When it comes to making permanent changes to your body, it's always a good idea to do your research and spend time thinking about the impact these changes will have in the long term to decide whether or not the change is right for you. When the alteration you're considering involves surgery, it is even more important to learn everything you can about all your options before you make a decision. The following will explore several of the things that it is vital for you to know if you're considering getting one type of surgical change in particular: breast enlargement surgery.
What Is Breast Enlargement Surgery?
Breast enlargement surgery is a medical procedure undergone with the intention of increasing breast size. Sometimes called breast augmentation or breast implants, this surgery involves placing an implant beneath the breast tissue or chest muscles.
Surgery Requires Recovery Time
As with any surgery, you need to be prepared for the recovery time. It's crucial for you to know that you will likely be in pain after the surgery; healing is a process that can take some time, and you might not be able to do the things you usually do for six weeks or more post-surgery. You will probably swell and be uncomfortable for a while afterward. You might also have to deal with scarring.
You will likely have to take some time off work and so could lose out on income. Financial planning is absolutely necessary when undergoing surgery like this. You might also need help around the house. After surgery, sometimes the oddest things are difficult because they cause the skin to stretch, and this hurts. Something like pulling open the cutlery drawer, which feels light right now, might be harder when you're recovering from surgery. It's a good idea to have a close friend or family member who you can rely on should you need help with things. You might have to plan the date of your surgery with their schedule in mind too.
Surgery Requires Preparation
In most cases, you can't simply show up for your surgery. Often there are things you need to be doing or not doing in the days or weeks leading up to surgery to help reduce risks and encourage a smoother recovery. Your surgeon will go over specifics with you, but it's a good idea to be thinking about preparation well in advance of booking the surgery so that you can ensure you have everything you need for a smooth pre-surgery period.
No Surgery Is Risk-Free
Have a discussion with a healthcare professional you trust about the possible risks of surgery for you. Depending on your blood pressure and other elements of your medical history, there might be more or less risks for you in particular. Not everyone responds well to anesthesia. There is always the risk of excess bleeding, infection, blood clots, and even death, no matter how minimal the surgery is.
Breast augmentation, in particular, carries risks related to changes in nipple or breast sensations, implant position changes, and implant leakage or rupture. In some cases, additional surgery is needed to correct complications. You need to understand that these are risks, and you will be expected to sign a waiver before going into surgery.
The above information should have given you an overview of the basics you need to understand if you're considering breast enlargement. Of course, every person is different. For the most accurate information for you that takes into consideration your medical history and current health, it's a good idea to speak to your surgeon.
