1. Make It Personal
When you're deciding whether or not to get breast augmentation surgery, make the decision for yourself and not to please someone else. Also, keep in mind that not everyone in your life may be supportive of your decision to undergo breast augmentation. If it's something you truly desire for your own personal reasons, then others' negative opinions shouldn't sway you one way or the other.
2. Consider the Risks
Like any surgery, breast augmentation exposes you to risks. Some of the complications to consider include incisions that don't heal properly, infection, anesthesia problems, pain, blood clots and decreased nipple sensitivity. You may also experience bleeding and capsular contracture, which is when scar tissue forms around the breast implants, making your breasts too firm. If your implants rupture or leak in the future, you'll need to undergo another surgery to replace them.
3. Never Skimp on Surgical Talent
Make quality your first priority when you choose your surgeon. While you may have to consider price, this is your body, so it's no time to skimp. Bring a list of questions to your consultation. You'll want to find out if the surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and how many years he's been performing plastic surgery. Ask if he's experienced in using all types of implants, if a patient has ever died on his table during a plastic surgery procedure and if he has hospital privileges to perform breast augmentation surgery at reputable hospitals. Also, ask to see before and after photos of the surgeon's breast augmentation surgeries and examine them carefully.
4. Big Cones or Little Apples
Under the advice of your surgeon, you have a few important decisions to make regarding the type, shape and size of breast implant that will work best for you. You have the option of choosing saline or silicone filled implants, smooth or textured implants and round or anatomical (tear drop) implants. You will also work with your surgeon to choose the implant size that will look best on your body. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the various implant options with your surgeon before coming to a decision.
5. Decide on the Placement of the Implants
The most common incision options include the peri-areolar incision, which is around the nipple, the inframammary incision, which is underneath the breast, in the breast fold and the transaxillary incision, which is under the arm. In terms of positioning, you and your surgeon need to decide whether you'd like the implant placed over the muscle (subglandular placement) or under the muscle (submuscular placement). The best incision and positioning options for you ultimately depend on your body, your desires and the advice of your surgeon.
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