Breast plastic: the pros and cons
However, since it is a real operation, which requires an "anesthesia, it is important to be 100% sure before making the decision to undergo breast surgery. Let's see together how to choose whether to undergo it or not and the advantages and disadvantages.
Breast augmentation
This cosmetic surgery involves increasing the circumference and volume of the breast. It is performed under local or total anesthesia and consists in inserting a prosthesis under the pectoral muscle, which allows to increase the volume of the breast by at least one size. the same procedure used for breast reconstruction in case of removal caused by breast cancer.
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In which cases is surgery not recommended?
Breast replacement is not a gesture to be underestimated: any transformation of the physical appearance has psychological consequences on the person who undergoes it. According to a study conducted by the American journal of epidemiology, the risk of suicide in women who have undergone breast augmentation for cosmetic reasons is 3 times higher. It is always advisable to contact a psychologist in order to face the intervention in the best possible way.
Some of the cases in which it is not recommended to resort to the intervention are:
Psychological fragility: depression, food imbalances, self-mutilation. Changing your physical appearance to strengthen your self-esteem is like hiding behind a finger.
Make someone else's wish come true: male judgments give you complexes, has your partner told you clearly that he would like your breasts to be bigger? These are reasons that can affect your self-esteem and lead you to consider breast surgery.
Age limit: due to the risks associated with anesthesia, practicing this type of surgery after the age of 50 is strongly discouraged
Aesthetic reasons: correct sagging or decrease in breast volume after pregnancy or severe weight loss, harmonize breasts of unequal size, improve the appearance and volume of very small breasts.
Reasons for reconstruction: after a surgical amputation due, for example, to a tumor.
The indispensable prerequisites? Be healthy, both physical and psychological, and be realistic: keep in mind that once redone, your breasts will not be perfect!
Before taking the plunge:
Before having breast implants inserted, it is important to choose your surgeon well: he must be able to approve (or reject) your decision and to reassure you by answering all your questions, even the smallest: how does the surgery take place? What anesthesia to choose? What will the convalescence be like? What are the post-operative risks? What results can you expect considering your morphology and the elasticity of your skin?
After the first appointment, you will have a period of reflection: during this time, do not hesitate to contact your surgeon to resolve any doubts.
