Breast Enhancement

Breast Enhancement Surgery Costs*

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons quoted the national average for breast enhancement Cost was approximately, $3,200.

Most plastic surgeons and surgical clinics offer breast enhancement financing and payment options, some of which allow staggered payments or loans from VARIOUS FINANCING COMPANIES.

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Am I a candidate for Breast Enhancement?

Breast enhancement procedures can improve self confidence and change the way you look and feel about your image and appearance.

Women seek breast enhancement for a number of reasons, the main reasons are because they are;

1. Genetically disposed to smaller breasts.
2. genetically disposed to breasts that are not symmetrical, with one breast having a different size or shape than the other, this is also known as asymmetrical breast correction
3. Breast cancer patients often seek breast reconstruction surgery because a breast is partially or totally removed as part of the cancer treatment.
4. Reduced firmness from aging.
5. Drooping or sagging breasts after child bearing and breast feeding (this condition most often, requires two procedures: breast lift and breast augmentation).

1. 18 years of age or older
2. Not currently pregnant or nursing
3. In good physical health
4. Psychologically stable
5. Wanting to improve their appearance
6. Realistic in their expectations
7. Having this surgery for the first time

What is a Breast Enhancement Procedure?

A surgical procedure to increase the size of the breasts. Breast Enhancement includes several breast surgery procedures. Cosmetic breast procedures include breast augmentation (breast enlargement), which is accomplished with breast implants. Breast lift is a procedure that is often performed simultaneously with an augmentation. In addition to these purely cosmetic procedures, breast reduction is an enhancement surgery that potentially offers both health and cosmetic benefits. Breast enhancement surgery is also commonly referred to as a “boob job”.

Breast enhancement is one of the most popular areas of cosmetic plastic surgery and includes several breast surgery procedures. Cosmetic breast procedures include breast augmentation (breast enlargement), which is usually accomplished with breast implants. Breast lift (Mastopexy) is a procedure that is often performed simultaneously with a breast augmentation. In addition to these purely cosmetic procedures, breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is an enhancement surgery that potentially offers both health and cosmetic benefits.

Whether your breasts are too large, too small or not as firm or as shapely as you would like, breast enhancement surgery is one way to help make you feel more confident and feminine again.

Preparing for Breast Enhancement Surgery

Before undergoing breast enhancement surgery, you will have to locate a reputable board certified breast enhancement surgeon and schedule a consultation. The consultation will allow you and the surgeon that you choose, to discuss your expectations and go over important considerations such as size, shape, type of enhancement procedure, type of implant (if applicable), and the location of your incision.

Once you have decided to undergo breast enhancement surgery, there are a few steps that your surgeon will ask you to carry out before the procedure can take place. Your surgeon will go over most of these steps in detail during your surgery pre-examination, but this is a general overview designed to give you an idea of what to expect.

In preparation for the breast enhancement surgery, you will be asked to follow a set of instructions provided by your doctor. It is important to take these directions seriously and follow them faithfully. Failing to do so will increase your risk of developing complications during or after surgery.

Generally,

1. You will be asked to avoid taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs for a period of 10 days prior to your breast enhancement surgery, because these medications thin the blood and make surgery more dangerous.
2. If you smoke, you’ll be asked to stop at least two months before the procedure, as smoking will delay the healing process.
3. You should have any prescriptions that you will need after the breast enhancement surgery filled beforehand.
4. On the day of surgery, you should wear loose-fitting clothes that can be removed and replaced easily.
5. It is important that you arrange for a close friend or relative to drive you home after the surgery and stay with you for 24 to 72 hours while you begin your recovery.

Breast Enhancement Surgery Procedure Steps

Breast enhancement surgery option steps

Breast enhancement procedures are usually carried out under a general anesthetic. This means you will be asleep during the operation. Usually, you will be asked not to eat or drink for about six hours before a general anesthetic. However, some anesthetists’ allow occasional sips of water until two hours beforehand.

Local anesthesia with intravenous sedation is also an option for some patients.

• Breast Implant Surgery

• Breast Lift with Breast Augmentation

• Breast Reduction

Breast Enhancement Surgery Recovery and Healing

Most women that are considering breast enhancement surgery are wondering about the breast enhancement recovery times. As with any other medical procedure the pain tolerance and movement depends greatly on each individual patient.

Most surgeons issue the following guidelines to women undergoing the breast enhancement surgery should follow.

If getting back to work or the normal routine is a factor in considering whether to have the breast implant surgery, then you need not be concerned; most women can return to work within two weeks. Strenuous work or anything that will strain the chest or surrounding muscles is not recommended for about six weeks though.

Special bras can assist in the healing process as well. This enables a patient to alleviate some of the pain associated with the breast enhancement surgery as well as improving the blood circulation. In most cases, the breasts will be swollen and tender for several weeks, but that should not prohibit you from returning to work or normal daily activity.

