Breast Enhancement

If you are considering breast implants but are planning to get pregnant and you want to breastfeed then it is important for you to become aware of certain important points regarding them. Many women are under the wrong assumption that having breast implants put in their bodies will render them unable to breastfeed. This is not the case. Some women may find that they do have less milk to feed their babies after breast augmentation however. These women can use a breast pump in order to improve their level of milk production.

Low milk production following implant surgery sometimes occurs in women who have insufficient glandular tissue. This is sometimes seen in women who have underdeveloped breasts, asymmetrical breasts, breasts that are more than 1.5 inches apart and breasts that are unusually shaped (such as those  with a tube shape to them). If a mother does not have enough glandular tissue then she may have problems producing enough milk for her baby. This is a problem that she would have had regardless of whether she had had breast augmentation done or not.

Whether or not a patient has enough glandular tissue or not is something that the plastic surgeon can make her aware of. If a patient does not have enough then having implants will mean that she will have even less after the surgery. In this case it might be wise to wait until she is finished having children to have the operation performed.

The placement of the incision can affect the production of breast milk. The periareloar incision can cause problems with the work of the milk ducts. Implants that are positioned beneath the pectoral muscle tend to be the better choice for women who wish to breastfeed their babies in the future. It is important to note however that many women of childbearing age have had the incision around their nipples done and have not experienced any difficulties in providing milk for their newborns.

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Breast implant placements are often described as being overs or unders. This refers to whether the implant was placed over the pectoralis muscle or under it. There are three types of placements- the over the muscle placement, the partial unders placement and the complete submuscular placement.

Over the Muscle Placement- This placement is an overs placement because the surgeon places it over the top of the muscle but behind the breast tissue. The over the muscle placement is one of the simplest for the surgeon to perform and it generally causes a lesser amount of discomfort after the surgery has been completed. Another good aspect of this placement is that the patient is likely to have a shorter recovery period. The reason for this is because only fat and skin are taken out of the breasts while the muscle is left alone.

Partial Unders Placement- This placement is medically referred to as the sub-muscular placement. Approximately 2/3 of the top half of the implant is positioned behind the pectoral muscle while the remaining 1/3 is positioned behind the tissue and will therefore be covered by muscle. When this placement is done, the top half of the breasts will have a very natural appearance to them.  Sometimes the 2/3 of the implant is subject to ripples however.

Complete Submuscular Placement- This kind of placement has lots of different names including the totalsubmusculofascial placement, full unders, complete unders and total sub-muscular. This is the most complicated of the three placements and is performed less frequently. When this placement is performed by a plastic surgeon, the upper 2/3 of the implant is placed above the pectoral muscles as well as the serratus muscles. At the same time the lower 1/3 is positioned behind the connective tissue known as the fascia. It is anatomically impossible for an implant to be totally positioned behind the pectoral muscles. Any one of three types of incision sites can be used for this type of placement with the exception of the transumbilical incision.

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When a plastic surgeon performs breast augmentation surgery on a patient he can choose from one of four different incision sites. This is a decision that is decided upon before the surgery gets underway and is discussed with the patient at length before the day of the operation arrives.

Transaxillary Incision

Sometimes referred to as the armpit incision, in this case the surgeon enters the skin where it folds under the arm. It is common for the surgeon to use an instrument known as an endoscope (similar to a very small telescope) to make the proper size in the skin for the implant to be inserted. The transaxillary incision is generally from one to three inches in length. The implant is then carefully positioned below the muscle of the patient.

Periareolar Incision

This type of incision is done in a semi circular fashion around the breast’s areola. The surgeon will need to decide if it is in the best interest of the patient to make the incision above the muscle or below it. Both are possible with the periareolar incision.

Inframammary Incision

As the name implies, the inframmary incision is performed very close to the mammary glands of the breast. To be more exact it is done on the underside of the breast where the skin of the breast connects to the rest of the chest (or the crease). The length of the incision can be anywhere from two to three inches and the implant can either be positioned above or below the muscle. This type of implant is often used when the patient is having silicone implants put in.

Transumbilical Incision

This type of incision is the newest incision of the four and is as yet not used in certain countries. Also sometimes referred to as transumbilical breast augmentation (or TUBA for short), this incision is made in the navel. An endoscope is often used during this procedure. The implant can be placed either above the muscle or below it. This is left up to the discretion of the surgeon.

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The desire to have larger breasts is common among women. Breast augmentation is a type of plastic surgery that is performed in order to enlarge the breasts. Breast augmentation involves the insertion of implants.

Most women who seek out breast enhancement do so because they feel that they are not as physically appealing to the opposite sex as they would like to be. Many feel that their self confidence level would be much higher if they had breast augmentation surgery done. All women want to feel sexy and desirable and they want to be pleased with the image they see staring back at them from a full length mirror.

Not everyone is a good candidate to have breast augmentation surgery. Let us look at what type of woman would be a good candidate.

First and foremost, a woman considering this type of surgery must be in good health. She must not have any serious health problems such as heart problems, diabetes or cancer. Never risk your health for the sake of vanity. It is important that your body has stopped growing before you start thinking about enlarging your breasts. Most plastic surgeons will not perform this surgery on females younger than 18 years of age.

