What: Minimally Invasive Mastopexy or MIM for short.
Why: I'm not entirely sure. Wait, let me get over my queasiness and then I'll explain.
If you want to get breast implants, consider this new MIM technique also known as Cup&Up. The theory behind it is that over time implants, just like natural breasts, begin to sag. MIM, an Israeli startup company, realized that they could recreate a permanent internal bra that would forever eliminate sagging and maintain the appearance of perky breasts. How does it work? Here's the scary part: they anchor the implants via silicone threads to the ribs and fascia. They're currently testing the procedure on pigs.
I don't know about you, but the whole idea of installing a permanent bra inside my body is scary. However, the company claims that it's less invasive to the body than other cosmetic surgery, and I think they might be right. Still, I'll stick to my good old push-up bra until they've moved on from pig experiments to real live human guinea pigs.
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That procedure seems so scary! I personally think any plastic surgery would be too much for me to handle, but this one especially! I adore your blog and would love to link. My fashion blog, EB Rue, can be found at http://www.ebrue.blogspot.com.
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Why you ask? You must not have breastfed any babies yet – if you ever do the question of why will no longer linger in your mind.
Wow… the idea of going braless and not sagging for the rest of my life really appeals to me. They can test on me!
It’s so sad that implants are now so mainstream that they’re generating 2nd generation products, and that moms can want them so casually. Don’t do it! They can make you really, really sick.
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I love the idea, but I wouldn’t do it. There is too many scenarios that would require follow-up surgery down the line. The silicone threads could break from an accident, or wear down over time. And if you gain/lose weight, what happens?
I think it’s sad that they are testing on pigs. :(
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Don’t want that weird thing. Similar to http://www.d-e-f-i-n-e-t-l-y.com/ or else I would feel cheated.
Poor piggies. What if they don’t want boobs?
I’ve been interested in this procedure since it first was introduced on a talk show (I don’t remember which one). I think it’s great that you can get a surgery without a guarantee of having to get your boobs redone every 10 years as you have to do with implants. I wouldn’t want to have to get my boobs redone when I’m 60+, or have to plan on spending that kind of money every decade.
When I was 18 i was a 10G. Now I am a 10dd and my boobs have sagged.. I lost way too much weight after having a operation and could not eat.. Now I would do this and would love the fact of not getting inplants.. I am now 21 and I dont like my boobs the way they are.. I have way too many strech marks but am trying to put weight on to see if that will help before i go and get something done to them.. But sounds alot better..
I’ve nursed a baby for tow years and fluctuated in weight so that my chest size has gone from 34D (skinny) to 34F (not skinny in the least) – now that I’m down to 34DD and no longer nursing, trust me they sag. I’m also 35. Gravity sucks.
However, I’m happier with my breasts now that I ever was before. They made food and allowed me to snuggle daily with my baby. I’ll wear great bra’s daily to look smart in clothes and don’t mind a bit. No surgery for me thankyou!
Sign me up. I wear a size 34H bra and I love my large breast but am fearful that their weight will cause them to reach my knees by age 50. I have had two children and although they are still quite full they do sag and require a bra to be put in proper position. It is this improper positioning that causes fatigue to my back and neck. When they are up and supported well they feel weightless.
I invented this in my mind long ago, now I find it on the web. In my mental engineering, I abandoned ‘plate’ support in favor of a net ‘hammock’ made of a lifetime strong material. This way would be more lifelike to the touch, and would not gouge or pinch breast tissue when something presses against you. Also, a net would not create a ‘damming’ effect between skin and breast tissue.
I hope this becomes food for thought for the ‘real’ inventors and surgeons out there.