AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY?
There’s a big reason why more than 300,000 breast augmentation surgeries are performed in the United States each year, making it the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure. Self-esteem and body image are so closely tied to breasts for many women. If you want larger, fuller breasts, breast augmentation may be right for you. So what makes someone a good candidate? Here are some top criteria:
You are in good health and have a healthy frame of mind. If you have any infections, serious illnesses or cancer, you won’t be a good candidate for surgery. If you smoke, you will need to quit. It’s important to discuss your medical history and medical concerns with your surgeon. It’s important to have realistic expectations and fully understand how this surgery alters your appearance.
You’re done having children. Patients who are done with childbearing and breastfeeding make good candidates. If you plan on future pregnancies, you will want to postpone breast augmentation until your body is fully recovered from childbirth and breastfeeding.
You have lost shape and volume. Pregnancy and nursing as well as weight gain and loss can contribute to a “deflated” look to your breasts. If you think you have serious sagging, a breast augmentation with breast lift with help remove excess, sagging skin and make your breasts appear more youthful.
You believe your breasts are too small. For women who have micromastia, their breasts are abnormally small. Breast augmentation surgery can help you achieve a shape more in proportion with the rest of your body.
Your breasts aren’t the same size or shape. A number of things, including puberty, injury, illness or hormonal changes, can cause one breast to be larger than the other. A breast augmentation can help you balance out your shape.
This is something you want for you and you alone. The decision to have breast augmentation is a completely personal one. It shouldn’t be made for a spouse, partner or anyone else. It has to be something that you want for yourself alone.
If you’re considering breast augmentation for larger, fuller breasts, call (703) 544-8971 today to book a consultation with Dr. Mehan and Dr. Johnson at Dominion Plastic Surgery.