<p>Harry and Pioneer: Oh, I see. Well, like I said, it’s less about me not knowing what to do as much as me wanting to know what you guys think so that I could maybe find some reasons why I should change my mind. And some of you have had some very compelling arguments, like (as dorky as it sounds) I actually saved firelight’s response from back on the first page. I thought that was a very cogent response.</p>
<p>Of course I’m going to give a thumbs up to the people who agree with me, but it’s actually the arguments of people like you two, who don’t think I should go through with it, that I was actually fishing for. So, thank you =) And sorry to annoy you.</p>
<p>I’m actually a little conflicted about plastic surgery. I would never do it to myself, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I think it’s wrong. I just think that maybe it’s gotten a little out of control. To me, it’s less about the procedure itself than the person’s reason for doing it, and I think that’s something you should think hard about before you do anything. It’s great that you like the way you look, but that makes me wonder why you feel the need to have plastic surgery. Sure, there’s always room for improvement, I guess, in that no one’s perfect, but isn’t that part of life? Do you need to be perfect? Doing it to give yourself a little boost, or to fix something that’s seriously wrong (whether it’s a birth defect or an abnormally large nose) is okay. Doing it because you think it will improve your quality of life in any significant way is a little trickier. Self confidence should come first, and then if you still think you could do with some improvement, go ahead, have the plastic surgery.</p>
<p>I’ve had this discussion before with my mother. Though… roles were a bit reversed. I believe in being natural. My A cups are enough for me. Bigger breasts would be heavier and more “jiggly” (couldn’t figure out a better way to say it…) and impractical when I wanted to run or play sports. </p>
<p>But then again I’ve never really saw the benefits of large breasts. Just as long as you know what you’re getting and you’re happy with it… it’s really just your decision. But wait until after your parents are chipping into your education costs? Because the money really could be used to finish paying off College loans… or getting an apartment… or a car…</p>
<p>P.S., didn’t read entire thread and I’m female and really don’t see what’s all so attractive about breasts… So…</p>
<p>No, haha, I meant that we had an argument over cosmetic surgery. She was all for it (for herself and others) and I was pretty much against it because she’s perfectly normal, just aging.</p>
<p>Aging isn’t a disease. It just comes with the extended life span given by modern medicine.</p>
<p>Hmm, I never thought of it quite like that before. And what is perfection, anyways? As I’ve seen in this thread, the procedure would make some people think less of me.</p>
<p>@Seirsly, money is no issue. Or at least it’s no more of an issue than it will ever be in my life. College is completely covered and then some, and I have a car (although I don’t think it’s worth it to take it all the way across the country with me). There will always be something to pay: mortgages/rent, taxes, etc. So, if I look at it that way, then there would never be a good time to pay for cosmetic surgery. But I see your point.</p>
<p>^Completely covered by you, or by your parents? </p>
<p>I’m sort of conflicted about plastic surgery. If you’re happy with your body though, I don’t think it’s worth the risk of ending up unhappy with your body because the surgery left you with scars, or whatever.</p>
<p>Save up for emergencies? My brother’s best friend’s dad went bankrupt while said best friend was in college. His mother had a mental breakdown, thought the dad was involved with the mob, and ended up putting through a divorce and taking his sister to live with her in another state. The dad is … I don’t know where he is right now (probably across the country) but the best friend is currently homeless and working several jobs to pay for school. Over the breaks, he lives out of people’s basements. Luckily for him, his school’s covering most of the tuition (seeing as how his EFC is basically $0) so he doesn’t have to worry as much on that front, but I imagine it’s very stressful all the same.</p>
<p>In the end, it’s your decision, but as bluespiano says, if you’re happy with your body the way it is already, then why go through with it? It’s an expensive, risky procedure, and the gains for you seem to be very trivial. Not to mention, I personally would also subtract a few attractiveness/respect points from the total tally if I found out someone had gone through this kind of surgery. (Then again, I am probably not your targeted audience, so you can ignore me on the last point.) ;)</p>