Archive for Breast Augmentation

If you are expecting or planning on growing your family and have either gone through a breast augmentation or are considering one, there is a common question that comes up: can you still breastfeed after having a breast augmentation. This is what you need to know. Types of Implants The type of implants that you receive can affect whether you will be able to successfully breastfeed. Most implant surgeries done today have incisions in the fold of the breast or the armpit, keeping them well away from the milk ducts. Incisions that are made along the areolae or nipples run the risk […]

Any surgical procedure has its own rules that need to be followed post surgery, which will help you have a quick recovery. Rest and letting your body recover are vital to having the beautiful breasts you always wanted. Post Op Breast Augmentation Do’s: Give your body time to heal: Allowing your body to rest is the best post op recovery point you can follow Your body is boss: Your body knows best and even though others may find it alright for them to head back to work after a week, if your body tells you that you need time, listen to it. Doing […]

Many women turn to breast augmentation surgery as a solution if they are dissatisfied with the shape of their breasts. Feeling and looking beautiful is important for any person, but if you have just undergone breast augmentation surgery, you should be aware of what you can and cannot do post surgery to ensure that your recovery period allows for your body to heal successfully. You can: Eat anything you would normally consume Return to work, provided it is not an active position Sleep on your back Lift weights up to 5 lbs for the first two weeks post surgery Lift your arm to shoulder level during […]

There are several medical reasons for breast surgery, but in this article, we will deal solely with reconstructive or cosmetic surgeries. As a woman, your breasts are important to your body confidence. They can either be something you are proud of, or you can feel so bad about them that you don’t even want your partner to see you unclothed. Although some people may feel that cosmetic surgeries are non-essential and you should just live with your body as it is, low confidence can have a very grave impact on your personal life and relationships. There are, indeed, times when it […]

Breast implants have been around for a long time, since the late nineteenth century in fact. In the early stages of the development of breast implants, many different substances were tried, sometimes with disastrous results. From injecting the breast with paraffin, through implants filled with soya oil, to implants filled with polyethylene chips, implants have had a long and chequered history. Used primarily as a reconstructive mechanism after a mastectomy, the use of implants gradually expanded to encompass cosmetic breast augmentation. The industry has been refined incredibly over the last few decades and now there are only two different fillers used; […]

Many people mistakenly believe that it will not be possible to breastfeed after breast augmentation surgery. That’s not necessarily the case. In fact, most women are able to breastfeed normally. Naturally, if this is a concern of yours, discussing it with your surgeon will be helpful, but where did the idea that breastfeeding is impossible after breast augmentation come from? Here are some of the instances in which breastfeeding after augmentation surgery (and sometimes even without any surgery) may be problematic. Lack of glandular tissue If breasts do not develop properly, there can be a lack of the glandular tissue that produces […]

There’s no need to be shy about wanting breast augmentation surgery. This plastic surgery procedure is one of the most common to be performed. It is usually achieved by inserting an implant over or under the muscles in the chest, but beneath the natural breast tissue. You do need to understand that this isn’t a surgery that you will recover from overnight. You will need a little time to recover, and you will need to use pain medication and antibiotics after surgery. Think it through Knowing what you hope to see as an outcome is important. How would you like your breasts to […]

The decision to get a breast implant is not a difficult one. However, when it comes to choosing the size of the implant, many women are uncertain. This is a rather big decision when it comes to plastic surgery, for it’s a relatively permanent change to your body as a woman. There are certain factors to consider when making up your mind regarding this. Your Desire Obviously, taking into account that you have already made the good decision to get breast implants, you have most likely envisioned yourself wearing them well. You surely have an idea of what you want to look […]

Many people are familiar with the ins and outs of a saline breast implant procedure, as well as the famous silicone breast implantation. Both of which are well known for transforming the patient’s breasts into bigger and better versions of themselves. And tell me, who doesn’t want the perfect pair of breasts? However, there seems to be a new and improved way of enhancing your size that has cropped up on the scene: Fat transfer breast augmentation. Why is fat grafting on the rise in Europe and in the United States? Although it is still a very new procedure, it has […]