The Planning and Aftermath

About Breast Augmentation

Women have breast augmentation, surgery to increase the size of their breasts, for many reasons. Some want to boost their self-confidence; others want to attract sexual attention, and some need the breast augmentation surgery after undergoing breast cancer surgery. A plastic surgeon can tell women contemplating this procedure what they can expect. There is always something to learn regarding breast augmentation news.

News

Women who have had breasts augmentation tend to reject breast-feeding their babies, according to research conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Women figure that because they spent a substantial amount of money on the breasts augmentation, they don’t want that ruined by a baby breast-feeding. Women, however, do not have to fear breast-feeding interfering with the appearance of their breast. The breast augmentation news is that breasts sag because of pregnancy, not because of breast-feeding.

Risks

Breasts augmentation comes with certain risks. Some women experience infection, breast pain, changes in the nipple, changes in breast sensation, painful scar tissue and implant leakage, according to MayoClinic.com. Some women need additional breasts augmentation surgery to try to correct any complications. However, the vast majority of surgeries go off without a hitch.

Planning

Talk with a plastic surgeon to find out any breast augmentation news and to determine the size and appearance the breasts should be. The surgeon usually tells patients that breast augmentation surgery is not permanent. At some point, the implants will be removed or replaced. There is a chance patients might need further surgery to rectify complications. Breasts will still sag eventually, even with breast augmentation surgery, and this requires a breast lift. It might be more complicated to receive a mammogram. Also, insurance usually does not pay for the procedure.

Procedure

A surgeon cuts the underside of the breast and places the implant through the opening. Another option is to make a cut under the arm. This avoids having a scar on the breast, but there will be a scar on the underarm. Some surgeons cut the edge of the areola and place the implant through there. The newest technique involves placing a saline implant through a cut near the belly button.

Expectations

Women usually have breasts augmentation surgery in a surgical center and can go home the same day. Women can expect to feel sore and have swelling for a few weeks after surgery. Some women bruise and feel numb or a burning around the nipples. Many women return to work in just a few days, but it will probably take longer to get back to normal activities. That takes about two or three weeks.

Following Up

Data indicate that breast implants do not cause breast cancer. The best course of action for women who received breast augmentation surgery is to follow up with her health care professional by getting regular MRIs. This can detect any implant ruptures. Also, if women experience anything out of the ordinary, they should contact their health care provider immediately.

Links

MayoClinic.com: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-augmentation/MY00389
Medline Plus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_116649.html
U.S. Food and Drug Administration: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm260235.htm