If you’ve ever taken a walk through Beverly Hills or watched a few episodes of Real Housewives, you’ve probably heard someone having a conversation about how happy they are with their recent “boob job.” No, it doesn’t mean they got employed at some sort of breast-centric office. It’s an informal term for a range of different cosmetic surgeries.
Boob jobs, or breast augmentation surgery involves breast implants or fat transfer to enhance the plumpness and contour of your breasts. They’re a common procedure that many women choose to undergo in order to boost their confidence.
A breast augmentation procedure can look a bit different depending on a few different factors. But in general, incisions are made either around the areola, under the breast, or in the pit of the arm.
Once the incision is made, an implant is placed into the pocket either under the pectoral muscle or directly behind the breast tissue. The method for placing the implant relies on a number of variables including size and type of implant, body type, and surgeon recommendation.
There are many different types of implants, though sterile saline implants are most common. If these happen to burst, the body absorbs the solution naturally rather than leading to infection. These are even approved by the FDA for breast reconstruction surgery for women at any age above 18.
You may also consider fat transfer breast augmentation in which liposuction is used to remove fat from one area of the body to be transferred into the breasts to enhance their volume. This is good for women who are looking for relatively small changes, and since your body typically responds well to its own fat, you might experience fewer postoperative side effects.
Young or old, boob jobs can bring you a large number of benefits. If you’ve been uncomfortable with the size or appearance of your breasts, here are a couple of different reasons why a breast augmentation procedure might be the right thing for you.
Why Do People Get Boob Jobs?
Cosmetic surgery has the power to boost your confidence and let you feel comfortable in your own skin. But there’s even more to it than just that.
Breast Symmetry
Ever noticed that one of your breasts hangs down a bit lower than the other? You’re not alone. Breast asymmetry can not only cause you to feel insecure about your body, but it can also make bras and clothing fit abnormally.
When the breasts differ by an entire cup size or more, breast implant surgery can help make the smaller breast more uniform compared to the other. Additionally, different sized implants can be inserted into both breasts to achieve symmetry.
Improve Contour Post-Pregnancy
During pregnancy, the volume of a woman’s breast changes dramatically. In one study, it was found that a woman’s breast grows 96 ml in volume between the start and end of pregnancy.
But just because the volume of the breast increases doesn’t mean your boobs necessarily grow in size. Often, the breasts lose their perkiness and begin to sag. They may appear deflated and without the youthful contour that exists pre-pregnancy.
Breast implants can enhance lost volume and a more lifted breast contour that can rejuvenate your upper body’s appearance.
Major Weight Loss
Many women notice that after losing a substantial amount of weight, their breasts lose their perkiness and become deflated in appearance as well. Your plastic surgeon might recommend a combination breast lift and augmentation surgery to remove sagging skin and enhance the breast’s volume all in one.
If Breasts Haven’t Fully Developed
Macromastia is a medical condition that occurs when breasts do not become fully developed post puberty. The result is abnormally small, misshapen, or asymmetric breasts. Breast implants can help give the appearance of fuller and more developed breasts if they were never able to get to their desired size after puberty.
Better Fitting Clothing
Women’s clothing is often crafted with perky breasts in mind. If your breasts sag, you might notice that they do not fit into shirts, dresses, or bras in ways that feel comfortable.
Breast implants can give you more clothing options to let you experiment with new styles to match your personality. Not to mention, you might finally be ready to throw on that bathing suit that’s been sitting in the back of your closet for years.
If You’ve Had a Mastectomy
The average risk for a woman to develop breast cancer at some point in her life is 13% — that’s a one in eight chance of developing breast cancer. If the cancer becomes serious, it might require a mastectomy, a removal of some or all of either breast.
Breast implants can act as a reconstructive surgery for women to restore the normal look and feel of their bodies. It’s a way to fight back against cancer and allow women to feel like themselves again.
More Self-Confidence
Last but not least, plastic surgery of any kind has the profound ability to boost your self-confidence and self image. Having breasts that look and feel exactly as you wish will be able to let you feel comfortable in your own skin.
You’ll feel sexier and more youthful. You’ll have more confidence to wear more revealing clothing and finally feel the freedom of achieving your best body possible.
Are Breast Implants Safe?
With so many reasons to get breast augmentation surgery, you’re probably ready to fill out our inquiry form and get one today! But if you have some hesitations about whether or not breast implants are safe, that is completely understandable.
The first thing to know is that both saline and silicone breast implants are FDA approved for women over 18 and 22 respectively. These implants have had to undergo extensive testing to demonstrate reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness.
Additionally, adverse outcomes occur in only about 1% of breast implant cases, meaning that the risk of complication is very rare.
Knowing the risks before you go ahead with the surgery is important. As with any procedure, some swelling, bruising, and minor discomfort may be experienced for several days afterward. Your doctor may prescribe pain medication for you. After about two months, most of the swelling will be resolved and you will be at your approximate breast size. During the consultation, be sure to ask about specific surgical procedures, the success rate, and the complications involved in the process.
That said, in general, complications that might arise from a breast implant surgery include:
The need for additional surgeries to match your desired results.
Scar tissue that distorts the shape of the breast implant (capsular contracture).
Changes in nipple and breast sensation.
Implant leakage.
Breast Pain.
Pain and tenderness.
Rupture of implants.
Infection.
The longer you have breast implants, the more likely you may be to develop complications, as they are not lifetime devices. With that said, going to a trusted plastic surgeon and properly maintaining your implants can decrease your risk and enhance the results of your procedure.
Some symptoms reported following breast enhancement surgery include fatigue, memory loss, skin rash, trouble concentrating and thinking clearly, and joint pain.
Are Breast Reductions Right for Me?
If you feel like you want breast implant surgery for any of the reasons listed above, you might be a good candidate! You might also be a good candidate if:
You are physically healthy and aren’t currently pregnant.
You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too small.
You are dissatisfied with the appearance of your breasts post-pregnancy or weight loss.
Your breasts are asymmetrical.
You are uncomfortable with the overall appearance of your breasts.
Your breasts failed to develop normally.
You’re a nonsmoker.
You have positive and realistic expectations.
Meet some of these criteria? We’d love to see you in our sunny Miami office! Click here to learn more about what PH-1 Miami can do for you.
In Conclusion
Boob jobs are an informal term for breast augmentation surgery. This is a procedure where implants or fat from another area of the body is placed into breast tissue in order to achieve a fuller and perkier breast contour.
There are many reasons why someone may want to undergo breast augmentation surgery. It may be for aesthetic purposes such as boosting self-confidence or achieving breast symmetry. However, it might be reconstructive to obtain normal breast contour post-mastectomy or following a major weight loss.
Regardless, breast implants are approved by the FDA and are safe procedures, especially when conducted by plastic surgeons you can trust. At PH-1 Miami, we excel at helping our clients achieve their best bodies through cosmetic surgery and healthy living.
Sources:
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation | American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Types of Breast Implants | FDA.
