With 4.5 million procedures over the past 15 years, breast augmentation surgery is the second-most popular plastic surgery procedure behind liposuction, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Many people think about getting breast augmentation procedures but wonder if the procedure is right for them. Before any procedure, several important factors need to be discussed with your doctor.
Meet With Your Doctor
Getting breast implants or undergoing other breast augmentation procedures is a decision that needs to be fully contemplated and it’s a good idea to have multiple consultations with your plastic surgeon before undergoing any procedure. Your plastic surgeon will talk with you about your motivations for getting the breast augmentation procedure.
Know Your Expectations
One thing to consider is your expectations. If your expectations aren’t realistic about what’s possible for your breasts after the augmentation procedure. Your doctor will be able to explain how your breast will change after the procedure. For example, if your breasts are too saggy, breast augmentation surgery will often not serve to correct this problem.You may need a breast lift, in addition to other augmentation procedures.
Not Just For Size
Breast augmentation is often done for cosmetic purposes, usually to add volume to disproportionately small breasts, add balance to a asymmetrical breasts or to just create a more attractive bustline. While an increase in breast size is often the most sought for result, there are other issues that can be addressed with an augmentation procedure. Regardless of the physical issues with your breasts, there is a breast augmentation procedure that will help with your situation. It can be used to adjust breasts that are misaligned, asymmetrical, or have changed shape due to age, weight loss or pregnancy.
Who is a Good Candidate?
Healthy women over the age of 18 are generally a good candidate for saline implants. Silicone gel implants can be an option for healthy women 22 and older. Breast augmentation may not be the right option if you have an active infection anywhere in the body. A woman undergoing cancer treatment or who has not adequately been treated for cancer should not be a candidate. Pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding are also not candidates for breast augmentation.
Key Considerations
The first consideration should be your overall health. This should include a focus on your capabilities to heal, which can often be affected by smoking, medications and alcohol. If you are prone to infections, have tendencies to bleed or have had prior breast surgeries, it could also help with your overall health.Your surgeon can also help determine if you are predispositioned to develop a hardened capsule in the area around the implant.
If you are in the Jacksonville area and want to know more about how breast augmentation can benefit you, Dr. John J. Obi can answer all of your questions. Call 904-346-0060 today to learn more.