Quote From: irgoddes1We as a society complain that "insurance companies" force people into "drive-thru" births, but really when it comes to spending our OWN dollars, it is amazing at how--ahem--"cost-conscious" we can become. And to our own detrement!
I admit that I, like the first woman on the show, wanted to have multiple procedures done in one visit rather than separate ones and sought a surgeon who would do the combination surgery. (Although it was only a tummy tuck and breast augmentation, not full body lift.) I wanted to combine them for other reasons, such as less overall down-time because I have four children. The combo doctor, however, required an overnight stay (and the subsequent cost) and it became not any more cost-effective to do the two procedures at once. I was further convinced that having a break between the two procedures would aid in healing, so that is what I opted for. But had someone sweet-talked me into some "buy-one, get one half off" deal, I am ashamed to say I would have probably thought about it.
I understand what the doctors were saying about the increasing availability of these procedures to people who cannot afford the additional adjustments--it is like "qualifying" for a huge mortgage, just being able to squeek out the payments, but not being able to afford to put in the lawn let alone landscape it! Cosmetic procedures are not a "quick fix." They are a step, a portion of lifestyle changes and additional upkeep to maintain any benefit. They are not an investment--they are a luxury. Investments have lasting dividends over time. Without further allocation of resources (time or money) the benefits of the surgery or the overall effect will be lost over time. Like it or not, it is the truth.
How many women getting "discount" breast implants are told that these are not permanent fixtures--they are only figured to last a max of 10 years (maybe 14 if all goes well) but in most likelihood, they will need to be either removed replaced at some point down the line--especially if a 20 year old gets them. Do they plan on how they are going to pay for the "next ones?" This is something that is lacking in disclosure still, I think.
She had more than a body life...a body lift is the waist down...she also had her arms and thighs..she should never have had that done at once..it should have been broken up in to several surgeries. Every surgeon is diferent in what they will do in one surgery. She also had the dog ears which are common in legs and arms and the scars not being straight is something I was warned about. Its hard when you are laying down for them to make it perfect. They do draw all over you when you're standing but its only as a guide. My arms aren't to bad but they are far from perfect. But I decided the scar was better than arms so flabby I couldnt wear shirts with sleeves...they were to tight.
