Breast augmentation is one of the top five cosmetic surgeries
people opt for due to the visible difference it can bring to one's appearance.
It can add youth and volume to breasts, making you feel beautiful and feminine.
It’s no wonder why augmentation surgeries have grown by 48%
since 2000.
Here are some facts about breast implants/breast augmentation
What Is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure involving the placement
of implants or the transfer of fat to the breast area, solely to achieve a
fuller volume.
These implants may be placed
either under or on top of the pectoral muscle through incisions in the armpit,
near the nipple or crease of the breast.
This procedure brings symmetry to
the chest area, making the breasts seem shapely and full. Implants can
sometimes fill the breast envelope and take the place of a breast lift. It is, however,
not a recommended surgery to uplift severely sagging breasts, which may require
a separate breast uplifting surgery.
Silicone implants with gel-based
filling are the most popular choice, with 87%
of patients preferring them in 2017. The saline implants filled with a
saltwater solution and fat transfer procedure are also popular options.
The Recovery Period
The recovery period can last up
to a year; however, most patients are ok within a few days. It is also normal
to feel discomfort, soreness, and to temporarily lose sensation on your
breasts, which disappear within a few weeks.
It is also recommended not to stretch your arms too high post
surgery for healing purposes while some female patients may notice their
menstruation cycle to change post surgery. The body can bounce back to a
regular cycle after a while, though.
The Pros
Breast augmentation can bring confidence, and it has been reported
to improve dwindling self-esteem and boost sexuality. The newer variants can
give a natural looking shape and buoyancy, feeling natural to touch due to
firmer shape tapered at the top. You will look better in all of your clothing.
Breast implants are ideal to gain
back body confidence post a mastectomy procedure or to smoothen out the
appearance of an aged chest.
The Cons
Breasts change after the patient
goes through pregnancy or weight fluctuations and may require revisions.
Implants are devices and are susceptible to tears and ruptures but this is
extremely uncommon.
If you have breast augmentation on your mind or want to enhance the symmetry of
your appearance, contact Dr. Norman
Bakshandeh Day at Day Plastic Surgery
for professional surgery and personalized expert care. You can call him at (212)
289-9191 in Manhattan where his clinic and ambulatory surgery center is
located at 1035 Park Ave, New
York, NY 10028, b/t 85th St & 86th St, on the Upper East Side. You can also
call him at (718) 246-0130 at his office located at 142 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, New York in
downtown Brooklyn Heights next to the Brooklyn Promenade.
