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Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 6:11 AM GMT Hey! I'd like to know what you guys, who pay a lot of attention to your looks (as I do), think about plastic surgery. Would you like to get some work done? Do you think it is only for those who are superficial? -For those who underwent plastic surgery: Are you satisfied? Would you do it again? Did it change something in the way you perceive yourself? Do you talk openly about it? Thanks boys!

Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 9:56 AM GMT wizer1989Hey! I'd like to know what you guys, who pay a lot of attention to your looks (as I do), think about plastic surgery. Would you like to get some work done? Do you think it is only for those who are superficial? Yes. Rhinoplasty. If that's shallow, then shrugs It's a childhood dream and I don't care what people think of it. I just want to be more confident about an area I had always been self-conscious about.
SinnernSaint1... Posts: 618	Jun 29, 2008 10:06 AM GMT i have decided to get a Rhinoplasty...my nose has been broken a couple of times...and also lypo, around the waist(goddamned subcutanious fat...ive had a intake appointment, and its going to run around $10,000.00...my dads offered to pay for it, but he thinks i am being pathetic...he feels only weak women get cosmetic surgery
SinnernSaint1... Posts: 618	Jun 29, 2008 10:12 AM GMT my thoughts are..if you are not content in your looks..it WILL affect your emotional being in a negative way..so if you are able to, I say go for it
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 10:16 AM GMT Exactly. It's a quick way to exorcise insecurities. Just don't let it turn into habit.
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 10:38 AM GMT I've thought about getting my nose done, my ears pinned back a bit and my right eye fixed so its not droopy But, at the end of the day, I look at my massively wide nose thats far to big for my face and my ears that seem to stick out to much and my right eye that droops a little and I think... there part of me. I cant actually look at my face and see a different nose on me.. So no, I wouldn't do it, I'll live with ma flaws
josephmovie Posts: 211	Jun 29, 2008 10:48 AM GMT At the gym I go to there are heaps of people that have plastic surgery and in the majority of cases they don't look better or younger, they just look like someone who has had plastic surgery. But I do know one girl that had a huge nose and had in downsized. In the end she looked brilliant and natural - a true Cinderella transformation. I think certain procedures work better than others. Anything that lifts and tightens just looks weird.
GQjock Posts: 5769	Jun 29, 2008 11:41 AM GMT plastic surgery is like taking steroids it's ok until people notice that you've done it there's nothing as bad as seeing a guy who LOOKS like he's had face work done Plastic surgery is great if there is a real problem but the face lift thing not really guys look good with a few wrinkles makes them look more rugged Joan Rivers in man drag ... not so much
gymguy1 Posts: 1312	Jun 29, 2008 11:45 AM GMT I thought about getting my entire face done....but that was when i was younger and was dealing with low self esteem. I would never get any work done on my face, im happy the way I look now. I grew into my face/head. I thought about getting calf implant but decided not to and just keep working on my legs.
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 1:36 PM GMT I'm planning to get chemical peels at my dermatologist this fall.
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 1:37 PM GMT Timberoo saidI'm planning to get chemical peels at my dermatologist this fall. ... why?
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 1:53 PM GMT lilTanker saidI've thought about getting my nose done, my ears pinned back a bit and my right eye fixed so its not droopy But, at the end of the day, I look at my massively wide nose thats far to big for my face and my ears that seem to stick out to much and my right eye that droops a little and I think... there part of me. I cant actually look at my face and see a different nose on me.. So no, I wouldn't do it, I'll live with ma flaws Oh my goodness no...dont touch that gorgeous face. It's so cute....here. let me get a step stool so I can pinch your cheek
HndsmKansan Posts: 5912	Jun 29, 2008 2:37 PM GMT I can see (and practice) doing my best to keep myself in good shape, but surgery is something else. You can end up turning into something far worse than the original.....
Mutty Posts: 1163	Jun 29, 2008 4:28 PM GMT Plastic surgery is overrated in my opinion. Just look at all the Italian celebrities who underwent plastic surgery, they look worse!
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 4:39 PM GMT I agree with what has been said over and over above me here.....which is to be very careful when considering plastic surgery. If it is necessary to correct a problem, sure - go ahead and get the best surgeon you can find. But there is a guy who I think once looked great - before surgery - and now he looks "different" and that is Bruce Jenner. If I was in his shoes, I would wish they could put everything back!
kew1 Posts: 182	Jun 29, 2008 5:28 PM GMT Sedative saidExactly. It's a quick way to exorcise insecurities. Just don't let it turn into habit.
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 6:34 PM GMT I dunno... sometimes I still think about getting braces. But I never have the cash for it. I know one guy who keeps mentioning "pec implants" and it just drives me right into drill sergeant mode. (Shut up, drop, and give me twenty!)
Malibu Posts: 51	Jun 29, 2008 7:13 PM GMT I have not had any, but i can say i do like it and i have considered it. I will probably get some in the middle of next year, maybe winter. I am thinking of getting a noise job, and possibly some chest implants. The noise for sure, i can always work on the chest. I always admire a person who gets what they want done, and looks good. You never ever wanna look as if you actually had anything done.
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 7:25 PM GMT I've thought about getting some work done on my ear..it's sticks out a bit more than I like. I don't have any problem with it. I support people feeling the best about themselves as possible.
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 7:30 PM GMT I thought about getting plastic surgery to make my face look more chiseled but at the end of the day I'm happy for what I got. Cal
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 8:30 PM GMT Caslon4000 saidlet me get a step stool so I can pinch your cheek HAHAHAHAHA
DetNYLA Posts: 8	Jun 29, 2008 8:33 PM GMT the only thing i ever considered getting done was leg extension surgery. the only problem with it is that the procedure is still very young, and i don't want to be a cosmetic surgery horror story.
