Top Reasons Why Women Choose Breast Augmentation

Plastic Surgeon, Dr Lahar Shares Top Reasons Why Women Choose Breast Augmentation With Award Winning Beauty Editor, Barbie Ritzman

Breast augmentation remains the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States, with at least 30,000 women having breast implants per year. I know that women choose breast augmentation for many reasons, not just vanity, like most assume. Therefore, I got with Dr. Lahar Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills, to determine why women choose breast augmentation.

Dr. Lahar was excited to share these details on this popular cosmetic procedure with Barbie's Beauty Bits. He wanted to stress above all that:

It's important to note that choosing to undergo breast augmentation is a highly personal decision and should be carefully thought through. The decision needs to be one that someone is doing for themselves, not anyone else.

So if you are considering breast augmentation, know that you are not alone. With its wide range of exciting and compelling benefits, there are many different reasons why millions of women decide to have breast augmentation surgery, and we're here to share the top 8 reasons:

A Breast Augmentation Can Boost Self-Esteem
A woman's breasts are often central to her identity. If you are displeased with your breasts' size, position, or shape, you may feel a lack of self-confidence that can even make you dissatisfied with life.

Studies show that breast augmentation is connected to improved self-esteem in women, making a boost of self-esteem a popular reason women opt for implants.

This does not mean that every patient getting breast augmentation lacks self-esteem, but even a woman with high self-confidence can enjoy an enhanced self-image after this procedure.

Obtain A Fuller Appearance With Breast Implants
You may have breasts that developed usually, but perhaps they are not as full and round as you want. This is where the skill of your plastic surgeon is essential; if they put in breast implants that are too big for your body, it will look unnatural. And there is a trend these days for breast augmentation to look natural and proportionate to a woman's body.

If you work closely with your surgeon, you can select a cup size and shape that makes you look fuller without appearing fake.

Remember that several factors affect which size of the implant is right for you. These include your body proportions, anatomy, and how much natural breast tissue there is. Your surgeon will consider these factors and your goals to decide the ideal volume of the implant.

A Breast Augmentation Can Correct Asymmetry
Did you know that most women's breasts are not symmetrical? This is another reason why many choose to enhance their upper body with breast implants to achieve better proportions overall. Although the difference is barely noticeable, it can be a problem with some patients. Women with mild to moderate breast asymmetry can have a lopsided look, making buying bras, shirts, and swimsuits hard.

Your surgeon can work with you to ensure that your breasts are both fuller and rounder as well as symmetrical.

A Breast Lift With Implants After Significant Weight Loss
Many women lose a significant amount of weight but find that their breasts sag. Your surgeon may recommend a breast lift and breast augmentation to provide a perkier look that makes you look years younger. These procedures can be done at once, and the difference can be stunning.

Some patients choose to have other work done with breast surgery, such as a tummy tuck or liposuction. This is a cost-effective way to have plastic surgery, and you get all of your recovery done at once.

Restore Body After Pregnancy With A Breast Augmentation
Pregnancy is one of life's wonders, but it can change a woman's body. One change that usually happens after pregnancy and breastfeeding is drooping or sagging breasts that may become smaller after you've stopped nursing. That's why many new mothers get a breast lift and augmentation when they are finished having children.

However, if you plan to have more children in a few years, it's best to wait on breast augmentation. This is because having more children could undo the work your surgeon has done.

Reconstruct Breasts After A Mastectomy With Breast Implants
Women who had a mastectomy to treat breast cancer usually want breast augmentation or reconstruction cosmetic surgery to restore how they looked before. But, unfortunately, this can have a significant impact on a woman helping with self-esteem and quality of life.

If you are thinking about breast augmentation after mastectomy, it's vital to consider a plastic surgeon highly skilled and experienced in breast reconstruction. There is a great deal of artistry in breast reconstruction to resemble a natural breast, so please choose your surgeon carefully.

Breast Implants Offer A Solution For Helping To Make Your Clothes Fit Better
Some women find that clothes don't fit their chests the way they want. Or, they struggle to find a bra or bathing suit that fits properly. This can be because of asymmetrical breasts or breasts that are too small or large for the rest of the body.

Breast augmentation can fill you out on top so that buying attractive, well-fitted clothes is much easier. This can make you feel better about your body and give you a jolt of self-confidence.

Breast Augmentation Can Offer A Solution To Those Whose Breasts Didn't Develop
Some women have breasts that did not fully develop during puberty, giving them tiny breasts in proportion to the rest of the body. This is a health condition called macromastia.

This condition is often genetic, but it also can be caused by radiation exposure, surgery, or trauma.

More About Lahar Plastic Surgery
Dr. Nicholas Lahar is a full-service plastic surgeon serving Beverly Hills, California, and surrounding areas. He earned his bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

Next, Dr. Lahar earned his M.D. from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He refined his surgical skills and knowledge further through general and plastic surgery residencies at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Lahar also completed aesthetic plastic surgery training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

Learn more about Dr. Lahar Plastic Surgery in Beverly Hills by visiting him online.

