Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed by a plastic surgeon in order to increase the size and fullness of a woman's breasts. Most women choose to have this operation because there are genetically flat chested and self conscious or because they have lost fullness due to child-bearing and lactation.
The operation is usually performed on an outpatient basis and takes approximately one to three hours in order to complete the surgery. A general or local anesthetic is required and some form of pain medication post-op. Swelling and bruising occurs initially, but subsides within a few weeks. During the procedure, the cosmetic surgeon places a medical device called a breast implant into the woman's body. The implant is filled with either silicone or saline solution. The implants come in an array of sizes, shapes and textures.
Most patients are extremely happy with the outcome and their decision to improve their physique. There are times when the decision to have augmentation performed is made for the wrong reasons. Here are five examples of faulty reasoning:
1) Doing it for someone else: If a woman is basically happy with her looks, but someone, such as a husband or boyfriend, is pressuring her to increase the size of her bustline, agreeing to do it would be a mistake. The decision to have any elective procedure performed is always a personal choice to be made only by the individual.
2) Thinking it will change your life: Increasing the size of your bustline can improve the look of your body, but it can't change everything. If you have problems with your relationship or job, you need to take a look at ways to address those situations, as well.
3) To make someone love you: If your husband or boyfriend has left you because he no longer loves you, larger breasts will not change this. Even if a bit of interest rallies initially, it will only be temporary. Love is not based on physical appearance alone.
4) You're depressed about your finances and want to take your mind off your troubles with a new look: If you are having financial troubles, you need to address them by earning more money or cutting down on expenses. A gorgeous body is a nice thing to have, but it won't change your financial situation. Straighten out your finances before spending more to make you feel better.
5) You're overweight and think larger breasts will make the rest of your body appear slim: If you are overweight, it's time to face reality and adopt a healthier lifestyle which will slim your physique. A healthy diet and adequate exercise can bring your body into proper size and proportion. If you choose to have augmentation performed in addition to losing the excess weight, more power to you. This is a better choice.
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