SinnernSaint1... Posts: 618	Jun 29, 2008 9:30 PM GMT when i had anounced my desire to get a rhinoplasty, my mother had the nerve of bringing up Micheal Jackson, saying "do you want to look like that", i ofcourse said mom...i am wanting to get 1 procedure, he has had around 50(on his nose alone)
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 9:38 PM GMT DetNYLA saidthe only thing i ever considered getting done was leg extension surgery. the only problem with it is that the procedure is still very young, and i don't want to be a cosmetic surgery horror story. hmmm...how do they do that?
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 9:40 PM GMT orthojock said[quote][cite]DetNYLA said[/cite]the only thing i ever considered getting done was leg extension surgery. the only problem with it is that the procedure is still very young, and i don't want to be a cosmetic surgery horror story. hmmm...how do they do that?[/quote] I believe (although, correct me if I am wrong) it is a very painful thing to have done. They break yours legs then put pins into the bones, cable them up to a brace outside of the body and then apply downward pressure on the pins, keeping the bones slightly separated. During the time though the person is incapable of walking and is apparently in a great deal of discomfort. However things might have changed since I watched it on tv years ago. edited: correct my misinformation
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 9:51 PM GMT I have a pretty low opinion of elective plastic surgery, the kind done almost experimentally by people who think "I'll look better if only my _______ was different." But for those who have noticeable problems and would have good results from plastic surgery I say go for it. I'm thinking of people who have really misshapen noses or airplane wing ears. I have a friend who had really bad acne scars. He decided to undergo dermabrasion and chemical treatments. After about six months, you'd almost never know what he looked like before. He didn't have the smooth, clear complexion of a 20 year old, but he looked like a guy his age who never really had bad acne. I'd call it a great result and well worth the money.
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 9:56 PM GMT 2 words: Joan Collins. Nuff said
great_hunter Posts: 106	Jun 29, 2008 9:58 PM GMT Plastic surgery like everything else that is going to have a major impact in your life has to well researched. I have always been a believer that "whatever GOD didn't give you, you can always buy it." I'm in favour of procedures as long as they've been researched properly, and are meant to enhance your own self-esteem, not to please anyone else. I'm also in favour of getting them done in moderation not in extremes... and I'm against discussing what you might have had done in forums such as this
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 10:14 PM GMT I've had a couple really strong chemical peels and loved them. In fact, I now try and have one once a year. Just kind of burns off a few layers of old and new beautiful skin comes through. I also have Botox every few months. Does it change who I am, no. But I like how I feel when I look my best. I agree that if it looks like you've had something done, it looks stupid. But if you have a great plastic surgeon (we have many here in Scottsdale) it's all good. I'd never get an entire face lift as I've never seen a man that it looks good on. But a couple nips and tucks here and there... Why not!
italmusclebkn Posts: 346	Jun 29, 2008 11:03 PM GMT Unless the surgery is related to some health issue or debilitation, I'm generally not in favor. I've had a few guys mention wanting work done while on dates, and usually find it a pretty strong turn-off for a few reasons. Firstly, if a guy claims the shape of his nose or ears (etc., etc.) really are a source of insecurity, I have usually found his self-confidence issues run far deeper than just those basic traits. They're just convenient excuses. Exactly the same as meeting a 35 year successful business owner who still blames all of his issues on a "difficult childhood" -- as if everyone else's childhood was a page from a Mayberry script. Secondly, I'm often attracted to guys specifically because they have some distinctive look that sets them apart from the rest of the pack. What's worse than initially noticing a guy because you love his slightly asymetrical or unusual nose, then finding out that it's near the top of his list of traits to get rid of?
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 11:46 PM GMT GQjock saidplastic surgery is like taking steroids it's ok until people notice that you've done it Wow that's the perfect analogy. Well done!
Hidden member	Jun 29, 2008 11:52 PM GMT My ears looked like a Dumbo since i was a kid. I went through surgery some years ago.Now they are just fine. I think balance is the secret.
GettingFitter Posts: 145	Jun 30, 2008 1:53 AM GMT Im thinking about getting a Green Peel facial to help clear up pigmintation on my face and reduce my acne scars. It's supposed to be one of the more extreme peels but you get these amazing results really fast.
emsman Posts: 171	Jun 30, 2008 2:02 AM GMT Has anyone considered a vaginaplasty? ok just kidding, a friend of mine just had liposuction done and he looks the same as before the surgery, go figure. Except he is on meds and in a lot of pain. I think since they only suctioned the subcutaneous fat it did nothing to get rid of his messenteric fat(inner abdominal organ fat. So he still looks the same to me. I have also heard that people that have this done get lumpy and if they don't start working out and eating right it makes them look worse.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 2:21 AM GMT I have a lot of moles I'd have removed even though my dermatologist tells me repeatedly that at present I've nothing to worry about. I worry about getting too much sun.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 2:41 AM GMT A few dates ago, the guy I was on a first date with (in his early 30's) mentioned at dinner that he had "a little bit of work done." A little bit of work turned out to be: botox, eye lift, cheek implants, pec implants, calve(s) implants and butt implants. I excused myself for a restroom break and made a pitstop at the bar and had three shots of tequila - it made the rest of the evening more enjoyable!!!
