Considering breast augmentation? First, you need to ask yourself why you want to do this. If you answer to keep your partner happy or increase your chance for a promotion, obviously, you aren't doing it for the right reasons and should stop now.
However, if you are doing this to improve your self-esteem and your image, it's time to book a consultation with your plastic surgeon. So what should you expect at that appointment?
Don't just make one appointment. After doing your research, you should have narrowed your plastic surgeon list to at least two, and you need to book a consult with both. You should make a checklist with your questions and have it with you the day of your appointment.
At the office do a visual, and note how clean the office is.
Check to see how friendly and helpful the staff is - after all, they are what is between you and the doctor.
Is the office professional? Are appointments on time? Pay attention! Just the few minutes in the office can tell you an awful lot.
Once you are in the plastic surgeon's office note how well his/her communication skills are. Do you feel comfortable? Relaxed? Was the procedure explained? Were your questions answered? Did the surgeon explain complications that can occur?
You should find out how long the plastic surgeon has been doing breast augmentation. Ask questions about failure rates, and rates of infection. Find out where incisions will be made and what type of implants your surgeon recommends.
This is the time to decide whether you are happy with the surgeon, think you will be comfortable having him/her do the procedure and whether you can afford the procedure.
If you are not sure about the surgeon's credentials, you can check with the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. Of course, you always want your surgeon to be accredited.
Think of your consultation with your plastic surgeon as the interview for someone you about to hire to take good care of your body and great care of your breasts.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Choosing A Plastic Surgeon For Breast Enhancement
Whether you are in need of breast reconstructive surgery, or you've decided that the time has come for a new and bigger pair of breasts, it's important that you find a surgeon that has excellent credentials.
You wouldn't go to just any gynecologist would you? You and your plastic surgeon are going to be seeing a lot of each other over the years so choose well.
Since your relationship is going to continue for the rest of your life, not only do you want a plastic surgeon that is skilled and competent, you want one that you feel comfortable around - one that you feel at ease bearing your body to and discussing your surgery with. And it's not all you - you want a surgeon that actually has some communication skills. Believe me, some don't!
You should also feel comfortable in the office. You'll be talking and interacting with office staff. You want to feel respected, and you want staff to be courteous. They say the office staff can make or break a plastic surgeon's practice.
There are different ways that you can find a surgeon where you live. You can search online. There are many directories that list board certified plastic surgeons by area. You can also ask your family doctor for a recommendation or friends that have undergone breast augmentation.
Start by making a consultation appointment. That way you can determine if you and your potential surgeon make a good match. There are some questions you should ask. Here are just a few to get you started.
1. How many breast implant procedures has he/she done?
2. Is the surgeon board certified.
3. How many years has he/she been practicing?
4. What type of complications should you be aware of?
5. What size and shape does the surgeon recommend for your body?
6. What percentage of surgeries does the surgeon have to go back in?
7. What brand of implants does he/she use and what is their failure rate?
8. What are your implant options?
There are many other questions that you can ask. In fact, some sites online will even provide you with a printable list. Many of these sites also provide plenty of useful information. Remember the more you know, the better the questions you ask will be.
The recent history of breast implants has proven the quality and safety of the new designs. Success depends a great deal on a qualified surgeon and a quality implant. You really do get what you pay for.
You wouldn't go to just any gynecologist would you? You and your plastic surgeon are going to be seeing a lot of each other over the years so choose well.
Since your relationship is going to continue for the rest of your life, not only do you want a plastic surgeon that is skilled and competent, you want one that you feel comfortable around - one that you feel at ease bearing your body to and discussing your surgery with. And it's not all you - you want a surgeon that actually has some communication skills. Believe me, some don't!
You should also feel comfortable in the office. You'll be talking and interacting with office staff. You want to feel respected, and you want staff to be courteous. They say the office staff can make or break a plastic surgeon's practice.
There are different ways that you can find a surgeon where you live. You can search online. There are many directories that list board certified plastic surgeons by area. You can also ask your family doctor for a recommendation or friends that have undergone breast augmentation.
Start by making a consultation appointment. That way you can determine if you and your potential surgeon make a good match. There are some questions you should ask. Here are just a few to get you started.
1. How many breast implant procedures has he/she done?
2. Is the surgeon board certified.
3. How many years has he/she been practicing?
4. What type of complications should you be aware of?
5. What size and shape does the surgeon recommend for your body?
6. What percentage of surgeries does the surgeon have to go back in?
7. What brand of implants does he/she use and what is their failure rate?
8. What are your implant options?
There are many other questions that you can ask. In fact, some sites online will even provide you with a printable list. Many of these sites also provide plenty of useful information. Remember the more you know, the better the questions you ask will be.
The recent history of breast implants has proven the quality and safety of the new designs. Success depends a great deal on a qualified surgeon and a quality implant. You really do get what you pay for.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
What Can a Breast Lift Do For You?
We hear the term breast lift flying around but what exactly is it and what is done? Perhaps it’s just what you need to perk things up again. Another word for a breast lift is “mastopexy” and the procedure takes anywhere from 1 ½ hours to 3 hours.
