Breast Implants: Preparing For Your Surgery

So you’ve decided to take the plunge and get breast implants. Congratulations, you’re well on your way to making some major life changes and your appearance will be dramatically altered. Many women cite their surgery as one of the best things they ever did for their self-esteem. If you are going into the procedure with the right mindset, there’s no reason why you won’t be treated with a complete success. That said, there are a number of things you should do to prepare for your procedure. Being prepared will ensure that everything goes as smoothly as you might have hoped.

First things first. If you haven’t chosen your surgeon, now is the time to do so. Use all available resources when making this decision. Whether you want to believe it or not, this could be one of the most important choices you will ever make. Choosing the surgeon to give you your breast implants isn’t like choosing which GP to go to when you have a cold. Plastic surgery is as much an art as it is a science. You need to choose someone who not only has your health well in hand, but can give you the beautiful results that make the procedure worth it. 

If you have chosen your surgeon, make sure you listen to his instructions regarding your pre-operative routine. There will be a number of things that you will be asked to do and there may be a number of things you are asked not to do. Whatever those directions consist of, follow them religiously to minimize the risks of complications and upgrade your chances of having a successful surgery. Avoid any medications you are told to leave alone. Even if you aren’t told to quit smoking, you may wish to anyway. Nicotine in the blood and reduced oxygen levels from smoking can have a deleterious effect on both the surgery itself and your recovery time.

Remember that getting breast implants is a major surgery. Just because it is becoming more common than ever doesn’t change that fact. You must be prepared for some down time so you can heal properly. This means being prepared both mentally and practically. If you can have someone look after you for the first few days after your surgery, this would be best. You will be in some pain and it may be difficult to do simple things that you’ve become accustomed to. This will go away in time, but before it does, you should make things as easy on yourself as possible.