Cosmetic Surgery Blog

The other day I was watching the “20 Greatest Redneck Moments” (I’ll admit it, and it was hilarious BTW). Maybe I am just too boob-oriented, or desensitized, or something, but on one segment [ Hank Williams Jr. releases “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight”) there were some random dancer chicks a la Go-Go. Well, not one of them had any breasts to speak of, no implants, no natural tissue—nada. I was dumbfounded. Seriously, when was the last time you saw a “sexy dancer girl” on a music video with no implants, much less sans boobs period?? It’s unfathomable in this day and age.

So, I thought to myself just how acceptable it is to have implants today? Not even 10 years ago when I got my first set, it was still a somewhat hush-hush. But I suspect the onslaught of media coverage and makeover shows has made breast augmentation about as common as getting highlights at the salon. Rarely ever do I hear people gossiping about their coworkers getting breast augmentation in a negative light. It’s more about, darn it! WHY can’t that be me?? Or maybe I am spoiled and live in la-la land because I am in California. Maybe the rest of the world is still cryptic about getting implants, I don’t know. Whatever the case, I am sure the issue still comes up in small circles. So when it does, how does one deal with it?

What type of person are you? Are you the type that is very sensitive and allows what another might be saying behind your back affect you? Are you worried that someone in your office will be gossiping about your new sexy breasts? Are you afraid of them wondering if you indeed had a ‘boob job’? Are you afraid someone will ask, “Are They Real?”

Firstly, no one should be commenting on your breasts whatsoever. That’s grounds enough for a lawsuit, not to mention a pop in the side of the head for saying something out of line. However, if you are still worried about the female side of the scale wondering about your recent breast augmentation, you can do one of two things: be honest about it, or keep it quiet.

So, how do you keep it quiet? Well, honestly if you are going from an A to a D cup, you can’t. No amount of birth control is going to be an excuse for perfectly implanted breasts. If you are choosing a subtle upgrade, you can always begin by slowly padding your bras thereby making the transition gradual.

I personally don’t care at all if someone asked me, however, I presently do not have that problem right now because I am unfortunately implant-less. Hopefully not for long though. But for you, it is a personal issue. You can either go the highly-offended route, the coy-what-makes-you-think-that route, the heck-yes-and-they-cost-me-6-grand-do-you-want-to-feel-them route, or you can simply ignore the comments and questions of others. After all, it’s your business and no one else’s.

It is going to come up at one point in your life, whether it be your mother-in-law, your best friend (if she doesn’t already know), your new boyfriend, or a stranger. Some people simply have no manners, and others feel they are close enough to you to ask. Go with your gut instinct. Just know you can’t put the cat back in the bag after it has already escaped. Think it over, maybe even prepare your spiel in advance in the event that it comes up. But, one thing is for sure. Never, ever feel pressured to divulge your secret and always feel proud of your decision. Someone once gave me excellent advice: No one can affect you unless you let them. Words to live by in all situations.