Breast augmentation is the second most performed surgery in the US after liposuction, according to American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
People opt for breast augmentation procedure for a variety of reasons. Whatever the reason is, here are some factors to consider before making a decision.
- Before anything else, consider that the surgeon will pay attention to the next characteristics: Size of your breasts, quality of your skin, placement of the nipples.
- After, with the expertise advice of your surgeon, you will decide between breast implants or fat transfer. What is the difference? Both options have different results and most women are candidates for both. It is important to talk with your surgeon about what kind of results you want to achieve in order to decide.
- Placement of the implant: The implant can be placed either under the chest muscle or between the chest muscle on the overlying breast tissue.
- Keep in mind that a breast augmentation procedure will not lift your breasts. There is a different procedure for that matter.
- Your breast implants are not forever. It is important to get them changed at a certain point in life.
- The results might take some time while your body adapts.
- Complications may occur after the procedure, such as: infections, capsular contracture. It is crucial to follow your post-care just as the surgeon indicates.
