Get Breast Enlargements
Breast enlargements- also known as breast augmentation or implants- are a popular surgical procedure for women looking to enhance their natural breasts. Interested? Read on to learn the steps involved in getting breast enlargements.
Instructions
1. Seek out a qualified surgeon.
There are many resources for finding a skilled surgeon to perform your breast enlargements. Check the variety of websites devoted to breast augmentation, as a good number of them provide directories of qualified surgeons by location. If you have any friends or family members who have undergone the procedure, they will be excellent sources of information to help you find a surgeon (especially if they are happy with their results)! Whatever you do, make sure that the surgeons you look into are willing and able to provide references, as well as a sufficient number of before and after photos. Do not hesitate to contact the resources they provide; also make sure that the "after" photos were taken at least a year after the woman's surgery, to get the most accurate idea of the results she obtained.
2. Schedule a consultation.
Your consultation with a plastic surgeon will consist of a physical examination, as well as discussion of your medical history, details of the surgery and your reasons and goals behind seeking it. Some key points to discuss:
- what type of breast augmentation surgery will be best for your particular case
- estimated time the surgery will take, and what downtime you can expect afterward
- your options for anesthesia (based on the procedure), and for pain medication following the surgery
- the extent of scarring you can expect
- your specific goals and expectations from the breast enlargements
3. Follow any pre-op instructions.
Prior to your breast enlargements operation, your surgeon may request specific lab work or prescribe medication for you to begin taking. You may be requested to stop taking certain medications (especially those that can cause an increase in bleeding) and to stop smoking before the surgery. You may also be asked to have a mammogram performed, to serve as a baseline for breast changes after the procedure.
4. Have your breast enlargements procedure.
On the day of your procedure, you will be administered anesthesia (either local or general) according to what you and your doctor have already discussed. The surgeon will make the incision (either periareolar- under the areola, inframammary- under the breast, or transaxillary- on the armpit) based also on what type of implant you are receiving, as well as your individual body and desired outcome. He will insert the implant (saline or silicone) either over or under the pectoral muscle, and then close the incision.
5. Follow post-op instructions.
The details of your first few days post-surgery will depend on what type of operation you had. You can usually expect, however, to be out of work for several days, and to avoid any strenuous activity for at least a couple weeks, or until your doctor tells you it is okay. You may experience bruising, swelling, and pain for a month or more, and you and your doctor can discuss what type of medication is appropriate for managing the pain. Typically, you will be directed to wear compression bandages or a postoperative bra to provide necessary support in the time following your surgery.
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