Breast reconstruction is considered to be one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the world. Why do women do it? It is difficult to answer this question unambiguously. Some people believe that nature has not rewarded them with a full bust, others want to quickly restore their previous shape after childbirth and breastfeeding.
German scientists recently conducted a survey among patients of plastic surgery clinics and found out the main reason why women are not afraid of surgery.
- "I'm a mother of three, and I've breastfed them all. As a result, my breasts sag a lot, and the skin on them stretches. "
- "Since I was a child I have been very fat, and now I have finally lost weight. I have been on a diet for a long time, but I do not have time to play sports. Therefore, the worse the breasts, the worse. "
- "A few years ago, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The right breast was removed. I don't like inlay prosthetics. I want to be a real woman. "
- "My breasts are too small, and I was often teased at school for this. I still felt insecure as a little girl, and because of this, I had a lot of big problems with her personal life. I know when I enlarge my breasts, everything changes. "
- "This is my last hope to get beautiful and firm breasts. I tortured myself for a long time, doing special exercises and even taking medicine, but everything was in vain. . Works better. "
- "Men just love big breasts. After the surgery, my chances of a successful marriage will be much higher. I'm sure I'll find a better job now. "
- "In essence, the left breast is bigger than the right one. It's ugly. It's hard for me to choose underwear, and I feel embarrassed to undress in front of my loved ones. "
These are just the most common answers. According to research, the average age of women seeing a plastic surgeon is constantly decreasing. Nearly half of the patients were young women under the age of 25. Interestingly, about 3% of the respondents are girls under the age of 20. Why breast reconstruction is needed at such a young age is a mystery. After all, the breast at this time is still growing and can acquire the desired volume and shape.
Medical causes of breast augmentation
- Improve the shape of the mammary glands after losing weight too quickly. Sagging breasts, reduced volume, ugly stretch marks on the skin. Silicone implants give breasts a beautiful shape, firmness and fullness.
- During pregnancy, due to hormonal changes in the body, the breasts increase markedly, after breastfeeding, on the contrary, it "slumped" completely. Breast reconstruction surgery performed 1 to 1. 5 years after childbirth helps to restore the breasts to their former shape.
- Due to the disruption of the hormonal system, the breast may not develop at all or it may not form properly. In these cases, a mastectomy is recommended.
- The absence of one or both breasts may be due to a mastectomy (total removal of the breast). Angelina Jolie, who decided to have a mastectomy because of her high risk of developing cancer, can be considered a prominent example. All breast tissue was removed for the actress and implanted. The only thing that reminds me of this are the small scars under my breasts. Needless to say, both surgeries did not have any negative impact on her looks and career.
When is a mastectomy strictly contraindicated?
- The breasts are not yet fully formed. The optimal age for activity is between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have breast diseases. Surgery can cause serious complications.
- You have too little subcutaneous fat.
- The rib cage is severely deformed and scarred.
- Your mammologist and surgeon have come to a negative conclusion about your exam. If a professional turns you down, there's a serious reason for that. It is not necessary to look for another plastic surgeon by any means.
Some useful tips
If you decide to have a mastectomy, listen to these recommendations. Perhaps they can help you make the right choice.
- Statistically, breast augmentation is one of the safest cosmetic surgeries. The risk of complications is less than 5%. Provided, of course, that the mastectomy is performed by a highly qualified surgeon. A good clinic and a doctor with an excellent reputation are a guarantee of an excellent outcome.
- Busts that are too large may not be in harmony with your figure. Before surgery, think carefully about the size of breasts you really need.
- Swelling and bruising after surgery will go away for a long time. During this stage, you will need the support of family and friends. In addition, for the first time after a mastectomy, you will have to wear special underwear and follow all the recommendations of your surgeon.