Myths and Misconceptions about Breast Augmentation - Breast Enhancement Info

Women may choose to have the plastic surgery procedure of breast augmentation for various reasons. Perhaps the breasts are sagging due to age or bearing children. Perhaps the breasts are considered too small or asymmetrical and the woman simply wants a fuller, more voluptuous bosom. Sometimes breast augmentation is done as reconstructive surgery.

Whatever the reason, women all over the world have made breast augmentation one of the most widely performed types of cosmetic surgery. However, even in these enlightened times, myths and misconceptions about breast augmentation still abound. Here are some of the more common fallacies about breast augmentation, accompanied by the truth.

Myth: Underwire bras should never be worn after you have had breast augmentation.

Truth: Not true. You should not wear an underwire bra immediately following breast augmentation, until healing is complete. But after that, you can wear an underwire if you so choose. In fact, an underwire bra can do a lot to support your breasts and prevent the skin from stretching and sagging!

Myth: You can go braless after breast augmentation because your breasts no longer need support.

Truth: Wrong! Going braless all the time is never recommended, with or without having had breast augmentation. Your skin will lose elasticity whether you have had breast augmentation or not. So, it's best to wear a bra on a regular basis to slow down sagging.

Myth: You can't have a mammogram after you have had breast augmentation surgery.

Truth: Wrong again! You most certainly can and should have regular mammograms after breast augmentation. However, be sure to tell your doctor that you have had breast augmentation before the mammogram is performed. If your implants were placed under the chest muscle, it will be considerably easier for your mammogram to be read, but even if this isn't the case, a facility with experienced staff will take the mammogram film at various angles if you have had breast augmentation, to make sure of getting a good view.

Myth: Breast augmentation causes cancer.

Truth: There is no proof whatsoever that breast augmentation is linked to cancer in any way. According to the National Cancer Institute, there is no more occurrence of cancer in women who have had breast augmentation than those who haven't.





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