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Decisions in Breast Augmentation
Prior to surgery, a number of decisions must be made, impacting your cosmetic result and your risk of complications. Reaching the best decisions can be challenging. You will see that these decisions are not simple, as each option has pluses as well as minuses. You must decide which advantages are most important and which disadvantages you can accept. Prioritize your goals and base your choices on the issues that are most important to you. Effective communication between you and your surgeon is essential for the best outcome. If your surgeon does not involve you in these decisions, you may ask to be involved—or choose to see another surgeon. If you are still not sure which choices are best for you after reviewing all of this, then visit tips for making the best decisions. The decisions involve the following:
Implant type: Saline or silicone gel?
Implant position: Above or below the muscle?
Implant surface: Smooth or textured?
Implant shape: Teardrop or round?
Implant volume: How big?
Implant profile: Low, medium, or high profile?
Implant fill: Minimal fill or overfill?
Breasts of different size: How to deal with breasts that are uneven in size?
Breast droop: Do I need a breast lift?
Site of incision: Under the breast, around the nipple, under the arm, or through the belly button?
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