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Women choose to have breast augmentation for an array of reasons. Some desire larger breasts, while others want to replace breast contour that is often lost during pregnancy or weight loss. There are a number of interdependent factors involved in decisions about your augmentation procedure. Certain types of implants work with certain types of implant placements and incisions. Breast augmentation can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but before you decide to have surgery, it is important to think carefully about your expectations with your plastic surgeon. There are a number of different options available in breast augmentation. Each procedure is unique, and custom designed to meet the needs and goals of the patient. What is Breast Augmentation? Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is aimed at enhancing the cup size of a women's breast by using prosthetics called breast implants. These implants can either be silicone gel-filled or sterile saline-filled. Both implants differ from one another when it comes to their effects on the body. When recommended and performed by a board certified plastic surgeon, breast augmentation can satisfy a number of problems from cosmetic to medical. Are you a Candidate for Breast Augmentation? The best candidates for breast augmentation are women who are emotionally well-adjusted and who have a thorough understanding of the procedure. It is important to be in good health, have a history of physical activity, and eat a healthy diet. Breast augmentation is a good choice to enhance your figure, but not to completely change it. Understanding the procedure will help you form realistic expectations. Women seek breast augmentation surgery for a number of reasons:
• Being genetically disposed to smaller breasts
• Breast cancer patients often seek breast reconstruction surgery because a breast is partially or completely removed as part of cancer treatment.
• Reduced firmness from aging
• Drooping or sagging breasts after child bearing and breast feeding
• To make cosmetic improvements to their breasts after reconstruction or for a small enhancement
Breast augmentation surgery can enhance size and shape, correct imbalances, improve firmness, and restore the body contour for these patients. Your plastic surgeon will determine if you are a good candidate for a breast augmentation procedure. Recovery After Surgery Recovery from breast augmentation surgery is different for everyone. Some women have a very easy time with recovery, while others have more difficulty. There are many factors involved with determining your actual recovery time for breast augmentation. You will most likely experience a post-surgical recovery period of 24 to 48 hours and an additional reduced-activity period of a few days. Soreness and swelling can also be experienced for a few weeks. Exercise and normal activity can resume at the direction of your plastic surgeon. Over time, post-surgical swelling will decrease and incision lines will fade. Be sure to ask your plastic surgeon specific questions about what you can expect during your individual recovery period. Following your plastic surgeon's instructions is key to the success of your surgery. It is important that the surgical incisions are not subjected to excessive force, abrasion, or motion during the time of healing. Your board certified plastic surgeon in Naperville, Oak Brook and Hinsdale will give you specific instructions on how to care for yourself after your breast augmentation.
Sean Hartmen writes for board certified plastic surgeon in Oak Brook, Naperville and Hinsdale, Dr. Alexandria Saulis. Dr. Saulis is on staff at three Chicago area hospitals and earned her MD from the Northwestern University School of Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Saulis offers procedures including breast augmentation, liposuction and breast augmentation in Oak Brook, Naperville, and Hinsdale.
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