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M To cup B or not to cup B By Rachel Warner Staff Writer Breast augmentation also called augmentation is a cosmetic procedure using implants to enlarge and shape the breasts It is said to bring greater freedom with fashion and may be helpful when boosting your self- self image as well So is it better to have real breasts because of all the horrible rumors connected to implants or is faking it the only way to making it Ive I've always wondered what the reasons were for women to undergo a surgery that is obviously obviously obviously painful but also extremely N In the American expensive Society of Plastic Surgeons pamphlet pamphlet pamphlet pam pam- it states nine times out of often often often ten women who get breast augmentation augmentation augmentation aug aug- are doing so to toI I improve their self Some are dissatisfied because their breasts never develop to a size that meets their expectations y t Others might want to bring balance balance bal bal- ance to a breast that is somewhat smaller than the the theother other and others want the procedure to restore restore their natural breast volume The pamphlet also states a afew afew few different reasons which might indicate you are a good candidate for breast tion If you are arc bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too small weight loss has changed the size and shape of your breasts after having children your breasts have become smaller small small- er and lost their firmness dresses that fit well around your hips are often too large at the bust line one of your breasts are noticeably smaller than the other or you feel self-conscious self when wearing a swimsuit or form-fitting form top you may seriously be considering breast augmentation What some might not understand understand understand under under- stand is you must have realistic expectations knowing the procedure procedure procedure dure can bring improvements but not perfection Personally I would never want to undergo t the e surgery because Im I'm okay with my breast size Although for those who are self conscious in everything they wear they feel ugly when wearing a swimsuit or orthey orthey orthey they find themselves depressed because of their chest size I say more power to the women who can find it within themselves to undergo the surgery surgery 7 I 1 think if it is for improving how one feels about themselves then it is okay If it is to please a amale amale amale male or for any other reason other than for themselves they are doing it for the wrong reasons and later on they will figure out big breasts weren't the answer to all their problems The pamphlet gives step-by- step step information when deciding to undergo the surgery The incision incision incision inci inci- sion the doctor makes is small and is usually made in one of three locations underneath the I say more power to the women who can find it within themselves themselves themselves them them- selves to undergo under under- go the surgery breast just above the crease around the lower edge of the areola areola areola are- are ola or within the armpit Once the in incision ision is made the surgeon creates a pocket into which the implant is inserted This po pocket ket is made either directly behind the breast tissue or beneath the pectoral pectoral pectoral pec pec- toral muscle located below the breast tissue and above the chest wall Breast augmentation was really popular there for awhile until their started to be problems arising with the silicone packets Now we use a saline-filled saline silicone implants-silicone rubber shells that are filled with sterile saltwater ter so just in case one were to pop or leak it isn't going to hurt the woman whatsoever said Craig W. W Davis M.D. MD of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons INC Many of my friends have had reconstructive surgery whether it were breast enlargement enlargement enlargement enlarge enlarge- ment breast reduction or a tummy tuck Each and every one of those friends did it for the right reasons which was to help their self If they were to do it for any other reason it would have been a waste of time and money Many women all all over the world get breast implants every day Famous women such as the beautiful Pamela Anderson who comments in US Weekly I 1 didn't didn't didn't did did- nt realize what happens to your breasts when you are pregnant I Damn-I could have saved some money for a while there Or Carmen Electra who commented in the US Weekly also I do actually wish they were smaller but I dont don't want to undergo another surgery Plus Id I'd miss them Top Beverly Hills plastic surgeons say augmentation is still Hollywoods Hollywood's No 1 requested sur sur- sur- sur gery Although I think it is a good idea to get breast augmentation for self-esteem self reasons I still have to respect the women who although they are flat seem to be very confidant in who they are An example of someone someone someone some some- one who is beautiful without fake breasts and is an amazing actress also is Debra Messing who plays Grace from the sitcom Will and Grace She comments on the flip side to US Weekly When I first came to Hollywood I was told that to achieve success as an actress you simply must have implants Well I didn't want to go that route I thought I looked just fine I 1 For more information of I breast augmentation or if you are considering undergoing some type of plastic surgery contact The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons INC located at Fashion Blvd ste in Murray or call their office at C |