Today, advanced technology and modern science makes it easier for women to undergo breast enlargement procedures. Now that going under the knife for aesthetic purposes is a widely accepted idea in society, more and more women spend a great sum of money (not to mention time, enduring days, even weeks of painful recovery period) because they feel it’s worth it. Cosmetic surgery is now a multi-billion dollar industry.
However, patients need thorough knowledge and understanding pertaining to this kind of operation prior to making the final decision. The more they know about, it the bigger their chances in making better choices, choices that have a great impact in the end. Therefore, here is some helpful information to correct some of the more common misconceptions about breast enlargement.
• Any surgeon is capable of performing breast augmentation.
Many women think that this is a very simple operation. This is a false notion. Factors such as breast implant size, shape, and even texture are taken into consideration. As with all surgeries, breast augmentation has its own set of risks. These risks are better dealt with by seasoned, highly skilled, and highly trained surgeons with many years of experience doing breast implants- things that cannot be done by just any cosmetic surgeon. They also know that no two patients are identical so the clinical approaches are highly individualized as well.
• A reliable way of measuring a woman’s breast is by using cup size.
Different bras fit differently. A Wacoal bra is not the same as a Victoria’s secret bra in much the same ways as a 34C is different from a 36C. So using cup sizes for breast size descriptions is highly unreliable. Measurements and thorough examination of your tissues are needed as basis for your true size.
• Women with bigger breasts are more attractive.
That is a matter of personal opinion and preference. However, when you are talking about breast enlargement, bigger is not necessarily better. Of course getting what you paid for is of great importance just as listening to the advice of your surgeon is. Remember that bigger breast implants sag more in the long run requiring a repeat surgery in the years to come. A woman’s body type, tissues, and age play a big role with the long-term results. A good surgeon assists the patients in reviewing all possible options.
• Breast implants last forever.
The fact is these don’t. These don’t even last a lifetime. As with all medical devices, even the ones made with the most advanced technology with state-of-the-art implant materials eventually need changing. Some good breast implants last for many years, but not a lifetime. Possible breast implant exchange is one of your future alternatives.
• Saline implants are safer than silicone gel implants.
They are both safe. Nevertheless, silicone implants are softer and suppler, feeling more like natural tissues of a woman’s breast. Saline implant ruptures are also more common than silicone ruptures are but is of no serious concern since salt in saline implants are perfectly safe for the woman’s body. On the other hand, immediate removal of silicone implants is not warranted in the event of rare implant leakage. However, annual MRI is advisable every few years for “silent rupture” detection.
• Scar visibility is of serious concern.
This is not the case anymore. Today post-op scar management is excellent. Because of this the location of the incision no longer matter, leaving the scars unnoticeable. In the best facilities that are performing cosmetic surgeries, patients are taught the proper way to care for their scars.
Thorough physical and psychological assessments are pre requisites for a successful breast enlargement operation. This ensures that the patient is in a healthy physical and mental state when undergoing the procedure. This way the patients get their moneys’ worth.
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