Breast augmentation candidates

In general, a best candidate for Breast augmentation is:

• 18 years of age or older
• Not currently pregnant or nursing
• In good physical health
• Psychologically stable
• Wanting to improve their appearance
• Realistic in their expectations
• Having this surgery for the first time

While many women seeking breast augmentation are young women who have been unhappy with their figures all their lives, others are women who feel that their breasts are no longer attractive following changes in weight, changes associated with aging, or changes due to childbearing. That means we see a relatively wide range of ages of women seeking this procedure.

The best candidate is one with little or no sagging, and a reasonable amount of breast tissue with which to cover the lower part of the implant. Women who are less than ideal candidates can still get excellent results, though, as we are usually able to perform additional procedures or modify the procedure in ways to overcome the problematic features. Dr Smith has had over 20 years of experience performing breast augmentations, and is well recognized for his expertise in his ability to treat a wide variety of complications from breast augmentation including the management of hundreds of women with problems related to leaking, or otherwise problematic, gel implants.

The breast augmentation procedure

The procedure is performed through a small incision with the patient completely asleep under general anesthesia. We typically perform breast augmentation in the office surgery facility and discharge the patient to the care of a responsible adult afterward. However, if you prefer, arrangements can be made to admit you to a nearby hospital.

After breast augmentation procedure

Like most procedures the first day and night is the most uncomfortable. The patient usually progresses quite rapidly to performing most normal activities in just a few days. We recommend wearing a soft brassiere with no under wire and to avoid any extremely strenuous activities for six weeks after the surgery after which time there are no further limitations on your activities. The procedure is performed through a small incision and any skin sutures are removed in only a couple of days. Dr Smith routinely follows his augmentation patients for at least one year and recommends annual visits with Dr. Smith for a breast exam by him indefinitely.

This article was provided by Dr. Curran Smith.

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