How we feel about our looks Survey Results II

NAME: Tasha

EMAIL: nbrown@peachnet.campus.mci.net

AGE: 25-29

I: have implants

Would like implants because: I felt restricted

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : somewhat 

NAME: Christi M

EMAIL: clm@2ndcoa.courts.state.tx.us

AGE: 18-24

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I feel they will make my body look more proportioned. I also feel that it will raise my self confidence.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

: small B/ full D

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men's standards too high for how women should look? : No

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards?: Yes

Wouldn't it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don't care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : Not in the least

NAME: Barbara Walters

EMAIL: src0fs01.bwalters@state.ut.us

AGE: 35-39

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: My breasts are pretty small and very saggy. I am scheduled for implants and a lift in 3 weeks. I wonder if implants alone will help with my nipples pointing down. I really don't want all the scaring from the lifts but I don't want them pointing to the floor either. Will implants alone help?

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men's standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn't it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : No. It's my body, my life and my decision

NAME: Candece

EMAIL: cjune12@msn.com

AGE: 25-29

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I once had larger breasts. After I stopped working out, they became much smaller and sag a little. I just want to go back to the size I once was.(Well maybe a little bigger HA HA)

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: I haven't made up my mind yet

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men's standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn't it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don't care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : No, It's my body, not theirs.

COMMENT: I am planning on scheduling my surgery within the next few weeks.

NAME: Morgan

EMAIL: morgan_sweet@hotmail.com

AGE: 18-24

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I have always wanted to achieve an overall fuller appearance. I'm not happy with the way my breasts look, and have given a great deal of thought about having breast augmentation. It's always been something that I've wanted to have done, but more so in the past year. A couple of issues that are holding me back are: 1) distance ( I live about three hours from the nearest doctor) and also, I was hoping to get a recommendation from someone in my area who has had the surgery. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find anyone in my area. I'm looking for a good doctor in the Toronto area. If anyone knows of one, could you please let me know. And 2) I am also concerned about breast cancer detection. Has anyone else had any fears about this issue? Thanks, Morgan.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: I haven't made up my mind yet

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does the media exploit women: No

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men's standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn't it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : I'm not concerned about what other people i.e. strangers might think. But immediate family concerns me somewhat.

COMMENT: Very nice site. I found it extremely helpful.

AGE: 25-29

I: have implants

Would like implants because: before I had implants I was a 32A,I wanted implants to build my self esteem. All my friends either had them or didn't need them. I've been interested since High School.

Doing it for: me

NAME: Joan

EMAIL: ARevil@aol

AGE: 30-34

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I would like implants to change the shape of my breasts and create fullness I have never had.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: I haven't made up my mind yet

: small b / large c or d

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men's standards too high for how women should look? : No

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn't it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don't care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : No

AGE: 30-34

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I feel like there is an imbalance in my figure. Additionally since having two children and breastfeeding them my breast tissue on top is gone and I have bad stretchmarks underneath. My clothes do not fit correctly, and I would like to look more feminine. I have to wear push-up bras to show any bustline.

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: I haven't got up the courage

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men's standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn't it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : Somewhat, I always sneered at those women who thought they needed more breasts to be attractive, now I am one. I just don't agree with those who go "Overboard", I am very conservative.

COMMENT: I'm glad I found this site, and am thankful to the site owner for being so honest in her comments. It is very helpful to find others who feel this way. I assume that most of us here don't have anyone else to discuss this with who understands as much.

Add: If you have a significant other, are they supportive? 

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NAME: Candece

EMAIL: cjune12@msn.com

AGE: 25-29

I: am considering augmentation

Would like implants because: I once had larger breasts. After I stopped working out, they became much smaller and sag a little. I just want to go back to the size I once was.(Well maybe a little bigger HA HA)

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: I haven’t made up my mind yet

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Don’t care

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : No, It's my body, not theirs.

COMMENT: I am planning on scheduling my surgery within the next few weeks.

AGE: 25-29

I: have implants

Would like implants because:

Doing it for: me

Have not done it because: NA

: small a/average c

Does the media exploit women?: Yes

Does this put too much pressure on women?: Yes

Are men’s standards too high for how women should look?: Yes

Do you think men hold themselves up to the same standards? : No

Wouldn’t it be nice if men put in half the effort we do to look good?: Absolutely

Are you concerned with what others might think if they noticed you had a : NO! It's my body. They have a right to their opinion but it won't affect me on one way or another.

 

 

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