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What are the risks and complications associated with having breast implants?
How many additional operations on my implanted breast(s) can I expect over my lifetime?
How will my breasts look if I decide to have the implants removed without replacement?
What shape, size, surface texturing, incision site, and placement site is recommended for me?
How will my ability to breast feed be affected?
How can I expect my implanted breasts to look over time?
How can I expect my implanted breasts to look after pregnancy? After breast feeding?
What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the cosmetic outcome of my implanted breasts?
What alternate procedures or products are available if I choose not to have breast implants?
Do you have before and after photos I can look at for each procedure and what results are reasonable for me?
Other Factors To Consider In Breast Augmentation
Choosing a Surgeon
When choosing an experienced surgeon who is experienced with breast implantation, you should know the answers to the following questions:
How many breast augmentation implantation procedures does he/she perform per year?
How many years has he/she performed breast implantation procedures?
Is he/she board certified, and if so, with which board?
In which states is he/she licensed to practice surgery? Note that some states provide information on disciplinary action and malpractice claims/settlements to prospective patients either by request or on the world wide web.
What is the most common complication he/she encounters with breast implantation?
What is his/her reoperation rate with breast implantation and what is the most common type of reoperation he/she performs?
Familiarize yourself with the following options in breast implant surgery and be prepared to discuss with your surgeon the following issues:
Are You Eligible for Saline-Filled Breast Implants?
Implants are to be used for females for the following indications (procedures):
Breast Augmentation
This is done to increase the size and proportion of a woman's breasts. A woman must be at least 18 years old for breast augmentation.
Who Is Not Eligible for Breast Implants?
Implants are not to be used for:
Women with existing malignant or pre-malignant cancer of the breast without adequate treatment
Women with an active infection anywhere in her body
Augmentation in women who are currently pregnant or nursing
Special Considerations For Breast Augmentation
What Are the Alternatives to Breast Augmentation?
Accept your breasts as they are
Wear a padded bra or external prostheses
You are advised to wait a week after reviewing and considering this information before deciding whether to have augmentation surgery.
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