For many women, the bust area causes some body image grief. Some of these women may feel that their bust line is too small, flat, or loose. Breast augmentation is a form of cosmetic surgery that enhances the bosom to provide a larger bust line. Nobody has a say in what Mother Nature offers. However, this doesn't mean that anyone should tolerate features they are ashamed of. Over the years, women have used various methods to try and enhance their...more
Women are not the only ones who consider altering the size or shape of the chest area. Everyone takes pride in their appearance. While many ladies dream of having a full and perky bust line, just as many men work hard to get perfectly muscled pectorals that women love. However, most people don't know that there are men out there who have excess flesh around this area of the chest. Of course some of these men feel undesirable and even ashamed. In...more
There are certain qualifications that determine whether or not breast augmentation is a good choice for a specific patient. Aside from being generally healthy, it is important that a woman be a good candidate before going ahead with the procedure. But what determines whether or not a person is a good candidate? There are several factors that a doctor will look at before making a final decision or recommendation.AgeHow old does a patient need to be in order to get a breast augmentation? Obviously a woman needs to be eighteen years old before she can undergo this type of elective surgery. In extreme cases, there are parents that allow their children to have plastic surgery before they turn eighteen. Many surgeons recommend that patients wait until they are at least twenty-two years old before undergoing a breast augmentation.Is someone ever too old for this type of procedure? The answer varies from surgeon to surgeon. When it comes to a patient advanced in years, doctors are usually more concerned with her overall health.Overall HealthA woman's health is always taken into consideration when it comes to surgery, elective or otherwise. It is important to ensure that her body has the...more
Women that already know they want a breast reduction look forward to their post-operation physiques. They plan to shop for smaller bras and get rid of some of the nagging backaches they have experienced. While a glance in the mirror will make it obvious that a change has taken place, there are other plastic surgery procedures that can be combined...more
Are you experiencing back pain caused by extremely large or sagging breasts? Many women with extremely large or sagging breasts can be both emotionally and physically uncomfortable. You may suffer from back and neck pain, irritation under the breasts, and soreness where bra straps might cut into your shoulders. With such large breasts, it may also...more
Breast Augmentation is something some women never even consider. Other women realize that they are not good candidates after a consultation. A consultation is a great time to ask questions and be candid. Be prepared for a discussion about the size you would like to be, measurements, and photos of your breasts for your file. They will want to have you feel the two types of implants and discuss the risks and benefits of each. This appointment is valuable and has saved many women from making a mistake that could have cost them. For those clients who go on to have a surgery the appointment is full of information and offers reassurance that this is the right path for them.No surgeon wants to do a surgery on a client they feel will not be a good candidate either physically or mentally. You might be a good candidate if only you were at a healthy weight. Your surgeon may suggest you stabilize your weight before a surgery. When you achieve the weight loss you will feel great, and a surgery that carries risks will be less risky on you. In addition, a person with fluctuating weight has fluctuations in the breast tissue. If you have just had a surgery and paid for implants you will want them...more
Preparing for breast augmentation is something all women should do prior to go in to this procedure. The first step is to find a doctor that you trust. You will have a consultation or two to discuss your options and needs. This is the best time to...more
A breast reduction could be one of the best decisions you make for yourself. Many women struggle not just with their appearance but also with pain and discomfort because they have breasts that are too large. This is a very personal decision, though....more
Why would a mother of two and grandmother of four want breast augmentation surgery? In this day and age, due to the prevalence of young women in skimpy bathing suits getting breast augmentation, there is a prevailing thought that at any age, implants...more
No one is in a position to judge a woman who has been through the trauma of a medically necessary mastectomy. Often the best-and sometimes the only-way to rid the body of cancer and prevent it from returning, a mastectomy can have traumatic...more
Dealing with the diagnosis of cancer and a doctor's recommendation for a mastectomy can lead to one of the most difficult periods, emotionally and physically, that any woman can be forced to deal with. No one can pretend to put concerns over an...more
In many ways, breast reconstruction differs somewhat from elective implants of the purely vanity-driven type. In many other ways, however, the surgeries share similarities. In one such way, it will largely be left up to the patient to decide what...more