Breast augmentation is a surgery performed to increase breast size. It is also called augmentation mammoplasty. During surgery, breast implants are placed beneath the breast tissue or on the chest muscles. Breast augmentation is performed for a variety of reasons. The procedure can correct uneven breasts or adjust the breast’s appearance after pregnancy or losing weight. To enhance the size of one's breast, therefore, is to increase one's self-confidence.
Before agreeing to the procedure, you should ask your surgeon several critical questions. Here are some of the questions:
What Are the Surgeon's Qualifications?
Breast augmentation is a serious procedure. Therefore your surgeon should be qualified. The surgeon should be board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Additionally, your surgeon should have many years of experience in breast augmentation. This will ensure that the surgeon has been thoroughly trained and thus they know what they are doing.
Are You a Good Candidate for This Surgery?
This is an important question to ask because not everyone is eligible for this operation due to various factors. Ensure you ask your surgeon if you qualify.
The Surgeon's Past Work
You should ask to see before and after pictures of the surgeon's past work. You can also check out reviews made by previous patients. This will help you to know the general experience they had and if it is what you want. Additionally, the surgeon's past work will be a reference point to your expectations to see if you still want to go through with the surgery.
What Size Is Best for You?
You should ask the surgeon what size, shape, and texture of implants are best to achieve your desired results. What you desire may not be medically appropriate for you. This question will ensure that you and your surgeon are on the same page.
What Are the Common Breast Augmentation Complications?
When it comes to this procedure, you do not want any surprises. You must know the risks involved. This will help you see if you still want to go through with it. It is also critical to understand how the surgeon deals with the complications. Complications can also occur after the surgery. Ask the surgeon how to know and what to do when your implant ruptures.
Will Having Breast Implants Interfere With Breastfeeding?
If you are thinking about having children in the future, this is a crucial question to ask. This is especially important if you intend to breastfeed your child. You don't want the implants to get in the way. The surgeon should also inform you if pregnancy and breastfeeding affect the shape of your breasts.
Aftercare
The surgeon needs to inform you how to take care of yourself after the surgery. This will help you reduce the risk of getting an infection. Additionally, ask if you need any help after the surgery. This will help you plan effectively.
What Is the Cost?
Make sure you talk about the cost. It will assist you in being financially prepared for the surgery.
For more questions on breast augmentation, visit Handal Plastic Surgery at our office in Boca Raton, Florida. You can also call 561-220-6360 to book an appointment today.
