Breast Augmentation Popularity Explodes

When it comes to popular elective cosmetic surgeries, breast augmentation tops the list worldwide. Women across the continent and around the world have supplemented their cup size for decades in the hopes that it will increase their self-esteem, improve their image, and just plain make them more sexy inside the bedroom and out. Once riddled with health controversy due to implant material and rupture potential, this cosmetic surgery is becoming safer than ever with advances in techniques and technologies.

There are hundreds and thousands of plastic surgery clinics with on-site surgical suites across North America. And you won’t find a single one that doesn’t offer breast augmentation procedures. This surgery is so popular, some physicians choose to sub-specialize in it and get extensive education and experience doing one procedure over and over again. While a surgeon that does over a hundred breast augmentations each year will probably be really good at them, those surgeons that do well over a thousand augmentations each year can almost do them blindfolded with one hand tied behind their back.

It is very important when considering this, or any sort of cosmetic surgery, to choose your surgeon with care. It would be naïve to think that some physicians aren’t in the business just for the money. State licensure does not limit a physician to only practicing the specialty they were trained in. As such, physicians that are looking to supplement their income may offer breast augmentation procedure without proper training or knowledge. Take a close look at surgical facilities offering this type of procedure for reduced or discounted rates. It is true that you get what you pay for. Investing a little more up front may help reduce the risk of adverse events or side effects.

This type of procedure is an invasive operation and carries the same risk as many operations performed under general anesthesia. Depending on the skill of the surgeon and your particular body’s healing capabilities, you may experience hematoma or seroma formation, excessive bleeding, clot formation, wound dehiscence or separation, delayed wound healing, asymmetry, or even infection. While a mild to moderate amount of pain, redness and inflammation is a normal part of the healing process, be sure to report any increase in the above symptoms to your doctor. They should gradually abate and disappear. An increase in redness and pain may indicate infection and should be treated promptly with a course of antibiotics.

Contact a plastic surgeon in your area today to determine if this procedure is right for you. He or she will be able to answer any questions you may have and outline a pre- and post-operative plan to maximize results and minimize complications. Many women choose breast augmentation for a variety of reasons and are pleased with the results for years to come. Spending a little time and money up front to ensure you are satisfied that your physician is board-certified in plastic surgery and has actual experience in this procedure will help realize your ideal expectations.