Breast Enlargement - Right For Me?

A great deal of thought and research goes into a decision to undergo an elective surgery. What’s right for some patients may not work at all for others. Here are a few things to help sort out considerations to make in deciding if you are a good fit for a breast enlargement.

Lifestyle

The biggest factor, after determining if you are healthy enough for surgery, is whether your lifestyle allows for this type of cosmetic change. If you have a highly physical job that could result in injury to your chest area, you may need to think twice. Also, do you have high-impact hobbies and engage in contact sports? These situations are not conducive to having a surgical breast enlargement. 

This isn’t to say that highly physical women are not suited for this type of procedure. The main issue to think about is avoiding prolonged and repeated trauma to the enhanced area.

Childbearing

For women who plan to have children and to breastfeed them, this procedure will need to be postponed or adjusted to offer greater probability that lactation remains intact. A thorough consultation with a cosmetic surgeon, and possibly a second opinion with an OB/GYN or lactation nurse will leave you armed with good information on which variation of a breast enlargement to opt for, and when. These groups of professionals will have more detailed expertise on the possibilities and statistics involved in lactation after enhancement.

Reasons for Surgery

A crucial step in deciding if a breast enlargement is right for you is to examine your own reasons for choosing a larger bust. Mature, emotionally healthy women who seek to improve their bodily contour through this type of cosmetic surgery are great candidates. However, anticipating higher self-esteem based solely on a bigger bra size, or undergoing the procedure to fulfill the wishes of someone else are careless and insufficient points of motivation and will likely result in disappointment. 

Realistic Expectations

Post-surgical satisfaction is hinged upon realistic expectations from the procedure. An open and thorough discussion with your cosmetic surgeon, and prudent research on your implant and size choices will lead you in the right direction and assist in establishing for yourself what the surgery is and isn’t capable of. Also determine what to expect in the long-term and decide if you are on board with all that is in store for you.

It is important to think about all these things before deciding if a breast enlargement is right for you. Don't be afraid to discuss the decision with family and friends, and especially your doctor.