Breast Augmentation: What Potential Clients Need to Know Before Surgery

One of the most popular cosmetic procedures involves enhancing the shape and size of the breasts. Cosmetic surgeons performing breast augmentation often use fat from other body parts or breast implants to improve the appearance of their clients’ breasts. Although breast augmentation is widespread, very few people understand what it entails. In fact, many clients and potential clients hold weird notions, misinformation, and myths about breast augmentation.

Patients who understand the types of breast augmentation, implants used, preparation procedure, and expected outcomes are likely to enjoy the process and the outcomes. However, potential clients who know little about augmentation might fear the procedure or make mistakes before, during, or after breast augmentation. This article shares what potential clients need to understand.

Types of Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentations fall into two main types: breast implants and fat augmentation, depending on the materials used. Besides these two types, clients can choose different augmentation options based on how they want their breasts to feel, look, and function. Breast implants are the most common and preferable because of their effectiveness in delivering the desired look.

So, before undergoing a mammoplasty, patients should research different breast implants. They can consider saline implants, structured saline implants, silicone implants, round implants, smooth implants, textured implants, and form-stable implants. A competent cosmetic surgeon can also help potential patients to weigh their options and find the best implant. Patients can also choose fat transfer from different body parts, such as the belly, to improve their breasts.

Can Breast Augmentation Improve Sagging Breasts?

This a weighty question that bothers many potential clients. Augmentation usually increases the volume of the breasts, which could actually increase the sagging. So, the appropriate procedure is breast lift, which involves tightening the tissues and eliminating excess skin.

However, a breast lift procedure can reduce breast size, which explains why combining breast lift and augmentation works best, especially after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Both breast augmentation and breast lift can improve the appearance and the positioning of the nipples, which influences many clients’ decisions.

Is Breast Augmentation Operation Final? 

Some patients wonder if they will need to undergo more procedures after breast augmentation. Although implants are safe and durable, they will need replacement at some point. Implants might last over a decade, but they need to be checked every year by a competent cosmetic surgeon.

FDA recommends people with silicone implants to go for MRI scans every two years. Many patients outlive their implants, which is why clients should create a long-term relationship with a reliable, certified surgeon for timely replacements.

Preparing for Breast Augmentation

When preparing for breast augmentation, one should research the procedure, choose a certified plastic surgeon, ask appropriate questions, and become comfortable with the surgeon. A plastic surgeon will likely request blood tests and might ask clients to make lifestyle changes and avoid certain drugs, beverages, and foods that might affect breast augmentation procedures or recovery.

It is also advisable to create a comfortable home recovery room with a comfy bed. Clients also need ointment creams, pain medication, loose clothing, clean gauze, and more products that the surgeon might recommend.

Recovery Process

Breast augmentation is simple and quick, but many fear the anticipated pain during recovery. Although the procedure is not painful, the breasts might feel itchy or heavy. Plastic surgeons recommend pain medication and provide detailed instructions for patients to follow. Many patients usually go back to work in a week or two after the procedure.

Women who want to improve the shape and size of their breasts can always consider breast augmentation. However, they should take time to learn about breast augmentation and not be in a rush to undergo the procedure. This information can help them make informed decisions, avoid mistakes, enjoy the process, and appreciate the outcome.