When it comes to cosmetic surgery, there are a lot of things to consider before your procedure; this is especially true when it comes to breast augmentation. Although the desire for larger, fuller breast is the primary reason for embarking on this journey, it’s important to keep things in perspective. Your new breast should complement your frame and provide you with a natural and balanced look. In this article, we will explore the primary tenets for choosing the right cup size and physician. Lastly, we will explore the importance of making a sound decision regarding the shape, size, and contour of your implants.
WHAT IS AN IDEAL IMPLANT SIZE?
As with any cosmetic procedure, there is no such thing as a “one size fits all” approach; this is particularly true when it comes to choosing an ideal implant size. Although many women focus on their breast size following surgery, current breast size is equally important. For example, those with less existing breast tissue may want to avoid implants that are too large. These implants, on a smaller framed individual, can lead to health and cosmetic problems. So what’s the worst that could happen, you ask? From a purely cosmetic standpoint, you may experience rippling, visible ridges or wrinkles that form on the implants and can be seen through the skin. As far as health problems are concerned, many former patients have revealed the following issues following their breast augmentation surgery:
Is this an all-encompassing list of potential health problems? No, but they are some of the more commonly reported ones. Also, they are the ones most likely to lead to serious health problems
SHOULD YOUR LIFESTYLE DICTATE YOUR IMPLANT SIZE?
In addition to researching an appropriate implant size based on your dimension, you should consider how your new breasts will fit into your lifestyle. For example, if you’re an athlete, larger implants may prove to be uncomfortable and, worse yet, they are more susceptible to sagging. The same holds true for those with physically demanding careers; “go big or go home” is not always the mindset that one should have when it comes to implants.
WHAT ARE YOUR SIZING OPTIONS?
When it comes to your sizing options, things can quickly get overwhelming; however, this article is written with the sole intent of making things easy to understand. That said, here are the three things that you should be mindful of when choosing the right implants for you:
In summation, breast augmentation surgery is a great way to complement one’s natural beauty; however, a great deal of care should be put into choosing the right size and practitioner. And if you haven’t noticed it already, your body composition will govern most your sizing choices, and those decisions that are not influenced by body composition will invariably be dictated by lifestyle. Obviously, for the sake of brevity, this article can only provide a small snippet into the world of breast augmentation.
If you are interested in breast augmentation in New York City or Long Island, you’re encouraged to visit Dr. Andrew Jacono at the New York Center for Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery. Please visit Dr. Jacono’s site at newyorkfacialplasticsurgery.com for more information. Schedule a consultation today!