If you have lost a considerable amount of weight and it has affected both the size and shape of your breasts then breast enhancement might be for you. In the same way, if you have finished having babies and are bothered by what pregnancy has done to your breasts then breast augmentation surgery might be a viable option for you.

If you are simply not happy with your tiny breasts and feel self conscious because of them then breast augmentation is an option that is worth considering. It is not uncommon for women with small breasts to not feel as confident when wearing a swimming suit, a low cut blouse or a tight fitting dress as their larger breasted counterparts do.

Age and gravity when coupled together are not kind to the breasts and cause them to sag as time passes. A woman with this problem would be a good candidate for a breast enhancement procedure.

If your breasts are different sizes and this bothers you tremendously then breast augmentation can remedy this problem. Lack of symmetry can easily be rectified with breast augmentation surgery.

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When it comes to preparing for breast augmentation it is of the utmost importance that you discuss the upcoming surgery with your plastic surgeon and make sure you then follow all of his instructions implicitly. Do not cut corners. The instructions are for your safety after all! They will also help to ensure that the operation is a success and that you will be happy with the results.

There are certain drugs that can make it difficult for the blood to clot. Excessive bleeding can be the unfortunate result. For that reason, refrain from taking any of the drugs listed below for at least 15 days before your scheduled surgery date. If a drug is an absolute necessity for your health then discuss the situation with the surgeon to make alternate arrangements.

Drugs to avoid
-    Aspirin (and all derivatives, including most forms of pain relievers)
-    Antihistamines
-    Diphenhydramines
(Always err on the side of extreme caution by disclosing all of the types of prescription medications and over-the-counter medicines that you take. This includes vitamins and herbal remedies as well).

If you drink alcohol then cut back considerably in the weeks leading up to your surgery. Or better yet give it up all together until you have made it through the recovery period. No traces of alcohol should be in the body for a 24 hour period before the scheduled surgery date.

A patient preparing for breast augmentation is encouraged to consume more vitamin C. Aim for 500 mg twice daily.  Extra vitamin C is beneficial because it will serve to thicken and strengthen the capillary walls and it will also make the patient less susceptible to bruising following the surgery.

On the other hand, if you take vitamin E on a regular basis then stop taking it for anywhere from four to six weeks leading  up to the surgery. Vitamin E works against the liver’s attempts to coagulate blood. This can lead to an overabundant of bleeding during the surgery which can be dangerous for the patient.

If you smoke you would be well advised to quit weeks before the surgery as smokers tend to heal slower after surgery. There is also the concern over lung problems after the operation is over.

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Choosing a plastic surgeon for your breast augmentation procedure is a most important decision. Think about it, you do not trust just any doctor for any medical need. A choice on a plastic surgeon should be no less important. Performing plastic surgery has become a very lucrative business for doctors. You will want to insist on a surgeon who is qualified and board certified in plastic surgery procedures. All doctors are board certified in something. Seek a specialist in breast augmentation; in other words, all board-certified physicians are not trained equally for certain cosmetic surgery procedures.

Interview Your Plastic Surgeon

While this may sound basic to some, it is important. From the very beginning, try to establish, open, and frank discussions about your needs and desires for your breast enhancement procedure. Make sure you tell your plastic surgeon everything and ask questions. Your surgeon answers these question every day and should make you feel comfortable and at ease. Breast augmentation is a common surgery, but chances are it is new for you. If you are not at ease with your plastic surgeon, move on to the next one.

Seek and Ask For Referrals From Your Plastic Surgeon

Any plastic surgeon should be able to provide a list of referrals. Ask friends that have undergone the procedure. Obviously, you should not hear any negative reports. Post surgery care is important as well. How did your surgeon care for you after the surgery?
Beast augmentation surgery sometimes has complications. You will want to know how these will be handled.  Plastic surgeons who have confidence in their work will be glad to let you speak with other patients.

Seek Out  An Experienced Plastic Surgeon

At some point in time all plastic surgeons were new plastic surgeons. All performed their first surgery. Seek a plastic surgeon that has at least 5 years experience. After all, depending on your surgery, breast augmentation is a major surgery. You will be anxious in the time leading up to your surgery. Your doctor’s experience will pay big dividends when the time comes to perform your breast augmentation surgery. The cost of breast augmentation varies form surgeon to surgeon and we will cover that in another article. Suffice it to say for now, all surgeons are expensive and choosing a surgeon for your breast augmentation that is cheaper is not always better.

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Today more than any other time before, women are more likely to consider making significant changes to their bodies to via Breast Augmentation or some other form of cosmetic surgery. Naturally, changes occur in your body throughout your life, but now we live longer and we are inundated images depicting youth in nearly every facet of our commercialized existence.  With so much emphasis and imagery engrained into our everyday lives placed on looking and feeling younger, it has become increasingly difficult for many women to accept the realities of growing old gracefully, with grace. Right, wrong or indifferent, we live in a society where our looks mean so much in terms of our self-esteem, social relationships, and careers and even in our sex lives.  Any woman who has given birth understands how your skin can stretch, breasts can sag, and how that flat stomach you once had now resembles that of a woman for older than you fell.  For many women having a body that is out of shape can be equivalent to not loving herself.  For that reason, many woman now chose to capitalize on new technologies and advances in Breast Augmentation to feel better about themselves.

