Whether you're a fan of breast augmentation or you think it's just for boobs (yuk yuk), you probably know that getting implants isn't a quick and easy procedure. Most women take two to five days off to start healing, and it can take weeks to do so completely.
Not for long, though, according to a Dallas plastic surgeon. Dr. John Tebbetts, shown here, is appearing at the annual meeting of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons this week. He'll present information on his 30-minute breast augmentation procedure, which requires low levels of anaesthetics and promises to get the newly ample-bosomed recovered in just a few hours.
"The level of pain that our patients experience does not require any medications other than Ibuprofen which is available over the counter without a prescription," Dr Tebbetts said. ... "After the surgery we tell the women to go home and have a little nap, then get up after two hours, wash their hair, which helps them stretch their muscles, then go to dinner."
If it takes off, the so-called "out to dinner" breast augmentation could change the way women view surgery. You could wake up a 32A, then go out that evening a 32D—all with a procedure that takes less time than a dental cleaning. In effect, getting implants becomes a simple, quick procedure. I'm curious to know what you think of this development. Does it change the way you look at cosmetic surgery at all?

















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1i'll never need the surgery (LOL) but if i did, i wouldn't do it. any surgery has risks, plus it's not the actual surgery of putting the implants in. who knows what happens to the body once they're in.
2There's gotta be a catch.
3i hate the way fake boobs look. i know i'm in the minority but i'm grossed out by people walking around looking they have grapefruit growing on their chest.
4I don't think you're in the minority, Rugelach. Most of the guys I've dated tell me that they prefer natural breasts. (Then again, they may have been trying to woo me in my 30A glory.)
I do think it's interesting to see how much more popular implants have become over the last 10 years or so. While I'm glad to see some of the associated negative stereotypes and stigma go out the window, I'm not so happy that so many women think their natural breasts need to be "fixed" to be pretty.
5there so has to be a catch. lol! sounds good. ha ha ha!
6Great. Just what we need in this country: more women with fake boobs. Fantastic, I can't wait.
7I'm not too keen on the fake boobs & am trying to convince my friend to not get them
8With the beauty "image" in America it's definitely tough (for me anyway) to feel beautiful without having big breasts. It's shoved in my face everywhere I go. My cousin got a boob job and she raves about how sexy she feels and how much she loves them, I want to feel that too. but as for the new boob job...sounds fishy and untested.
9It sounds like it may cost a lot more - convenience is everything in America today. We can make coffee for cheaper, but we can get it at the drive through for more money, but less time.
I have my ideas of why it would be faster...but I think it may be an overall bad idea.
10Fake boobs are gross and everyone knows they are not real.
11I just don't think they would look good. The really good boob jobs take a while to do. Where are they cutting you that you almost need no pain meds???
12The issue, for me, with the whole fake boobs wave has far more to do with the psychological implications rather than the time and side effects of surgery.
Besides, after 20 years, they'll still look like softballs at the bottom of hockey socks. Yum, yum.
13id prob still opt for surgery - seems safer
14I won't lie and say I haven't thought about turning my A cups into something bigger buuuut I'm way too scared of the complications that could arise. Or damaging that area for good...I'm with Bella, every guy I have ever dated said they liked my size but I still felt insecure. Boobs are such a huge part of our culture, how can you not?
I keep thinking of this picture we had up at my old job of this 75 year old woman with fake breasts, and all wrinkly. Gross!!! No thanks!
15I don't want to end up with wonky boobs!
16I'm happy with my 32 A cup, and I love not having to wear a bra everyday. I don't find fake boobs sexy at all.
17It's tempting to think that I could potentially change everything I don't like about myself in less than an hour. Although I wish I had bigger boobs, I'm not 100% sure about going through surgery to have fake ones. Fortunately, there are days where I embrace the "flaws" that make me unique.
And a short surgery is STILL surgery and runs the same risks. I've known people who have had surgery and loved the outcomes. Surgery isn't for everyone, but it should be done for themselves and no one else. So, to each her own
18I still don't agree w/ getting plastic surgery. Why can't women just be happy w/ themselves? I understand if you've had breast cancer and need implants or if you have a heavy chest and want a reduction. I don't agree w/ anything that isn't needed or that a dermatologist can't help a bit. I'm a small chested girl and I would never think of getting implants.
19i was "blessed" with a small size breast and i always wanted to get breast implants to make them look bigger but i was afraid, now i want to do the 30 min surgery, so thanks for the info.
