The best setting in which to discuss your concerns and find informed answers to your questions is a consultation with Dr. Copeland. After a clinical examination and a discussion of your individual needs, there may still be several options available. Computer imaging can help you anticipate the outcome of this type of surgery, to be sure you'll feel pleased with the result. This type of implant requires only a small incision, often less than an inch long, which can be well concealed beneath the breast. The most natural breast appearance requires selecting just the right implants, based on your personal characteristics.
Every surgical procedure carries some risks.
Those most often associated with breast augmentation surgery include infection, changes in the sensitivity of the breast, and scar contracture, but these and other complications occur rarely and can usually be avoided. Most women return to work after two days. Speed of recovery is related to many factors, including the technique involved. Avoid strenuous activity for about three weeks. Patients who suffer from the weight of large, pendulous breasts often complain about impaired ability to perform physical activity, or about irritation or a rash on the skin beneath the breasts.