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More things to consider about breast augmentation
Along with discomfort and infection and scars, there are many other concerns women have about breast augmentation. A common misconception is that having breast implants can reduce the effectiveness of mammograms, however this is not the case as breast implants have increased in popularity, radiologist are trained on how to read mammograms of women with implants. The same goes for the ability to feel any lumps in the breast during examination. Implants will not interfere with this as they are placed behind the breast tissue, in fact there is some evidence that lumps may be easier to feel in breasts with implants. Full Story »
What You Can Expect From Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation through surgery is one of the many ways women are choosing to enhance not only their physical looks, but also their self esteem. Breast augmentation in Manhattan has become more popular than ever thanks to a rise in high profile celebrities having surgery and flaunting the results.
Before you take the plunge and have breast augmentation, all Manhattan clinics will want to offer you a consultation, during which you will discuss with your potential cosmetic surgeon your expectations from surgery. The surgeon should also asses your current breast shape and size, along with your body shape and size to determine the best type of implant to use to achieve the optimum outcome from your surgery.
A common question about breast augmentation asked by Manhattan women is “is it safe?” To date, the answer to this is yes. There is no evidence that implants may increase the risk of any disease or cancer, and mammograms can be carried out as normal on women with breast implants. The most commonly used implant is saline filled, although some patients are suitable for silicone implants – this is something that your surgeon will discuss with you at your consultation as they decide which implant will be best for you.
Breast augmentation in Manhattan clinics is normally undertaken at an outpatient surgery. The procedure itself takes around an hour and you should be able to go home a couple of hours afterwards providing the surgery went to plan and you are feeling well enough to leave. The entire recovery process takes several weeks, during which time you will have aftercare appointments with your surgeon to ensure your new breasts are healing and settling properly. You can expect to experience swelling and discomfort after your surgery, but this should subside within a week, in some cases women return to work after just 3 or 4 days, however you must ensure you don not carry out any physically demanding tasks until such time and your surgeon has indicated. To aid your recovery and make the process more comfortable, your surgeon may prescribe you painkillers and/or antibiotics.