Posted on December 29, 2017
This is a continuation of a blog about Cosmo magazine’s article. It is a good article. These are the last 11 things to know. For the original Cosmo article, click HERE. For my blog on the first 10, click HERE.
So, to continue….
- You have a choice of two different implants: silicone and saline.
- This is too simplistic. You have TONS of choices: saline vs silicone, shaped vs round, low vs medium vs high profile, the cohesivity of the gel in your implant, the width of implant, the projection of the implant, textured vs smooth shell…. It could be overwhelming. There are pros and cons to many of these choices. This is why it is good to see a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast surgery. There is no “one size fits all” to breast implants.
- You can move fat from elsewhere on your body to your breasts.
- True, but with caveats. I trained with Dr. Khouri to learn fat grafting to the breast for autologous fat transfer or “autoaugmentation.” It works, but for specific people. See the page on my website HERE.
- You can get an areola reduction
- Hmmm. Areola reductions can be done, but there is scar and potential sensory changes. This really depends on what you look like- to figure out the risk/benefit ratio.
- You can’t walk into a consult and say you want “x” implant type and “x” technique.
- Agree. Well you could walk in and say you want something in particular, but that tends not to work. Do research and figure out what you think appeals to you. Then I suggest you meet with a couple different doctors and see what they say. It is hard to pick exactly what size, shape, technique, etc is best. And what is best for you may be different than a friend who had the surgery done. This is where your doctor’s experience can be super helpful. I use measurements, sizing implants, and Vectra 3D imaging to help you figure out what is best for you. For some blogs click HERE.
- Any breast surgery can have a small effect on breast cancer screening.
- Agree. See the studies published HERE. Going behind the muscle with breast implant placement really helps reduce the mammogram screening impairment. You will get a special view called the Eklund view.
- Exercise, is restricted after surgery.
- True, but usually only for a month.
- Implants are more comfortable if the procedure is done after kids, rather than before.
- ? Not sure on this one.
- Augmented breasts affect posture just like the weight of natural breasts.
- Sure. Just like the fact you will need to get better bras and support, particularly when you exercise. Don’t get large implants and think you can go braless all the time. Unless you have a capsular contracture and a hard breast, if you don’t support the weight of the implants, over time your skin will stretch, and your breasts will droop.
- **For breast reductions** Your breasts do not need to be a minimum size for a reduction.
- This surprised me, as “boob job” to me always makes me think of breast augmentation, not reduction. In here it talks about getting a reduction with an implant. I am not a fan of that. I am going to leave my commentary on this blog to just augmentations.
- **For breast reductions ***It is possible for breasts to grow back after reduction.
- Depends. If you are young and not developing, your breasts could grow back. If you have weight changes, the breasts are made of fat, so they will change as you gain weight, particularly when you are older when the breast tends to be fattier.
In Cosmo’s article, they urge you to be comfortable with surgery- How much do your breasts bother you? Why do you want the procedure? How excited are you to have the procedure? Is the timing good with time off from work and exercise? How are you with the risks of surgery?
Bravo Cosmo!
I really liked their points. I think they gave a lot of good information and things to think about.