Breast augmentation: pros and cons

Many women, thinking about increase breast, also consider operations such as breast lift, replacement of breast implants after childbirth and plastic surgery.

For and against

For

  • Surgery for breast augmentation has long-term effects.
  • You will look better in clothing and swimwear.
  • Your body will seem younger.

Against

  • For breast implants requires medical supervision.
  • Sooner or later they will need to be replaced.
  • As with any surgery, there are risks.
Breast augmentation: before and after the procedure chest

Should you enlarge Breasts?

There are a few basic and the most common reasons why you may want to increase the breast:

  • You think that your Breasts are too small relative to the whole body.
  • You feel uncomfortable in a swimsuit or tight clothes with plunging neckline.
  • It is difficult to find clothing that wraps around the hips, too big in the bust.
  • Your bust became smaller or lost its former shape after you have given birth to children.
  • Your Breasts have shrunk after weight loss.
  • One of your Breasts noticeably smaller than the other.

If you have good health, a positive attitude and realistic expectations, then most likely you are a suitable candidate for the procedure increases. If you decided on surgery, you need to read reviews about the different surgeons and clinics.

About the procedure breast augmentation

How is the operation for breast enlargement?

When using implants, the surgeon makes an incision, pushing the tissue, creates a pocket between the breast and chest wall and inserting an implant.

Breast enlargement may occur by paging autologous (own) fat. In this case, the surgeon removes a patient's own fat by liposuction from parts of the body with abundant fat (abdomen, thighs, hips), and then enters him in the chest. This technique is still experimental because of the short history of application, but is considered very promising.

Where are the implants?

The location of the implant and the incision through which it is inserted, is determined by many factors – from the anatomy of the patient to the method of work of the surgeon. The implant is placed in the pocket

breast

Location under the pectoral muscle interfere less mammography screening and retains the possibility of breastfeeding. The decision to place the implant is accepted by the surgeon in a joint conversation with the patient.

Is it safe breast augmentation?/

Those who decided to install implants, you need to remember that this change is for life, and, in addition, may be necessary to replace the implants. After the surgery will have to undergo periodic examination by a plastic surgeon to monitor the implant. Read the reviews of those who have done such operations before deciding on the increase of the bust.

Silicone gel implants have been studied closely for many years. The FDA, the U.S. national authority for drugs and medical products, conducted thorough research and collected information and then approved their application for cosmetic augmentation of the breast. Connection between silicone implants and breast cancer, connective tissue diseases and reproductive problems have been identified. In addition, the FDA has issued a license for the development and marketing of breast implants three companies. In the currently ongoing collection of data about their long-term safety and efficacy. On the official FDA website you can read all the information relating to the research of breast implants.

The choice of plastic surgeon

Select a surgeon whom you trust

It is important to choose a surgeon based on the following qualities:

  • Education, training and certification
  • The experience of conducting operations for breast augmentation
  • Comfort in the relationship with the doctor
  • Customer reviews

To find and select a qualified surgeon it is best to contact the regional community of physicians in aesthetic medicine. In the US, for example, the American society for aesthetic plastic surgery. In Russia, this is difficult, a good surgeon looking primarily for reviews and recommendations.

Once you have found a plastic surgeon that meets all of the requirements, you will need to make an appointment for a consultation. It can be paid because of the in-depth nature of the conversation.

Treatment plan

Depending on the purpose, the physical parameters of the patient, training and experience of the surgeon, he will determine the recommended treatment and will share the following information:

  • approach to surgery, including all types of procedures and their combinations
  • expected results
  • financial costs,
  • associated with intervention risks and complications
  • type of anesthesia
  • what you need to prepare for the operation,
  • post-operative care.

The doctor can show you pictures "before and after" patients whose cases were similar to yours and answer any questions. Some surgeons use 3D visualization to select the appropriate implant for a particular case.

09.08.2018