Small breasted women can increase the size of their bust line with the surgery, but the procedure is also useful to improve both the shape and texture of a woman's breasts that have sagged with age. For women whose individual breasts are markedly different in size, the surgery will balance their appearance and give their figure a more pleasing contour. One of the greatest achievements of breast surgery is the replacement of or reconstruction of breasts that have been damaged by trauma or removed from medical necessity. Taken in this light, breast enlargement can actually represent a vital part of a woman's recovery from illness or injury.
The procedure itself is relatively simple, with the surgeon placing an implant behind the existing tissue to achieve the stated goal of the procedure, whether that be enlargement, reshaping, or replacement. A general anesthetic is required, which always involves some degree of risk, but overall mammoplasty has become quite routine and is performed without incident in the vast majority of cases.
Candidates for the procedure should carefully weigh their reasons for undergoing the surgery and carefully evaluate their expectations for the outcome. These expectations should be fully discussed with the surgeon so that all questions are answered and issues addressed well in advance of the surgery itself. In some ways cultivating healthy expectations is even more important than asking whether or not the procedure fits the subject's budget.
All qualified surgeons will make it clear that breast enlargement is a personal choice and should not be sought to please another person. Routinely candidates are given breast enhancement inserts to wear for a period of days or weeks to "try out" the proposed new look and to determine if it is a change they can make with a level of both comfort and confidence. The idea of the surgery is to make the individual feel better about their looks, not to transform them into someone else's concept of the perfect woman.
Unless the surgery is undertaken as a matter of medical necessity or as a reconstruction following a mastectomy, it will no be covered by health insurance. Even in reconstructive surgeries insurance may cover only a portion of the procedure. Individuals considering breast enlargement should check with their insurance provider and clear time from their employment for recuperation. Essentially, get "all your ducks in a row" so that the cost is understood and the necessary arrangements are in place. These preparations will help to ensure that the surgery itself is as stress free as possible for the patient.
Following all pre- and post-operative instructions is crucial to the success of the procedure and monthly breast examinations as well as regular mammograms should be continued. While the decision to seek breast enlargement surgery isn't right for all women, the procedure can be a positive enhancement for those women who have carefully considered all aspects of the decision, made their choice, and move forward confident and well-informed about the work they will receive.