snowcatmark Posts: 13	Jun 30, 2008 2:48 AM GMT I had my jaws operated on several years ago. I had a severe malocclusion (only 3 pairs of molars made contact) with about a 6mm gap between my top and bottom teeth in the front. Not only did it cause a horrendous lisp, but my molars were wearing down quickly, and all the strain on my jaw joints was causing a lot of pain and popping. About 2 years before the surgery, I needed to get braces to move my teeth into the position they needed to be in relative to my jaw bones so that post-op they'd be perfectly aligned. The surgery took approximately 4 hours. They used a saw to separate my upper jaw from my skull, split it down the middle, and reattached it with screws, slightly wider and at a different alignment. They also used a saw to cut my lower jaw on both sides, change the angle, and advance it forward. I had about 50+ dissolving stitches in my mouth (all the incisions were in my gums) as well as a lot of permanent titanium screws and plates. I woke up with a nasogastric tube in my nose and a foley catheter in my penis. I had to sleep the night in the post-anesthesia unit because my jaws were held tightly shut with elastics and I wouldn't be able to protect my airway if I got sick and vomited or started bleeding. Fortunately, I lost very little blood--my surgeon does 1 or 2 of these procedures every week, and hasn't needed to transfuse a patient in 14 years. I spent 2 more days in the hospital, then went home on a liquid diet for 6 weeks, unable to move my jaws because of the elastics. The recovery was fairly uneventful, liquid diet aside, although my mouth was still held shut with elastics on my 21st birthday. I had very little pain because my face was numb from my nose down for about 6 months due to all the stretching and moving of the nerves, although most of that came back. I did need muscle relaxers for almost 3 months before my muscles got used to the new alignment of all the bones--without them I got the worst muscle cramp ever in both cheeks! Overall, I am so glad I did it. My lisp went away, I have a fantastic smile now, and the popping and pain also have abated. I was so happy when I got to have my braces taken off 6 months after the surgery! It was a rough 3 year process, but the results have been awesome. Also, much to my pleasure, it didn't change the shape of my face hardly at all. Although in some ways this was a "cosmetic" surgery, for me it was primarily for function--now my front teeth come together, so I can eat pizza without all the topping coming off with the first bite! I wouldn't have done it just for the looks, but the prospect of wearing out teeth and needing dentures, or getting jaw arthritis before I turned 30 convinced me to have it. Fortunately, because of the jaw pain, my insurance covered most of the procedure. Overall, my parents paid about $6000 towards it, and I think the rest was about $15000-18000.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 3:59 AM GMT Thanks for all your replies guys! I think I'm gonna get a rhinoplasty... the only thing that freaks me out is that everybody loves my nose, except me, and I'm afraid about becoming really ugly after the operation.
mickeytopogig... Posts: 2614	Jun 30, 2008 4:00 AM GMT Wow, Snowcat. I'd say it was more than cosmetic. I certainly understand what motivates a person to get surgery. I've taken note of others' (obvious) nips and tucks to improve their appearance and I'm often flabbergasted that the difference is not more, well, improved. I've seen some great reconstruction and I've been impressed by the work done on a few people with some tremendous insecurities about their appearance. But the majority that I've noticed just look more surprised (I'm talking about eye/forehead stuff).
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 4:36 AM GMT wizer1989 saidThanks for all your replies guys! I think I'm gonna get a rhinoplasty... the only thing that freaks me out is that everybody loves my nose, except me, and I'm afraid about becoming really ugly after the operation. It's hard to tell whether it's justified or not (with that silver box in front of your nose), but I think rhinoplasty is one of the most sensible and pragmatic cosmetic procedures available. If someone wants to get a nose job, it's usually for a pretty legitimate reason. To me, that's not superficial. Superficial is someone trying to suction out their love handles or get rid of every line in their face. A nose job usually has a good result (unless you're Michael Jackson) so I wouldn't worry about looking worse than before. What is it about your nose you don't like?
italmusclebkn Posts: 346	Jun 30, 2008 4:57 AM GMT I think this is one of the most disturbing threads I've ever seen on Realjock. To me, this is disconcertingly parallel to a thread based on "If you could undergo a procedure to be straight, would you do it?" It's akin to refusing to play the cards you were given, or buying happiness. There's nothing uglier than a person who refuses to learn how to be comfortable in their own skin.
caesarea4 Posts: 2083	Jun 30, 2008 5:07 AM GMT I'm pretty much in agreement with GQJock, HndsmKansan, Muttskins, Jockbod48, Global_Citizen and Italmusclebkn said. If it's really necessary, sure. If it's just to pretend to have something you don't (e.g. implants), who are you fooling and why? Spend the money on a weight machine and do it right (even if it can at times be avoided, there's no substitute for hard work). I don't like slippery slope arguments, but there is a human tendency to just need that one thing... and then another and another. I suppose if the first thing works out well, then why not. But I also wonder if you knew from the outset that you were going to do not "one" but 3 or 5 or 7 things, would you still? Of course, for those of us who are happy or content with our appearance, it's easy to say. But as has been said, is this nip/tuck really going to change things? It reminds me of people who move to a different city as if it will magically fix problems that are not dependent on location. Will plastic surgery fix things that are more than skin deep?!
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 5:20 AM GMT I have never been able to achieve "perfect" abs and, I have thought about having smart lypo done on my lower abdominal and love handle areas, but I don't think I would ever follow through with it. It is scary to me. It claims to remove those fat cells permanently, which I believe. So then what happens to the fat you eat after the procedure? Does you ass get bigger? Or does all the fat go to your inner thighs and chest and face. It has to go somewhere! If I were to ever have it done, I would make sure I'm ready for a true lifestyle change as far as my eating habits go. On the other hand, I see nothing at all wrong with chemical peels and botox. They seem pretty harmless for the most part.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 5:24 AM GMT Global_Citizen said[quote][cite]wizer1989 said[/cite]Thanks for all your replies guys! I think I'm gonna get a rhinoplasty... the only thing that freaks me out is that everybody loves my nose, except me, and I'm afraid about becoming really ugly after the operation. What is it about your nose you don't like? You might think it's funny but I find my nose too small for my face..lol.. I'm gonna try to change my pic soon so that you guys can judge by yourself.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 5:31 AM GMT My right ear sticks out further than my left but I'm not conscious about it and I've never considered having plastic surgery, and other than that... well hell, you can't improve on perfection.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 5:55 AM GMT Luckydog76 said2 words: Joan Collins. Nuff said Oi Mate I love Joanie!! She has a good bone structure and has not had the knife! She wears a lot of make up and covers her chicken look neck always and has old hands but she is Superrrrrrrrrrrr!! And British!
