Are you considering exploring the idea of a boob job? There are many questions that can come to mind when considering breast augmentation, and luckily, we have answers to some of the most common inquiries. Dr. Jack Peterson, a board-certified plastic surgeon, discusses the basics of a breast enhancement surgery, covering everything from the types of implants available to the recovery time needed to achieve accurate results.
What Exactly is a Boob Job?
A popular form of plastic surgery, renowned Dr. Jack Peterson explains that breast augmentation, often referred to as a boob job, is a surgical procedure that involves the insertion of breast implants for the purpose of enhancing a patient’s breast size and shape. Implants are commonly used in the operation to add shape and volume to a patient’s figure and to create a more proportional look.
What Are the Most Common Procedures?
Different patients might have drastically different needs, so when adapting a procedure to help them reach their desired results, it’s important to understand the most common procedures. For instance, some patients might benefit from a breast lift, which corrects any sagging or unevenness, while others could have a better outcome with a breast reduction. Dr. Peterson explains that there are also limitations to the size of the implants to consider. He advises patients to be realistic and keep size to proportion to the rest of the body.
What to Know Before Having a Boob Job?
Before having a breast augmentation operation, it is important to understand all steps of the surgical procedure, as well as the risks and rewards involved. Dr. Peterson advises that serious risks are very rare, but added that it is important to understand those risks if they were to occur. Additionally, before undergoing a breast augmentation, it is also necessary to be in good physical and mental health, as this can help reduce the potential for any complications.
What Happens During a Boob Job?
A breast augmentation operation is typically an outpatient procedure. It usually takes between two and five hours and is performed under general anesthesia. During the operation, Dr. Peterson explains, the surgeon will create an incision in a predetermined area, such as around the areola, underneath the breast, or in the armpit. Next, the surgeon will carefully create room for the implant, and once installed, will close and dress the area.
How Long is the Recovery Time?
The recovery time for a breast augmentation can vary from one patient to the next. Things such as the location of the procedure, the size and type of the implant, a patient’s health, and follow-up appointments all play a role in the length of the recovery. Generally speaking, however, Dr. Peterson says that most patients are able to return to work in about a week, although they will need to avoid activities like exercise and heavy lifting for about a month.
How Long Does it Take to See Results?
After a boob job, Dr. Peterson says that, although each patient is unique, the result will usually be apparent in the weeks following the operation. However, the size and shape of the breasts may change slightly during the initial three to six months of the recovery process due to normal swelling, and any scarring will gradually fade.
Is a Boob Job Right for Me?
Dr. Peterson advises that, before deciding on a breast augmentation, a patient should consider their expectations and thoroughly research surgeons. Be sure to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss any potential procedures, and ask all of the necessary questions, as well as for information about realistic results and likely risks.
A breast augmentation can be a great way to boost self-confidence and achieve the desired aesthetic, provided that the patient takes the time to understand the process before diving in. Having all of the information can help make the decision-making process easier!