You will want to take the time that is recommended after the surgery and rest. Like many other surgeries, you may have some exhaustion for several days following the surgery; this is your body’s way of healing and getting you to rest. In most cases most of the soreness, tiredness and other bruising begin fading within the first two weeks. All patients are different and the healing process is not the same for everyone.

If there are any complications from the surgery or infection, this may slow your healing time. Infection can cause you to be sick and feel as if you have the flu. This can set you back a week or so, until the antibiotics run their course.

If your breast enhancement procedure has involved breast implants inserted and the implants should moves or other complications develop, then in some cases a second surgery is necessary you can expect another delay in the healing process.

Be sure and follow all the doctors’ instructions and rest in the beginning. That is one of the biggest reasons that women have problems is because they refuse to follow the post-operative instructions. Breast enhancement recovery generally takes about two weeks and you should be back to work shortly thereafter.

Breast Enhancement Side Effects and Surgery Risks

Unlike complications, which are things that can go wrong, side effects are part of the natural healing process and are to be expected. The following conditions are normal, to some degree, and will subside over time. To manage pain after breast enhancement surgeon will provide prescriptions and instructions on how to take them.

If you breast enhancement by breast implants, and they were placed sub muscularly, they normally require several weeks or even months after the breast augmentation surgery to settle into their permanent position. The skin and muscle must stretch somewhat to make room for the implants. In the meantime, your breasts may not look as natural as you’d hoped. They may look too tight, too high, or too rounded for the first several weeks until the surrounding tissues begin to relax and accommodate the new implant. If you are concerned about your results, discuss them with your surgeon, but be sure to give your body time to heal before making any decisions about the outcome.

Swelling is very common following any type of surgery and breast enhancement surgery is no exception. The combination of increased volume from the breast implant and swelling from surgery may cause your breasts to feel large, heavy, and tight. Wearing your supportive surgical garments as instructed will help. The swelling can also extend downward into the abdominal area. This is not uncommon and is nothing to worry about. Sleeping in a reclining position may help swelling to subside more quickly.

Bruising

Breast enhancement surgery may or may not cause bruising, rarely; this bruising can extend down to the abdomen. While this is uncommon, it is not considered a complication. However, if you have any large, firm, painful areas of bruising, contact your doctor. This may be a hematoma, which is a more serious type of bruise and will need treatment. Normal bruising should subside in one to two weeks.

Nipple Sensation

It is not uncommon after breast enhancement surgery for the nipples to become either very sensitive or numb. This change in sensation is due to disturbance of the nerve pathways during the surgery and is usually temporary. It may last for a few days or months, but in a small percentage of patients, it is permanent.

Pain Relief

The pain experienced after breast enhancement surgery is most often described as mild to moderate. Patients should take pain medication as directed by their surgeon. Pain will diminish rapidly during the first few days after surgery and continue to improve as the skin and muscles stretch to accommodate the implants.

Breast enhancement surgery will leave scars. There is no way to prevent this. The best way to minimize the appearance of the scar is to have it placed in an inconspicuous location and allow your incision to heal properly by avoiding infection, stretching, or trauma to the incision site. On average, it can take up to a year for a scar to take on its final appearance. Various topical medications are available to help patients minimize the appearance of their scars. Consult your cosmetic surgeon as to the best method of scar treatment.

Infection

Infection is caused by the introduction of bacteria into the body through the incision. Signs of an infection include redness, localized swelling, warmth, and tenderness. Fever may also be present, but not in all cases. Most infections can be cleared with antibiotics. Before your breast enhancement surgery, be sure to discuss the signs of an infection and how to prevent one with your surgeon.

Questions to Ask a Surgeon about Breast Enhancement

Knowledge is power so arm yourself with the facts before making any decision about Breast Enhancement Surgery; here is an essential check list to help you find the right Perfect Yourself Surgeon.

1. Am I a good candidate for about Breast Enhancement surgery?
2. Are my described expectations realistic?
3. Where is the surgery performed?
4. How long will the procedure take?
5. What kind of anesthesia is used?
6. What is your experience in performing about Breast Enhancement surgery?
7. Can I see your qualifications?
8. Ask to see any about Breast Enhancement before and after photos of recent surgeries?
9. What percentages of your Breast about Breast Enhancement patients have had significant post-surgical complications? (surgeons should disclose this information to you)
10. Who will be assisting my surgery? Can I see their qualifications?
11. How much will my Breast about Breast Enhancement surgery cost?
12. Do you offer patient financing? (Flexible payment schemes for your surgery)
13. Will you repeat/correct procedures if the agreed goals are not met? If this is the case, will I be charged again?
14. Ask to observe the exact procedure you are considering before you decided to have surgery if you are unsure (this could be on videotape or in real life).
15. What is the recovery and healing period for about Breast Enhancement?
16. Have you ever had your malpractice insurance coverage denied, revoked, suspended
17. Ask for and follow up on patient references (these can be invaluable to finding out what your surgeon is really like and the level of customer satisfaction he/she has received in the past)