Information for Patients Considering Breast Augmentation

If youre considering breast augmentation, youve probably done a fair amount of research on the Internet as well as talked to friends whove had their breast enlarged about their experiences. Women have breast enlargement for a variety of reasons. Some feel that their current breasts are asymmetrical or are off balance. Others feel that their current size is too small and that causes self-esteem issues for them. Others simply want to regain the volume they had before pregnancy and/or nursing.

Whatever your reason, there are many things to consider before signing the breast augmentation consent form on the dotted line.

Am I a Candidate?
The best candidates for breast augmentation are physically healthy, over the age of 18, not currently pregnant or nursing and have realistic expectations for what breast augmentation can do for them. You should expect improvement but not perfection.

If you are undergoing treatment for cancer or have any other infections in your body, you are probably not a candidate at this time. You will need to discuss breast augmentation with your regular doctor as well as your cosmetic surgeon to find out if or when you will be a good candidate for breast enlargement.

Little Known Facts about Breast Augmentation
Most women understand the basics about breast enlargement and what the procedure can do. It can give you larger, fuller and perkier breasts that you had before and can increase your confidence in your body. And like any surgery, there are inherent risks and possible complications to consider.

However, there are a few facts that you may not know but need to consider before moving ahead with this popular cosmetic procedure.
Breast augmentation is not a lifelong procedure. Over the course of your lifetime, you may to have your implants removed and replaced. Be sure to schedule an annual follow-up visit with your cosmetic surgeon to ensure that your implants are doing fine.
Breast implants will not prevent sagging breasts after pregnancy. Pregnancy, nursing and gravity all have their effects over time. Its important to know before you have your breasts enlarged and you may even decide to wait if you plan on having children in the near future.
Breast implants make mammograms more difficult. When its time to have your first or your annual mammogram, be honest with the technician about your implants so that she can ensure a good reading.

Whats Next?
Youve made the decision that now is that right time for you to have breast augmentation, now what? The next and best step is to schedule an initial consultation with your cosmetic surgeon to ensure that you are a candidate and to get more detailed information about the procedure. Some surgeons offer the consultation for free and others charge a nominal fee that is typically applied toward your surgery fee if you decide to have surgery.

During your consultation, you and the cosmetic surgeon will discuss your current overall health, any medications or herbs youre taking as well as aspects of your lifestyle that may affect the outcome of your procedure. After an examination, he will discuss with you the size and shape of implant that he thinks will be best for your body size and proportions. If you have sagging breasts, he may discuss performing a breast lift at the same time. You will also have the opportunity to view Before & After Photos of breast augmentation patients to obtain realistic expectations of what you will look like after your breasts are enlarged.

If you live in or near Dallas, Texas, and are considering breast augmentation surgery, please call Dallas breast augmentation surgeon Vasdev Rai or visit his cosmetic surgery website. Dr. Rai also has a separate website that focuses exclusively on TUBA breast augmentation.