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 5:35 PM GMT Isn't it funny, how it is always those who have been born perfect (yes, that's a compliment, LOL ) who always seem to hate plastic surgery? How can you pretend to understand the depth of insecurity stemming from imperfections if you never had any in your life? I'm not talking about nip/tuck vanity procedures by Hollywood stars either, but not everything can be fixed by exercise. And yes, you can buy happiness. Those who says you can't are fooling themselves. Take this from a guy who comes from a relatively poor family. Keeping it, however, is another story. Vanity is shallow, but confidence is precious.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 7:50 PM GMT I remember someone walked into work after visiting her tummy tuck sister in hospital proclaiming at the narcissism, low self esteem and shallowness required to go through with plastic surgery. Her employees all went around the circle, Bigger breasts, smaller nose/ears, wrinkl free eyes... I don't think massive scars or Silicon pieces in me sounds appealing. Plus my nose is'nt perfect but not unsightly either and it compliments my face. I'd like a lower hairline and I'd defiantly laser some of the hair off my ass/back and whiten my teeth. I think plastic surgery is fine if it's working to complement your natural attributes or correcting something distinctively unsightly. It's when you start to change your features completely it fails
MikePhilPerez Posts: 3696	Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM GMT Ooooooooooooooh dear, I don't think there is any plastic surgery that could possibly help me
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 8:38 PM GMT MikePhil saidOoooooooooooooh dear, I don't think there is any plastic surgery that could possibly help me Doesn't look to me like you even need plastic surgery.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 8:47 PM GMT I'm all for it. This is america, if you want to cut your body up then by all means! I had something done in high school, it was part cosmetic part health related! Luckily no one has to know!
MikePhilPerez Posts: 3696	Jun 30, 2008 9:10 PM GMT paradox said[quote][cite]MikePhil said[/cite]Ooooooooooooooh dear, I don't think there is any plastic surgery that could possibly help me Doesn't look to me like you even need plastic surgery.[/quote] Aaaaaah, thanks. I think I'm scary close up Seriously though, there are some things I could get fixed if I had the money, but then it wouldn't be me. Mike
zdrew Posts: 2822	Jun 30, 2008 9:39 PM GMT My eyelids are too puffy, my ears are too large, my jaw is not quite firm enough, and my lower legs are misshapen. That said, my checking account is too small, so I'm happy to make do with what I've got.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 9:41 PM GMT zdrew saidMy eyelids are too puffy, my ears are too large, my jaw is not quite firm enough, and my lower legs are misshapen. That said, my checking account is too small, so I'm happy to make do with what I've got. Hey, I'm a Photoshop pro. Anything you want done, I'll do it, and at a fraction of the cost of plastic surgery!
zdrew Posts: 2822	Jun 30, 2008 9:45 PM GMT So that's what you did, Global_Citizen! I knew you'd done some work to your photo, buddy...it was too good to be remotely real. Nobody can get a rubic's cube back together again. I, for one, am glad you fessed up.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 9:45 PM GMT i wish there was some surgery i can undergo that can give me a few inches... ... of height! i'd give to be just a 3-4 inches taller.
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 9:51 PM GMT zdrew saidSo that's what you did, Global_Citizen! I knew you'd done some work to your photo, buddy...it was too good to be remotely real. Nobody can get a rubic's cube back together again. I, for one, am glad you fessed up. Crap, I just gave myself away, didn't I?
Hidden member	Jun 30, 2008 10:02 PM GMT wizer1989 said[quote][cite]Global_Citizen said[/cite][quote][cite]wizer1989 said[/cite]Thanks for all your replies guys! I think I'm gonna get a rhinoplasty... the only thing that freaks me out is that everybody loves my nose, except me, and I'm afraid about becoming really ugly after the operation. What is it about your nose you don't like? You might think it's funny but I find my nose too small for my face..lol.. I'm gonna try to change my pic soon so that you guys can judge by yourself.[/quote] Want mine mate? you'd have enough nose to fill your face until the cows come home to roost!
Hidden member	Nov 02, 2008 5:32 AM GMT Seriously, fuck all the guys here who bash plastic surgery. Why? Because I'm thinking of getting it. lol. But seriously, most of you guys arguing against plastic surgery look like the kind of guys that get plenty of attention.
Hidden member	Nov 02, 2008 5:36 AM GMT HusseinSedative saidIsn't it funny, how it is always those who have been born perfect (yes, that's a compliment, LOL ) who always seem to hate plastic surgery? How can you pretend to understand the depth of insecurity stemming from imperfections if you never had any in your life? I'm not talking about nip/tuck vanity procedures by Hollywood stars either, but not everything can be fixed by exercise. And yes, you can buy happiness. Those who says you can't are fooling themselves. Take this from a guy who comes from a relatively poor family. Keeping it, however, is another story. Vanity is shallow, but confidence is precious. Thank you!
CuriousJockAZ Posts: 3656	Nov 02, 2008 5:44 AM GMT wizer1989 said You might think it's funny but I find my nose too small for my face..lol.. Hey, Wizer, you can have some of mine
allgoodinhwoo... Posts: 271	Nov 02, 2008 5:47 AM GMT I've seen too many guys with bad work done on their faces to recommend it. Just say no!
