Boob Job (or Augmentation Mammaplasty)

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Boob Job Overview

Boob Job (or mammaplasty) is one of the most common elective surgical procedures performed annually by Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeons, otherwise referred to as Breast Enhancement and Breast Implant Surgery. The growing popularity of this surgery is due to an increase in the number of women that choose to have their breasts augmented and enlarged via surgery. In addition, there are now more options to choose from when considering a breast implant surgery. Researching qualified, accredited, plastic surgeons in your area and setting up a consultation are the first steps to your new physique.

Breasts small or not big enough are a very common complaint among women of all ages, races and body types is that their. Some women are born with small breast and lack breast fat and breast tissue. Some women see the size of their breast decreased after pregnancy and breast feeding. Some other women may see that the size of their breast reduces over time and the breast fat and tissue are reduced.

Regardless of the cause of the small breasts, boob job (or augmentation mammaplasty) provides women with a way to enlarge and enhance their breasts in one simple surgical procedure.

Before deciding on having this surgery it is very important to talk to your surgeon about your goals, what type of breast implants and boob job technique would work best for you and about what to expect after the surgery. It is important to keep in mind that your new bigger breast should be in proportion with your body frame in order to achieve optimal results.

Boob Job Consultation

During your consultation your surgeon may show you before and after pictures or use special software so that you can visualize the possible outcome of your boob job surgery. Then you and your surgeon will discuss the size, shape, type of implant and technique to use for your boob job.

Also, the surgeon will examine you and let you know If you are a good candidate for boob job. He or she may require additional blood work and x-rays to make sure that you are a good candidate for boob job.

Your surgeon may show you the different kinds of breast implants available and may ask you to try different sizes and shapes of implant on your bra so that you have a better idea of how your larger breasts may look like after surgery.

Boob Job: Finding The Right Size

Boob job will give a woman bigger breasts in one simple surgical procedure. It is very important to have realistic expectations about the best size suited for each body frame recomended by your surgeon.

There are a number of factors that will determine and limit the size that a breast can be enlarged.

Your boob job surgeon will examine your breast tissue and skin and also your skin's elasticity and body frame to determine and recommended the breast size that is recommended for you and how big you can go.

For patients where there is less skin on the breast and for whose skin's is inelastic; if they decide to go too big they will have a greater risk of developing stretch marks and having a more painful and lengthier recovery. For these cases your surgeon may recommend a smaller size of implant but with a higher profile so that the breasts stand out and look perkier without being too big for you.

Your plastic surgeon will let you know how big you can go without causing extreme stretching on the skin. Please keep your expectations realistic. If the size that your boob job surgeon recommends for you is not what you expected, talk to him or her about different breast profiles available for you. The different profiles will allow you to get the results you desire without going too big on your breasts.

After A Boob Job

A patient will most likely feel sore after a boob job surgery. Your plastic surgeon will prescribe you with pain medications to manage any pain and discomfort. In most cases, boob job patients are able to return home the same day. It is required that you have someone drive you home and recommended that someone stays with you at least the first night after a boob job surgery since you may feel dizzy, weak and may experience limited mobility.

You may also feel that the skin on your breasts is tight. As time passes by the skin will stretch to accommodate the new and larger breasts. This feeling should go away after a few weeks.

Your activities will be restricted for about 1 to 2 weeks. During this time the patient must abstain from exercising and lifting heavy objects. It is also recommended that in the case of round breast implants, the patient massages the breasts for at least 6 weeks after a boob job surgery. By doing this, the patient will help keep the breasts soft and reduces the risk of capsular contracture.

After surgery, your surgeon will also explain how to properly care for your new breasts, what medications you need to take and what kind of compression garment you need to wear. Following these instructions will help you achieve a smooth and fast recovery from your boob job surgery.

Boob Job After Pregnancy

Boob job surgeons recommend that it is appropriate to have boob job from 3 months to 6 months after giving birth. This time differs based on the boob job's preference and the patient's individual case. It is also recommended that the patient is back to their pre-baby weight, is no longer breastfeeding and no longer experiences milky breast discharge. In some cases it might be recommended to wait 9 months after giving birth before getting boob job.

Women experience a lot of changes during and after pregnancy on their bodies. The breast volume changes and some conditions, such as saggy breast may correct themselves over times. Committing to a boob job surgery before the body has stopped changing may leave the patient with undesirable results.

Boob Job and Saggy Breast

If you suffer from saggy breast and excess skin on the breast, your boob job surgery and recover may be easier for you.

