I am contemplating surgery, mu husband says I don't need it.  Has anyone had the augmentation, can you tell me the cost and how painful?
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Surgery for breast augmentation can cost you $3,000 to $10,000 or more depending.  You also need weeks and weeks of healing time.  The new weight on your chest can feel very uncomfortable and there is a lot of bruising. Sometimes during the healing process something can go wrong and they may look funny in which case you have to pay more money to fix them.  Then you need replacements every seven years!  Ask your doctor about any alternatives out there that you should consider before taking the plunge.
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I have one dental implant and it's been in for around 2 years now and I've had no problems with it. I travel by air a lot and haven't once set off a metal detector.\n\nThe metal used is clinical grade titanium and doesn't rust and has no imperfections so it's perfectly safe.\n\nThey are expensive though. I paid £2100 for the one I had - so I guess that'd be about $3500.\n\nBut the results are amazing, and if you go to a reputable surgeon it should be relatively quick and you wont really suffer much afterwards.\n\nMy surgery took around 45 mins and was done under local anaesthetic. Taking Ibuprofen staved off the pain after the anaesthetic wore off. A week later the stiches were out. Had the crown attached a couple of months later and I've had no problems whatsoever with it. If you can afford it, I totally recommend it.
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Try not to be scared, it sounds like the surgery isn't too complicated or invasive.  The point of it is to improve your breathing, so focus on that.  The doctors are obligated to tell you about possible side effects, even when the chance is very, very small.\n\nI have CF, and I am 35 years old.  I haven't been through the surgery you are talking about, but I have had an IV port implanted, and I was given a very long list of possible side effects.  It was a horrible list to read, but the chances of most of them were less than 1% of the time.  I came through it just fine (twice actually, they had to swap it out 3 years later) and I know you will too.\n\nDo what your doctors tell you, and live your life with the attitude that you will die of old age, just like we were meant to.  With the advances in medicine, there is a really good chance that you will live a very long life.
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Hello,\n\n     Congratulations for your new life. I understand that the costs are astronomical, but so many people are ready to have it done that it might be difficult to find a place where they make it for "cheap".\n\n      You know, dental implants are often considered as the best solution, but other good and cheaper solutions exist. Explore these! For example, a well-fitted partial denture can restore a smile satisfactorily in a majority of patients.\n\nI know that it is possible to get surgery done for "cheap" in some countries... It's common for plastic surgery and it's increasingly popular for dental treatments. People doing it put their health at risk, since the treatments are often done in countries where the standards of care are lower than in the "Western World". And even though you get somebody competent, the follow-up can be impossible  if you have problems... And good luck to find a dentist in D.C. willing to work with a "butched" surgery. U.S. and Canada have among the highest standards or dental practice in the world. Don't forget it!
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I have had this done and you have to be ready for a comprimise. (depending on your age)\n\nI love being able to see at a distance with out glasses.  I can now wear regular sunglasses as well.  \nBut since I am 42 I have to use reading glasses now.  Where as before the surgery I did not.\n\nAll in all it is absolutely worth it "in my case" as having to wear reading glass' on occaision is much better than regular glass' all of the time.\n\nThe procedure is quick relativily painless, I would say discomfort but not pain.\nFor the 24 hours after it feels like you have spent a day at the beach where your eyes feel really tired from to much sun.\n\nI was able to see fairly clear right after he was done and the next day it was amazing !!!\n\nAlthough 1500 lbs is a bit high, I think that would be about $2600 American per eye.  \n\nBut if that is the going rate in UK then you have to pay it...
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That sounds very serious and painful..if I were you I think I would get a second opinion because with all the things that they have in the medical world you may can have them removed by laser surgery...check it out.
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My son is having it done this Friday for his lower front teeth (both, I believe.)  He also needs a Frenulectomy (where they snip that little piece of skin tht connects your lower lip to your bottom gums) because his is too short & is what caused his gums to recede.  The total cost for both is around $970.  (I'm expecting the insurance to cover about 80% of that.) They say the graft site on the roof of your mouth feels like it might feel after getting burned from eating really hot pizza.  But since my son is only 8, we're going with the alloderm grafts instead, because it will be less invasive & less painful for him.   The peridontist said the whole thing should take about 1/2 hr to 45 minutes.  Supposedly the mouth heals very quickly, so I'm sure he'll be good to go by Monday.  We were told he will need to eat cold & soft foods for the next day or so & gradually return to a normal diet.    As far as what it will look like, I don't even think we'll ever see it unless we look for it, since it's the bottom 2 teeth, which are almost always hidden by his lip, anyway. \n\nAs a side note, his great grandmother told us that she had a gum graft years ago & of all her teeth, it's the only one that hasn't receded as she's gotten older (she's 84.)
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If the surgery is worth it? Depends on your pain tolerance...not to mention infection.  However, I just got 2 ingrown toenails removed, along with cutting off a oice of skin my doctro put something to on my toenali root to kill a small portion of my toenail (the portion that kept getting ingrown). It has been three years and I have yet to get another one. I wear boots and climbing shoes all the time and have yet to have another toenail become ingrown.\n\nI would get the surgery and ask about stopping the root from coming back, some way to kill that bad part.
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Hi, I have a friend who had breast augmentation done. She was about an A before the surgery. She did not go really big, about a full B-small C, but she was very thin, and did not have a large chest, but apparently she did have enough skin for the procedure. She looks great, and is much more confident than before. The way she had the implants inserted was under the breast, this makes it alot easier for you to breast feed if you ever have children, and it minimized the chance of losing sensation in the nipples. My advice to you is to search on the internet for plastic surgeons in your area, then email them with your questions, that will be the most helpful. Goodluck!
