Breast Augmentation After Pregnancy

This is the perfect time for you to get implants. Having implants before you are done having children can lead to some unexpected problems and cause you to be even more unsatisfied with your appearance.

For women who are looking for a way to regain their lost chest size after a pregnancy, it is recommended that you wait at least three to six months after the birth of your last child before getting the surgery. Many surgeons are also recommending that prior to any consultation, you have achieved your pre-pregnancy weight as well. The time it takes you to achieve these recommendations may vary since everyone is different and it may take you a longer or shorter timeframe. To be on the safe side, you may just want to wait until it has been at least a year after having your baby before you go in for a breast augmentation.

Since pregnancy can bring about many different changes to the body and alter the appearance, size, and shape of a woman's chest, this procedure might be helpful. A woman who may have had a previously perky chest may have a sagging chest after the baby arrives and her body has gone back to its pre-pregnancy state. If you are done having children, getting a breast augmentation is something that can benefit you.

Pregnancy is not the only condition of motherhood that can wreak havoc on a woman's chest. Breastfeeding can also cause tissue to lose its elasticity and cause the chest to start sagging. After dealing with all of the changes from pregnancy, women tend to feel less attractive and getting implants is a way to give them some of their self-esteem back.

Contrary to popular belief, when your chest is saggy or has excess skin hanging, it is much easier for the plastic surgeon to place the implants in their proper position. There is less bruising, because the doctor did not have to pull and stretch the skin for the implants.

Having your breast augmentation performed by a surgeon who is experienced and accredited will guarantee that you get the chest you want. You can feel safe in knowing that you are in good and capable hands.

The typical breast augmentation procedure can last between two to four hours and is often performed in an outpatient clinic that is located in the plastic surgeon's facility.

You can also decide to have your surgery performed in a hospital, where you may incur more charges. During the procedure, you can expect to be placed under a local anesthetic that is administered through an IV. For a nominal fee, you may be able to be placed under general anesthesia. After the procedure, your doctor will have provided you with a prescription for medications that you can use to give you some comfort and relief during recovery. Your new chest is tightly bound for a few days to help promote the healing process and prevent any more trauma to the area.

Even though you are allowed to go home after your procedure, you should not jump back into doing any strenuous activity for at least a couple of weeks. Take it easy and avoid overexerting yourself so that you will be able to show off your new body.