Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation, better known as breast enhancement, is a cosmetic plastic surgery procedure that involves enlarging the breasts. Women tend to have this procedure done when they are dissatisfied with the size and shape of their breasts. Although the breasts occasionally do not look natural after the procedure, breast augmentation will make the breasts larger, fuller, and less saggy.

There is no specific minimum age that a woman must be before having this procedure done; however, most surgeons will prefer that the woman is fully matured and developed. Most women are fully developed around 18 years of age.

Getting breast augmentation is not a decision that should be rushed into. Careful consideration of your reasoning is a must. Some women have ended up dissatisfied with the final results, realizing that what they had originally was actually not too bad. Breast augmentation is almost always successful; however, you must remember that there is always a chance of something going wrong, and you must ensure that you are aware of the risks.

Some suggested methods of finding a good cosmetic plastic surgeon in your area is by searching online (by practice and location), personal references (patients, friends, and family who have had the procedure in the past), phone books, and plastic surgeon consultants.

Before deciding on a plastic surgeon, you will want to schedule a consultation with each of your final choices. At the consultation, you and the surgeon will discuss the changes you are hoping to see, your options, any potential risks, and some of their past successes. The surgeon will also require you to take a physical examination. You may want to provide your surgeon with pictures of breast sizes and shapes that you like. The most important thing is to make sure you feel comfortable with the surgeon, since breast augmentation is a very personal matter.

The breast augmentation will take between 1-3 hours and you will likely be able to go home shortly after the completion of the procedure. In most situations, it is unnecessary to stay in a hospital over night.

Unlike most plastic surgeries, breast augmentation has the potential to be painful since it stretches the skin tissue. The pain is most extreme in the first 2 days after the procedure, and will gradually decrease each day. Be sure to take the appropriate medication provided by your surgeon. You should be able to maintain regular activity after several weeks.

For more information about breast augmentation, contact a cosmetic plastic surgeon in your area.