Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Enhancement?
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There are no major health restrictions on receiving breast implants. One obvious requirement is that you be in good health and physically able to undergo surgery. However, some minor consideration could prevent you from receiving the augmentation you desire.
One of the most important things to be aware of is your psychological condition. If you have decided to pursue breast enhancement, it should be for your own peace of mind, self esteem and body image. If another person has instigated in you a desire to improve yourself, it is likely that you are interested for the wrong reasons. The only person that you should ultimately defer personal, physical decisions to is yourself.
Also remember that breast implants will not totally improve your body and how you perceive yourself. Your breasts are one aspect of your body, and their improvement or enhancement cannot make up for other shortcomings you perceive elsewhere. Most people report that after the surgery they are quite pleased with their bodies. However, if you are not, remember that you were only looking to augment your breasts.
In terms of physical limitations, there are a few. If women in your family seem to have a propensity for breast cancer, you might want to think twice about undergoing the surgery. While breast implants will by no means aggravate or quicken the onset of cancer, be aware that mammograms and other detection devices work differently when breast implants are present. You will have to remind doctors that you have implants, and while breast implants will not hinder the detection of cancer, it might not be as rapid as it would be otherwise. Definitive trials have yet to take place.
Breast augmentation will not hinder your ability to breast feed or bear children. However, you should wait six months after having enhancement surgery before attempting to become pregnant. You will still be sore and perhaps a bit swollen for a few months following surgery, and lactation and other hormonal changes a result of pregnancy could further aggravate your discomfort.
You can see a collection of before and after pictures of breast augmentation surgery.