If you desire a fuller profile, or if you have lost weight or nursed, then breast augmentation can enhance your look. Sometimes if the breasts have sagged significantly after massive weight loss or many kids, then you may also need to consider a breast lift.
Breast augmentation is a commonly performed and safe procedure. However, as with any surgery, there are risks involved including infection, bleeding, and risks associated with anesthesia. In addition, more long term risks involve implant rupture or deflation, and capsular contracture. Most plastic surgeons' patients are always well educated and informed at the time of the consultation so that they may decide if surgery is right for them.
Plastic surgeons typically use either a breast fold or around the nipple incision, depending on patient preference. On occasion, patients prefer a underarm incision which can also be used. If the patient does not have any droopiness of the nipples, then the implant is usually placed below the muscle. If the patient has some droopiness of the breasts, then the plastic surgeon will either perform a dual plane surgery or a sub-glandular augmentation. All of these options will be fully discussed with you at the time of consultation. There is no "best way" to put in the implants, rather the best thing you can do to assure yourself outstanding results is to meet with an experienced and board certified plastic surgeon. This way, the surgery can be tailored to suit your breast shape, breast size, and cosmetic goals.
The first consultation is complementary, and you will meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and make sure you are a good candidate for breast augmentation. If there are any medical issues, you may require medical clearance from your primary physician. If you are over forty, it is a good idea to have had your yearly mammogram. After that, you will be scheduled for surgery in a certified facility. The waiting time is usually approximately two weeks, however many offices will work hard to accommodate any special date requests.
The surgery will take approximately one hour. You will arrive at the surgery center or hospital one hour before the procedure, and you will recover for approximately one hour after the procedure. You will require transportation by a family member, friend, or other responsible adult as you will receive general anesthesia.
Many patients return to work typically 48 hours after the surgery. Surgery is often scheduled on a Thursday or Friday to accommodate work schedules. This obviously depends on how active your job requires you to be.
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Washington DC and cosmetic surgery procedures such as washington dc breast augmentation, breast reduction, liposuction, tummy tuck, facelift, and brachioplasty.
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