As the most popular plastic surgery in the US, many are choosing to undergo breast augmentation surgery, but it may not be the right choice for everyone. There are a number of factors to consider when deciding if you’re a good candidate for the procedure, and this should involve the input of a reputable, Board Certified surgeon, who’s also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This will ensure they have the right experience and qualifications to assess your needs.
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Who is a good candidate for breast augmentation? Should i get a breast augmentation?
1. Your Body
Breast augmentation is a procedure that involves inserting an implant under the breast muscle to increase their size, fullness, and projection, as well as improve the balance of breast and hip contours (you may have noticed this when trying on dresses).
A good candidate for surgery may have experienced some of the following:
- Changes in breast shape, firmness, and volume
- Loss of volume or round shape after weight loss, pregnancy or aging
- Lack of symmetry between breasts sizes (one is smaller than the other)
- Breasts which are elongated in shape
2. Your Own Opinion
While breast augmentation surgery is undertaken to change to way you look, how you feel about your body is more important.
A good candidate for surgery:
- Wants the surgery for themselves rather than anybody else
- Understands what’s involved, including having realistic expectations about recovery and results
- Feels like their breasts are too small or never developed to a size they would have expected
- Has self-esteem or confidence issues because of their breasts
- May feel self-conscious when wearing form-fitting tops or a swimsuit
3. Your Health
Only those in good physical health should undergo breast surgery, and it isn’t appropriate if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding. When making this personal decision about changing your body, it’s important to weigh up the risks of surgery against the benefits of achieving your body goals. All surgery risks should be discussed with you before giving your consent. Most breast implants are not guaranteed to last a lifetime, so you’ll also need to prepare yourself for any future surgery that may be required and how other changes to your body may influence how they appear.
4. Your Surgeon
The role of your surgeon will be to listen to your needs and why you want the surgery, assessing whether it’s the right option for you. They’ll be able to advise you about whether breast augmentation will deliver the results you hope for based on your measurements and specific body issue. For example, if your breasts have sagged, it may be more appropriate to recommend breast lift surgery instead of augmentation or alongside it.
While many think they are a good candidate, ultimately, it must come down to how you feel about your body and whether breast augmentation surgery will help you to achieve your goals.
To discuss your needs with a reputable Board Certified plastic surgeon in Scottsdale who puts his patients’ needs first, book a consultation now.
Dr. Mazaheri is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. After more than sixteen years of education and advanced training, Dr. Mazaheri opened his Scottsdale practice in 2003. He is a thorough and experienced surgeon with a strong focus on achieving patient needs. Dr. Mazaheri’s areas of specialty include breast and body contouring procedures such as breast augmentation, mastopexy, tummy tucks, liposuction and other body sculpting procedures. He and his friendly staff will only recommend procedures that will help you achieve your desired results. Focusing on your needs both before and after a procedure is Dr. Mazaheri’s top priority.
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