When there is excess skin on the breasts, it is simpler for the surgeon to create and shape the breast since the patient's skin does not need to stretch as much to hold the new and enlarged breasts.

The Right Choice for Many Women

Boob job and implant surgery performed by an accredited plastic surgeon is the most popular way for women to improve breast shape and size and enhance their figures.

Women decide to have their breasts enlarged for a number of personal reasons to improve the shape and size of their breasts to achieve a fuller, larger more proportionate look and feel.

Breast volume and shape change for a number of reasons, such as: age, re-construction after a mastectomy, weight gain or loss, to correct physical deformities, pregnancy, childbirth and breast-feeding. Women seek breast enhancement and breast implant surgery to add proportion and dimension and improve their body image.

Important Factors and Surgical Overview

Boob job is considered an out-patient surgery in most cases and can be performed within a surgical suite set up in the Plastic Surgeon’s office or in a hospital. Implant surgery takes between 2 – 4 hours and requires anesthesia to perform the surgery. Many people choose to have the surgery in a hospital, where additional and separate will apply.

Local anesthesia and intravenous sedation are used for patients undergoing boob job, although general anesthesia may be desirable in some instances. Medications are administered for comfort during the surgical procedure.

Post surgery, patients are taken into a recovery area and closely monitored. The breast area is tightly wrapped in gauze dressings or a surgical bra. The surgical wrap is removed after a few days, however special sports (without under-wires) bras should be worn for a month or 28 days. Wait at least a month before purchasing new bras, especially ones that have under-wires for proper fitting.

Most boob job patients are permitted to go home after a few hours and the recovery period will take about a week.

Individual factors and personal preferences between you and the plastic surgeon will determine your appropriate breast size, the location of incisions, and whether the implants will be placed on top of or underneath the chest muscle.

Breast Implants Anatomy

The physical anatomy of your body, your weight and frame should dictate implant size. Selecting the right size implant is one of the most important anatomical decisions to ensure proper proportion and satisfaction with the post-operative procedure. If the selected implant is too large, then it may be visible through the skin after the operation, and it may appear and feel less natural.

An implant, which is surgically placed under the chest wall, contains an exterior sac or shell. The plastic surgeon will the patient’s anatomy and evaluate the existing breast tissue to determine if the patient has enough tissue for the surgery. The doctor will also give suggestions on the proper size of the implant based upon the natural composition of the breast and area.

Breast Sensitivity

Post operative breast sensitivity is a concern for prospective surgical implant patients. Although overly-sensitive nipples often result from breast implant surgery, that symptom will go away over time. Use a non-alcohol-based moisturizer or breast-feeding lotion around the breast area, especially if the surgery required areola incisions. Wear light-weight cotton or silky tops until the sensitivity dies down. Likewise, lack of sensitivity after a boob job is an even greater anxiety. Because nipple sensation is important to most women, they fear they may lose all sensitivity in the area. Some nipple sensation loss may be experienced, but it is rare. Typically nipple sensation is restored after the body heals and returns to a normal state. This process may take more than a month.

Breast Implants and the FDA

Various forms of breast implant and augmentation surgeries have been performed since the 1800’s. In those early operations, however, the materials were a severe contrast to the feel and texture of the silicone and saline implants used today. Silicone gel implants have been on the market since 1962. Initially, these implants were silicone shells filled with a silicone gel and the leading manufacturer was Dow Corning. In 1995, Dow Corning halted production and filed for bankruptcy after 19,000 lawsuits filed by women who proclaimed to have a range of medical difficulties caused by the silicone gel. This caused The Food and Drug Administration to become involved. Today, the FDA has approved both leading manufacturers of silicone gel implants, Mentor Corporation and Allergan imposing some restrictions and limitations for breast reconstruction and cosmetic boob job.

Boob Job Considerations

Boob job, mammoplasty or breast enlargement surgery is relatively safe and aside from initial pain and discomfort from the implant placement, there are few side effects. Breast implant side effects are different to surgical complications, which are occurrences that go wrong during the procedure. Certain side effects can be related to the anesthesia during surgery or the prescribed medications and or not following the surgeon’s orders during the healing process, after surgery.

There will be pain and swelling associated with the surgical enlargement of the breast area, because the muscle and breast tissue will contract to accommodate the silicone or saline implant placement either behind the breast tissue or under the chest muscle to increase the size and to add shape and fullness. This procedure causes some muscle spasms that can cause discomfort in the days following breast enlargement surgery.

