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I am sorry to hear about your condition--not that you have tuberous breasts, but that they cause you distress. To me, the most important facts you shared were 1) that you just found out about the condition, and 2) that you're 18 years old.
Given those bits of information, I would humbly suggest that you do all the research you can. Learn more about tuberous breasts and talk to other women who have them. Seek out people who have had surgery and people who are content to live with the condition, and ask them to tell you how they arrived at their decision. Over time, you may settle on the conclusion that feels right for you.
That's key, at least in my eyes: "time." Take time to learn, listen and experience your own feelings. While you may feel compelled to figure out what to do right away (now that you have learned there's a name for your condition), give yourself lots of time. It may help to know you can elect surgery anytime down the road if that's the right choice for you.
As other women have pointed out, it's the pressures of modern society that have most of us wanting our looks to approximate some "ideal." Our longing might be for straight teeth, a smooth, taut neck or round, symmetrical breasts. You do not necessarily have to conform to be happy.
But also know that it's ok to consider surgery as well. If you've thought it over carefully and decide you want to fine tune your looks, if you are convinced your choice will knockdown a roadblock for you and you'll be more at peace, then surgery might be the right move.
Take time to think about it. I wish you all the best.
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I am sorry to hear about your condition--not that you have tuberous breasts, but that they cause you distress. To me, the most important facts you shared were 1) that you just found out about the condition, and 2) that you're 18 years old.
Given those bits of information, I would humbly suggest that you do all the research you can. Learn more about tuberous breasts and talk to other women who have them. Seek out people who have had surgery and people who are content to live with the condition, and ask them to tell you how they arrived at their decision. Over time, you may settle on the conclusion that feels right for you.
That's key, at least in my eyes: "time." Take time to learn, listen and experience your own feelings. While you may feel compelled to figure out what to do right away (now that you have learned there's a name for your condition), give yourself lots of time. It may help to know you can elect surgery anytime down the road if that's the right choice for you.
As other women have pointed out, it's the pressures of modern society that have most of us wanting our looks to approximate some "ideal." Our longing might be for straight teeth, a smooth, taut neck or round, symmetrical breasts. You do not necessarily have to conform to be happy.
But also know that it's ok to consider surgery as well. If you've thought it over carefully and decide you want to fine tune your looks, if you are convinced your choice will knockdown a roadblock for you and you'll be more at peace, then surgery might be the right move.
Take time to think about it. I wish you all the best.
Cathy
January 3, 2011 - 12:16pmThis Comment
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