Planning Your Breast Augmentation Surgery

Thousands of women each year consider breast augmentation surgery after they have weighed the pros and cons and made a solid commitment. If you are one of these women, here are a few tips to get you safely through the procedure and on to the next stage of your life with a new figure:

1. Find the best doctor, aka finding the right doctor for you. Sometimes the best isn’t always the best for you. Seek out a doctor that you would like to work with because he or she is highly qualified, creates a comfortable environment for you so that you feel confident, and also has a good reputation in the community for excellent results. It is really important to develop a relationship with your plastic surgeon, especially for breast augmentation surgery. This will establish your path to a successful procedure.

2. Choose your method. There are several different ways to accomplish breast augmentation surgery. One uses pre-filled silicone implants. Others are saline filled and are filled after the silicone shell has been implanted. Another procedure that is gaining in popularity is using your own fat cells from another part of your body to be injected over a period of weeks into your breasts. Whatever you choose, make sure you feel 100% confident about your decision and have weighed all the potential risks.

3. Get your finances in order. You must make sure that you are financially prepared for the surgery and the post-op recovery. It usually takes a few weeks so you will need to arrange an extended leave from your job if you are employed. Because this is an elective surgery, many insurance plans do not cover cosmetic enhancement. You will most likely need to arrange for a personal loan or use money from savings to pay for the procedure. You are also able to finance your surgery through a program available with your plastic surgeon’s office.

4. Maintain your health. In the weeks preceding your breast augmentation surgery it is important to stay healthy! When you are in your best shape and are healthy there is less risk for a complication during the procedure. If you regularly exercise and maintain a healthy diet, chances are you should just keep doing what you’re doing. If you tend to eat unhealthily occasionally or are not very active, make sure you try to incorporate healthier habits to be on the safe side.

5. Plan for the Recovery. It is going to be very hard for you to be independent immediately after surgery and the days proceeding. You can either set up a stay at a local med spa for the most relaxing recovery or you must make sure your family, friends, or partner will be there for you as you recover. Once the recovery is complete, you will be a brand new woman!