Dr. Bashioum’s Thank You, Melissa
June 9th, 2009
I cannot thank Melissa enough for sharing in her journey into cosmetic surgery with her breast enlargement experience. By in large, most Americans keep cosmetic surgery to themselves. Melissa’s frequent postings allows readers to share her personal insights and thoughts regarding augmentation mammaplasty. This personal and candid account is hard to find. Melissa, thank you for sharing your story.
Melissa’s comment about her husband being a “Peeping Tom” is much more complex than the simple physical change which Melissa chose. The real change that spouses or significant others appreciate, is the renewed confidence which women express after breast enlargement surgery. Women feel better both in and out of their wardrobe. This often manifests as better posture, more smiles and greater self-awareness. These are the real changes which seem to be very attractive to spouses or boyfriends.
Other people in Melissa’s social and family circles may not notice that anything has been done, as she herself suggested. I believe that the perfect result after cosmetic surgery is one which others do not notice as such. Friends and family may ask if Melissa has been working out, has lost weight, or changed clothing styles. Regardless of the chosen size, it is my goal to achieve a natural looking result, to achieve proportion. That is truly the best satisfaction for me as a plastic surgeon.
Melissa’s Blog: I Love Getting Dressed Now
June 5th, 2009
I am quite pleased with how I look now, if I might say so myself! And I’m beginning to think my friends are, too. Initially, I felt a little apprehension coming from a handful of women. Some were a bit judgmental about surgery, which I could understand. Some were also a bit taken back as to why I would want to compromise my body. As I explained, after bearing three children and breast feeding them all, I no longer had shape, nor much breast tissue left. I know that I am not alone in this predicament following pregnancy. It became hard for me to shop for bras and even harder for me to shop for tops. There is just so much I can handle buying XXS small tops, before feeling like a pre-teen girl again.
Well, I concluded this rather awkward discussion, once it became apparent that we each had our own personal viewpoints by offering, “I’m sharing my story on this blog for everyone to read.” I jotted down www.nipntuck.wordpress.com on a piece of paper for them to check out. “My intentions are to help educate women about breast augmentations. I want to show and tell others that there is another side to why women get breast enhancements, other than to look and feel like cocktail waitresses in Las Vegas.” So now after my surgery, I’m finding out that what some women deem as an appropriate breast size varies greatly.
Please check back tomorrow to read the conclusion of my journey.
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