20I've basically already decided to get the surgery anyway so this is just a bonus for me haha
21I've always said I wanted to get an augmentation but here recently, I've backed away from that idea. I know my husband loves my breasts the way they are (maybe a little too much, lol) so I don't know if I could ever get an augmentation now.
22It's very easy for 'normal-sized' or 'larger-sized' women to say how awful breast 'enhancement' looks... I've never had the surgery done, because I need to make sure I'm not going to have any more children first (I breast fed the first, and would do so again, but not take the chance of harming my baby) and the cost is very prohibitive... BUT!!!! I am so self-conscious about how out of proportion I am (yes, my husband and all past boyfriends say they like the way I look, etc.) I have EXTREMEMLY broad shoulders for only being 5'4", and a very large ribcage --- I'm not overweight (125), but my bra size (get this) is 38A (more like a 38 almost A).. to me, it's hideous -- I can't fill out most fitted shirts or dresses -- forget anything tight, it just makes my ribs look bigger... It's easy to put something down if it's not something you feel you need... but some of us have had self esteem issues for a VERY LONG TIME....
23I'm a small chested girl, too, and I've never seriously thought about enhancing my breasts. I'm happy with the way I look, and my boyfriend likes them. Besides, with a smaller cup size, there's less to sag when I get older.
24i already have implants so i really just dont belieeve this- however my actual surgery wasnt so bad
25i'm not interested in getting bigger breasts . i'm flat but i'm fine with what i have , lmao . xD
26I might consider if it it were simple, affordable, AND if they develop some type of material or injection to make it still feel REAL. Cuz my guy prefers the real deal, but I'm sure he wouldn't mind maybe a cup bigger? =)
i'll hafta wait for them to create that type of implant....
27The grass is always greener, isn't it? If you already have big ones, you want smaller, perkier ones. If you are an A, you want the cleavage of the bigger gals.
Let's try to accept ourselves as we are, ladies! There are too many more important things to deal with in this world!
28It seems too good to be true. No thanks.
29I used to always want to get me some boobs, but since having kids, I decided I would rather spend that money on a tummy tuck to help with the stretch marks and loose skin. However, lately I have come to embrace the scars on my body, because they tell the story of who I am.
As an aside, my best friend got implants in February, and it really is impossible to tell that they are fake. Visually and otherwise (yes, she made me feel them! Hah!)!
30I'm 33 years old. I've been an A cup since junior high. I've always wanted bigger b00bs, but the older I get, the thought of having b00bs that are 30+ years younger than the rest of me gets less and less appealing. Plus, I may want to have kids someday, and getting any kind of b00b job decreases the possibility of being able to breast feed, which is something I would want to do if I had a baby. Having said all this, I voted "Undecided", because if I had the money to get a b00b job, I just might. Nothing outrageous, just a large B/small C. I would love to be able to fill out a bikini top, and wear cute halter tops and other styles without looking ridiculous. It would be nice not to have to hear the occasional derogatory comment about my (lack of) size, too.
31As a (funny/sad) aside:
Today, more money is being spent on breast implants and erectile dysfunction drugs than on Alzheimer's research. This means that by the year 2040, there should be a large elderly population with perky boobs and erections but absolutely no recollection of what to do with them.
32That is sad, Cleopatra2U. (But you're funny about it.)
I think surgery is a personal decision, so no judgments on anyone who's decided it's right for her. Still, it scares me that more than half of us think we need surgery. Are half of us walking around with "bad" or ugly breasts? No way! I'm not naive enough to think that we don't see idealized breasts in pop culture, but don't let yourself be brainwashed into thinking that those are the only breasts that are beautiful. I know it's easier said than done, but really, ladies, NOTHING is wrong with you. If you decide to have surgery, that's OK, but it's also OK to look the way you do. Honestly, it is.
I have a good book suggestion for you: Body Outlaws. A friend of mine created it a few years ago, and it's filled with essays about the struggle to feel OK with your body as it is. I always re-read it when I'm feeling down about myself, and it makes me feel stronger.
33As everyone is entitled to their own opinion regarding this topic, I can only share my own experience. Almost a year ago today (well, Oct 11th), I went in for augmentation. As I know surgery affects everyone differently, I must say that I PERSONALLY did not need 2-5 days to recover. I was fine that very night. I didn't need any special prescription painkillers - extra strength Tylenol was all I took. And I was perfectly fine. There was very, very little swelling, NO bruising whatsoever, and I wasn't in any pain - my mother was actually VERY impressed and couldn't believe that I was perfectly fine.
Now, when people say that they like real ones better than fake, I guarantee you they are talking about those girls that go from a 32A to a 32DD. You need to choose a realistic size, one that no one will be able to tell the difference between real and fake. I went from a 32A to a 32C, and mine look perfectly natural for my body frame and weight. If you didnt know me, you'd never know. And I have no noticable scars.
