At Kitto Plastic Surgery, we have witnessed many women transform into the most confident version of themselves, thanks to breast enlargement surgery. However, it is ultimately up to you whether or not it is worth it. In this article, we wanted to explore the benefits and potential drawbacks of breast enhancement surgery so that you can make an informed decision.
Benefits of Breast Augmentation
There are many benefits of breast enhancement surgery—it can increase your self-esteem, boost your confidence, improve your sexual satisfaction, and help you achieve a natural full breast shape with limited recovery.
Increased Self Esteem
Many women who seek out breast enlargement are incredibly self-conscious about the size and shape of their breasts. This can be caused by an abnormal breast shape, an underdevelopment of the breast, or even asymmetry. After the surgery, many women feel increased self-esteem and self-worth. Because they are more comfortable with their appearance, some women begin to take better care of their overall health—leading to a healthier lifestyle.
Boost Your Confidence
In addition to feeling a greater sense of self-esteem, many women report a boost in confidence. Confidence is similar to self-esteem, but with one significant difference—confidence is about your abilities, while self-esteem is about your sense of self. When you feel confident, you feel like you can take on the world. So with breast enlargement, women can become more confident in themselves, which translates into other areas of their life such as personal, professional, and spiritual confidence.
Increase in Sexual Satisfaction
With the increase of self-esteem and confidence, many recipients of breast augmentation surgery reported increased levels of sexual satisfaction. According to a study in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, “Eighty percent of breast augmentation respondents […] declared improvements in sexual satisfaction.” This increase is likely due to a psychological boost in body image confidence.
Achieve a Natural Full Breast Shape
The main objective of breast enlargement surgery is to achieve a natural and full breast shape that suits your body. Whether one breast is larger than the other or one sags more, a breast lift and implants can help you achieve your desired look. Now, you don’t have to depend on a padded bra, boob tape, or breast enhancing garments to feel confident. You can have it all right when you wake up.
Recovery is Relatively Quick
Breast enhancement surgery today doesn’t require as much downtime as it used to. Within 5-7 days of recovery, you can return to work and feel better. (So long as your job doesn’t require manual labor.) Plus, with pain medication, your aftercare is much more bearable.
Drawbacks of Breast Enhancement Surgery
As with any surgical procedure, there are some risks involved. Whether these risks outweigh the benefits is up to your personal preference. Some drawbacks of breast enhancement surgery include an impact on your health, your ability to breastfeed, the loss of feeling in your nipples, the cost, and the possible cost of follow-up procedures.
Some Implants Can Impact Your Health
Depending on the type of implant you get, it can affect your health. Certain implants have been linked to Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (a type of cancer). These implants have been recalled, and plastic surgeons no longer use them. However, there is a health risk associated with any implant, including an increased risk of autoimmune/rheumatic disorders.
It Can Affect Your Ability to Breastfeed
In most cases, a breast enlargement does not affect your ability to breastfeed, but that is not always true. The surgery requires the surgeon to cut through breast tissue. This can disrupt the anatomy of your breast and your mammary glands. As long as the incision is a reasonable distance from your nipple, your ability to breastfeed should remain intact.
You Can Lose Feeling in Your Nipples
After the surgery, the breast tissue is still recovering, so it is common for women to temporarily lose feeling in their nipples. However, there are rare instances in which the nerve endings become damaged and permanently lose feeling.
Health Insurance Doesn’t Cover Breast Implants
There are a few instances where health insurance covers breast implants (such as breast reconstruction after a mastectomy) but very few. Breast implants are typically not covered by health insurance, meaning you are left to deal with the breast augmentation cost out of pocket. This surgery is costly and averages $4,516 for the surgeon’s fee alone. The total cost depends on your location, the surgeon, the type of implants, the anesthesia, the materials, and the facilities.
Revision and Replacement Surgeries May Be Necessary
Breast implants are a lengthy procedure, and complications can occur, so it is necessary to take on the additional cost of revision surgeries. Similarly, breast implants do break down over time. Typically they last between 12 and 15 years, but you must be aware you will need another surgery later.
Are Breast Implants Worth It?
As you can see, there are many benefits and many drawbacks to breast augmentation surgery. It is ultimately up to you to decide if breast implants are worth it. Do the risks of breast enhancement surgery outweigh the benefits? Or do the benefits outweigh the risks? Breast implants are worth it if you have the money and feel like they will significantly increase your self-esteem and confidence.
Breast Implants in Richmond, Virginia
Are you looking for breast implants in Richmond, VA? Look no further! Dr. Kitto is a board-certified plastic surgeon who performs breast enlargement surgery. She has helped women discover a renewed sense of self and confidence through these surgeries, and she is ready to help you.
Contact Kitto Plastic Surgery in Richmond, VA by calling 804-294-1777 or schedule a special weekend appointment to discuss your breast implant surgery.
