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Breast Augmentation
 
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.


Top 15 Considerations in Breast Augmentation
 
1) Your personal reasons for considering breast augmentation:
  • Are you dissatisfied with the appearance or feel of your breasts?
  • Do you feel your self-esteem would improve with breast augmentation
  • Read more in our basics of breast augmentation. 
2) Try before you buy
  • Before you opt for the procedure, try wearing the Purlz Breast Sizing System
  • See how you look with various breast implants
  • Try on clothing to find how it affects your size
  • Try our Purlz Cup Size Calculator to see how Purlz will affect your cup size
  • Purlz can be worn discretely.  Try wearing them out shopping, or on an evening out to see if breast augmentation is right for you




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3) Choosing a breast augmentation doctor
  • Is your breast implant surgeon board certified?
  • Do you have a personal referral from a friend who has already had breast augmentation?
4) The breast augmentation consultation
 
5) Breast implant type
  • Saline, Silicone, Gummy Bear Breast Implants, or Micro-Breast Implants
  • What breast implant type lasts the longest
  • All varieties have a normal "life" and need to be replaced at some point
 
6) Breast implant profile and projection
  • Profile is how wide the breast implant is. 
  • Projection is how tall the breast implant is.
  • 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 sizes 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
The content of this website is for informational purposes only. This website does not contain medical advice and does not subsititute for a consultation with a qualified board certified plastic surgeon. No guarantees are expressed or implied. The articles from various authors included herein do not necessarily represent the opinions of L.W. Gatz.

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