18 – too young ? opinions needed Started by: Mel

Hi Milly. Firstly, well done on saving 4.5k throughout your teenage years, that’s amazing and certainly shows you have a firm head on your shoulders ! I can relate to what you are saying. I recall been your age and wanting bigger boobs, I used to daydream about it. I’ve always just Iived with what I had but then following having babies and losing even the little I had ..well enough was enough and that was the catalyst to really go for it. I know your parents will have a big influence on you and at 18 they can be very controlling but at the end of the day it is your life and your body. You will realise and learn as you get older to do what you want to make you happy…not others. Saying that its a very serious issue/procedure and you will need support and especially as you are so young. It’s not like you will be in debt , so thats a bonus you have the cash saved to do it, you don’t want debt at 18. The question you have to ask yourself is do you see it as a waste of that hard earned / saved money or not??. If it’s the latter then you may have your answer. Xx

Hey, I’ve wanted mine done for Aslong as I can remember. I’m now 3WPO and I’m 24. I wish I did it sooner to be honest but looking back to when I was 18 I don’t think I would of been ready for that type of decision. If you know your 100% about it then why not Aslong as its a thought out decision and well researched. I was worried telling my mam but in the end she came with me to my surgeon and was supportive. She said she would never encourage me to do it or tell me to go for it but she said she would support me. xx

Nope 100% not too young, I’m 18 and op is Friday, my breasts are majorly asymmetrical like A to C between them so I can’t wear anything without a bra and I have to buy maxi boost bras then cut open one side and take the padding out on my bigger side and then I wear gym stuff most of the time as I can put a sports bra over this and a hoodie, for this reason I am getting a BA so young, I have worked 3 years to achieve a tiny waist with abs etc and I can’t wear anything to show off the body I have worked day in day out for in the gym because of my boobs and the way I see it is I won’t have chikderen until I’m late 20’s well this is my plan and by then I will be in a stable job so if I need the BA doing again following childeren it won’t be to soon to afford it again!
I was always told to wait and see if they evened out and there’s no chance they ever will so I’m trying to sort them now as this simmer I have girls holidays, nights out and all sorts planned I do not want my boobs to stop me buying that bikini or wearing a tight vest top on holiday or a low cut crop!!! Honestly! From an 18 year olds perespective, do your research yes like so so much but you’re 100% not too young x

Nope not to young- I’m 19 and getting mine done in two weeks. Do what makes you happy x

I’m looking at getting mine done in the near future & I’m only 22. My mum has made it very clear she is not happy about me going under the knife, however I’m so glad I got her involved in this process from day 1. She may not agree with it and has expressed her concerns, but she has come to all of my consultations & asked questions I didn’t even think about. She respects the fact that I’m a young women and its my decision (and money) and knows that she can only support me and not stop me.
Make your mumma apart of it rather than do it on your own as its a life changing decision – also, when you know you know x

I went for my first consultation at 19, I knew from being 15/16 it was something I wanted. Not for attention reasons or anything, I just knew I never felt happy or comfortable. I decided at 19 I was not financially able yet. I’m now booked for my op in 3 weeks- 1 week after my 23rd birthday! I have full support from my mum, she had hers done when I was young. I don’t think you’re too young. As long as you know the reasons why you’re doing it. I also have 1 child, and I don’t want anymore. So take that into consideration when deciding x

Also I think only those of us with naturally small boobs can understand ur insecurities especially like Millie I can understand even more so, we all no how you feel if it’s what you want go for it its your body your money and your not getting into debt for it either you sound like you have a good head on your shoulders I doubt u would regret it xx

I had my BA done when I was 21 … if I could go back and do anything differently, it would of been to get them done earlier than 21 ???? …. do what makes you happy! It’s your body, and your life, why be miserable about something you have the power to change? The fact you’ve saved up all the money just proves this is something you really want, and it’s not something you’ve decided upon lightly or quickly. Good luck with either decision you make xxx

Not to young at all. I knew I wanted mine doing when I was 14. I’m now 24 and 9DPO. If I had the money saved at 18, I would have totally gone ahead with it.
I would try and get your mum onside though. Mine knows it something I’ve always wanted and supported me as soon as I started getting the ball rolling. However, as I don’t live anywhere near her, I went to the initial consultations by myself and I really wanted my mum there. She came to the appointment when I paid the deposit and was there on the day of the surgery and my one week post op. I think you’ll want your mum with you as its an emotional and scary thing.
Good for you though – I am so excited for you! Keep us updated with what you are up too XX

Im 18, ( my birthday was in april), im 2 days post op and im extremely happy! One thing i would say about being ‘young’ is probably the more social side- friends from sixth form being judgy and feeling obligied to tell family members ! But if you can take criticism and people disagreeing with you even when the going gets tough, you wont regret it ! I knew i wanted this since 14, worked hard and saved my own money and im already waking up everyday so happy ive done it!
Hope this helps ❤️