Hidden member	Nov 02, 2008 5:52 AM GMT We've seen extreme make-over and think plastic surgery is a valuable service. Kids for example can be excessively cruel and we know one little girl whose ears put Mickey Mouse to shame. Her doctor had medically paid surgery done to them, and her mom switched schools for her. Today she is one happy popular kid and makes a point of being big sister-ish to all the picked on little girls in her class. Nice. Priceless, and Sedative said it very wisely! We'd never consider it unless it was to correct a disfigurement.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 7:32 PM GMT wizer1989 said-For those who underwent plastic surgery: Are you satisfied? Would you do it again? Did it change something in the way you perceive yourself? Do you talk openly about it? Thanks boys! I've had restorative work done after sustaining facial trauma. Injectable fillers, laser, peels, chin, etc. Still need some (more) nose work. I generally don't talk about it, however, I am feeling more and more confident with myself.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 7:55 PM GMT One year only thread.... but... How did the chemical peel go Timberoo? What did you look like before/after? Were you happy with the results?
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 7:55 PM GMT If you can afford to do it, do it
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 7:57 PM GMT Slut_Bag saidOne year only thread.... but... How did the chemical peel go Timberoo? What did you look like before/after? Were you happy with the results? I didn't do it, didn't have the excess funds. I am saving for early next year, though. I did have some broken blood vessels lasered with good results, though.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 8:10 PM GMT Thanks Timberoo. Keep us(me) posted.
xassantex Posts: 232	Nov 03, 2009 8:45 PM GMT people tend to get really opinionated when it comes to cosmetic treatments. many of them don't know shit about it , they just poopoo it for all sorts of personal reasons , possibly catering to their own insecurities about how "they" look. I know several people who have had injections ( botox, fillers, thermage, peelings etc. ) and they look great. It isn't about trying to look 20 years younger, but just slightly rejuvenating the facial features . Like in most things, too much is like not enough. Women and men color their hair , have laser hair removal, electrolysis and so on , that's on the same line as restylane, botox, sculptra, IPL, thermage etc. in my book. and it's called vanity and it's just fine. If any have a problem with vanity, i seriously advise they stop going to the gym, they'll have a heart attack. Invasive treatments ( requiring incisions, anesthesia ) are more risky as any operations can be ...personal responsibility. Tons of people undergo Lasik eye correction and that's all socially acceptable.. I'd say 90% of people do it out of vanity so...and there's always a risk involved there too...
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 8:54 PM GMT I've done regular cosmetic treatments since I was 23. Mostly what would fall into the category of "resurfacing" reduce the appearance of scars on my face from fights I got in when I was in high school. And now to mitigate the appearance of lines and improve the natural collagen production of my skin... and then there's the laser hair removal. None of it actually qualifies as "surgery" to me. Nothing major that involved being put under, my whole take is that if I do minor treatments as I get older, drink lots of water, don't smoke, sleep enough, eat well, moisturize and exercise, when I hit mid-life any surgery will be minimal if it's needed at all. I'm happy with what I was born with so I don't have any major reconstruction that I want to do. I don't mind getting older as long as I can do so with a fair amount of dignity and grace. But it's hard to mitigate laugh lines when you spend so much time smiling.... I need to learn to be a cranky pants.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 8:58 PM GMT Slut_Bag said Thanks Timberoo. Keep us(me) posted. Chemical peels can be painful depending on the chemical that's used. I did glycolic acid treatments and that was really unpleasant. It felt like having small shards of glass drug across my face. It was pretty good at minimizing some minor scars after several treatments, but it turned my face bright red for two days and it was SUPER sensitive to light and temperature.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 8:59 PM GMT though a lot of guys like my nose, my mom always asks where i got it from. lol. id get it done.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:02 PM GMT Rawrly saidI've had restorative work done after sustaining facial trauma. Injectable fillers, laser, peels, chin, etc. Still need some (more) nose work. I generally don't talk about it, however, I am feeling more and more confident with myself. It takes so much courage to undergo restorative work, especially after trauma. I think it is AWESOME that you not only had the courage to push forward but that you are getting your confidence back. As far as I'm concerned, you're handsome & hot 10 times over, from the inside out. Well done Rawrly, "well done!"
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:04 PM GMT In my case it would be restorative plastic surgery. I'd like to refine the large ridge in my nose. I broke it in high school when I was on the wrestling team. I also have a scar on my forehead as a battle scar from cancer. I also have some deeply etched scars on my chin that I'd like to plump up.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:07 PM GMT MuchMoreThanMuscle saidIn my case it would be restorative plastic surgery. I'd like to refine the large ridge in my nose. I broke it in high school when I was on the wrestling team. I also have a scar on my forehead as a battle scar from cancer. I also have some deeply etched scars on my chin that I'd like to plump up. After careful examination of your photos, I must protest to any work. "Not needed"
catfish5 Posts: 157	Nov 03, 2009 9:11 PM GMT I've never considered having plastic surgery. I like the way I look. As I've gotten older, I like what I see in the mirror even more. However, I do think plastic surgery is a valuable option for people who are insecure about a certain aspect of their body. If it makes you feel better about yourself, I say go for it. Who am I to judge?
lenoxx Posts: 785	Nov 03, 2009 9:15 PM GMT I was thinking about getting my nose done,but then I learned how to contour my nose and no one can tell that I wear makeup, Unless they've seen me without it before. I also wanted to get a chemical peel,because I have some scars on my face (not the inset ones,just the dark spots),but I'm not going to pay $600 for treatment that's going to burn my face up. Instead I'm probably going to try the Chemical from juice beauty,I heard it's really really really good and it smells like apples lol.
