Breast augmentation is a popular surgical procedure to increase the size of a woman's breasts. Most patients seeking breast implants do so because they feel that their natural breasts are not large enough for the rest of their body. They may feel that they do not have enough cleavage, or that their breasts are out of proportion with their hips and other areas of their body. Other reasons to get breast implants include reconstructing the breast after cancer treatment or trauma, or as part of sex reassignment surgery.
Although breast augmentation is the most popular type of cosmetic surgery in the country, it is not for everyone. You should only consider getting breast implants if you are an adult woman in good overall health and are at or near a healthy weight, or less than 30 pounds overweight. If you are planning to become pregnant or lose a significant amount of weight in the future, you should postpone surgery, as both of these life events can change your breast volume.
When considering whether to get breast implants, it is also important to weigh the potential downsides. First are the financial costs. Breast augmentation is not usually covered by health insurance, and the surgery typically costs between four and eight thousand dollars. Is this cost feasible for you?
You should also consider the potential side effects and complications of surgery, such as scars, infection, bleeding, and the need for revision surgery. Discuss these risks with your surgeon before determining whether this procedure will meet your needs.
If you have carefully considered the risks and potential side effects of surgery, and have realistic expectations regarding the outcome of breast augmentation, breast implants may be right for you.
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