Breast Augmentation: Cover These Bases For Success

There's nothing difficult about picking the first plastic surgeon out of the phone book and scheduling a breast augmentation procedure upon your first consultation. While some women may feel comfortable taking the easy route, you can't be sure about the results you'll obtain through this method. Like anything else, the satisfaction you get out of your surgery is going to depend on how involved you are in making sure you get what you want. This isn't like changing your hairstyle or buying a new dress. This is something you're going to have to live with for a while. Here are some bases you should cover if you want to ensure your success. A Good Surgeon You can find a good plastic surgeon by picking randomly out of the phone book, but it will be purely by chance. Are you willing to trust your results to blind fate? Of course not. It takes some work to find a surgeon who is right for you. At the same time, put thoughts of finding the "best" breast augmentation surgeon out of your mind. There isn't a yearly competition where a champion is declared. What you should be concerned with is finding someone with reasonable prices (unless money is no object), a spotless track record, photos of past work, and a pleasant demeanor. When you find someone who meets these criteria, you'll know you've found your surgeon. Silicone or Saline The vast majority of doctors work with, and women choose, silicone for their implants. Banned for fourteen years by the FDA, they were re-introduced into breast augmentation in 2006 for widespread use. Almost immediately, they reclaimed their status as the go-to choice at clinics across the country. But the popular choice isn't necessarily the right choice for you. Look at both types, their advantages and disadvantages, and talk to your surgeon about which material he recommends. Size When it comes to breast augmentation, size certainly matters. But that doesn't mean that bigger is always better. If you're not careful, you could wind up with something that borders on cartoonish. Of course, that may be the look you're going for. This is another one of those situations where you don't want to depend on what other people think to make your decision. It's fine to listen to opinions, but you're the one who has to live with the results. Once you've found a good surgeon, he will be your best source of information about your breast augmentation. Don't be afraid to speak up, ask questions, and get what you want.