Breast Implants: What’s Involved With A Bigger Chest

In America, breast implants are quickly becoming commonplace. It wasn’t that long ago when it was only the rich and those involved in the entertainment business who went out of their way to get enhancement surgery. These days, there are fewer and fewer walls between the demographics likely to have the procedure done. Most women get the procedure because they feel it will enhance their appearance and improve their self esteem, but there are no limits on the reasons one might choose to have the procedure done. By choosing a good surgeon and talking frankly about you expectations, you can make sure that you not only want the surgery, but that you understand exactly what you’re getting yourself into.

Though there are hundreds of techniques, creams, and pills that promise to increase the size of your bust, breast implants are the only scientifically proven way to do so. The procedure has come a long way in recent years. In the old days, it was incredibly easy to determine who had breast implants and who didn’t. Today, it is the mark of a good surgeon if they can perform the procedure and have no one (expect those who will of course notice the difference) suspect a thing. The material used can either be silicone or saline, with each having their own advantages and disadvantages.

The surgery itself involves taking the breast implants and placing them under the tissue in the chest. Some surgeons prefer to place the implants under the pectoral muscles and some prefer to go over. Again, there are pros and cons to both methods. After the procedure is finished, the patient will be fitted with a compression bra which will help to decrease the amount of swelling and keep the chest from moving about too much, which can both increase pain and increase the chance of immediate complications.

Anyone choosing to have the operation should expect a period of recovery lasting a week or slightly longer. Most people can return to work after seven days, though it may be somewhat longer before they can return to more physical activities such as intense exercise. The patient should expect there to be some degree of pain, along with some bruising and swelling. These can be reduced by taking prescription medication as provided by the doctor. The important thing during recovery is to take it easy and not try to rush things. Following your doctor’s explicit instructions will make for a much more successful recovery process.