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What You Need To Know About Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift

By Dave Stringham

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Published: 20May2010
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Good candidates for breast lift surgery are, your breasts have lost their volume due to pregnancy or aging, you have large areolas with little fullness on the top of your breasts.

If you are considering breast lift surgery, you should understand that there is permanent scarring involved. Results tend to last longer with smaller breasts. Breasts which are too large may sag over time due to their heaviness. You should also consider whether or not you intend to have more children. Pregnancy and nursing after the procedure may reverse the results of the procedure. With good physical and emotional health, and realistic expectations of your surgery, your new firmer breasts will rejuvenate your silhouette. Your Breast Lift Consultation

During your initial consultation, you will meet with the plastic surgeon and staff. Your previous surgeries, your medical history, medications you are presently taking, and your overall physical and emotional health will be reviewed. Your skin quality will also be evaluated. Photographs may be taken for your medical record. Your surgeon will determine what you benefit from most and whether or not additional procedures will be necessary for you to achieve your desired results. Recovery time, risks and limitations associated with surgery will be also be discussed. The doctor's patient coordinator will review surgical costs and scheduling with you.

You will require anesthesia, the technique used will depend on the surgeon's preference and what you will benefit most from, the placement of your incisions will depend on the technique required for you. The doctor will usually suggest a procedure that will leave you with the least amount of scarring possible, if preferred, breast implants may be inserted behind the pectoral muscle, your stitches will be placed inside and are dissolvable, you will be required to wear a surgical bra until your surgeon advises.

Good Candidates For Breast Augmentation Surgery

You are self-conscious of breast size, excessive weight loss or pregnancy has changed the size and shape of your breasts, you have difficulty in finding clothing that fits proportionately, you have significant asymmetry in breasts, if you are considering breast augmentation surgery, you must be fully developed, physically and emotionally healthy, and have realistic expectations of your surgery

Your Breast Augmentation Consultation

During your initial consultation, you will meet with the plastic surgeon and staff. Your previous surgeries, your medical history, medications you are presently taking, and your overall physical and emotional health will be reviewed. Your skin quality will also be evaluated. Photographs may be taken for your medical record. Your surgeon will determine what you benefit from most and whether or not additional procedures will be necessary for you to achieve your desired results. Recovery time, risks and limitations associated with surgery will be also be discussed. The doctor's patient coordinator will review surgical costs and scheduling with you.

You will require anesthesia, incisions are made either around the areola or in the armpit, the breast implant is placed underneath the pectoral muscle, breast implants can be filled with either saline or silicone gel. Your doctor will explain the differences and suggest which would be appropriate for you.

Dave Stringham president of LookingYourBest.com writes about cosmetic procedures such as the Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift two of the most common procedures.

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