There are a variety of techniques that are used to lift the breast. Your surgeon will choose what’s right for you. If you have smaller breasts you will have minimal sagging which makes you a candidate for the modified surgery. The doughnut is one of those surgeries and it results in minimal scar tissue.
If you have implants and need a breast lift it will need to go deeper into the chest wall muscle to get the lift. If you lack the necessary breast tissue for a breast lift your surgeon may suggest breast implants.
After your surgery your surgeon will see you usually on day 5. The sutures dissolve so you don’t have to worry about having them removed, except for just a couple of top stitches. You will then be seen again at 3 week, 2 months, 6 months, and then yearly from your anniversary date.
If you are healthy, realistic, and emotionally stable you are a good candidate for a breast lift. The best results are seen in women that have small breasts that are sagging, but any size breast can be lifted. Of course the larger and heavier the breast the less lasting the procedure. It’s a good idea to wait until you are not going to be having any more children.
The cost may vary but they do include the surgeon’s fee, hospital and anesthesia fee. You will be given an estimate by your surgeon. Most require a portion of the charge paid up front which reserves your surgery time.
A breast lift can do a lot for you and generally the procedure is much cheaper than a full breast augmentation. Be sure to consider all your options.
There are a variety of techniques that are used to lift the breast. Your surgeon will choose what’s right for you. If you have smaller breasts you will have minimal sagging which makes you a candidate for the modified surgery. The doughnut is one of those surgeries and it results in minimal scar tissue.
If you have implants and need a breast lift it will need to go deeper into the chest wall muscle to get the lift. If you lack the necessary breast tissue for a breast lift your surgeon may suggest breast implants.
After your surgery your surgeon will see you usually on day 5. The sutures dissolve so you don’t have to worry about having them removed, except for just a couple of top stitches. You will then be seen again at 3 week, 2 months, 6 months, and then yearly from your anniversary date.
If you are healthy, realistic, and emotionally stable you are a good candidate for a breast lift. The best results are seen in women that have small breasts that are sagging, but any size breast can be lifted. Of course the larger and heavier the breast the less lasting the procedure. It’s a good idea to wait until you are not going to be having any more children.
The cost may vary but they do include the surgeon’s fee, hospital and anesthesia fee. You will be given an estimate by your surgeon. Most require a portion of the charge paid up front which reserves your surgery time.
A breast lift can do a lot for you and generally the procedure is much cheaper than a full breast augmentation. Be sure to consider all your options.
Weight Loss Got You Sagging - Do You Need A Breast Lift?
If you’ve lost a lot of weight due to pregnancy, breast feeding, or your hard work at dieting, you may find yourself with sagging breasts that have lost their firmness and their shape. Perhaps you need a breast lift?
If you are overall happy with the size of your breast, but just don’t like the idea that they are sagging, then a breast lift might be just what you need. A breast lift does just what it says it lifts the breast proving a perkier more youthful breast.
If you aren’t happy with the volume of your breasts, as well as their sagginess, then you will likely need breast implants. This is something to discuss with your plastic surgeon. Implants will improve the volume, size, and shape of the breast.
Are you a good candidate for a breast lift? If you have breasts that are the right size but are pendulous; if you have breasts that lack firmness or substance; if you have breasts where the nipples and areolas point downwards – all three of these make you good candidate for a breast lift.
A breast lift can be done whether you are 15 or 90 but generally, your surgeon will want to wait until the breast development is complete. Pregnancy and nursing have unpredictable effects to the breast, but it may be worth waiting for your breast lift until you are finished having children. That said breast lifts don’t interfere with nipples or milk ducts so you will have no problem breast feeding after should you have another baby.
Serious complications from breast lifts are infrequent with thousands of women each year undergoing breast lifts with no major problems. Of course, like all surgery, there is risk and you should discuss those risks with your surgeon.
If weight loss has left you with a great looking body but sagging breasts, a breast lift might be just what you need to perk things up.
If you are overall happy with the size of your breast, but just don’t like the idea that they are sagging, then a breast lift might be just what you need. A breast lift does just what it says it lifts the breast proving a perkier more youthful breast.
If you aren’t happy with the volume of your breasts, as well as their sagginess, then you will likely need breast implants. This is something to discuss with your plastic surgeon. Implants will improve the volume, size, and shape of the breast.
Are you a good candidate for a breast lift? If you have breasts that are the right size but are pendulous; if you have breasts that lack firmness or substance; if you have breasts where the nipples and areolas point downwards – all three of these make you good candidate for a breast lift.
A breast lift can be done whether you are 15 or 90 but generally, your surgeon will want to wait until the breast development is complete. Pregnancy and nursing have unpredictable effects to the breast, but it may be worth waiting for your breast lift until you are finished having children. That said breast lifts don’t interfere with nipples or milk ducts so you will have no problem breast feeding after should you have another baby.
Serious complications from breast lifts are infrequent with thousands of women each year undergoing breast lifts with no major problems. Of course, like all surgery, there is risk and you should discuss those risks with your surgeon.
If weight loss has left you with a great looking body but sagging breasts, a breast lift might be just what you need to perk things up.
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