The Breast Augmentation Guide
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Enjoying the ResultsYou’ve had the surgery, the pain is gone, and now you’re ready to start enjoying your new body! Enhancing your breast size can be psychologically and physically beneficial. If your surgeon decided that you were an ideal candidate for breast augmentation surgery (see the Home page for details of ideal candidacy), then you will naturally exude the confidence that you were seeking through your new body.
Whether she is having the surgery done to enhance her body contour, or to balance a difference in breast size, a breast augmentation will give her confidence in her femininity. In fact, a recent study shows that 97% of breast implant recipients are happy with the results of their breast augmentation surgery. (As per the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 2001) After their surgery is complete, women begin to notice that:
How long do breast implants last? Well, it is important to know that studies show that the average life span of a breast implant is about 16 years. Furthermore, the risk of implant rupture increases with time as well. It is most likely that you will have to replace your implants after 10 to 15 years. Many studies prove that the thin envelope or “sac” encasing the silicone gel deteriorate with time. After about 10 years, about half of all silicone gel implants begin to break apart and leak. So, if you’re not prepared to provide the upkeep on the implants, then it is not recommended that you get them. For more information on life span of an implant read the study found at plastic.org. In order to report a problem with your breast implant contact your surgeon and/or the implant manufacturer. Have this information available:
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If
a woman undergoes a breast enhancement for the right reasons (i.e.
she is looking for improvement - not perfection, and is realistic
in her goals), she will benefit from the results.