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Posted on: 22 October 2021

Changing the size or shape of your breasts may be something that you're thinking of doing, but you might have questions that you're too afraid to ask. Perhaps you're embarrassed over the thought of wanting to enhance your breasts or afraid of undergoing a cosmetic procedure.  These fears may prevent you from getting the accurate details about breast augmentation that you need to make the most informed decision. Here are a few answers to some common questions about breast augmentation that may help put your mind more at ease.

How is breast augmentation performed?

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that's usually performed under general anesthesia. This means that you'll be asleep throughout the procedure while the surgeon works to craft your new, beautiful breasts. While you sleep and remain numb to avoid feeling any pain, the surgeon will make incisions to place saline or silicone breast implants behind the breast tissue, under the chest muscle, or through underarm incisions. An incision may also be placed under each areola (nipple region) to place the implants. After your surgery is complete and you awake from your nap, you'll be able to go home to finish healing.

How big can I go?

The ideal cup size for your breasts will depend on your specific body type, but implants that will give you a C or D cup will likely look the most natural and give you the most satisfying results. If you get implants that are considered to be too big for your frame, your breasts will likely look unnatural and may cause you a lot of back pain and other physical problems.

Is there something that can be done about sagging breasts?

In addition to changing the shape and size of each breast through breast augmentation, a breast lift may be performed to reduce sagginess. Having the breasts filled with implants during a breast augmentation procedure may also help reduce a lot of the sagginess that may be the result of aging, giving birth, or a substantial weight loss.

What should I do to prepare for surgery?

Your surgeon will give you a list of instructions that you should follow before your procedure to avoid surgical complication risks. Some of the main things that you should do prior to your breast augmentation surgery include:

• Scheduling time off from work or school
• Getting any blood work or other essential medical tests performed
• Quitting smoking (if you use tobacco products or marijuana)
• Wearing loose, comfortable clothing on the day of your surgery
• Stopping the use of aspirin or other medicines that may cause excessive bleeding

How quickly will my body heal after surgery?

Generally speaking, a full recovery from a breast augmentation procedure takes four to six weeks. You should be able to return to work and perform other light-duty activities two weeks after your surgery. After three to four weeks, you may be healed enough to start engaging in some light fitness activities that don't involve chest exercises. Your surgeon will continue to monitor you through each phase of your recovery period to ensure that you are healing properly and aren't returning to overly strenuous activities too soon.

Hopefully, the answers to these questions have helped shed more light on what's involved in a breast augmentation procedure and what you can expect with the results. The information that you've learned here about breast augmentation can be used to help you determine if this cosmetic procedure is right for you.