Women's Health
Breast Augmentation Still One of Most Popular Surgeries
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Jun 3, 2013 - 11:32:26 AM

(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Although breast augmentation surgery has dropped by seven percent from 2012, it still remains one of the most popular cosmetic treatments, followed by rhinoplasty, liposuction, blepharoplasty and facelifts.

Despite its popularity, Dr. Frederick Weniger, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. is one of the best plastic surgeons in South Carolina, would like his patients to understand five things before they decide to come in for the procedure should they elect to undergo surgery. Many patients may think that a breast augmentation procedure is a simple matter with few complications. This is not exactly true.

The first thing to know is that breast implants are not a surgery that can be performed and forgotten. The potential for complications gradually increases over time and further surgeries will more than likely need to be performed later on in life, for either aesthetic reasons or safety. The second thing to understand is the quality and choice of the implants.

Choosing either saline or silicone implants has its own risks and rewards. Silicone implants feel more natural overall while also remaining less palpable to the touch, further increasing the natural feel. In addition, silicone implants have less visible wrinkling when compared to silicone implants. However, there are some downsides still to utilizing silicone implants.

During the implantation surgery, they require a larger incision than a saline implant would, thus potentially increasing the size of a possible scar. Furthermore, if they rupture, there is often no direct indication of the rupture. A third thing to understand is the procedure itself. It is best to communicate with Dr. Weniger in addition to doing your own research, as well as expressing your goals and keeping realistic expectations about the procedure. A fourth thing to understand is the risks inherent to the procedure. Breast augmentation, while routine, is still a surgical procedure not to be undergone without due consideration to the health concerns involved. Lastly, the fifth thing for a patient to understand is to continue monitoring their health after the procedure.

Women should continue monthly self-examinations and continue with their regular schedule of mammograms and screenings for breast cancer as well as to determine the current state of the implants. By keeping these things a mind a patient can make the best decision for themselves, one that will maintain both safety and happiness through remaining healthy.

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