Top 15 considerations for women considering breast augmentation. This procedure is the most common cosmetic surgery in America today. You have many important things to consider prior to opting for the procedure, not the least of which is choosing a breast implant size. Some of the most important breast augmentation considerations are listed below.
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Top 15 Considerations in Breast Augmentation
1) Your personal reasons for consideringbreast augmentation:
Are you dissatisfied with the appearance or feel of your breasts?
Do you feel your self-esteem would improve with breast augmentation
Lower profile implants are often used for larger body types
Higher profiles with higher projections are often used for smaller body types wishing for larger breast implants
7) Breast implant size
Sizes range typically from 100cc to 1200cc
The most common range is 300-450cc
Big breast implants, from 450cc to 700cc are about 10-15% of the market
How should you choose the breast implant size right for you?
8) Incision type for your breast augmentation
Various incision types can affect the look of the breast implants and the recovery period as well
Under the arm, through the nipple, under the breast are the most common.
TUBA is a relatively recent innovation
9) Preparing for breast augmentation surgery
If you're a smoker you must stop smoking before and for a good while after the procedure. Consult with your doctor.
Mental preparation for breast augmentation is critical
Try various breast implant sizes over a period of time with the Purlz Breast Sizing System to choose the right size the first time.
10) Recovery from surgery
You will need a variety of breast augmentation recovery garments
Plan for time off of work
Limit your physical activities after the surgery
11) Wearing bras
Women with breast augmentation should consider wearing special bras made especially for the unique shape of the breasts after receiving breast implants
12) Cost of breast augmentation surgery
Breast augmentation costs vary from $4,000 to $10,000 or more
The experience and location of the physician impacts the cost
13) Financing
There is a wide variety of financing available for breast augmentation
14) Risks of surgery
Breast augmentation is an invasive procedure to the body. Consult with your doctor about the risks inherent in breast augmenation surgery
15) Breast augmentation revision procedures
Rupture is possible
Capsular contracture can be another reason for breast augmentation revision
The most comon reason for breast augmentation revision is to change the size of the breast implant
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