How to Determine Whether Breast Implants Are Right for You

Whatever your reason for considering breast implants, you have many factors to consider. Breast implantation is, after all, a surgical procedure. The following steps can help guide you in your decision about breast implants.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access
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1. Consult with a cosmetic surgeon. He or she should be able to answer all of your questions without pushing you into a decision. Ask this professional to show you how your body will look after surgery.
2. Talk to your family and friends about your desire for implants. Remember, these are the people who will be supporting you after your surgery should you decide to do it.
3. Research surgical options, benefits and consequences on the Internet (see Resources below). Seek unbiased information.
4. Consider your general health. If unnecessary surgery would compromise your well-being, don't take the risk. Discuss your current health with your cosmetic surgeon.
5. Have a frank conversation with yourself. Why do you want breast implants? List the pros and cons of breast implant surgery. Be sure your reasoning is solid before going ahead with the procedure.
6. Have realistic expectations. Larger breasts rare make deep-seated issues vanish. True self-esteem, for example, comes from within; surgery may not be what you need to achieve it.

Tips & Warnings

• Breast implant surgery should not be undertaken lightly. Give as much time and thought as you can to the decision of whether to alter your body.
• While information is essential and the opinions of friends and family members are important, in the end, the surgery is your decision. You are the one who will deal with the consequences.