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Frequently Asked Questions

• What gives the breast its shape?

• What are the factors that cause breast to droop or sag?

• Am I a candidate for breast augmentation?

• Who is not eligible for breast implants?

• Can I breastfeed after breast augmentation?

• How long does breast augmentation surgery usually take?

What gives the breast its shape?
The breast consists of milk ducts and glands, surrounded by fatty tissue that provides its shape and feel. Situated beneath the breast is the pectoralis major muscle or chest muscle.

What are the factors that cause breast to droop or sag?

• rapid weight loss.

• pregnancy - temporary enlargement of milk glands.

• the effects of gravity as age combine to stretch the skin.

Am I a candidate for breast augmentation?
Several of the following feelings or conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for breast augmentation:

• you bothered by the different-sized of your breasts

• you feel that your breasts are too small

• you feel your hips are too large in comparison to your bustline

• you feel self-conscious wearing a swimsuit or form-fitting top

• your breasts have become smaller and lost their firmness after pregnancy

• you feel that weight loss or aging has changed the size and shape of your breasts

Others conditions include,

• you are 18 years of age or older (the FDA does not allow implants in people under age 18)

• you have no history of chest radiation therapy

• you have no history of autoimmune or connective tissue diseases, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis

• you accept the fact that the breast implant may not last forever, and you may have to have additional surgery in the future
   

Who is not eligible for breast implants?

• Women with existing malignant or pre-malignant cancer of your breast without adequate treatment

• Women who are currently pregnant or nursing

• Women with active infection anywhere in your body

Can I breastfeed after breast augmentation?
The answer is YES. For women who have a breast augmentation, breastfeeding is no more difficult with implants than without. Even though  there was fear that breastfeeding with silicone implants would endanger the child, there has been studies performed to show this not to be the case. The main reason is that silicone molecule is too large to pass into the milk ducts.  
 

How long does breast augmentation surgery usually take?
Breast augmentation surgery usually completed within one to three hours. The duration varies according to the technique used, the placement of the implants, the patient’s anatomy, and type of anesthesia used.

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