A Plastic Surgeon Will Individualize Your Breast Augmentation For You And Your Body

Every woman who considers breast augmentation has her own personal reasons. Some include the following: Enlarging the breasts to make the body more proportional; reshaping and enlarging breasts that have lost their shape due to breast-feeding or age; balancing the appearance of breasts that differ in size or shape.

Many women experience emotional benefits from breast augmentation such as enhanced self-esteem, a more satisfying body image and a renewed sense of enthusiasm.

No two patients are the same, thus a plastic surgeon will individualize your breast augmentation for you and your body. There is no one implant-type or type of augmentation that is best for all patients, Just like there is not one type of house or car that best suit everyone.

The key is to match the correct implant to each patient's breast dimensions and soft tissues. This philosophy strives to produce long-term results with low re-operation and complication rates. Plastic surgeons do this individual analysis on every patient.

Many plastic surgeons believe that recovery post-surgery and re-operation rates are the most important factors correlating to the quality of the procedure.

Though breast augmentation can achieve many different goals, your decision and desires are a very personal matter and will be a focus of your visit with a plastic surgeon during your consultation. It is important to get all your questions answered during this consultation so it is suggested that you write your important questions down for him or her to answer.

You may wonder, "What is breast augmentation?" The answer is, an outpatient operation that improves and increases the size and shape of your breast by inserting a Saline (salt- water) implant. You also may wonder, "What does it accomplish?" It enhances the breast size and contour, and may give your body a more harmonious balance. It can also correct and dramatically improve breast/body proportion and balance after pregnancy.

The breast is composed of fatty, glandular and fibrous tissues. Within the breasts are blood vessels, milk ducts, fat glands and sensory nerves, and beneath it is a large muscle called the pectoralis major. The size and shape of women's breasts vary greatly and may be affected by factors such as age, past pregnancies, genetics and skin elasticity. Some women have a variation in size or shape from right to left which is called asymmetry. Most saline implants are placed below the pectoralis major while the silicone implants can be placed above or below the muscle.

Many people considering breast augmentation wonder what happens during the first consultation. The consultation involves 3 phases: Patient directed review of a plastic surgeon's website education materials on breast augmentation; patient education consultation (via phone or in-person) and completion of patient preference documents; an in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon.

During the consultation with the surgeon, he or she will evaluate your general health, and take measurements of your breasts. They will explain which surgical techniques are most appropriate, based on the condition of your breasts and skin tone. The plastic surgeon will also describe alternatives and risks and limitations of each as well as review the recommended pre and post operative course with you.

You will have the opportunity to view pre and post op pictures, and discuss in detail what size you would like to be. Your plastic surgeon will tell you about objective and scientific methods to determine the correct implant size and type for your breast tissues and body. At the end of the consultation, you will have pictures taken. These are for your medical record to assist your surgeon to give you an optimal result.

Your plastic surgeon's office manager will give you the total fee, which includes the fees of the surgeon, anesthesia and operating room. Financing is available as well. He or she will give written pre and post-op care and informed consent to review before signing and discuss your consultation appointment.