA

Does the media exploit women: No

Does this put too much pressure on women? : No

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards?: Yes

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : Now that I have them - people notice!

COMMENT: I didn't get too much attention before, now when I wear a tight top I get lots of attention! May go bigger still. Are there any others out there with large implants?


***************** UPDATED 11/11/97 *****************

NAME: Annie Jones

AGE: 35-39

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I have been small chested all my life. I am a big girl, not real heavy just tall and big boned and I think I would look great with a big chest! I am in great health,I don't drink or smoke cigarettes any more and I want to do this for myself. I hope maybe it will help my self esteem a little, so I will hold my shoulders back and look good in clothes. I remember when I was younger I used to stuff a bra and put my sisters clothes on and strut in front of the mirror. I liked that feeling! Also the look was great I finally felt that was the way I should look. I am looking forward to having the surgery in April so I will be finding as much information as I can and looking for the right Surgeon.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women? : No

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look? : No

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : I know my Mom will say something about it, but has she had to go through life with barely a B cup? NO! I would hope that people give me a positive response, but if they don't, then, too bad. I have spent to much of my life worrying about what everybody thinks. This I am doing for me.

COMMENT: Thanks for this site I am learning so much.

************************ UPDATED 11/7/97 ************************

POST NAME?: No

AGE: Under 18

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I am a small size but I am am 38" would like to have clothes fit better and also lift my self esteem and feel good about how I look and be able to ,hold my shoulders back if you've never been big its a desire at least for me.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women? : No

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look? : No

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : I was at first but the more I think about it I realized that It was about time that I cared about what thought and that was to go for it!

Add: Easier access to Doctors that are board certified in my area.

**************** UPDATED 10/30/97 ****************

NAME: Site Owner

EMAIL: SeanFuller@pol.net

AGE: 25-29

I: have implants

Would like implants because: Without a bra I looked flat chested. And I like boobs, they make women look beautiful. I want to look feminine because I am!

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : Before I had it done I was concerned because I'm married to a "highly respected professional of the community" and didn't want to be the gossip of all the other wives. That's why I choose to be conservative. But now that I had it done, I could have gone a tad bigger without being obvious.

Add: More postings and more people answering the surveys.

**************** UPDATED 10/29/97 ****************

POST NAME?: No

AGE: 35-39

I: have implants

Would like implants because: I am a very small B and feel self-conscious. My fiancé is also a breast lover and I know he would appreciate larger breasts on our wedding day.

Doing it for: me

: small B / full C

Does the media exploit women: No

Does this put too much pressure on women? : No

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look? : No

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : Yes. I don't think they will understand my reasons and perhaps think it a vanity thing to do.

***************************************************** UPDATED 10/27/97 (The day the market fell 554 points) *****************************************************

NAME: J Williams

EMAIL: protectu@worldnet.att.net

AGE: 30-34

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I have had three children, twins and one other pregnancy. I was never very well endowed and now my breasts are smaller than ever, barely a size A. I don't feel that it is a self esteem problem, but more that I think I would enjoy a "fuller" figure. My husband and I really enjoyed my breasts when they where full during nursing our children and we have talked this over and decided to look into the surgery.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

: Small A

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don’t care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : Some what, but I think it is my decision. Maybe people are jealous.

*******

NAME: Joanne

POST NAME?: Yes

AGE: 30-34

I: have implants

Would like implants because: I am (was) truly embarrassed about my appearance

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

: was 34 small B, now 34D

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don’t care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : not at all....I don't care what others think

COMMENT: Go a little larger than you think you will want

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UPDATED 10-9-97 _______________

POST NAME?: No

AGE: 35-39

I: have implants

Would like implants because: I have lost most of my breast tissue due to having 3 children, nursing, and weight loss. I workout and keep my body in good shape. But I can't add to my breast shape and size in the gym!

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

: sm.B/lrg. C or back to a D

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : I am secure enough in myself to not worry about what others will think. I have researched breast augmentation and have made my own decision.

