Breast Augmentation (Breast Implants)
Breast augmentation surgery should be performed by a certified Cosmetic Surgeon. Initial consultations are critical for discussion with your Cosmetic Surgeon as to your expectations and what surgery can achieve. Consultations should include discussion of your medical history, what you are seeking to achieve, and the Cosmetic Surgeonò€™s recommendations for your options.Usually you are able to ò€˜tryò€™ some breast implants to get an idea of the size and shape achievable if you decide to proceed with a Breast Augmentation. To help this process it is helpful to wear a well fitting bra (the breast implants are placed inside your bra) and a fitted t-shirt.
The Cosmetic Surgeon will discuss your options with regard to the breast implant size and shape. This can depend on your chest size and shape, the characteristics of your skin and the naturalness of the result you are seeking. Many women seek a breast implant size that produces a natural looking result ò€“ they donò€™t want to advertise that they have had breast implants.
Breast Augmentation should attempt to produce an aesthetic and natural result. Unfortunately some Cosmetic Surgeons will recommend a very large breast implant that may result in an ò€˜implanted unnatural lookò€™.
Usually breast augmentation surgery takes between 1 and 2 hours and can be done under sedation or general anaesthetic. Most women take up to 2 weeks off work following surgery. Some women can return to work earlier so long as they are not required to bend and lift heavy objects. Most women have usually recovered by 6 weeks. The experience of pain depends on the individual, but most women do not find pain after the operation to be an issue and this is easily addressed by mild pain relief such as paracetamol.
Typically following breast augmentation women describe feeling more confident about their feminine figure and shape. Often they can wear clothes and styles that they previously wouldnò€™t have considered.