Friday, June 24, 2011

5 Reasons Breast Implants Were A Good Decision for Me

1)Obsessed Over Internet Photos: I admit that I used to sit in front of my computer looking up breast implants before and after photos. Often, even the before pictures looked better than my own breasts, which of course only made me more self-conscious. I love being an “after” now.

2)Perfect Hourglass Shape: While my natural breasts were average sized compared with most Florida girls, my main source of discontent was their lack of symmetry. Before I got breast implants Tampa girls made me feel very self conscious. I used to hate bathing suit shopping because I only felt comfortable in very structured, padded bikini tops. With triangle tops all the rage in Florida, my shopping options were severely limited. Now I can wear any bikini off the rack and I had a blast when I bought a new suit for summer.

3)Needed a Lift: I’m not that old, but my breasts definitely didn’t have that youthful perkiness anymore. I never felt comfortable going braless before, and overall I just wasn’t comfortable in my own skin. In Tampa breast augmentation is almost as common as dental cleanings, so I notice many pairs of perky, perfectly round breasts everywhere I go. Of course I don’t go braless when I’m out in public, but when I’m lounging around the house I feel much more at ease without a bra.

4)Less is More: I am all about health, and I eat well and exercise regularly. However, I couldn’t change my breast size and shape without some surgical help. I wasn’t looking for giant triple Ds, but I really wanted rounder, fuller, symmetrical breasts. Once I decided to get plastic surgery Tampa had the best doctors to choose from and I’m very happy with the natural look and feel of my new breasts.

5)No More Padded Bras: My padded pushup bra collection is extensive, to say the least. I shudder to think how much money Victoria’s Secret has sucked out of me over the years. I’ll even admit to going the double bra route sometimes, just to give the impression of cleavage when in actuality I had none. Honestly, two underwires is pretty uncomfortable, but pain is beauty, right? I’m so glad that I took the plunge and went for a permanent solution to my cleavage problem.

Monday, June 13, 2011

5 Reasons Liposuction Was a Good Choice for Me

1) Working Out Wasn’t Cutting It: I love being active, and fitness is a huge part of my life. I didn’t resort to liposuction as a quick fix to get rid of flab. But after years of working out consistently, it became apparent that certain body parts, namely my thighs and butt, were not going to get as slim as I wanted, no matter how much I dieted and exercised. I was genetically disposed to carrying weight in these areas, and if I was serious about getting rid of them, surgery was the only way to do so. I began looking online for a plastic surgeon Tampa, luckily, offered some of the best names in the business.

2) Cellulite: Most women have this problem, and all women hate it. Even thin women are sometimes subject to cellulite, although that’s little comfort if you’re one of the ones trying to hide those cottage cheese thighs. However, in Tampa liposuction and body contouring are common procedures and I was constantly seeing perfectly smooth and tanned bodies on the beach. Now I don’t mind wearing shorts or skirts because I know my skin looks smooth and flattering.

3) Proportion: Because of the way fat naturally settles on my body, I felt very disproportionate. My waist looked like it belonged on a different person compared with my thighs and butt. Shopping for jeans was a nightmare – anything that fit my thighs was baggy and unflattering on my waist, but if they fit my waist they were way too tight on my thighs. I was probably my seamstress’s most loyal customer. Now I can wear clothes off the rack and shopping is no longer the stress it once was.

4) My Surgeon: Of course, if there were no risks involved, I’m sure we would all be lining up outside our nearest cosmetic surgeon’s office requesting the perfect body. Unfortunately, all surgeries come with risks. When choosing a cosmetic surgeon Tampa has so many choices so I began by researching internet reviews. Once I’d narrowed down the choices to a few surgeons, I requested email addresses of former patients so that I could ask questions and get an idea what to expect. I also went to my consultation with a notebook so that I could see my questions in writing and not forget anything that I wanted to know. Once I decided to get liposuction Clearwater was my place of choice because my surgeon was so patient in answering my questions and putting me at ease.

5) Confidence: As I’m sure most women understand, I would have my good days and my bad days when it came to my body image. If my clothes just weren’t fitting right, or it was hot out but I felt too self-conscious to wear summer clothing, I’d get down on myself and it would affect my entire mood. Now I feel comfortable in my own skin, which makes liposuction worth the cost and pain in the long run for me.