Breast Augmentation - A Common Yet Sensitive Procedure

Although it is one of the most typical procedures performed by plastic surgeons, a breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is still surgery. It is performed in a sensitive area, so you should choose your surgeon with care. 

The choice could be a simple wish to have your breasts looking a little bit fuller or it could be a complete restructuring of a breast due to an illness. The good news is that the methods and procedures have improved greatly over the years. Even though the procedures are less invasive now, they will require upkeep since the implants will not endure for your lifetime. As you meet with your prospective doctor, he will explain what to expect and the different types of breast augmentation. The cost will vary depending on what you chose, but you will likely get the average costs up front.

The implants that are used will either be silicone or saline. You and your doctor will decide on the perfect size and type for your needs. He will show you exactly where and how it will be positioned. The good thing about the saline packets is if they do ever break, they will be absorbed by the body with no potential harm done. Some of the more popular breast implant incision sites are under the breast, around the nipple area, in the arm pit or even in the navel area. The surgeon will make the pocket so he can place the implant.

If you feel that it may be time for a "mommy makeover," for whatever personal reason, a breast augmentation will not only lift your breasts, but lift your spirits. The scars will fade after a few months, and after about a week, you can resume your normal schedule. Most doctors offer more than just one procedure and many after care patients use this time to discuss future projects with the doctor.

Many women choose this procedure because it immediately gives a more youthful appearance to their body. They look for the best trained and experienced doctor to understand their unique situations and needs. They want to feel comfortable in talking about something so intimate and look to achieve the goals and results they require. The results of pregnancy, weight loss or just getting older may leave a women's body looking haggard and not cared for, this procedure can give back many youthful years to the recipient.

A doctor who is on top of the new techniques and procedures can easily and confidently explain them to you. If he is proficient with the new technologies, he will feel comfortable in talking about them and will have many before and after pictures available to show you. The doctor will work with your individual situation so that you can minimize the scarring and have the results you desire. Only choose a doctor who has completed a plastic surgery residency program and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.