Talk show queen, Oprah Winfrey’s website writers recently shared their 13 short cuts to getting that perfect bikini body. When I first started reading the article, I assumed the advice would mostly be about how to hide or camouflage your imperfections. However, most of the tips – if not all were related to some form of plastic surgery. I have nothing against plastic surgery, if I could afford it – I’d likely be right on the surgeons table getting a tuck and some smart lipo. While cosmetic surgery may indeed be taking the easy way out, it’s also a lot more expensive, and if you can afford to spend an average of five to ten thousand dollars getting the fat sucked out of your belly, certainly you can spend less than $100 on proven exercise programs right?
Anyways – I’m going to go through each of Oprah’s short cuts and come up with more wallet friendly alternatives.
1. Breast Implants ( Link to Article on Oprah’s Site)
Quoted from Oprah.com:
They’re back—silicone breast implants, that is. And if anecdotal reports are correct, you will likely be seeing more women sporting these bosom buddies surfside this summer.
“With the approval of silicone implants, we are seeing an increase in interest in breast implantation and seeing more breast enhancement patients getting ready for the summer season,” says Julius Few, MD, an associate professor of plastic surgery at Northwestern University in Chicago.
The FDA reapproved silicone breast implants in November 2006, so summer 2007 marks their beach debut. These implants first came on the market in 1962. In 1992, citing safety concerns, the FDA stopped their sale, but now the FDA says the implants are safe.
Few recommends women get the breast surgery about six weeks before they want to see and be seen (in a bikini). “In general, that’s when I see the greatest settling of the implants because there is a phase of adjustment and settling, but typically six weeks gives you enough time so it feels comfortable,” he says. That’s not set in stone, though. “I have definitely had patients who after two weeks have gone on to a warm-weather vacation and have done very well in a bikini.
Implants are the perfect way to go from a barely B-cup to an over flowing C-cup, but the truth is – most women looking for a quick summer fix aren’t looking to shell out thousands for silicone. The expert cited in this article states that settling time for implants is typically 6 weeks. So what can we find that will yield relatively comparable results in an equal amount of time for less money?
One of the cheapest and quickest fixes to a boob problem is in the TYPE of bikini you wear. We all care about looking our very best in the clothes we wear, especially our swimwear. We spend so much time fretting about our dresses and tops, that we don’t spend much time thinking about the foundation…our undergarments. I’m a strong supporter of shapewear. I believe that every woman, regardless of size – should invest in good quality foundation garments (i.e. girdles and things of that nature).
If your goal is to have fuller looking breast – make sure your bikinis (and bras) have underwire in them. Underwires lift the breast up, giving the appearance of cleavage and fullness. A bikini with underwire and a halter style neckline (ties at the neck) is even better!
UjENA Grape Smoothie Underwire Bikini Swimsuit
Solar Tan Thru Jaguar Underwire Bikini
UjENA Sexy Underwire Bikini Swimsuit
Ujena Moonshine Calypso Bikini Swimsuit
Now maybe overall breast size isn’t your problem, but sagging is. Where some need full out implants, you only need a ‘lift’. Underwire bikini tops will work for you as well, but you’d also benefit from a great workout program as well. Fitness Model and guru Jennifer Nicole Lee has a great system available for the fraction of what it would cost to get any type of plastic surgery. The program speaks for itself - click the image to check it out.
