subject: Breast Augmentation: Should You Change Your Shape? [print this page] It is highly likely that, if you have been considering breast augmentation, you've been surrounded by people trying to talk you out of the procedure. This is what almost every woman goes through when she considers it.
The truth is that many women are not happy with the shape of their bodies. For that matter, there aren't many humans that are happy with their various shapes and sizes. Thankfully, now it is possible to do something about it.
Breast augmentation, for the most part, is a completely safe procedure. It has come a long way since the days when implants would spring leaks, clump up or migrate to other parts of the body. In the last couple of decades, plastic surgery has come a long way and now you can shape your body just about any way that you want to.
The question then isn't "is it possible" but "should I?" And deciding whether or not to get plastic surgery is something that nobody can decide for you. It is your body. Before you make the leap, however, ask yourself a few questions:
1. Why do I want to do this procedure?
Some women change their shapes for health reasons. Back problems, weight problems, etc can provide quite a few reasons to consult a surgeon to help change the shape of your body. If your reasons for wanting to change yourself are mostly emotional, consider talking over your options with a counselor. Your counselor might be able to help you identify other triggers in your life that are contributing to your low body image.
2. Can I afford breast augmentation?
For the most part this procedure is considered voluntary and it might not be covered by your insurance. Take a look at your finances. Plastic surgery is often expensive. Can you truly afford surgery without strapping your bank account? Are there cheaper alternatives?
While plastic surgery is not always permanent, reversing this operation can be costly. Look beyond your bank account. Can you afford to take time away from work to recover from your surgery? The recovery time varies for everyone. Will your job still be waiting for you if you need to take a few weeks to recover?
Make sure you go over all of your options with your surgeon before you agree to have the procedure done. Changing your body is a major step but if you feel that it is the right thing for you to do then you should do it. Don't worry about what anybody else is thinking!
by: Abigail Aaronson
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