collegekid200... Posts: 183	Nov 03, 2009 9:15 PM GMT I've had a few things done. I had my nose (June 2009), chin (September 2001), and laser and filler treatments from my battles with cancer. There are a few other things I'd like to get done, like fixing my teeth, but I doubt I'll ever get them done. As for whether or not I talk about them, everyone who's seen me in the last 6 months knows about my nose job, the chin implant not so much, as with the procedures to cover up my cancer scars. That whole topic itself I'm not really open about. But there are those who will judge me when they hear that I've had work done, and you just have to let it go. I got my nose done because I've broken it so many times (sports, fights, drunken night, ect) that I was having horrible sinus problems, so while they were in there, I had them fix it to make it look better. It's your choice, your body do with it what you want.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:36 PM GMT EasilyDistracted said Rawrly saidI've had restorative work done after sustaining facial trauma. Injectable fillers, laser, peels, chin, etc. Still need some (more) nose work. I generally don't talk about it, however, I am feeling more and more confident with myself. It takes so much courage to undergo restorative work, especially after trauma. I think it is AWESOME that you not only had the courage to push forward but that you are getting your confidence back. As far as I'm concerned, you're handsome & hot 10 times over, from the inside out. Well done Rawrly, "well done!" Thank you, that's really sweet of you to say! Looking at before and after pics, I do look different (like a brother, or a cousin) but I still feel the same. Life doesn't stop!
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:38 PM GMT collegekid2004 saidI've had a few things done. I had my nose (June 2009), chin (September 2001), and laser and filler treatments from my battles with cancer. Are you cancer-free now? I hope so! :-) What fillers did you have done? Some last 3 to 12 months so you have to get them redone but I did something more permanent.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:46 PM GMT I´d consider a few small things: laser hair removal on my shoulders and maybe ears. I have a surprisingly young face which seems to look better as I age, so for now nothing more is even on a wish list.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:50 PM GMT EasilyDistracted said MuchMoreThanMuscle saidIn my case it would be restorative plastic surgery. I'd like to refine the large ridge in my nose. I broke it in high school when I was on the wrestling team. I also have a scar on my forehead as a battle scar from cancer. I also have some deeply etched scars on my chin that I'd like to plump up. After careful examination of your photos, I must protest to any work. "Not needed" Awh, shucks. Thank you!
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:52 PM GMT EasilyDistracted said Slut_Bag said Thanks Timberoo. Keep us(me) posted. Chemical peels can be painful depending on the chemical that's used. I did glycolic acid treatments and that was really unpleasant. It felt like having small shards of glass drug across my face. It was pretty good at minimizing some minor scars after several treatments, but it turned my face bright red for two days and it was SUPER sensitive to light and temperature. I'm braced for it being unpleasant, I have sensitive skin anyway. I'll do it on a Friday and take the rest of the day off and hide at home for the weekend. My dermatologist warned my about the sun exposure, it's the same with my laser treatments.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:54 PM GMT I want to have lipo on my face and help with my midsection... no matter how much I work out and change my diet I can't seem to break 240lbs and I want to work my abs but when I do that... its pointless because of the fat over my abs. I got really defined abs in high school but the part that sucked was I went from a size 34 to a size 36 waist because of it. grrr... =(
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:55 PM GMT Timberoo saidI'm braced for it being unpleasant, I have sensitive skin anyway. I'll do it on a Friday and take the rest of the day off and hide at home for the weekend. My dermatologist warned my about the sun exposure, it's the same with my laser treatments. That sounds like a good plan I always go into hiding for a few days after any treatment since I'm single and I don't have a boyfriend to blame the bruises on. If it makes you happy T then you should do it... however... it is by no means necessary. You're perfect the way you are.
cthedj Posts: 401	Nov 03, 2009 9:55 PM GMT wizer1989 saidHey! I'd like to know what you guys, who pay a lot of attention to your looks (as I do), think about plastic surgery. Would you like to get some work done? Do you think it is only for those who are superficial? -For those who underwent plastic surgery: Are you satisfied? Would you do it again? Did it change something in the way you perceive yourself? Do you talk openly about it? Thanks boys! Ironic...I dropped one of my best friends off to get a nose job this morning and was wondering why he was doing it. Im so worrie about him as he hasnt slept for a week leading to it. He has been so scared but feels its something that will make him feel better about himself after. God I hope so. I dont think I am strong enough to do something like that myself.
HndsmKansan Posts: 5912	Nov 03, 2009 9:56 PM GMT I'd have to think long and hard about doing something like this... there would have to be a good reason and right now there isn't any.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 9:57 PM GMT EasilyDistracted said Timberoo saidI'm braced for it being unpleasant, I have sensitive skin anyway. I'll do it on a Friday and take the rest of the day off and hide at home for the weekend. My dermatologist warned my about the sun exposure, it's the same with my laser treatments. That sounds like a good plan I always go into hiding for a few days after any treatment since I'm single and I don't have a boyfriend to blame the bruises on. If it makes you happy T then you should do it... however... it is by no means necessary. You're perfect the way you are. I'm doing it to address texture issues from my rosacea.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 10:00 PM GMT cthedj said Ironic...I dropped one of my best friends off to get a nose job this morning and was wondering why he was doing it. Im so worrie about him as he hasnt slept for a week leading to it. He has been so scared but feels its something that will make him feel better about himself after. God I hope so. I dont think I am strong enough to do something like that myself. I don't know if I could do it just to improve aesthetics, my mother was big on plastic surgery. One of her first procedures was a nose job and her entire face looked like she was smashed with a frying pan for weeks. It was sooooo disturbing and traumatizing to see her like that... Don't worry your friend will be fine but be braced for a brutal few weeks, if you have the option... don't look at the dressing and try not to look panicked or freaked out when you see him.