COMMENT: Thanks for this site. It helped me immensely in finding information from various sources thus enabling me to make an informed decision.

*******

UPDATED 10-7-98

POST NAME?: No

AGE: 30-34

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I look better with larger breasts than I have. I am tiny (size 2) with barely A cups and I just look too skinny when I don't have a padded bra on. I can make it look like I have breasts in anything (I've been told to write a book on cleavage). but I'm tired of not being able to buy outfits because I have to "pad it" one way or another.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards?: Yes

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don’t care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : No. I'm doing it for myself.

Add: Great site! Thanks

******

POST NAME?: No

AGE: 40+

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because:

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: I haven’t got up the courage

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : not really!! I'm old enough to not care what other people say,except for my husband.

COMMENT: I had breast cancer 5 years ago and it is time to go on.

Add: how size of breast increase is determined, and what is too much? also can inverted nipples be corrected.

******

UPDATED 9/28/97

NAME: Julie

EMAIL: transel e @ aol.com

AGE: 30-34

I: have implants

Doing it for: me

Have C with implants

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had the surgery? No, I had it and feel comfortable, the shape changed a little. I want to speak to others but I like the result. I did this after having 2 kids.

Add to site: How they Look before after 6 months 1 yrs, 2yrs, if there is a change with the implant moving or looking a little different.

******

UPDATED 9/23/97

EMAIL: Hoagie99@aol.com

AGE: 30-34

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: To feel more comfortable / attractive in a swimsuit, to be able to shop for clothes where i won't have to worry about how to make a strapless bra (or padded) bra work! Basically..just to feel more feminine.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: of the cost

Am 34B...prefer 34 c or D

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don’t care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : yes....It will be obvious....but all my girlfriends are envious! Tell me to "go girl" hahaha Even have 2 friends who are looking into it now too!

Add: This is a great site----My consultation is tomorrow----surgery already scheduled for next week! Have gotten more info. And insight from this site than any other, and I have researched EXTENSIVELY! Good Work!

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NAME: Stephanie Robison

EMAIL: Stephanie@student.unsw.edu.au

AGE: 18-24

I: just want to take the survey

Doing it for: me

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : No. If I do anything, I do it for myself and for no one else.

********

NAME: Chandra Neely

EMAIL: chandra.neely@mailexcite.com

AGE: 18-24

I: am considering augmentation

Doing it for: me

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men returned the favor and put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

*******

POST NAME?: No

AGE: 18-24

I: am considering augmentation

Doing it for: me

Am/would like: very small B/medium C

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look? : No

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards?: Yes

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don’t care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : Not really.

******

NAME: Barbie

AGE: 18-24

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I want to fill out a bathing suit. Overall to feel better about my appearance.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: of the cost

Does the media exploit women: No

Does this put too much pressure on women? : No

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look? : No

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards?: Yes

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don’t care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : No,not really.

******

NAME: chandra neely

EMAIL: chandra.neely@mailexcite.com

AGE: 18-24

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because:

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

******

AGE: 25-29

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I have three children. It has really taken it's toll on my breasts. After breast feeding I went from an average C cup to an A cup. This was a shock to me. Now after 9 years they are somewhat deflated in shape and size. There is now a procedure to correct this problem. And why not do it. We get braces to correct our teeth or a pacemaker/ to keep our heart pumping. Breast implants are made of the same materials as pacemaker/s, knee replacements, shunts etc... No one has taken them off the market. The only reason that augmentation is getting a bad rap is because of the moral issues involved.

Doing it for: me

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women? : No

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men returned the favor and put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

COMMENT: The opinion of men (in general) doesn't mean much to me because I am married. My husband seems to think that they (my breasts) are just fine the way they are but, I don't and he respects that. He has remained unbias though my entire decision about the augmentation. I feel that it is a decision that women have to make alone without the influence of others. Vanity is not a dirty word. It is what we project upon ourselves. We are our worst critics when it comes to appearences. Or they way we preceive ourselves to look.

 

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