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It sounds as though you are still active.  Some considerations to make regarding your acitivity include lessening your impact with your physical fitness...changing to biking and swimming  as opposed to running or jogging...eating a well-balanced diet that included plenty of water and avoids caffiene and alcholol (dehydrates your body).  When you find that even with these modifications that your acitivty is still limited, then it is a good time to consider joint replacement.  \n\nJoint replacements continue to improve in technology and technique and I imagine they will only continue to improve.  Some surgeons now perform the minimally invasive technique which only requires about a 4 to 6 inch scar and usually only requires an overnight hospital stay.  Pain and recovery time is lessened with this technique, but not all candidates qualify for this approach.  \n\nIf you are at the point where you cannot carry on your normal acitivities and are having a cosultation for a hip replacement, don't let anyone tell you that you are "too young"...yes, you will probably need a revision(s) in the future...but better to do it when you are younger rather than put it off another 20 years until you are so disabled that you've lost all your strength, cannot exercise, have developed a heart condition, have become obese due to lack of exercise, etc.  \n\nThere are people your age who undergo hip replacement, but it is rare.  When it limits your acitivities even with the modifications listed above, that's the time to consider it...otherwise, let the technology continue to progress!
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I had the rip and snip and to be honest its not that bad. As far as the operation goes the most painful bit is the jabs. They are a bit spicy it has to be said! Apart from that its a doddle.\n 2 years on and the op has been a success. Every once in a while though i do feel as though Ive been kicked in the bollox. But this pain only seems to last about  5 mins. Its the best form of contraception. All us blokes hate condoms , its like sucking a toffee with the wrapper on. Honestly though mate you will be fine . I was back at work the next day.
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I suffered for YEARS.  I had the surgery almost a year ago and I wonder why I waited to long!!!  If you have them.... get them removed you will be thrilled not to have to deal with them.
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Implants are permanent as long as you don't have them removed. Your choice of plastic surgeon will have a counselor discuss all those questions with you before you decide to go forward. Every surgeon is different and I was suggest setting up free consultations with more than one before making a final decision. You will need follow up appts and cost varies -- usually in the range of $2500 - $5000......Almost all offices will offer free consultations. I know...I'm a nurse who specialized in plastic surgery.
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Sounds great. However, I know a friend of mine eventually had surgery for breast reductuion (shame), because it was troubling her. I think she had back aches, but I am not sure - also don't really know what size she was.
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well i know first hand what he is going thru, i also had surgery in L4 and now the scar tissue is hardened and pushing on the nerves, it really does hurt, i was told that further operations would only further the scaring, he could try going to a pain clinic and get the injections in his back, i have done that but it didnt help me much and other people i have talked to swears by it,i also took the soma and codien among other crap like that,i now have 4 discs in my back shot due to an injury last summer, but the pain clinics can and do help, they know what is best in your personal situation, and give proper meds that dont make you feel crapy, as far as the tens meters they only annoyed me, and did nothing to ease the pain,i have lived with pain since 1993 and all one can do is to try and cope with it,one has a hard time sleeping when u hurt so bad\ni would suggest he go to a pain clinic cos they are so much more advanced nowadays\n\ngood luck\n\nADD;\ni also have two discs in my neck removed and held together with a titanium plate, ,i waited to long to get medical help, i hope he dont keep putting this off cos it will only get worse
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I have no idea what state you are in so I can't help you find a shop to do it nor can I tell you if shops in your area can do implants. Some shops can not because of certain laws depending on the county the shop is in. Well, it's like that here in Minnesota anyway. In Minneapolis you cannot get implants done at a shop but in Saint Paul it's ok. \n\nYou'd probably have to call piercing shops in your area to see if they do implants or not. They will/should know what you're talking about.\n\nI really have no clue if it would change feeling for a female. Totally depends on how far it sticks out I'm sure. But there is a chance he is BS'ing you on that one because I can't imagine it would stick out far enough for a woman to feel it.  Although I have seen other implants that do provide extra fun for women. \n\nAnyway.. CA you'd probably find tons of shops that you are able to get implants in.  Maine.. Ooo I'm not so sure. \n\nhttp://www.aaatattoodirectory.com/Maine_Tattoo/Maine.html\n\nhttp://www.tribalectic.com/Body_Piercing_Jewelry_ShopState.asp?State=Maine\n\nNow you just need to start calling places to see if they do implants. :) Good luck.  I've heard it's painful to get done but take good care of it!  You don't want it messed up because it's also not much fun to have taken out! Ouch!!
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First I want to say sorry I know what its like fighting with the insurance companies, Its heart breaking and stupid they would rather watch you die than see you well and happy I have done so much research on the lap band and know its the right thing, and your not having your guts torn apart like that other surgery. I am going to have the surgery on the 8th of Dec. Now you might call me crazy but as I said I have done my research but im going to Mexico to have it done its $8,000.00 and that includes everything hotel fills for the rest of your life but not the air fair (thank god I live in Arizona I can drive) It is safe!!! most people that come back to the US only have a few things to say!! It was great!! and Shame on the US hospitals and the insurance companies they were treated better there than any US hospital and they never added anymore to the cost for anything. If you would like to know more I would be glad to share or help point you in some of the research I have done. Just don't let this frustrate you into not going for the goals you  have...Good luck  Wantabe goingtabe bandster  bgaroo@yahoo.com