SPECIAL TOPICS

CHOOSING BREAST AUGMENTATION

Women choose breast augmentation for many reasons. Some of these reasons include:

• Enlarging breast to make the body more proportionate.

• Reshaping and enlarging breast that have lost their shape due to breast-feeding or age.

• Balancing breasts that differ in size or shape.

 

FINDING THE RIGHT SURGEON

Before you choose to have breast augmentation, it is very important to find a qualified physician that you feel comfortable with. Equally important as a physician’s surgical skills is his or her communication style. You will also be interacting with your physician’s office staff, so you will want to consider how well they communicate with you.

There are several organizations that can help. Examples:

• American Society of Plastic Surgery, Inc.

• American Board of Plastic Surgery

• American Society for Aesthetics Plastic Surgery

• American College of Surgeons

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING A CONSULTATION?

You need to consult a surgeon who will listen to your history and needs, examine you and tell you about the procedure you’re interested in: How it is performed, what result you can expect, how long recovery will take, as well as information on all risks.

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING YOUR CONSULTATION:

• Are you board-certified in plastic surgery? (American Board of Plastic Surgery)

• What are the surgical techniques, risks and complications?

• Does a CRNA or Anesthesiologist stay with you during surgery to administer the anesthesia?

YOUR SURGERY OPTIONS
Implants Shapes, Inner Material and Size

• Breast implants come in either round or anatomically contoured shapes. Round implants are thought to give a fuller shape to the breast. Contoured implants tend to more closely resemble the shape of a natural breast.

• The inner material, saline (also known as salt water) is used to fill implants regardless of the shape or size.

• Together you and your surgeon will select the design and style of implant based on your specific personal breast anatomy and goals. Both round and anatomically contoured shape implants are available. We use Mentor Implants.

YOUR RECOVERY

There are several important factors that may affect your individual procedure, recovery and final result. You should have a through understanding of these factors and carefully discuss them with your doctor. They include your overall health, your chest structure, and your healing capabilities which can be affected by smoking , alcohol and various medications. Another important part of your recovery is allowing yourself enough time to emotionally adjust to your new body shape and self-image.

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Specializing in facial, body cosmetic and plastic surgery in Fort Myers Florida