The Planning Stage for Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a type of cosmetic surgery that first involves a consultation with the doctor. At this initial appointment as a prospective patient of breast enlargement surgery you will be asked to tell the physician what in particular it is about your breasts that you want to change and enhance. Be honest and be as specific as you can be as you describe what you want to the doctor. Leave nothing out of your explanation. 

Your description of what you want will speak volumes to the surgeon. He needs to understand what your goals are in order to decide if the expectations you have for the surgical procedure are realistic and doable. At the initial appointment your breasts will be closely examined by the medical professional. There will be various aspects of the breast augmentation procedure that will be discussed such as the size and shape that you want your bosom altered to. Be candid with the doctor about what the hoped-for result will be of the surgery. 

Many things need to be talked about between yourself and the doctor who will be performing your breast augmentation. You need to decide which shape of implants you wish to have. Your options include teardrop or round. You also need to decide about the surface of the implant. Here your options include smooth or textured. The surgeon will explain what all of these terms are. Do not hesitate to ask questions as they come up. This is not the time to be shy after all! 

Also to be communicated between the patient and the doctor is the appropriate size and volume for the implants. You must select a cup size that will range from 210 milliliters to 500 milliliters. The doctor will provide input on this as well as his professional expertise to help you decide what is most suitable for your body.

The placement of the implants is another important consideration for breast enlargement surgery. The choices in this regard include above the muscle or below the muscle. The surgeon will tell you the advantages and disadvantages of each and will explain to you what he feels is the preferable choice for you. 

Not every patient will have the exact same incision site. This is often up to the discretion of the plastic surgeon. The armpit incision is used for some patients while the areola incision is used in others. Some plastic surgeons may choose to go with the breast incision for their female patients while others may choose the belly button incision site. The surgeon has a very good reason for choosing the incision point that he does. For your own peace of mind and for the reassurance you need to move forward with the decision to have this type of surgery find out ahead of time what the surgeon has in mind for you. 

It is important to be aware before saying yes to breast augmentation that your risk for complications during the procedure is greater if you suffer from cardiovascular disease, liver disease or lung disease. It is also greater if you smoke, have poor circulation or are a diabetic. If blood clots run in your family then this can also increase your risk that trouble could arise during the procedure. Always communicate with your doctor about your medical history before the surgery gets underway.