The Basic Facts About Breast Augmentation

It is believed that breast augmentation is one of the most common forms of cosmetic plastic surgery. The procedure however may not necessarily be for everyone and carries its own risks and dangers.

What It Is

Breast augmentation is also known as mammoplasty. It is considered an advanced medical surgical procedure used to improve the size and appearance of female breasts. Implants are inserted in specific areas near the breast to increase bust size. Since it is a major medical procedure, only an expert and qualified surgeon can safely conduct it.

Why Women Want It

Breast augmentation is a procedure that has been popularly used to improve the shape, size and appearance of breasts in women who feel uncomfortable or discontented with the look or appearance of their breasts. For some women, breast augmentation can increase confidence and improve the way they feel about themselves.

Breast augmentation however is also a procedure that can help women cope with events or circumstances that have damaged previously intact breasts. Women who suffer from hereditary or in born breast abnormalities; size disproportion; damages due to accidents, illness or surgery can also benefit from breast augmentation.

Doctor’s Consultation

Before you undergo breast augmentation, your surgeon will first evaluate your fitness as a candidate. You should be physically and emotionally fit and should ideally have fully mature breasts. More importantly however, you should also have realistic expectations. This means that you may be able to only improve your breasts’ appearance but not necessarily get your ideal appearance. Having breast augmentation will also not ensure that your overall appearance will considerably improve or that people will start to respect you better. During your initial consultation, you should immediately inform your surgeon of your expectations. You should in turn listen carefully to what your doctor tells you to expect.

If you pass your surgeon’s assessment as a candidate for breast augmentation your doctor will next evaluate other factors that will determine other important breast augmentation details. Your preferences, anatomy and your doctor’s expert opinion will all influence how implants are inserted, what implants are used and where they are inserted.

Basic Procedure

The actual medical description of the procedure may sound a little complicated. In simple terms though, your surgeon will make an incision around the areola, on the breast crease, on the navel or on the armpit. A pocket will then be created in some part of the breast tissue in which the implant will be inserted. An implant is usually placed behind the breast tissue or above the muscles.

After Surgery

You will of course feel some soreness and swelling after surgery. You will be allowed to move around after 2 days but you may still be required to wear a special bra for some time. Some discomfort and pain may still be felt even a little after a month.

Some risks during and after surgery may also be experienced. These risks include excessive bleeding, infections, breast hardening, changes in nipple sensation and implant leaks.