Facts About Breast Enlargements

Breast size can play an important role in how confident a woman is and how much self-esteem she has. If a woman feels that her breasts are too small, she may feel inadequate or unfeminine. While padded lingerie and bra inserts can help, they are not a good solution to these self-esteem issues. If your confidence is suffering because of the size of your breasts, there are surgical options available that will provide a more permanent solution to your problem.

Finding a Plastic Surgeon

Because breast enlargements are very personal procedures, you need to be sure that you have a plastic surgeon who has the skills needed to perform your surgery successfully and the personality to help you feel confident about your decision to have a breast augmentation. Research the plastic surgeons in your area, paying careful attention to their educational backgrounds, experience, and results. Some plastic surgeons get permission from patients to share before and after photos with potential patients. If these pictures are available, review them to see if the physician you are considering is skilled and has produced results comparable to the ones you desire.

Silicone Breast Augmentation

One option for women who would like larger breasts is silicone breast augmentation. During this procedure, an implant that is filled with silicone gel is inserted into the breast through an incision. While silicone implants were once unavailable to the general public due to concerns about side effects, the PDA approved silicone gel implants in 2006. Some plastic surgeons will allow you to try on different sizes of implants under a sports bra to determine which size you want to use in your silicone breast augmentation. Silicone implants do not appear as large as real breasts once they have been implanted, so you may pick a larger size than you would think possible to get the desired result.

Breast Augmentation Recovery

Immediately after your surgery, you will wake up in the recovery room. You will be observed by nurses and other medical professionals who will monitor your vital signs and watch you for side effects of the anesthesia. At this time, you may feel groggy, confused, or even nauseous. These are common side effects of anesthetics, but you should alert someone if you feel nauseous. They may be able to give you medication to decrease your nausea or they may be able to provide you with a basin in case you do get sick. When the breast augmentation recovery process begins, you will have swelling and bruising that may cause some pain and discomfort. You will most likely be wearing some sort of compression garment to help the recovery go as smoothly as possible. If your doctor had to put drainage tubes in your incision, you will be sent home with instructions on how to care for this drainage tube. You must be careful to follow all of your doctor's instructions for incision care, antibiotics, and follow up to ensure that your breast augmentation recovery goes smoothly and you have minimal side effects.


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