The Breast Augmentation Questions to Consider

Before considering breast augmentation every patient should go to the doctor’s office in order to have a clear sense of what will happen and to be sure that they are adequately expressing what they would like to get out of the procedure. It does not matter whether the reason for the enhancement is a result of aging, childbirth or sickness. It is even important to discuss the procedure with a doctor if the desire is purely to have a larger and fuller chest simply to look more attractive. While going to see a surgeon is important it is equally important to have a basic knowledge of the questions to ask and potential concerns that a patient may feel warrant further exploration. Really, the most effective way to feel confident in having a cosmetic enhancement is to have all of the knowledge beforehand.

One of the many things to be prepared to talk about is where the incision ought to be placed. Although it may not seem like it there are actually four different places where implants get inserted. Since the surgery is, by its nature, aesthetic it is important to find a place where the scar will be most inconspicuous and not detract from the overall appearance of the patient. The oldest, and for a long time most common, site of insertion was the fold at the base of the chest. This was the go to spot because of the fact that it is naturally concealed be the body. It allows a large amount of control in regards to placement and lets the doctor reposition and refine the positioning. The next most common site of surgery is along the edge of the areola of the nipple. This allows the scar to blend in with the darker skin and rougher texture of this area. Another of the more common places is the inside of the armpit. This area is rarely visible but does not prevent the surgeon from refining the positioning of the implant. A relatively new and novel approach is to enter through the navel and go up from there. This leaves the least visible scarring but also makes it far more difficult to adjust and refine the breast augmentation.

For women who are not sure about having implants there are breast augmentation options that do not entail inserting anything. Many choose to have a lift to simply restructure the existing tissue. This is a good choice for ladies whose problem is not a lack of volume but rather a sagging or drooping because of aging. In this way the doctor can take what is already there and surgically improve the appearance and perkiness. This will improve the appearance without the need for anything artificial or foreign being added to the body.
Breast augmentation covers a myriad of different procedures. The most common is having implants but it is not the only choice. Anyone considering any sort of procedure should talk to a doctor and explore all of their options. There is sure to be something that suits every aesthetic need.