Is It Possible To Have Breast Reduction Surgery After Breast Augmentation?

Jul 12
07:16

2010

Leland Wygran

Leland Wygran

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Women augment their breasts with implants so they'll look and feel sexier. But after having the surgery, some women regret it and wish they could reverse it. Is it possible?

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Women all over the world are having their breasts augmented with implants so they can look and feel sexier. They may just have small breasts,Is It Possible To Have Breast Reduction Surgery After Breast Augmentation? Articles or they may want to correct an imbalance or defect. Whatever the reason, they feel that having a deep cleavage they can show off in sexy tops or dresses will make them look and feel younger and more attractive.

A desire to feel sexier is the primary motive for women that undergo breast implant surgery. Oftentimes, however, when selecting the desired size of their new breasts beforehand, women ignore their surgeon's advice of moderation and decide "the bigger the better". Unfortunately, some of those women live to regret their decision. It may be as simple as not being able to emotionally handle all of the new sexual attention they're receiving or the physical awkwardness of dealing with such a large chest. Whatever their reason, they decide their new breasts are having a negative impact on their lives and they want the procedure reversed.

Is it possible to have implants removed? Yes, of course. However, if you ask for an immediate reversal, the surgeon will tell you to wait until you have healed from the first procedure. Immediately after your receive the implants, your breasts will be bruised and swollen. This is normal. Your breasts will not be this size after your recovery. The skin on your breasts will appear very shiny because it has been stretched very thin, and it will generally feel uncomfortable. This too is normal and will pass.

Most surgeons believe it takes six months or longer for the body to heal from the breast augmentation procedure. At that time, the breasts are no longer swollen and have settled into their natural size, which is ten to fifteen percent smaller than immediately after surgery. Oftentimes, an unsatisfied patient changes her mind within the six months waiting period, and is happy with her new size after she has had time to accustom herself to it. If she is still unhappy after the waiting period, the only obstacle to removing the implants is the cost of another surgery.

If you are afraid you might experience this problem, your plastic surgeon may suggest using the type of implant that is adjustable. The saline implant has a valve that allows the surgeon to decrease the size of your breast at a later date without major surgery.

If you wish to learn more about breast augmentation and breast reduction, you will find the internet a great resource. However, when it comes to something as serious as your health and plastic surgery, don't rely entirely on the information you find there. Much of it could be either out-of-date or slanted to sell a particular service or product. Use it to compile a list of questions, and then take those questions to a specialist on the subject.

In this case, speak to a plastic surgeon board-certified in breast augmentation and reduction. Most of the time, these surgeons don't even charge for the initial consultation. Call one today. Only then can you learn about the risks and rewards associated with the surgery.

Warning: this article is not intended to provide medical advice or recommendations. You should only accept advice regarding your health when provided by a state-licensed physician.