One decision more and more women are making everyday is to have cosmetic surgery in particular breast enhancement surgery (a procedure to enhance the size of your breasts by using implants - saline implants or silicone implants.) Implants are indicated for females where the patient is at least 18 years of age, and for reconstruction of the female breast.
Doctors are able to increase a woman's bust line by one or more bra cup sizes. Advances in technology and surgical technique are making cosmetic surgery a popular option among women of all ages desiring a change in the way they look. The decision to undergo breast enhancement surgery may result in a more flattering, better proportioned figure, more clothing options, and may enhance your confidence and self-esteem.
Deciding to pursue breast augmentation surgery can be exciting. However, obtaining answers to all of your questions about the procedure, and the surgeon you are consulting with can be difficult and confusing. There are many techniques employed to place the implants, different types and shapes of implants and different types of anesthesia and facilities utilized.
Safety must come first, and consequently, choosing a surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is very important. All of those thus certified have completed an accredited plastic surgery residency. Unbelievably, many doctors performing this operation have not completed this training. Board certified anesthesiologists also insure your safety during your procedure. Choose a surgeon who has a great deal of experience with this procedure.
Your consultation should be with your surgeon, not an employee of the surgeon's practice. You must feel comfortable with your surgeon, and it is impossible to know that if you do not have the opportunity to meet with him or her. Your surgeon should take the time to explain what implant type and size will suit your frame best, and help you select a size. While there are many different incision positions that can be used, each position has benefits and drawbacks that can and should be explained.
Breast implants are not lifetime devices. Statistics about implant longevity should be discussed. The vast majority of patients have some degree of breast asymmetry. The degree to which this can be improved is variable and can and should be assessed at the time of your consultation. Most importantly you should be allowed ample time to ask and have all of your questions answered to your satisfaction.
Following breast augmentation surgery, patients are generally comfortable the night of their surgery. Pain medications prescribed by your surgeon can generally be discontinued in three to four days. Some surgeons recommend patients start massaging their breasts within forty-eight hours of surgery, which dramatically reduces soreness. Generally, your surgeon will examine patients within seventy-two hours of surgery, at three weeks, three months, and one year post-operatively.
Author Resource:
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com offers information on breast augmentation in Arizona and plastic surgery procedures such as arm lift, thighplasty, abdominoplasty, liposuction, rhinoplasty, and facelift surgery.
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