Breast augmentation surgery is one of today's most common cosmetic procedures. It has gained tremendous popularity in recent years. What can you expect? It's all over TV; we see it on the news, one celebrity had her boobs done! Then we see all these other stars in bikinis and wonder, how many of them are actually real? Advertising is also aggressive; there are lots of advertising about doctors and clinics and how they are the best place for you to have the procedure.
The continuing advancement of technology and the increase in plastic surgery operations indicate that these procedures are becoming more common and relatively free of risk, however, no surgery is really absolutely risk free.
If you are seriously thinking of getting a breast augmentation, first reflect on the following questions.
Why Are You Having Breast-Aug surgery?
Forget what you see on TV, set aside all the testimonials you have seen or heard about doctors and clinics. Get to the very bottom why you believe you need the procedure. Don't desire the procedure because other people say that it will improve your life; instead find out for sure if it will really improve yours. Do you really need it? And why?
If you have a good surgeon, he will be able to assist you in deciding upon it as well giving you an array of options, and even alternatives if you are not fully convinced of getting surgery. You shouldn't be pressured into it.
What are the risks?
Any surgical procedure administered under general anesthesia does have some risk to it. There is always the risk of a complication, even if your doctor has taken all necessary precautions. There is a need for a thorough physical examination prior to the surgery to ensure you are in good health. The doctor will also ask you if you are under any form of medication.
A good surgeon will sit down with you and talk you through the procedure and the possible complications and risks you face. Try not to make any hasty decisions, and carefully weigh the risks against the potential benefits.
Have you found the right doctor?
Finding the right surgeon for your procedure is not a matter of checking for accreditation. You have to find someone you can trust, some you are comfortable with, someone who can understand what it is you want to achieve.
Try to find out if you have any friends or relatives who has had the procedure and if they were happy with the doctor who performed it. If you have a trusted personal physician, ask for some referrals that you can check out. Make a list of possible doctors to check. It is important to research the doctor to ensure they are accredited and certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. A surgeon with hospital privileges is a plus; this means that a hospital committee has approved the doctor's training and competency to meet their criteria for performing a similar operation in their facilities. Some surgeries can be performed in a clinic and not a hospital. If you are considering a clinic for your procedure, check if they have appropriate medical personnel on hand and that the facilities are clean and medical waste is properly disposed of.
How much will it cost?
This is the last thing you should consider, because it should be least important in deciding which doctor or clinic to go to. This should not be the basis for your choice. Your doctor's qualifications and your comfort with him or her are more important than the cost, and you are likely to pay more anyway if there are complications or if you are not happy with the results.
Lucy Starling is a Registered Nurse and Internet Entrepreneur. Lucy likes to blog about matters that concern women such as breast augmentation surgery on her Breast Augmentation Blog on http://breast-augmentation-index.com
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