Breast Implant Basics - The Questions You Want Answered

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Thinking about breast implants? Forget all the stories and urban legends you hear from people. You want the facts about the surgery, not a bunch of myth. Here are the most commonly asked questions and simple answers you can use.

Who Is The Best Candidate?

Any healthy woman who wants to improve her bust and shape her chest the way she wants it.

Can Teens Get It Done?

Sure. It is perfectly safe for teens to get breast implants. However, you might want to give it a few years. Some women don't develop noticeable breasts until they are 20 or older. If you get them too early, you may get way more than you bargained for! This might mean having to get reduction work done later, which will cost more money and mean another operation.

What Are The Health Risks?

Most of us know that there were some problems in the past about leaky silicone implants, and that they were banned for quite a while. Well, in recent years, the FDA has approved saline, and implant technology has improved remarkable. There is always a risk of ruptures, but saline implants are much safer. A new type of implant called "autologous" implants greatly reduces health risks because it uses tissue from your own body.

The major cause of complications from breast implant surgery is improper healing. There will be scars, and you'll need to follow doctors' orders carefully. Many women don't and they suffer the consequences.

Who Should NOT Get It Done?

If your body is in bad shape, you shouldn't get them done. It is a type of surgery, so you should be in the best shape possible. Women over the age of 60 and women who smoke heavily are at greater risk for complications. When you have your consultation, have the doctor assess your situation.

How Long Does It Take To Heal?

The healing begins after a few weeks, and takes up to 6 months. Some women heal faster.

Is Healing Painful?

For most women it isn't. There is some tingling and numbness following surgery and your breasts will be tender. The scars will be tender as well. You can expect the weird feelings to disappear after a few weeks. If there is no change, talk to your doctor.

Right After Surgery They Look Unnatural-Why?

Right post procedure they may look a little awkward, and it might not be what you expected. Don't worry-it takes a little time for gravity to do its thing. Over the next few months, the implants will settle naturally into place.

How Can I Make It A Success

Here is the simple key-Know what to expect. They won't give you the perfect body, make your life perfect or work miracles. They will give you a bigger, perkier bust. If this is what you want, breast implants are for you! Be aware of the risks and know what to expect from your procedure and you can have the breasts you've always wanted.