Breast Augmentation in Los Angeles

Seeking Cosmetic Surgery In Los Angeles

Los Angeles, the biggest city in California, is frequently called the city of angels. One of the leading tourist magnets in the U.S., Los Angeles is also among the top destinations for individuals following their dreams. Covering nearly 500 square miles and boasting a population of nearly 4 million, L.A. is the second biggest city in the U.S..

Despite the occasional smog risks L.A. boasts one of the most ideal climates in the world. Prominent landmarks of the area include Disneyland, the Hollywood Bowl, Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Griffith Observatory. Much of the architecture and entertainment of Los Angeles derives from the Mexican/Spanish heritage of the area.

Los Angeles is chiefly known throughout the world for the film industry that is located in the area. The romance of the movie industry is mirrored in the importance of attractiveness in all walks of life. Fortunately some the most admired world class cosmetic physicians call the Los Angeles area home.

Breast Augmentation At A Glance

Augmentation of the breast is performed by inserting a bag made of silicone (a prosthesis) under the breast and/or the chest muscles (sub pectoral), then inflating the bag by filling it with saline solution (salt water). This procedure enlarges and firms the breast area giving an increased cup size, more pleasant shape and deeper cleavage.

Breast Augmentation Reasons & Benefits

Woman have been wishing for larger, shapelier breasts for centuries. Surgery to enlarge the size of breasts was first performed in the 1890s. Various techniques had been attempted over the years before settling on silicon shell implants in the 1980s.

Reasons women give for breast augmentation include feeling that the breasts are small, uneven, unattractively shaped or wishing to restore size lost due to dieting or pregnancy. Breast augmentation has now passed nose reshaping as the most sought out cosmetic surgery in the U.S.. More than 300,000 surgeries were performed in 2006.

Even though the procedure is normally safe and the results generally pleasing to the patient it must be understood that a breast augmentation is possibly risky technique as are all kinds of cosmetic techniques.

Some changes are permanent and the results may not be pleasing if not done by the right surgeon. Patients owe it to themselves and their future happiness to learn as much as they can about the procedure, recovery and risks.

Breast Augmentation Surgery Procedure

The procedure starts with a pre-operative consultation with the doctor where you are provided with careful instructions about how to get ready for the procedure. Follow the instructions exactly as minor variations can cause serious, even fatal complications.

Some practitioners use general anesthesia and others prefer a light sedation plus a local anesthesia. Either method will ensure that the surgery seems quick and painless to the patient.

A cut is made in one of four locations: in the armpit, in the skin crease under the breast and chest, along the edge of the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple), or in the navel. The incision is to allow the surgeon to disconnect the breast tissue from the underlying muscles to make a pocket to insert the implant.

One way of placing the implant is to form a pocket in the actual muscle tissue under the breast. The disadvantage of this method is that there is often more pain and a longer healing time. The advantage is that the muscle tends to hold the implant more firmly in place resulting in a firmer, rounder breast.

After the pocket has been made the implant is inserted and positioned. A newer and common implant type is inserted unfilled and then saline solution (sterile salt water) is injected into the implant through a valve.

The breast augmentation operation takes 1 to 2 hours and is done most often in the doctors suite or an outpatient facility. The patient generally goes home the same day, and will return to work in a week.

Severe pain may continue for 3 or 4 days following the procedure and can then take up to six months before the final recovery of bruised areas.

Risks And Complications Of Breast Augmentation

Most women recover quickly and are pleased with the outcome of the technique. However, a number of kinds of complications can happen and it is vital to realize that the implants are not lifetime devices. Eventually they should need to be replaced.

Physical complications can include an infection in the week after the procedure. There have also been cases reported of auto-immune disease but the link to the implants is still unclear.

Cosmetic problems can also happen. If scar tissue should form against the implant a condition known as "capsular contracture" can occur where the breast starts to seem hard and tight. Another symptom is "rippling" where the implant shifts position creating the appearance of dents and ripples on the surface of the breast.

One of the highest risks is the possibility of unhappiness should the results of the the procedure not provide desired changes in the social life of the patient. Women who have had breast implants are three times more likely to attempt suicide as women in general

Breast augmentation can only improve the shape of the breasts and not create perfection. Bigger breasts may lead to a stronger sense of self-confidence but will not change your life.

Breast Augmentation Costs

Surgeons fees for breast augmentation are usually between $3,000 and $4,000. Fees for the operating room, anesthesiologist and drugs can significantly raise the total. In addition the fees are generally higher in some major urban areas.

Ask your surgeon to learn the exact cost before making your choice. There are options for paying the costs over time.

Questions To Ask Your Breast Augmentation Surgeon

You should always have a meeting with your surgeon before agreeing to any kind of procedure. You want to take sufficient time to get all your questions answered. Also you may ask to view before and after images to get a better idea of what is possible.

Some questions you will probably ask include:

• Am I being realistic about my desired outcome?
• Where will the technique be performed and how much time will it take?
• What is the recovery time for doing various activities?
• What is the amount this will cost me?
• How much experience have you had with this technique?
• How often do complications occur?
• What if I am not happy with the results?

Check that the surgeon has all your medical history and knows of any allergies or special needs you have.

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