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Breast Augmentation: Brighten Your Self-Image
by Sara Goldstein
Cosmetic surgery is an area of surgery, which has progressed and expanded enormously in recent years, and cosmetic surgeons can offer many procedures for enhancing your appearance. We all hear about movie stars and TV personalities who have facelifts, liposuction, tummy tucks and breast implants, but cosmetic surgery is not just for famous or rich people any more. Breast augmentation has become quite an acceptable thing to do in many areas of the country.
Increased self-confidence is probably the most frequently reported result of breast augmentation procedures.
'I hear from many of my breast enlargement patients afterwards, sometimes years later,' says cosmetic surgeon Dr. Adrian Lo in Philadelphia, PA. They send friends and acquaintances to me who have noticed the boosted self-esteem of my patient and decided to take action for themselves.'
A well-proportioned body
If you feel that your breasts are too small to match the rest of your body, a breast augmentation surgery could resolve that situation nicely. If you have one breast larger than the other, if pregnancy and breastfeeding have reduced the size of your breasts, or if dieting and weight loss has done that, you could start considering breast augmentation and learning more about it. There are many choices to make if you decide to go ahead with it, so choose an experienced cosmetic surgeon who seems to have time for you and interest in your concerns, and discuss all the issues before making your decision.
You would need to be 18 years or older, so that your body is fully matured. An experienced cosmetic surgeon, like Dr. Lo in Philadelphia, would ask you about your goals and desires. Hed listen to your goals and review your health in general. Dr. Lo gives prospective patients material to read, sometimes recommends a mammogram or blood work first, and allows you all the time you need to learn about the procedure and work through any anxiety you might be feeling.
Make your breast augmentation a positive experience
All surgeries require preparation and recovery time, and all of them come with relatively minor side effects and possible complications. Be as realistic as you can in your approach to breast enlargement, so that youll have no unpleasant surprises. Here are some pointers in how to make your surgery an exciting turning point in your life.
v Remember that any time the skin is incised, there will be a scar. So give careful thought to where youd like to have the incision: in the armpit, beneath the areola, or in the breast crease. Usually all three incisions heal very well and are not overly noticeable. v Follow carefully all the instructions your cosmetic surgeon will give you for self-care afterwards. Take the antibiotics on schedule, stick with a light diet for the first couple of days, be up and walking around as instructed, and arrange your bed at a 45 degree angle for a few nights. Do the massage exercises prescribed and hold off on any vigorous exercise for three weeks or so. Wear a well-fitted sports bra or soft bra with no underwire for about 3 weeks. These instructions are all designed to maximize your recovery results and minimize your recovery time. v Before your surgery date, prepare a comfortable recovery space for yourself.
'You can stock up on favorite foods,' advises Dr. Lo, 'Get some library books, videos, a TV program guide, hobby supplies. Fill your pain medication and antibiotic prescriptions ahead of time. Do the laundry and housecleaning. Make sure you have plenty of pillows and cushions, and an icepack. If you have pets or children, arrange for somebody to help with their care for a short time. The recovery can be amazingly quick and most of my patients are back to work in 3 days. There are certain techniques that I use during the surgery to make your recovery quicker.'
Careful preparation like this will enhance your total breast augmentation experience, and give you the feeling that youre on top of things. With your new, shapely figure, youll surely have an enhanced image, in your own eyes, as well as in everybody elses.
Dr. Lo can be reached at 215.829.6900 and visit his website at www.dradrianlo.com for more information about breast augmentation and to see before and after pictures.
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