5 Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions about Boob Jobs
Breast augmentation surgery, also known as a “boob job,” is one of the most talked about procedures offered in plastic surgery. But because of the nature of the procedure, it comes with a lot of questions. Below are the answers to the 5 most commonly asked questions of those considering breast augmentation.
- Am I a good candidate? A breast augmentation is ideal for patients who have small breasts, uneven breasts, an undesirable shape to their breasts, or who have suffered a loss of volume due to breast-feeding or weight-loss. Breast augmentation is only intended to improve volume and projection. A good candidate for breast augmentation surgery will have well positioned breasts to start with. If your breasts have significant sagging or drooping, they may require a lift as well in order to obtain the optimal results.
- What is the right size? Choosing the right breast size depends on the contours and measurements of the patient’s body. When choosing the size implant that is best, the goal is to create a look that is balanced and proportionate to the rest of the body, complimenting the waist and hips, and improving the look of the entire figure. Even a relatively small increase in breast size will have an immediate affect of making the waist look smaller.
- Where is the implant placed? For smaller breasted patients who have little breast tissue the implants are placed under the muscle. However, if a patient has more breast tissue to start with, it is better to place the implant above the muscle, but behind the breast tissue.
- Where is the incision? There are three possible options for where an incision will be made when having a breast augmentation.
- Inframammary crease incision takes place at the natural boundary of the breast from below. An incision and placement of the implant here is the safest and most common choice because it offers the lowest risk of complication and is less noticeable once healed.
- Circumareolar incision is made all the way around the areola. This site is beneficial because it heals well, however, there is a high risk of change in sensation of the nipple after surgery, and the scar is more noticeable.
- Transaxillary incision is made at the anterior fold of the armpit. This is incision is used when placing the implant under the muscle and can only before performed when using a saline implant. The transaxillary incision site is beneficial because the scar is hidden, however, there is a higher incidence of deflation at this site. It can also be more difficult to shape upon implantation due to the position of implantation.
- Saline or Silicone? For patients who will require implantation under the muscle, saline is better because the implant comes empty and is filled once it is placed in the breast pocket. Meanwhile, silicone implants work well above or below the muscle. Many patients prefer silicone because it offers a more natural feel, however, silicone implants require a larger incision because they only come pre-filled.
Breast augmentation patients are the happiest patients in any plastic surgeon’s office. A breast augmentation not only improves the look of a woman’s breasts, it also enhances the shape of her entire figure. The results are overwhelmingly positive and the change is immediate. If you are considering breast enhancement surgery and want to know more, schedule your free consultation with Dr. Frank Madda today!