Breast Augmentation - Get the Right Surgeon

Most women only see the results of a breast augmentation and know that they would like to have one. However, both the patient and the surgeon must work together to be prepared for this type of cosmetic surgery. Some women may have an idea of how they want their results to look, but may not have the time or money to prepare for a breast augmentation.

There are many factors that go into having a breast augmentation and being ill-prepared can have a profound effect on the overall results. First, it is important to have the right cosmetic surgeon to perform the procedure. Many times the results of the breast augmentation are dependent on the surgeon. Surgeons with an extensive background and experience in breast implants will more than likely produce better results than a cosmetic surgeon with a different type of focus. Therefore, many women will choose to travel outside of their immediate area in order to have access to a more well-known doctor. However, others may choose to do the extra research to find the right doctor in their area. This may require asking around among friends and family, conducting Internet research, or even multiple visits to different surgeons. No matter than method, it is always important to see the surgeon's previous results with other patients. For this purpose, most surgeons will have a portfolio featuring before and after pictures of their patients. This allows you to get a good idea of how the results of your breast augmentation may look.

After finding an appropriate cosmetic surgeon for your breast augmentation, you must then make the choice between using silicone or saline breast implants. This will also require some personal research because there are certain health risks related to both types of implants. Although complications are extremely rare, it is important to be well-informed of any possible side effects or the need for future surgery. For instance, patients with silicone implants will need to undergo an MRI once per year to detect a rupture. Many patients do not want to commit to this and will therefore opt for saline implants. You must also be physically prepared for the breast augmentation surgery. Most surgeons will require that their patients be in good overall health, with no heart or circulatory issues. This is because any kind of surgery is traumatizing to the body. However, poor health can have an effect on both recovery after surgery, and the overall results because patients with these conditions tend to heal slower. Likewise, patients who are prone to infection may also be ineligible for surgery.

Complications from a breast augmentation are rare as long as the patient is prepared. Being prepared means understanding how the surgery works, having a good plastic surgeon, and keeping the surgeon informed of any changes in your health.