Breast augmentation....is it too early to get ready for summer 2013??? NOOOOOOOOO!!! In fact, now is the perfect time.
For most women, the surgery is only the beginning. It usually takes about 2-3 months for implants to settle and skin to stretch to accomidate the implants. Why?? Well, let's get into that.
This young lady is a good example to discuss. For women who have never had children have tighter skin than those who have not...in most cases. This makes sense in that their breasts have not enlarged gradually over nine months, then shrunk down after. When the skin is tight and implants are placed, it takes a little bit of time for the skin to stretch to accomidate them, in some cases, up to three months or so. The other thing to consider is the distance between the nipple and the fold under the breast. If you look at this picture, in the 45 degree view, you can see the natural fold under the breast that delineates the breast from the chest wall. This is the nipple to fold distance. In women with small breasts, who have not had children, this distance is usually very short. If you can imagine placing an implant in this breast, the implant will ride high until this skin stretches to accomidate the new and extra thickness of the implant. After the skin stretches, the implant drops into place giving the more natural look that most women want.
As you can see in this picture, the nipple to fold distance in the first photo is essentially non-existant, in the after photo, 3 months later, the implant has settled, the skin has stretched, giving a nice result. Again, 3 months later!!
For women who have had children, AND those who have not, when we put implants in below the muscle (the more popular way to place them to decrease creasing and rippling of the implant and skin) the muscle does not like to stretch. Think about it, when you stretch your muscles, it can be uncomfortable until you put the muscle back into the resting position. The pectoral muscle is no different. It contracts in an attempt to resume its resting position as well. This contraction pulls the implant up on the chest wall making it ride high. It also takes time for the muscle to stretch and allow the implant to drop. It seems that the bigger the muscle, the longer the implants lose this battle. We use massage and a velcro strap to help the process proceed quicker, but it still takes time.
Implants can only be placed one way....through the skin. Whether they are placed through the arm pit, below the breast, through the nipple, through the belly button, or through a tummy tuck incision, there is still an incision. For saline implants, about 2 cm (less than an inch) and for silicone, 4 cm (a little less than 2 inches). It takes a little time for these small incisions to heal. When summer arrives, with enough time, they are barely noticed. Not enough time, they can be seen.
It is now January. At Total Body Surgical, we always have great pricing on breast augmentation, AND the pricing is all inclusive. This means that the price includes anesthesia, implants, physician, and facility fees. The only other costs are for medications, and for the post operative bra that is needed...about one hundred dollars. If you've been thinking about it, NOW is the time to proceed. You will look great by March, before the summer outfits are even coming out of the closet. The implants will have settled, incisions will have healed, and you'll be ready for summer fun.
Come in today or call for an appointment 918-786-7780. Operating time is filling up quickly so act today!!