If you did/were going to have plastic surgery

[Jalapeñomel]

Yes, I'd be loud and proud. Lol

[flex]

I'd bring it up if asked but I wouldn't broadcast it to everyone.

[CloudBee]

I don't really go out of my way to tell people, but it's come up and I've shared. Earlier this year I had reconstructive surgery done on my ear as I was missing most of the cartilage in the top so it drooped down. Not quite an elective nose job, but still something. My case will also be featured on my plastic surgeon's website and FB page at some point in Dec. She's my cousin. I feel a little funny having it out there with my full face shown, but she did the surgery for free, so, whatever. I told her after the fact "feel free to add my photos to your online gallery!" Did not realize she would ask to do a story on me. LOL.

[Marmee]

I probably wouldn't broadcast it but i'd admit it if asked. I really want a tummy tuck.

[nursewife]

I plan to have a tummy tuck and boob job once I can afford it. I hate my stomach so much. Even though nobody really sees it, it makes me feel embarrassed and ugly.

[steph96]

I kinda look at this like cutting my hair. I'm not going to go around and tell everyone that I did it, but if someone asks I would tell them. There's no sense in lying about it.

[Elsa]

I'm going to have a breast reduction in 2017 prob and I will be shouting that shit from the rooftops. I'm so excited to have tiny petite boobs.

[thebreakfastclub]

My H had somewhat extensive cosmetic dentistry done and was open and upfront about it.

[steph96]

Nov 26, 2015 22:11:44 GMT -5 ste said:

Nov 26, 2015 22:06:45 GMT -5 steph96 said:

I kinda look at this like cutting my hair. I'm not going to go around and tell everyone that I did it, but if someone asks I would tell them. There's no sense in lying about it.

I totally get this. But let's say there are people who would KNOW if you were under the weather/"off"/something for weeks, then what? Would you address it, or pretend nothing was going on, or make up a story or...?

If they want to know, they can bring it up. If they asked, I would tell them. Despite everything that I share here, I'm actually a very private person.

I think it is weird that the person made up a story to cover for it. Was it some type of sensitive topic? I could see someone wanting to hide weight loss surgery from judgmental people. If something extremely traumatic happened and I then had surgery to fix it, I guess I could see hiding it.

[Aquatica]

I wouldn't and I've thought about it a lot. I was thinking for a while to get a gastric procedure for myself because it's been hard battling my weight all these years and they bundle in a tummy tuck with the procedure which is something I would want after losing weight.

My family is extremely judgy and I wouldn't want to hear about it. I know my Mom would go off on how I'm ruining my body and wouldn't let it go with unsolicited advice (like she is doing now with my pregnancy and she continues to push the boundaries constantly).

[winnied]

I'd share it with very close friends and family because they would know when/if I was out for recovery. Otherwise, I'd answer honestly if asked.

[underwaterrhymes]

I'm super honest about stuff like this.

I'd be like, "look at mah boobs!" to anyone who would listen.

[lexxasaurus]

I'd tell close friends and probably my mom, and if anyone asked I'd be honest. I don't see it as taboo or anything. I have always figured if you don't like something, change it. No shame in that.

[Deleted]

Close family, friends and coworker friends knew about my breast reduction in 2013; but I didn't advertise it on FB. If any one asked I have no problem telling. It was funny when people were like "something's different, did you lose weight"
I can't see myself doing more surgery for purely elective stuff, but I'd have no issues admitting what I'd have done.

[jeekerbeeker]

Nov 27, 2015 7:45:59 GMT -5 @natariru said:

I don't broadcast but I don't hide it either. If someone asks/brings up cosmetic surgery, I'll mention I've had it done. People who knew me before obviously noticed. I don't think it's noticeable to people who meet me now.

This exactly. I had my boobs done at 25 but it wasn't drastic at all. People are usually surprised to find out they are fake. 

[papie]

Nov 26, 2015 21:31:25 GMT -5 freedom said:

I can tell you our collective jaws dropped when sil showed up for a memorial day picnic one year after a tummy tuck, lipo in thighs, Brazilian butt lift, arms resurfacing and a boob job that made her 3 cup sizes bigger. We hadn't seen her in 6 months but we often texted.

I want exactly what she had done! Lol

[frannyr]

I don't really get the stigma. I got a nose job and have no shame. I did it while still in school so it was over the summer. I remember going back to school in the fall and a few people noticed and asked. I had no problem telling them I did have plastic surgery. If I was missing work I still wouldn't hide anything. Let another poster said I wouldn't be advertising it other than to friends and family but I don't care who else knows.

When I get bags under my eyes and a droopy chin I hope for more surgery.

[papie]

Oh and I'd probably pretend it was diet and working out. Lol

[wildfloweragain]

I'd tell my close friends, but not my family or H's family. And then only if asked. Our families are judgey and my medical history is not their business.

I'd be more concerned about what/when I'd tell my kids, esp my daughters.

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[Deleted]

One of my direct reports had weight loss surgery and talked a ton about it to me, so I had been thinking about this.

I would be most likely to have weight loss surgery at this point I suppose. So if following a 4-6 week absence I suddenly lost 80-100lbs, I expect it would be pretty obvious but I don't think I would broadcast it.

Something less immediately obvious like have something done to my breasts or a tummy tuck, I probably would tell my close friends. Maybe not my family.