Ok so Im getting to the point where I am looking into some "fixing" of my new body. The only thing I think I am going to get done is a breat augmentation. Has anyone gotten one done or looked into it seriously? What I dont know is if I need to get a "lift" or an actually augementation. I have heard the lift leaves bad scarring. I would rather go bigger and fake to avoid more scars. WOuld love some feedback!

I'm seriously researching both procedures and surgeons now. I think I've concluded that, for me, lift is necessary. I do think I will want some augmentation when all is said and done; I am used to having large breasts, and while I don't want to be disproportionate, I do want to feel like "myself."

It's really too soon to tell for sure--but I think there are some areas of my body that are rebounding a lot better than I expected. Others? Well, they will need to be rearranged big-time.

The one thing I'm focusing on now---because documentation is very important---is making sure that issues related to redundant skin (pain due to the pull of gravity, skin breakdown, and so on) are documented by each doctor I see. When it comes to breasts, the pull of gravity post-bariatric surgery can cause neck and shoulder pain. (I already have serious neck issues)---which can influence insurance payment. Skin rash below pendulous tissue is also taken into consideration. So be sure to let your doctor know of any issues you experience.

In terms of scarring--I've seen some really excellent results for both lifting and augmentation; I think I will have to find a surgeon I trust implicitly, and leave the decision of what is required in his hands.

I would love to talk more about this as you go through the process--I think it's something many of us will be facing, and input from others is so helpful.

The advice I've had and I've heard it corroborated by a lot of other people is that lift AND augmentation will give the best results for a weight loss patient.

Reason being, there's virtually no fat left in my breasts, they're just skin. A lift will put the nipples back where they should be (and have never actually been!) but it wont give any projection at all - I'll still have the flatness I have on top - seriously I lie on my back and you can see my sternum and ribs in minute detail, its disgusting.

What bothers me about it is that I still have a good C cup, and I like the size of my bust - it looks absolutely fine with a good bra on and even in a bikini top. I dont WANT huge boobs, I dont want to go up in size and I'm not really that into the look of fake breasts. So I've kind of dithered and done nothing and probably never will.

But either way, an augmentation will not give you what you've looking for if your breasts do need lifting. You'll hve to do both. The only procedure you'd do alone is the lift, so you're looking at that scarring either way.

You really have to weigh up the pros and cons - my stomach for example, pretty good, but not perfect. A tummy tuck would give spectacular results but it will also leave a horrid scar, which in my case would be just as bad as the minor flab. So its a case of how bad are your breasts, is it important that they look stunning naked or is looking good dressed enough for you?