Breast surgery – be it implants, a lift
or a reduction – is a very popular choice of procedure for women in the UK, and
many women plan to alter their breasts in some way in the future. We all see
the results of enlargements, lifts and reductions in magazines and on TV, but
there are things you should know about breast surgery that you might not find
out about in the media. Here are a few facts to consider if you’re planning a
boob job any time soon.
Your first surgery may not be your last
Around a quarter of women will need
further procedures around 10 years after the first, as implants don’t last.
Some implants leak over the years, while some women form scar tissue around it.
Additionally, lifestyle changes, weight changes, pregnancy and childbirth may
mean the woman will want to change the look and shape of her breasts once more.
You can’t increase by several cup sizes in one surgery
You won’t be able to go from an A-cup to
a D-cup in one go as your skin won’t be able to take it, and nor will your
posture. You need time to adjust, so a good surgeon will advise you to increase
by one cup size – maybe two – at each surgery.
If you smoke or have a strong family history of breast cancer,
implants may not be for you
Smoking and family history of breast
cancer may mean that enlargement surgery isn’t suitable for you and no
reputable surgeon will agree to it without a thorough evaluation. If you’re
unhappy with your shape, a breast lift in
Manchester with Dr Gary Ross may be a good
compromise – your long-term health has to come first.
You work with your surgeon to find your best solution
It’s not a case of walking into the
clinic and saying “I want a DD-cup, with a saline implant placed through an
armpit incision,” You and your surgeon will work out the best way forward for
you – you may be more suited to an under-the-breast incision, a C-cup and a
silicon implant. Your surgeon will need to conduct a thorough examination and
assessment of you, your health, medical
history and lifestyle before making any
decisions.
It’s best to wait until your family is complete before you have
implants
The recovery is simply more comfortable
in breasts that have been through pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you opt for
implants underneath the muscle, however, you will find recovery longer and more
painful.
You need to ask yourself a few questions before going ahead with the
surgery
Am I really unhappy with my breasts?
Could I change them a bit with exercise
or diet?
Am I having this procedure to please
myself or someone else?
Is this something I’ve always wanted to
do and am I excited about it?
Can I take the time off from work and cut
back on exercise and daily activities?
How much do the risks bother me?
If you can answer these questions easily
and sensibly, then you’re on the right track.
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