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Go Big Or Go Home? What You Need To Know About Breast Augmentation

29 July 2018

Leo Niva

If you're not satisfied with the size of your breasts, augmentation surgery can help take care of that for you. Breast augmentation is one of the most common forms of cosmetic surgery. One of the benefits of breast augmentation surgery is that you can achieve the size you want for your breasts. However, before you decide on breast augmentation surgery, there are some things that you should know about the procedure.

There Are Different Options Available

Before you settle on breast augmentation surgery, you should know that there are a couple of different options that will be available to you. Of course, there's the option to choose between saline and silicone implants. However, there's also the option to choose between implants and fat transfers. With fat transfers, your own natural fat deposits are used to increase the size of your breasts. It's important to note that fat-transfer augmentation is used most often if there's only going to be a slight increase in the size of the breasts. If you want a more dramatic increase, you'll want to choose silicone or saline implants.

You Need More Than Augmentation For Saggy Breasts

If childbirth, frequent breastfeeding, or drastic weight loss has left you with sagging breasts, augmentation surgery is not for you. Breast augmentation is designed to increase the size of your breasts. Adding implants to sagging breasts will leave you with larger sagging breasts. If you'd like to repair the sagging, and increase the size of your breasts, talk to your plastic surgeon about a breast lift/augmentation combination procedure.

Breast Implants May Eventually Need To Be Replaced

Many people go into breast augmentation surgery thinking that it will be a permanent fix. However, implants aren't designed to last forever. Eventually, your implants will begin to deteriorate. When that happens, you'll need to have them replaced. Your plastic surgeon will want to conduct annual exams to ensure that your implants are still intact. It's also important that you conduct your own self-examinations on your breasts. If your breasts become hard, or you notice changes in the size or feel of your breasts, you should talk to your doctor.

Your Initial Results Will Look Much Different Than You Expect

Following your breast augmentation surgery, you may be excited to see your new breasts. It's important to note that your breasts will look different immediately following surgery. You can expect to see some swelling and bruising on your breasts in the days and weeks following surgery. Don't let that initial appearance upset you. Once you've fully recovered, your breasts will look just the way you wanted.

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