Breast Augmentation: Things to Think About

How do you know if a breast augmentation is the right choice for you? Maybe you have looked around in the past and wondered what it would be like to look a little different. You may have compared yourself to other women. You may have just thought about how your life would change after a procedure like this. Here are some things to consider as you think about making a change.

What Do You Want To Change?

Breast augmentation encompasses several different procedures. You can have implants and increase your size. If you aren't happy with what you have, you can look into several different options for the materials used to add size and volume. Each one has positive and negative aspects, so it is important to look into what is going to be best for you.

You can choose to have a reduction. If you just have too much and need to reduce the size, you can go in and have some of the excess removed. Much like other procedures, there is more than one way to go about this operation, so you can find out about each one and figure out which one will give you the results that you are looking for.

You can also have a breast augmentation that will lift this area of the body. Alone, it may not increase volume, but it can get rid of sagging that has a tendency to create self-conscious feelings in women. Many times, this is combined with one of the above procedures in order to get better results.

What Size Are You Looking For? 

If you are looking for a breast augmentation to change the size and shape of your chest, you need to think about what size you are looking for. Do you want a major change? Do you want something more subtle? It is important to have some idea in mind before meeting with a surgeon. There may be different things that can be done to give you just the results that you are looking for.

If you aren't sure, talk to your cosmetic surgeon about computer imaging. You can have a picture of your chest area taken. Then, by adding variables into the computer, it can change the image and give you some idea of how you will look after the breast augmentation. For some women, having this done helps them to decide on the exact look that they are going for.

You can also ask about special bras that can be worn to give you some idea of what it will be like with an increase in size. Unfortunately, there is no way to provide that type of simulation when it comes to a reduction. Because you want to make sure that you are communicating to your physician about the results that you want, spend time going over exactly how you want your chest to look. Talk about what options are available and be sure to do the best you can to describe specifically what you want.