Side effects are to be expected as they are part of the healing process after surgery. Medications should be taken as prescribed to allow the proper healing to take place and to manage the pain after surgery. Make sure to follow the instructions and take it as needed for swelling, a common side effect of any kind of surgery. The surgeon will provide the proper, supportive surgical garments. It is important to wear them 24/7 for the duration recommended by the surgeon. Sleeping in a reclined position, this may also help swelling to subside quicker and prevent some post-surgical side effects.

After surgery, bruising around the implant area and under the arms is normal. However, contact your surgeon if you notice any firm, large and painful areas referred to as hematomas. They are abnormal in appearance and require medical treatment to avoid any additional complications. Expect to have small incision scars; they are inevitable with breast enlargement surgery. Proper healing will reduce the size of the scars. Avoid certain strained movements and stretching for up to 30 days. Topical medications will minimize the scarring.

Any surgical procedure where incisions are made, introduces the possibility of bacterial infection, which is why it is important to follow post-surgical procedures. Signs of infection are: redness, warmth, localized swelling, tenderness and possibly fever. Be sure to keep the incisions clean, as prescribed and be aware of the signs of infection. If infection is recognized, it can be treated with antibiotics, which prevent more serious complications.

Achieve a better you: Find Out More About This Procedure!

Choosing to have this procedure is an important decision to make. Like any other medical procedure, boob job has different cost, benefits, risks, considerations and results.

Making an informed decision is a very important part of the process. It will not only assure that you are getting all the benefits from this procedure, but it will also help you find the right surgeon for you; increase your chances of having a smooth recovery; obtaining the best results and achieving complete personal satisfaction.

Use the menu options on the left of our site to learn more, including if you are a good candidate. Then you can review all the information on our site and decide if you are ready to get boob job. If you are sure about the procedure and that you want to get it done; the next step is to find that you want to perform your procedure. Visit the different physicians websites, read their credentials and browse their before and after photos. Once you have chosen a surgeon the next step is to schedule a consultation. In most cases you can call the doctor's office or send them an e-mail or use a contact form on their site to find out more information or schedule a consultation.

During the consultation; you will be examined and you can talk to your surgeon about how the procedure will be performed; what to expect, how long it takes, how long is the recovery process and if there are any special considerations about you case. Make sure that all your questions are answered and that you are fully aware of all possible complications and have realistic expectations about the results that can be obtained.

In some cases, a person might not be a good candidate for the procedure, the procedure may represent big risks for them or the results that can be achieved might not be significant. In this case you can explore with your doctor other alternatives to boob job that can give you similar results without any problems. Please keep in mind that every person is different and that each body can react differently to each procedure. That is why is so imperative that an expert and skilled specialist evaluates your case and performs this procedure.

If you are unsure about getting boob job; you can continue your research, talk to accountancies that may have had this procedure. People who have had this procedure done can tell you more about their experience, how they feel about the procedure and the doctor that performed. In some cases a second opinion from another physician can answer questions; clear doubts and help you make a clearer decision.

After your procedure remember that all recoveries are different. If someone you know has had boob job performed they can let you know about their experience but it does not mean that your results will be the same, not that your recovery will be the same either. Some people are more sensitive to pain that others, some recover faster while others recover slowly; and in very few cases there may be complications. Having the best physicians will lower your changes of complications and increase your chances of success.

Use our surgeon locator to find a boob job surgeon near you.

In most cases, complimentary treatments before or after this procedure can help you also achieve faster and better results. Ask your doctor about available treatments and how you can benefit from them.

After your procedure follow the doctor's instructions carefully and consistently. These recommendations are meant to make sure that you have minimal discomfort after the procedure, minimize the risk of infection and other complications and that you heal fast among others. Failure to follow these instructions can create severe problems for your health, make your recovery low and painful and interfere with the expected results. Be especially careful about any prescription medications especially when it comes to the time when you are to take them and any other instruction. Your doctor will most likely ask you to abstain from alcohol, smoking and any other substances that may interfere with your recovery for a short period of time.

You can also ask your doctor about any side effects after the procedure or with any of the medications prescribed in case of any; and how to reduce these side effects. Remember that your doctor may perform the procedure, but it is your body and your health and your responsibility to follow his or her recommendations.

Always remember that the objective of boob job is to help solve a problem or need. Having this procedure done does not change nor defines who you are. The goal is to allow you to life a happier live by correcting a situation that causes either discomfort, pain or other problems in your life; and allowing you to feel better about yourself.

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