Breast Augmentation is a form of plastic surgery that offers a woman many options for changing the size and shape of her breasts. Technology and medical procedures have improved drastically in recent years, and this type of cosmetic surgery is far less invasive than in has been in past years.
This type of plastic surgery is done by a surgeon and it can be performed under general anesthesia or it can also be performed with the woman as an outpatient with the use of localized anesthesia. The surgeon will be inserting an implant behind the breast tissue or the implant can be inserted above the breast muscle. This is done through small incisions. The incisions are usually made in one of four different areas: under the breast, around the nipple, in the arm pit or in the navel area. A special medical tool will be used to form a small pocket; this is done so that the surgeon may insert the implant with minimal incisions. This should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon that has a lot of experience.
Choosing the size of the desired implant is a crucial step to having this procedure done. Most surgeons strongly recommend that a woman choose this, based on her body frame and decide on a size that will produce natural looking results.
The cons of this surgery mostly revolve around the healing process. When a woman has had this type of plastic surgery, she should expect that some time will be needed for full recovery. A woman’s breasts usually become very swollen, tender and bruised for some time. A special surgical bra is usually worn for a few days after this cosmetic surgery, to support the breast and allow healing. A woman will find that she will need to avoid heavy lifting or exercise until she is healed properly. Usually, a woman can return to her usual routines after several weeks. There is a chance of decreased sensitivity in the nipples, and this usually returns after some time. A woman who is planning on breast-feeding should discuss this with her doctor. Some scarring may permanently remain, however a good surgeon will take care to make this as minimal as possible. As with any plastic surgery, there are risks of complications due to infection or adverse reactions to the anesthesia, however a woman must usually show good health to begin with, before being a candidate for this plastic surgery.
The pros to this type of cosmetic surgery can be dramatic. Women who had very small breasts can have breasts of almost any size or shape. Likewise, women who were displeased with sagging breasts can find that they will then have breast akin to those that they possessed when at a younger age. Self-confidence is usually increased as a woman will feel more comfortable with her body. The most positive results occur with women who choose to have a natural size implant, as results will not be shocking, but rather will create a natural and accepted shape to a woman’s body.
