A woman’s breasts
are a very important part of her sexuality, and play a crucial role in her
overall self-confidence and self-esteem. If a lady is not satisfied with her
breasts, she can sign up for a breast augmentation surgery. Known commonly as a
“boob job,” breast augmentation basically involves either using breast
implants, or transferring fat from the breasts in order to correct their
position or augment their size. The surgery is performed by experienced plastic
surgeons and is generally done for a variety of reasons.
A woman might want
to undergo breast augmentation surgery in order to restore the lost volume in
her breasts after a drastic weight reduction or after pregnancy, or it can be
done to increase the size of a woman’s breasts. Breast augmentation surgery can
also be done to rectify the symmetry of the breasts, or to achieve a more
rounded shape. The surgery itself is also known as augmentation
mammoplasty.
Keep in mind that
breast augmentation surgery is not capable of correcting breasts that are
sagging severely. In such situations, a breast lift might be required along
with a breast augmentation in order to make the breasts look fuller and fitted.
In many cases, the breast lift can be done at the same time as the breast
augmentation surgery, or sometime later. Depending upon your case, your plastic
surgeon will help you make an informed decision about whether you should go for
a breast lift simultaneously or not. Here are some other important
things you need to know about breast augmentation in Sydney.
Types of Implants
Implants are
commonly installed within the breasts during the breast augmentation surgery.
This is a pretty common procedure, though the costs will vary depending upon
the type of implant you choose. There are several types of implants available
nowadays, as is shown below:
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Saline breast implants
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Gummy bear breast implants
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Silicone breast implants
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Structured saline breast implants
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Textured breast implants
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Smooth breast implants
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Round breast implants
When you visit
your plastic surgeon for the preparation of the surgery, he or she will show
you several different kinds of breast implants and will help you decide which
one is most suitable for you depending upon your situation.
Surgical Considerations
Before the surgery
begins, your plastic surgeon will sit you down and explain all of the risks
involved with the surgery. Usually, there are no major risks involved, and the
breast augmentation surgery can be completed within an hour. The downtime for
preparation is around 7-8 days. There have been a few cases where the breast
implants have torn out over time, causing severe issues for the patient. Since
there are only a handful of companies making breast implants, your plastic
surgeon will guide you about which one to choose. Owing to the fact that this
is a purely cosmetic procedure, it’s highly unlikely that
it will be covered under your medical insurance policy, so you will have to pay
for it out of your own pocket.
