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A wide variety of plastic surgery procedures are performed each day in the United States. Breast augmentation, or enlargement, is one of the most common body sculpting procedures performed today. Breast augmentation involves the surgical placement of implants, resulting in fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. Plastic surgery such as breast augmentation is a personal decision - one that should be made with a qualified, knowledgeable and skilled plastic surgeon. Today is the day to begin loving what you see in the mirror, and loving what others will see in you. Preparing for Your Surgery After you thoroughly research the basics about breast augmentation, it is important to know what to expect for your surgery. Prior to your breast augmentation surgery, your board certified plastic surgeon may ask you to: * Receive lab testing or a medical evaluation
* Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
* Get a baseline mammogram before surgery and another after to help detect any future changes in your breast tissue.
* Stop smoking well in advance of your surgery
* Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs or herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding. While at your initial visit, prior to surgery, you will learn what to do on the day of your surgery as well as post-operative care and follow-up. Your board certified plastic surgeon in Oak Brook will also discuss where your procedure will be performed. It can be performed in an accredited office-based surgical center, outpatient ambulatory surgical center or a hospital. If your breast augmentation is performed on an outpatient basis, be sure to arrange for a friend or family member to drive you to and from surgery, as well as staying with you for at least the first night following your surgery. Recovering From Surgery Many factors are involved in your recovery for breast augmentation, but you can typically expect a period of 24 to 48 hours and an additional reduced-activity period of a couple days. For several weeks you may also experience soreness and swelling. After your surgery, you will receive specific instructions for proper recovery and healing of your breast augmentation. You will most likely get directions on how to care for your breasts following surgery, medications to apply or take orally to aid in healing and reduce infection, and when to follow-up with your Naperville board certified plastic surgeon. Be sure to ask your plastic surgeon any specific questions you may have about your recovery period. Following your Hinsdale board certified plastic surgeon's instructions is key in the success of your surgery and recovery. It is important that your incisions do not experience excessive force, abrasion, or motion during the time of healing. The decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery is extremely personal. You will need to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals, as well as if the risks of breast implant safety and potential complications are acceptable. As with any surgery there are risks and complications. Your plastic surgeon will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. Contact your board certified plastic surgeon today for consultation and further information on whether breast augmentation is appropriate for you.
Sean Hartmen writes for board certified plastic surgeon in Naperville, Oak Brook 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 Oak Brook breast augmentation, liposuction and abdominoplasty.
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