Breast Augmentation Facts and Information

If your breasts are small or if they did not develop as you wish they had then at some point in your life you may decide to have a plastic surgery procedure called breast augmentation done on them. The thought of having surgery- any kind of surgery- may make you feel uneasy. Breast enlargement surgery as it is sometimes referred to is a cosmetic procedure but it is still a form of surgery and as such should be taken seriously.

Breast augmentation will not only give you fuller and bigger breasts but it can lead to a greater level of self-confidence. When you have your breasts made larger this can also help you to have a stronger and more positive self-image. Most women that have this procedure performed on their chests are very pleased and excited about the end result.

Some operations routinely performed by plastic surgeons are invasive in nature. Breast augmentation is generally not invasive. It is performed on an outpatient basis and is done under general anesthesia. This means that the patient is unconscious during the operation and is not aware of what is taking place.

The operation does not take long to perform, especially if an experienced cosmetic surgeon does it. The plastic doctor will make a small incision in one of three places- it will either be around the nipple, the underside of the breast or under the arm. The implant will then be inserted into the breast by way of the incision that was made. The surgeon will see to it that it is carefully and strategically positioned under the tissue of the breast and under the muscle that is found there.

Patients who are longing for implants and want to enjoy the look of breasts that are more shapely and feminine need to decide upon the kind of implant that they wish to have, as well as the shape of the implant that appeals to them and the fill material that the implant will be made of. The choices in this regard are saline and silicone. The prospective patient must also decide how far they wish the implant to stand out from their body. These are all questions that can be discussed with the surgeon who will be performing the operation.

There are a number of factors that make a difference when it comes to the shape and size of an implant for a female wishing for augmentation. The shape and size will not be the same for everyone. The age of the person makes a difference, as does the amount of elasticity their skin has. The expectations that the person has for the breast augmentation procedure on a long-term basis also matters as does the type of work the person does to earn a living.

Following the enlargement surgery you will need someone waiting to drive you home. You will be fitted with an elastic brassiere that has as its purpose to keep your bosom in the appropriate place while you are recuperating. The doctor will give you a prescription for pain medication that you can use if you suffer any discomfort. In most cases the sutures will be removed anyway from seven to 12 days after the augmentation procedure has been completed.