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 10:02 PM GMT Rhinoplasty is actually one of the easier surgeries to recover from. There isn't a ton of swelling or bruising and the pain really is minimal.
pjp201 Posts: 131	Nov 03, 2009 10:28 PM GMT sixxfive saidA few dates ago, the guy I was on a first date with (in his early 30's) mentioned at dinner that he had "a little bit of work done." A little bit of work turned out to be: botox, eye lift, cheek implants, pec implants, calve(s) implants and butt implants. I excused myself for a restroom break and made a pitstop at the bar and had three shots of tequila - it made the rest of the evening more enjoyable!!! LOL Priceless.... I love it
Hidden member	Nov 03, 2009 10:31 PM GMT sixxfive saidA few dates ago, the guy I was on a first date with (in his early 30's) mentioned at dinner that he had "a little bit of work done." A little bit of work turned out to be: botox, eye lift, cheek implants, pec implants, calve(s) implants and butt implants. I excused myself for a restroom break and made a pitstop at the bar and had three shots of tequila - it made the rest of the evening more enjoyable!!! AWESOME!! LOL Freakshows are fun to go on dates with... sometimes.
running11 Posts: 19	Nov 04, 2009 4:26 AM GMT I am not against plastic surgery when it's done in moderation. Whoever said it above, said it best "its fine until people start to notice it." I'll probably have something done in a few years but I think it's a personal decision for everyone.
me35mtl Posts: 90	Nov 04, 2009 4:32 AM GMT i think if i had the money id do it..a few things actually..lol..but then again being on the slightly low self esteem you tend to pick on foolish things about you that no one else really notices .. Ive had friends who did things like nose jobs..most were happy with it..but they all did such minor changes that it wasnt a HUGE thing.
victor8 Posts: 53	Nov 04, 2009 4:47 AM GMT I'LL SAY ONE THING.....GO TO A GREAT DR....MEN CAN'T HAVE MUCH DONE AT ALL...A FEW CENTAMETERS...I HAD LUNCH WITH A GUY THE OTHER DAY...YOU'D NEVER KNOW HE HAD A THING DONE...MY BEST FRIEND HAD HIS UPPER LIDS DONE BY THE SAME DR....YOU'D NEVER KNOW...NO SURPRISED LOOK...NO LOOK AT ALL EXCEPT NORMAK WITHOUT THE EXTRA SKIN THAT HAD DEVELOPE...I HAD URBIUM LAZER WORK...FOR SUN DAMAGE...IT TURNED OUT GREAT...NO DISCOLORATION...JUST REMOVED ALL THE BROWN SPOTS...I'D DO IT AGAIN IN A MINUTE!!
dmostwanted Posts: 526	Nov 04, 2009 5:21 AM GMT I want big lips... i mean HUGE lips!..
Hidden member	Nov 04, 2009 5:44 AM GMT A very prominent transexual friend of mine used silicone to gradually, but permanently, increase the size of her lips. In fact, it's the feature she is most known for.
dmostwanted Posts: 526	Nov 04, 2009 5:51 AM GMT Rawrly saidA very prominent transexual friend of mine used silicone to gradually, but permanently, increase the size of her lips. In fact, it's the feature she is most known for. silicone tubes right? I hope your friend is not injecting silicone into the lip...crazy
Hidden member	Nov 04, 2009 6:03 AM GMT dMostWanted said Rawrly saidA very prominent transexual friend of mine used silicone to gradually, but permanently, increase the size of her lips. In fact, it's the feature she is most known for. silicone tubes right? I hope your friend is not injecting silicone into the lip...crazy Liquid injectable silicone micro-droplets, off-label use, done by a licensed plastic surgeon.
dmostwanted Posts: 526	Nov 04, 2009 6:07 AM GMT Rawrly said dMostWanted said Rawrly saidA very prominent transexual friend of mine used silicone to gradually, but permanently, increase the size of her lips. In fact, it's the feature she is most known for. silicone tubes right? I hope your friend is not injecting silicone into the lip...crazy Liquid injectable silicone micro-droplets, off-label use, done by a licensed plastic surgeon. sounds interesting.. I'll check for some info about it.
Webster666 Posts: 1231	Nov 04, 2009 6:15 AM GMT It's amazing what facial feature or something about their looks, that an individual will say they wish they could change. Invariably, it's something that nobody else even notices. But, I read somewhere, if there's something about your looks that drives you crazy, or it makes you feel ugly, you're better off changing it. So, for some plastic surgery is a god-send. I would never have plastic surgery, unless it was restorative.
Webster666 Posts: 1231	Nov 04, 2009 6:26 AM GMT "I want to have lipo on my face and help with my midsection... no matter how much I work out and change my diet I can't seem to break 240lbs and I want to work my abs but when I do that... its pointless because of the fat over my abs. I got really defined abs in high school but the part that sucked was I went from a size 34 to a size 36 waist because of it." ____________________________________________________ I think there's something that needs to be changed in your workouts. Having defined abs doesn't increase your waist size. Eating more calories than you burn off, does. My sister was overweight. She had liposuction done. Then, she ballooned to morbid obesity. She ate because she was always unhappy in her personal life, even though she had a great, high paying career that she loved.
jawrhed Posts: 626	Nov 04, 2009 7:24 AM GMT HndsmKansan saidI can see (and practice) doing my best to keep myself in good shape, but surgery is something else. You can end up turning into something far worse than the original..... Ugh - that is so true - BUT - if I could afford it, I'd do it. Thank god I'll never be in a position to have to make that descision! - I don't have the money or the down time. Superficial - Unless you are deformed in some way or have a REALLY big nose it is.........I just want to tweak mine and do something about these jowls and chins. My Dermatologists says " We all get old - just smile more and become a better listener"
jeffreyr Posts: 7	Nov 04, 2009 12:39 PM GMT The only experience I have had with cosmetic surgery is seeing a relative about 3 days after having a laser peel. It was among the most horrific things I've ever seen. It looked like something from a horror movie. I don't think it would have looked any different if she done a face plant in a campfire. It really turned me off, although when I look at my lovehandles in spite of my low calorie diet and crapload of exercise, it does make me think. However, I don't think I'd ever do it. I don't even like having blood drawn, so voluntarily going under the knife (or shopvac) seems unlikely. Plus, deep down I know that the secret to happiness is wanting what you have and not wanting what you don't have.
