10 Things I wish I'd known before Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation procedure is designed to enhance the size and fullness of the breasts, usually with breast implants. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts because they are smaller in size or they have lost their volume or shape due to pregnancy or rapid weight fluctuations, you might consider a breast augmentation to get the breasts of your desire. Here are few things that that you should understand before undergoing a breast augmentation.

It Might Not Be a Once in a Lifetime Surgery

Breast augmentation in Dubai gives long lasting results. The implants may last for a lifetime but there are more chances that you will have to remove or replace the implants after 10 to 12 years which involves a follow-up surgical procedure. There exists a risk of leakage or rupturing of implants which requires another surgery for the removal or replacement of the implant. So, you should understand that this surgery is probably not your last surgery before you go to your surgical suite.

You Will Have to Take Days Off From Work

You will need complete rest for 5 to 6 days after a breast augmentation treatment. You can go back to work after a week if your job does not involves physical labor. Otherwise you will have to wait for another week or two.

You Have to Avoid Any Strenuous Tasks

You will be instructed to avoid any vigorous exercise for few weeks after the surgery.

Your Breasts Will Not Feel Same As Natural Breasts

Although, silicone gel implants are said to have a texture similar to a real breast but it does not feel same like a real breast tissue. If you have chosen smaller breast implants, it will be less detectable however larger implants with no real breast tissues are attracted by speculations.

Your New Breasts Can Affect Your Posture

The weight of your implants and the breasts as a whole will affect your posture in the same way as natural over-weighing breasts would do.

You Can Try On Different Implant Sizes

You can try on breast implants of different sizes and shapes with an elastic bra to choose the best one for you.

You Can Foresee the Results

Now, you can visualize the outcomes of a breast augmentation surgery with a computer imaging app so your surgeon understands what you want from the treatment and you also keep realistic expectations from the surgery.

You Can Choose your Treatment Plan

You have to choose from saline implants, silicone gel implants or fat graft implants with the help of your surgeon. Fat grafts are collected from any other area of your own body.

Your Nipples May Lose Sensitivity for Some Time

Your nipples are like to lose sensation for some time after a breast augmentation surgery. You should discuss it with your plastic surgeon in a consultation before the surgery.

A Scar is Likely to Be Formed

You should expect a formation of a scar in the place of an incision after a breast augmentation surgery. However, some surgeons perform invisible scar breast augmentation in which small incisions are made in less visible areas.

Breast augmentation is a sensitive surgery that you should not undergo to please someone or under anyone’s pressure. Research about it and talk to a plastic surgeon who can help you in making the best decision.