There's a lot you would need to research on this topic, and you want a Dr that someone you know has reccommended through personal experience. I read everything I could - from girls' personal online journals who had the surgery, so the risks and complications. I can only say that getting the surgery was the best decision for me, and I absolutely love them, and so does my man. However, I would NEVER do the 30 minute boob job... sounds too shady and too good to be true.
34I want to know what the surgery involves...since surgery keeps me from having it done now...all that cutting..and streatching...and the soreness after...doesn't sound like a whole lot of fun to have bigger boobs. If it's an extremely simple and I mean extremely simple one...that doesn't require being knocked out...then I might have it done.
35this is so sad
36When I was younger I fretted and cried because of my itty bitty titties. I seriously developed an issue that my self and everything I did wasn't good enough because I had no boobs (oversimplifying but that's the gist). Then one day while shopping I realized my issue was gone and I liked my body. The miracle? I had spent the previous 2 years so busy that I didn't have a chance to obsess of my non-boobiness. But I did have a lot of experiences and accomplishments to be proud of, and I realized that the problem with my boobs was in my head, not on my chest! My increased confidence attracted a slew of uber-hotties (I kept the best one for my fiencee) and I looked great in everything. A diva doesn't need boobs.
37LOL cleopatra2u, that was hilarious!
38If it still involves stuffing sacks of goo in my chest, count me out.
39I'm fine with the way size A breast are, plus my boyfriend keeps saying the're beautiful, so no need for surgery.
40my boobs are big enough, thank you. how about a tummy tuck in 30 minutes? then we'd be in business. ok, so i'm kidding. no cosmetic surgery for me.
41coddswaddle, that is great, and I hope to get to the same point you are at someday (complete with hot, accepting-of-my-body-just-the-way-it-is boyfriend!). For now I will have to be content with wanting a b00b job only every once in a while (usually when I am trying on clothes, especially bras and bikinis) instead of every single day. Acceptance can be a slow process.
42I'm not too sure about a 30 minute augmentation. That seems a little too fast. I wouldn't want my surgeon to feel rushed! The low pain thing sounds great, though. I have a very low pain tolerance & that is the only thing that ever kept me from getting augmentation.
I used to be a 32AA. It was horrible for my self esteem, especially since my sister always had huge boobies. Also, no matter how fashionable & cute my blouses & dresses were, I just ended up looking like a well dressed ironing board. (I was very underweight, until after I got married.) I always said I would get a boob job.
Now, after I've gained a considerable amount of weight, I have the boobies (C cup). I can definitely fill out a top, but they are highly overrated. Sometimes they actually get in the way. I think if I could just get back down to a B cup, I'll be content. We'll see....the grass is always greener on the other side!
My hubby is an idiot. He thinks real ones "look saggy" (think Shania Twain & Giada de Laurentiis). I constantly have to bring him back to reality & tell him that is what real ones are SUPPOSED to look like & that they don't stay perky without surgery!
My two best friends love their fake boobies. I have to admit, they do look good, but they didn't get super huge ones, thank goodness. They also did their research & went to a reputable surgeon.
I would never hold it against anyone. To each his own. I wouldn't even rule out future augmentation for myself. You never know how you might feel in the future. (And, no, I would never get it done to satisfy my hubby. In fact, if he is ever dumb enough to suggest it, I'll just have to counter-suggest that he get a bit of augmentation himself, if you know what I mean. That should stop the entire thought process from ever entering his brain again!)
43i am small chested and against it just b/c i don't want there to be one definition of beauty. small boobs are nice too! any more than a handful is too much i like to say!
44but i am healthy and happy and i don't hold it against other people, but i wish that they didn't feel the need to get breast implants or nose jobs or whatever! (ps: i have a big nose too... lol)
I'm not into big boobs. I find them to always cheapen your look.
45I don't feel comfortable having a silicone 'bag' in my body. Having a non-organic thing in my body bothers me...kind of.
That's the only reason I've never been attracted to getting a pair of fake boobs (although I'm pretty small), plus my hubby threatened divorce if I dared do it (he's against all fake boobs, plastic surgery, tattoos, and so on).
46If his procedure is so easy, then why is the chick in the pic completely flat chested?!?! haha, bet she didn't want to have it done!
47oh come on please i dont beleive that stupid ad no one buy it please stick by me it most likely doesnt work
48eww meena who get stupid implants groooooooosssssss!!!!
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49Not in a million years. I don't understand why anyone gets fake boobs full stop, I don't think it should be made even easier.
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