Last updated on August 30th, 2018 at 10:14 pm
Who Is A Candidate for Breast Augmentation?
Candidate for Breast Augmentation?
People who are interested in getting this procedure done should be in good overall health. The risks of serious complications are greater in people who have preexisting health conditions. That is why most plastic surgeons require that a patient undergo a physical examination prior to getting surgery. The risks of breast augmentation may outweigh the benefits for a small percentage of patients.
Those who are interested in getting breast augmentation should have realistic expectations about the way that they want to look. Far too may women get this procedure done to look like a celebrity and end up disappointed because they did not get the results that they were expecting. It is also important to note that this procedure may not correct a person’s self-esteem issues. Furthermore, people who are interested in getting this procedure done should not get it done for someone else. Breast augmentation should only be done for one’s own reasons. Women who get breast augmentation done to appease someone else will most likely regret their decision.
The ideal candidate for breast augmentation is also someone who is over the age of 18. Breast augmentation should not be performed on a patient under the age of 18 because the breast tissue is still developing. Additionally, the risks of complications are greater in a patient who is under the age of 18. Nursing and pregnant women are not good candidate for breast augmentation. Both lactation and pregnancy change a woman’s breast tissue.
Additionally, women also need to be cognizant of the fact that breast augmentation is usually not covered by health insurance. This means that a woman will most likely be paying the entire expense out-of-pocket. That is why the ideal candidate for breast augmentation is someone who is in good shape financially. There is no need to go into debt trying to get this procedure.
How long does it take to find out if I am a good candidate for breast augmentation?
Patients will usually be able to find out if they are a good candidate for breast augmentation the same day that they go in for their consultation. The plastic surgeon will take the patient’s medical history and discuss the expected outcome of the procedure. The surgeon will also take the time to inform the patient of all of the risks involved with breast augmentation.
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