Breast augmentation is available in different forms pills, creams, and lotions that are stated to increase breast size to Surgery, with that being the most expensive option.  Breast augmentation procedures can be done to produce two very different results.  Believe it or not, some women choose breast reductions.  One of my close friends chose to have a breast reduction as her large breasts caused her years or lower back problems and even caused deep permanent indentations in her shoulders from her brazier.  Not to mention being the bud of many jokes and other harassment for years prior to her decision to have the reduction. The other more prominent choices of breast augmentation include the breast lift or breast enlargement.  As with any surgical procedure, it is important for you to consult with your physician about exactly which procedure is right for you and what your expected outcome and result will be.  In both of these procedures, small incisions are made on both breasts under or near the nipple on each breast.  Implants are placed inside and the incisions are sewed and sealed. Many women who have undergone breast augmentation procedures find the process and recovery painful, but well worth it when they finally see the end result. Another consideration to breast augmentation is your particular budget.  Surgical procedures are far more costly than the breast enhancement products widely available.  However, as is so often the case, you will get what you pay for.  So, be sure you do your research and select the procedure or product that will best serve your particular need.

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Breast Enhancement cremes are produced everywhere and there is a reason for that. Women buy them. Sometimes used in tandem with breast enlargement pill, breast enhancement cremes supposedly tighten the the skin tome and contours of the breast itself. These cremes are a bit on the pricey side. Supply and demand are th rule just like anything else.

The most common marketing ploy for breast enhancement cremes is use of the word Natural. Somehow the word natural make the products look safe and give the consumer a false sense of security. Most of these products are made with herbs, fruit oils and all manner of so-called natural products. One thing to remember is that there are many natural products that you wouldn’t want to put on your body or consume. Wild mushrooms and poison ivy come to mind, both are “natural’ products.

The point is marketers take advantage of the need by expressing or implying miracle results with breast enhancement cremes or breast enlargement pills. One of the most common side effects of these creams is soreness in the breasts. That doesn’t sound like much fun to me. However toning your skin through the use of chemicals or “natural” products has inherent dangers to the sensitive area of your body, your breasts. Be aware of the risks associated with breast enhancement crèmes.

We in no way are suggesting or marketing breast enhancement cremes. More often than not women invest lots of money on these products. Before you buy any of them make sure you have researched the product thoroughly and as always talk to someone you know who may have had experience using them. Consulting your Doctor is never a bad idea for such decisions. At best breast enhancement cremes may alter the appearance of the breasts temporarily, much the way make up can change your appearance. The question becomes, is that worth the investment. A limited search tells us a 30 day supply will cost you around 75 dollars..

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Everywhere you look these days promoters are claiming to have a pill, a crème or an ointment that will increase a woman’s bust size. They often prey on the potential customers insecurities about her breast size, in particular after breast-feeding. Sometimes the miraculous claims will provoke sales to unsuspecting women because of this.
The question is , do they work and will they work for you ?

This depends largely n who you listen to. Obviously the sales company or person claims they work, but they have a vested financial interest. Please don’t make the mistake that they care about you, they don’t. They do care about relieving you of some hard earned money and will stop at nothing to make that happen.

Still many women are trying these breast enlargement pills without regard to the potential health risks. Are there health risks? That question is yet to be answered, so why take the risk?

Breast enlargement pills supposedly increase breast size because some of them contain herbs that have known estrogen-like effects on your body, the same way birth control pills are thought to temporarily increase bust size.

If breast enlargement pills do work, there isn’t much evidence to support their safe use and the effect would indeed be limited to how long they are taken. Again what are the long-term side effects?

These are question everyone considering breast enlargement pills should consider before making a purchase.

Consulting your medical doctor should be a prerequisite to experimenting with breast enlargement pills. Most breast enlargement pills will include an exercise program to shape and tone the muscles supporting and surrounding your breasts. Indeed the exercises alone maybe a better solution to your problem’

Before you buy anything in the way of breast enlargement pills, do you research and check with others that you know who may have tried breast enlargement pills.

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Choosing the type of breast implant for your breast enhancement procedure is obviously something very important to discuss with your surgeon. Implants come in variety of sizes and types. It is important that you are open and honest with your goals. For example I may be that you want to restore your natural size and volume before you breast fed your children. It may be that you just want to increase the size. Breast implants choices are varied. They can be round, smooth, textured. Deciding how far your implant protrudes is another consideration. Sizes generally range from 120 to 850 cc. They can be filled with saline or silicone. It is at this time during your breast augmentation process that the choices will seem overwhelming. This is perfectly natural and should not cause you stress or anxiety. Remember this process, while commonplace, is vital to your overall satisfaction with your breast augmentation experience. There is no reason to rush. Often many women reach this point in the breast augmentation process and, step back and examine whether or not this is something they really want to do. Remember don’t rush, take your time, and relax . You’re going to love the new you

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