Is It Possible For Breast Implants to Look Natural?
Yes, you have many options when it comes to breast augmentation, and you can choose a natural look. The type and placement of implants that you choose, as well as the implant size relative to your original size and your frame, will affect the type of look you achieve with breast augmentation.
If a natural look is what you want, talk openly with your cosmetic surgeon about it. The choices that create the most natural look are different for every woman. Based on your body type and shape, he will be able to advise you on the choices that will give you the look you desire. Options such as placing the implant behind or partially behind the muscle, using silicone implants, and avoiding high profile implants can help some women achieve a more natural look.
Will I Still Be Able to Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?
Yes, most women can breastfeed after breast augmentation. The implants themselves doe not interfere with your ability to breastfeed and they do not pose any danger to your baby. The one factor most likely to affect your ability to breastfeed is your choice of incision placement.
The periareolar incision is made along the edge of the darker skin surrounding the nipple. This incision type carries the highest risk of interfering with breastfeeding. However, even with this type of incision, most women can breastfeed after breast augmentation. Of course, if you are very concerned about this aspect of breast enlargement, you can always choose a different incision type.
Does Breast Augmentation Interfere With Mammograms?
Yes, they can. You can still have mammograms after breast augmentation, but it is very important that you use a mammogram technician who has experience working with breast implants. The implants can make mammograms more painful. They can also make it difficult to get a good image, and can require that more images be taken to get a good view of all the tissue.
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Breast Augmentation?
Most women can return to their normal activities about four to six weeks after their breast augmentation surgery. Individual recovery times vary according to many factors including incision placement, implant placement (submuscular or subglandular), implant size, and of course your personal health and how well you take care of yourself before and after your surgery.
As you might expect, a more significant enlargement of your breasts will also mean a more significant recovery in terms of both time and discomfort. Submuscular implants, those placed behind rather than in front of the muscle, can also mean a more significant recovery period because the surgery is more extensive. Taking good care of your health and your skin in preparation for breast augmentation can help minimize your recovery time.
Are There Different Types of Breast Augmentation?
Yes and no. Each breast augmentation procedure is a unique combination of several choices. Among these choices are: