Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery is an actual cosmetic surgery operation performed to change the shape and size of a woman's breasts. Whether it is reducing the size of breasts, reconstructing breasts after surgery, or raising the size of the breasts, breast augmentation is a possible choice for most women.

First, before your breast augmentation surgery, you will have an initial consultation with your plastic surgeon. This is your chance to have all of your questions about breast augmentation surgery answered. Also, it is advised that you do your own inquiry before going through the surgery. During the consultation, your surgeon might ask you about your medical history. It is very important you will be honest to achieve the best results and for your own protection.

You could need to avoid smoking, certain vitamins and drugs, and some food or drink to make certain you're not at risk for any unnecessary complications during breast augmentation surgery, or during the recuperation from the surgery.

After breast augmentation surgery, you'll be allowed to return home to recover. After a few days of alterative, the gauze will be removed from the area, but you'll still wear an operative bra as directed by the plastic surgeon. Stitches or sutures will be removed after a week or so.

Scarring from breast augmentation surgery should decrease as the mending process continues, but good placement of the incision and the natural creases or folds of the body should hide any scars.

For a few weeks your breasts could be sore, but light activity and work can be restarted after just a couple days of rest. Your cosmetic surgeon will inform you of how long after breast augmentation surgery you should wait to resume some normal activities and exercise.