BiGymGuy Posts: 583	Nov 04, 2009 12:42 PM GMT I think about the heaviness over my eyes; has always been there. Also, under my chin; Reagan chin. Also, but not probably, my Clinton nose. Very presidential aspects, but not a good combo currently! LOL!
Hidden member	Nov 04, 2009 2:36 PM GMT I wouldn't mind having my nose straightened back to it's original form, but at the same time, I'd rather keep the slight croookedness than end up with a nose that is unrecognizable.
Hidden member	Nov 05, 2009 1:29 AM GMT dMostWanted said Rawrly said dMostWanted said Rawrly saidA very prominent transexual friend of mine used silicone to gradually, but permanently, increase the size of her lips. In fact, it's the feature she is most known for. silicone tubes right? I hope your friend is not injecting silicone into the lip...crazy Liquid injectable silicone micro-droplets, off-label use, done by a licensed plastic surgeon. sounds interesting.. I'll check for some info about it. Make sure that it's medical grade silicone and not some industrial motor lubricant.
KissingPro Posts: 990	Nov 05, 2009 4:43 AM GMT Sometimes a bad plastic surgery job can look just as ridiculous as a guy who never had plastic surgery but works out at the gym and becomes just as ridiculous with how he deforms his body. What's the difference? A lot of people strive to transform themselves into what they think is better.......through surgery, steroids, and other nonsense. If you can find a good surgeon and he agrees that there could be a nip and tuck that will work for you, then go for it. But do your homework first. One of my best friends is a reputable plastic surgeon on Rio de Janeiro. He told me he could do anything I wanted at minimal cost. I agreed to have him remove the fat (bags) under my eyes. I'm very happy with the results.
WickedRyan Posts: 58	Nov 05, 2009 4:48 AM GMT Well I would not say i have an awful nose but it is a not the nose i want.But I dont think it would turn out the way I want anyway with surgery.I guess I would be more vain if I was a hottie but I am not,I have had botox 2x and that works pretty good.I woould have a facelift when I got older if I felt I needed it.So unless some incredibly wealthy man on Realjock wants to give me 20,000 grand I guess my options are limited to Botox lol.
whosyourpaddy Posts: 349	Nov 05, 2009 5:10 AM GMT Definitely will get my teeth done when i can afford it. I want a complete veneer job. Its the first thing i notice about people and yes, i judge them on their teeth, haha. So its only fittin i have pearly whites.
dmostwanted Posts: 526	Nov 05, 2009 5:11 AM GMT
lifted Posts: 272	Nov 05, 2009 5:12 AM GMT i think plastic surgery is for losers if we were supposed to be full of plastic wed be born that way.
dmostwanted Posts: 526	Nov 05, 2009 5:20 AM GMT lifted saidi think plastic surgery is for losers if we were supposed to be full of plastic wed be born that way. just plain ignorant...
Kev1962 Posts: 50	Nov 05, 2009 5:45 AM GMT OK, what if ya had bitch tits??? That's prolly a cheaper cure. "The Rock" had that done. luv him Need it too Not likely to ever happen. Plus I am turning 47 so it doesnt really matter I guess. I may need back surgery. If there was magic fairy dust around I'd wish for normal Lumbar vertebrae and no impingement on the spinal column or leg nerve bundles. Facial surgery? I love a dude w/big/extreme facial features. A big nose? Bring it on. Love a square jaw and dimple but not a requirement. Develop a personality and interesting life you wont need cosmetic surgery. Pretty folks aren't always interesting folks.
Hidden member	Nov 05, 2009 5:47 AM GMT I had lap band surgery two years ago and have lost 80 lbs and need 20 more to get where I want to be. If when Im there, I still see these areas of fat around my inner thighs it will be on to lipo or next gen lipo for me. I have no stretch marks from losing the 80 lbs so hopefully that will remain. I have no problem with plastic surgery whatsoever. If you want it and can afford it or even if youre insurance company covers it, GO FOR IT. My ex wife got new tits (1984), new caps (1990's) and a new nose (circa 2004) and all of the surgeries looked great when done. She needs a face lift right now from 15 years of daily tanning in a tanning bed. (We had one at our house)
makavelli Posts: 256	Nov 05, 2009 5:49 AM GMT Plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery? KNOW THE DIFFERENCE! NOW YOU KNOW!

SteamyWeenie Posts: 119	Nov 05, 2009 6:33 AM GMT KissingPro saidSometimes a bad plastic surgery job can look just as ridiculous as a guy who never had plastic surgery but works out at the gym and becomes just as ridiculous with how he deforms his body. What's the difference? A lot of people strive to transform themselves into what they think is better.......through surgery, steroids, and other nonsense. If you can find a good surgeon and he agrees that there could be a nip and tuck that will work for you, then go for it. But do your homework first. One of my best friends is a reputable plastic surgeon on Rio de Janeiro. He told me he could do anything I wanted at minimal cost. I agreed to have him remove the fat (bags) under my eyes. I'm very happy with the results. awesome. u should introduce us.