Breast Augmentation Revision
Breast augmentation has become the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States. Over 350,000 women opted for the surgery last year alone. Many more are curious about the possibility or are considering it in the near future.
One of the top mistakes women make in breast augmentation is choosing the wrong breast implant size. A recent study shows that over one-third of all breast augmentation revision surgeries was simply to change the breast implant size. A revision surgery to change implant size contains all the same health riskssame costs as the first surgery. and all the
An important question to ask yourself is how can you avoid this mistake happening to you if you are considering breast augmentation? If this common problem is continuing to occur this means that women are not spending enough time or attention to this critical decision.
There are several methods women have used over the years to choose their breast implant size:
- Viewing before and after photos on the internet
- Trying on implant sizers at the doctors office
- Discussion with family and friends
- Consultations with their plastic surgeon
- Wear a breast implant sizing system
The consultation with your plastic surgeon is the most important of these methods because they are able to compare your desires with what may be possible in breast augmentation. It is important that you communicate to your doctor not only what you want to look like, but how you want to feel about your new appearance as well.
When you meet with your plastic surgeon it is helpful to bring along breast augmentation before and after photos from the internet of what you want to look like. The photos can help you communicate approximately what you want to look like.
Breast implant sizing systems are available to help you see what your bust line will look like prior to making your final decision. Using such a system can help you determine how breast implants will look like on your own body versus photos of other bodies. Avoid the common and costly mistake of choosing the wrong breast implant size by trying all of these methods. Take your time in making the decision, test-drive your new breast implant size and get feedback with your family, friends, and most importantly, your plastic surgeon.