Okay here is the scoop: I have Poland's Syndrome, meaning I have no left pectoral muscle. Tonight my mother told me our insurance might cover a breast implant, but it runs out in December for me and I would have to have it done before then. It has bothered me for a while having my left side of my chest flat and I feel that this may bring my spirits up a little but I am worried it might look funny.
Breast Implant: Should I get it?
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Not to sound insensitive, but...pics? 
It depends, if you're really that self conscious about it then it might do you some good.
On the other hand who doesn't like some boobies.
It depends, if you're really that self conscious about it then it might do you some good.
On the other hand who doesn't like some boobies.
Originally posted by: diskop
Not to sound insensitive, but...pics?
It depends, if you're really that self conscious about it then it might do you some good.
On the other hand who doesn't like some boobies.
I'll post pics if I get it.
hmm. I guess if insurance covered all of it I'd do it, otherwise it could be good for some bar bets....
I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with breast implants, you, your wife, a friend maybe.
i feel sorry for you man, is your arm like really weak because of the missing peck? I'd say go for it if it makes you feel better good luck
good luckNo, when I used to work out my pectorial minor (upper part of the pec) on my left side was like twice as thick as the right side. I can also stick my thumb underneath it, it is kind of funny sometimes.
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Unfortunately, you have the same problems as any female would have getting one, and maybe even worse. Assuming you take a blow to the chest(heck, a simple door slam will do), it's possible that you might pop the implant, since unlike a female, you don't have any natural tissue protecting it. Health risks aside, I'd reccomend against it. I could never reccomend that a woman get an implant outside of replacing something lost due to cancer or such(so she would still look like a woman), so I couldn't reccomend it to a man for pure cosmetic reasons either.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, as I'm not someone who works in the medical field, but wouldn't an implant of this type be structurally different from a typical female breast implant? The goal of a female implant is to be as natural looking/feeling as possible, which neccessitates the use of a soft, squishy gel type implant. In this case, the use of some kind of inert harder substance sounds like it would be more appropriate. If that's the case, the typical door-slam would probably be relatively harmless.
Alternatively, there's always manboobs.
Alternatively, there's always manboobs.
Well I was told before it would be better to get a muscle transplant, but that is more dangerous extra and cost like 8 grand. I will have to see if that is covered. I was planning on getting the muscle transplant after I get out of college and get a steady job.
Muscle would probably be better I think. If you start working out your right pec it would eventually get larger than the implant in your left
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This cracks me up. Breast implants have never been proven to cause any health problems. In fact, after Dow was bankrupted, the courts were finally forced to admit this. No unbiased, independant study has shown ANY increased cases of connective tissue disorder, or any of the other multitude of illnesses people have tried to pin on these.
But the damage is done. The folklore has been planted and all the unbiased facts in the world wont change it.
It's sad, really.
ScottyB,
If getting this done will make you feel better about yourself, by all means do it. Keep in mind that ALL invasive procedures involve a bit of risk. The question is, will the increase in your self esteem be worth the small risk invasive surgery presents?
If you get a boob job, get mentor breast implants. I own their stock
I used to dislike fake breasts, now everytime I see some I go "chaching"
How about just doing some pushups and building up the muscle?
I used to dislike fake breasts, now everytime I see some I go "chaching"
How about just doing some pushups and building up the muscle?
Do what your concience and your doctor recommend, not a bunch of geeks in a chat forum. I think giving health advise is a bad idea here, like practicing medicine without a license.:disgust:
Originally posted by: ScottyB
Originally posted by: SuperTool
Then how can you do pushups?
There are two parts too your pec muscle. I am missing the bigger part. Here is a picture: Muscle
Well, if you are missing something, and you want it, and you have the money to get it, then what's the problem?
I say go get it. Assuming the doc says it's fine, I don't see anything controversial about it.
Damn...got all excited....voted after only reading the title. Dude do it if you feel the need...especially if insurance will cover it. I know what it's like to live with a handicap...but that's another story.
Dude do it if you feel the need...especially if insurance will cover it. I know what it's like to live with a handicap...but that's another story.TRENDING THREADS
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