References
How Will Breast Implants Change Your Life. (n.d.). Accessed at
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/how-will-breast-implants-change-your-life#1

The Reasons Women Get Breast Implants. (2019). Accessed at https://www.huffpost.com/entry/real-or-fake-reasons-wome_b_5537372

Why Today's Breast Augmentation Is Better Than Ever. (2018). Accessed at https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/why-todays-breast-augmentation-is-better-than-ever

Dr. Lahar Plastic Surgery - Breast Augmentation. (n.d.). Accessed at https://www.laharplasticsurgery.com/procedures/breast/breast-augmentation/

How To Pick The Best Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon

How To Pick The Best Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon, With San Antonio Plastic Surgeon Dr. Scott J Farber And Barbie's Beauty Bits

Plastic surgery has made enormous strides since it first gained popularity in the 1960s. Surgical techniques have advanced, so they’re safer and more sophisticated, and men and women are more at ease with enhancing how they look with cosmetic surgery.

If you consider cosmetic procedures because you need reconstructive surgery, you must choose an excellent surgeon. 

Let’s review how you can find the best reconstructive plastic surgeon to meet your needs and goals.

Check For Board Certification When Searching For A Plastic Surgeon
Suppose you need reconstructive surgery on your face after an accident or the breasts after mastectomy. In that case, it is essential when scheduling an appointment to choose a surgeon who has as much skill and experience as possible.

This means you want to find a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in reconstructive procedures that you need. You should verify that your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery or The American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 

Remember that the US government doesn’t require that a surgeon has training in the services they offer. So, it’s possible you could have a surgeon who usually works on the cardiovascular system doing a face reconstruction procedure! This may seem hard to believe, but it’s legal. 

So, when finding the right reconstructive plastic surgeon who is qualified to perform it is up to you to ensure that your surgeon is board-certified. 

Check That The Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon Is Skilled In Your Procedure
If need plastic and reconstructive surgery because you were in a car accident and suffered severe trauma to your cheek and nose. You want to find a board-certified plastic surgeon skilled in reconstructing that part of the face.

It’s essential to have a plastic surgeon who is familiar with reconstructive rhinoplasty so that you can breathe normally through your nose.

Some of the questions you should ask your surgeon are:

• How much training have you had in the procedure I need?
• How many years have you performed this procedure?
• How many times have you done this procedure in the past three years?
• Do you have before and after photos of past patients who have had this procedure? 

Select A Cosmetic And Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon Whose Style Attracts You
Everyone knows that what one person finds attractive, another person may not. That’s why you should not seek medical advice from a friend or trust their recommendation outright about a cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon. Instead, you should look at the results of each surgeon you see to determine if their aesthetic sense appeals to you.

San Antonio plastic surgeon Dr. Scott J Farber notes, “Remember that the surgeon you select will be reconstructing part of your body after trauma or surgery, so you want to have someone whose results speak to you.” 

To get a feel for the surgeon’s aesthetic sense, Dr. Farber says you should consider these points:

• Check their credentials.
  
• Contact the State Medical Board – Here patients can find out information on licensing, education, board certification.
• Check their certification – Are they recognized by The American Board of Plastic Surgery? This is the board that is responsible for certifying accrediting plastic surgeons.
• Find out if your surgeon’s facility is accredited – Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care or The American Association of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities  inspects the facility of surgery centers for patient safety and care.
• Search for them – Many surgeons are listed on The American Society of Plastic Surgeons website which provides information on procedures and ASAPS member surgeons.
  
• Review their before and after photos. A great place to look for before and after photos is on RealSelf, as the pictures shown here are unedited. Then, compare each surgeon’s results for the reconstructive procedure you seek. Which doctor’s results look the best to you? 
• One size does not fit all and that is true here as well.  Hence it is essential to look closely at the before and after photos of patients who are your size and general appearance. For example, for face reconstruction, look for patients around your age with a similar facial structure, and have some of the same issues, such as broken cheekbones and nose.
• Check for consistency in each surgeon’s results for every patient that has had that procedure. Do the results look how you would want to look after surgery.

Check How The Surgeon And Staff Communicate With You
Having reconstructive surgery is a big deal, and it’s essential that you feel completely comfortable with the surgeon and the staff when choosing a plastic surgeon. After all, you will have major surgery and communicate with them for months as you recover and come in for follow-up appointments.

Some questions to ask yourself:

• Do I enjoy talking to this surgeon?
• Does he make me feel at ease?
• Does he mind when I ask questions?
• Will I be comfortable asking the surgeon questions during the entire process?
• Am I comfortable giving my medical history to this surgeon?

Review Customer Service When Selecting A Surgeon
You should be sure when you have reconstructive surgery that you feel comfortable with everyone on the staff. After all, you will probably have weeks or months of recovery and will need to interact with many people there.

Check if the staff is helpful and friendly and whether the materials you get prepare you for the surgery and recovery. Also, you should always get a quick answer when you contact the practice, whether it’s by phone, text, or email.

Remember that going through reconstructive plastic surgery of any kind can be overwhelming and stressful. But if you are working with a top-notch, board-certified surgeon, you will be in the best of hands.

References

Finding The Right Plastic Surgeon For You. (n.d.). Accessed at 

https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/finding-the-right-plastic-surgeon-for-you

Choosing A Cosmetic Surgeon. (n.d.). Accessed at

https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/patient-resources/choosing-a-cosmetic-surgeon/