Have you found yourself thinking into the idea of getting a boob job but struggling with where you should actually start? That’s normal, especially in the era where you have so much information available to you at just a tap of your finger on a screen (and not all of that information is good). As an example, the hashtag #boobjob has over a quarter of a millions views on TikTok (and everyone knows how easy it is for TikTok to suck you in).
When it comes to looking at a boob job, there’s so much to consider – cost, risks, the different types of implants and how long it takes to recover – that it can all be a bit overwhelming. That is the exact reason why aesthetic surgeons recommend taking the time to make sure it’s the right choice for you, as well as making sure you do your research first. In light of that, we’ve taken some time to put together a list of important tips and things to think about before you get booked in for a boob job, so let’s begin shall we?
Think about why you want surgery
First things first (and it’s probably the biggest one on the list) you need to really think about why you want to undergo boob job surgery. There are a lot of different reasons why you may want one, such as a relationship change, wanting to look good for an upcoming holiday or wanting to feel more confident in your own body. Figuring out the exact reason why a boob job is what you’re looking for is step one, but just because you know what you want the surgery doesn’t mean a surgeon will actually perform the surgery. In fact, there’s a large list of reasons that will rule you out of surgery completely if they are cited during a consultation, so it’s really important to know what you’re getting into ahead of time.
Speak to the surgeon beforehand about the type of incision
When it comes to the surgery itself, there are three main types of incision that tend to be used when performing a boob job. These incisions are transaxillary, inframammary and areola, and while they may sound like fancy words, they are just the terminology for the incision themselves.
- Transaxillary incisions are made under the armpit
- Inframammary incisions are made in the crease beneath the breast
- Areolar incisions are probably the easiest one to figure out and are made around the areola of the nipple
The type of incisions will realistically come down to the results that you are looking to achieve, the size of the breasts prior to the surgery and the scarring that is associated with surgery. These are all things that can be discussed during a consultation prior to a boob job.
During a boob job, don’t go overboard with size
This is probably the second most important thing to think about when it comes to a boob job, but making sure that the results you are looking to achieve are both realistic and proportionate to your body is key. A lot of the issues that arise from unsuccessful boob jobs are due to errors with incorrect size selection, and having implants that are too large can cause damage to the breast tissue and surrounding muscle which is very hard to reverse and fix. It should be a huge red flag if the surgeon doesn’t help to advise on the maximum size that is safely achievable without any form of complication.
It’s really unlikely that your first boob job surgery will be your last
Breast implants themselves don’t last forever, and depending on the type of implant that you opt for it can have an affect on the timeframe you will be looking at between surgeries. Most different types of implant need to be changed within around 12 to 15 years after they are originally implanted, but this can need to happen sooner if anything happens to the implant such as a leak or the formation of a “scar shell” around it. Other factors such as losing or gaining weight, gravity and simply just ageing will also have their normal effect on the breasts, so even after surgery they will still play some role in the appearance of the breasts.
The breasts you see when you wake up won’t be your final results
When you come round from the anaesthetic and wake up, you’ll be greeted by your first look at your new breasts but it’s really important to bear in mind that there will be a great deal of swelling and bruising from the surgery. What this means is that you won’t really have an accurate idea of what your new boobs are going to look like for a few weeks until they settle into their natural position.
Having a boob job could affect the ability to breastfeed
When incisions are made in the breast and implants are added, it directly changes the anatomy of the breast and decreases the amount of available tissue that is there to produce milk. It does not mean that you will 100% not be able to breastfeed and depending on the type of incision and desired results, there’s still a fairly strong chance that you can still breastfeed with implants. It’s just important to note that if you did plan on having children and breastfeeding that a boob job can interfere with the ability to do so.
Those are our top six things to think about when it comes to boob job surgery, from the reasons that you could want to have surgery through to the results you’re likely to achieve. To find out more about boob job surgery, the best thing you can do is book yourself in for a no-obligation consultation with a member of our team today.