1. Save Your Pennies to Prepare for Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is cosmetic surgery. It is for looks, not health. Therefore, insurance does not cover the procedure. The exception to this rule is for breast reconstruction for women who've undergone a mastectomy or had trauma to their breasts in accident. The average cost of breast augmentation is around $3400. This price may vary depending on the type of procedure and the plastic surgeon's fees. And remember, breast implants don't last forever. Your surgeon should replace or remove your implants after 10 to 15 years.
2. Know What to ask Your Plastic Surgeon
In preparing for breast augmentation, you will meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss your reasons for wanting cosmetic surgery, as well as your expectations. Your plastic surgeon should go over your health history and know about any medication you are currently taking. Questions to ask your plastic surgeon include what type of implants are available, what the recovery time is and what happens if you are not satisfied with the results. Other questions to ask include issues surrounding breastfeeding, if you plan to have children in the future and the possible risks of breast implants if they leak or rupture.
3. Prepare for Breast Augmentation by Quitting Smoking
Women who smoke should stop at least one month before surgery. Smoking causes longer recovery time. It actually takes the breast longer to heal after surgery in women who smoke. Smokers should not resume smoking for at least one month following surgery (but really, smokers should not start again at all, for their overall health).
4. Lose Weight to Prepare for Breast Augmentation
If you are overweight, then losing weight is an important step in preparing for breast augmentation. Losing and gaining weight naturally affects the shape and size of your breasts. If you have breast augmentation and then shed the pounds, it may affect the way your breasts look. Starting out at your ideal weight before you have breast augmentation surgery will help you achieve better, long lasting results.
5. Preparing for Breast Augmentation Includes Checking for Cancer
Before surgery, your plastic surgeon will check your breasts for any lumps that indicate tumors or cancer. Depending on your age, your plastic surgeon may have you undergo a mammogram or MRI to check for any signs of breast cancer or other problems.
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