Breast Augmentation Surgery and Self Confidence Improvement
Plastic Surgery can help boost a low self confidence and lead to a greater quality of life in a women’s business career and personal life. Many women in today’s super competitive business world have a low level of confidence due to being uncomfortable with their physical appearance. Often time’s women are uncomfortable with their breast and consider breast augmentation surgery as a solution.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)is the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons, specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery. ASAPS active-member plastic surgeons are certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Accordining to ASAPS statistics for 2007:
Over $13 Billion was spent on cosmetic procedures.
Women had 91 percent of all cosmetic procedures.
Breast Augmentation was the number one cosmetic surgery procedure.
399,440 Breast Augmentation procedures were performed in 2007.
So what are some of the considerations, benefits, and cost in considering breast augmentation surgery?. To answer these questions Business Bits, due to popular demand, will again seek the advice of Dr. Jennifer Walden.
Jennifer Walden, M.D.,F.A.C.S., is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who is fellowship-trained in aesthetic surgery and board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Walden is a premier Manhattan Plastic Surgeon, and is often asked to comment, as a medical expert, on CBS, ABC, Fox News, and other media outlets. Dr. Walden has covered issues including current cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation, prevention of breast cancer, and many other topics.
JF: Thanks for coming back on our show Dr. Walden. What are some of the benefits and risk for women considering breast augmentation surgery?
JW: Many women suffer from asymmetric breasts, breast deformities or congenital anomalies. Breast augmentation is a great option for these women; or women who simply desire larger breasts in order to fill our their clothes better or feel more confident about themselves.
Breast implants can improve the appearance of breast deformities such as tubular breasts or chest wall deformities such as a pectus excavatum or chest wall concavity. Some of the risks of breast augmentation surgery, as with any surgery; include infection, hematoma or a fluid collection, the risk of anesthesia and capsular contracture. Our patients receive a dose of antibiotics while in the operating room as well as a round of antibiotics to take after surgery to reduce the risk of infection. Hematomas can occur, but are relatively rare and can be reduced by restricting your activity in the post-operative period, effective hemostasis during surgery and refraining from taking medications that can interfere with bleeding before and after surgery.
Problems with anesthesia are also very rare. If you yourself have had a reaction to anesthesia, or have a family history of anesthesia problems you should inform your surgeon and ensure that you have a board certified anesthesiologist who will deliver your anesthesia. Capsular contracture is deforming scar tissue that can form around breast implants. The rates of this are reduced by placing the implants under the pectoralis major muscle as well as preventing infection and hematoma. Performing implant massage after surgery we believe also helps.
JF: Does breast augmentation surgery often lead to greater self confidence?
JW: Breast augmentation can improve a woman’s self-confidence or self-image in that it may help them to fit in their clothes better, feel more confident in a bikini or bra, or improve the look of a breast deformity or asymmetry. It is important to have realistic expectations when undergoing breast augmentation and ensuring that you and your surgeon are on the same page in regards to post-operative appearance and implant size.
JF: What is the cost involved in breast augmentation surgery?
JW: In general, breast augmentation can range anywhere from around $6-10,000. This includes the cost of implants, anesthesia fees, surgeon fee and operating room fees. This can vary based on the type of implants you choose, saline or silicone and where your procedure is performed. Going with the lowest possible price you can find is not the best way to ensure a result you will be pleased with.
JF: Explain what type of due diligence a patient should do when selecting a breast augmentation surgeon?
JW: It is important to make sure you are selecting a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who performs a great deal of breast augmentations. It is also important that you feel comfortable with your surgeon, they have taken the time to answer all of your questions, and that you both are in agreement in regards to size and post-operative expectations.
JF: Would you like to share a New York City Breast Augmentation patient success story?
JW: I perform several breast augmentations every week, but the most rewarding cases to me are those in which I feel I have truly helped to improve the way a woman feels about herself. For instance, I recently performed breast augmentation on a young woman who suffered from major breast asymmetry. After surgery she told me that she skipped her senior prom because she was too embarrassed to wear a gown. She thanked me and stated how happy she was to finally have symmetric breasts and be seen in certain public settings.
JF: Business Bits considers you the best Manhattan Breast Augmentation Surgeon, do you have any closing comments or words of wisdom for someone considering breast augmentation surgery?
JW: Thank you! I’ll just reiterate that it is important to choose a board certified plastic surgeon with whom you feel comfortable with and who’s specialty is breast surgery.
JF: How would someone go about contacting you?
JW: I can be reached at 212-288-9009
Web site is www.drjenniferwalden.com
e-mail drjenniferwalden@hotmail.com
Dr. Walden Video Links
Dr. Walden Video on “How To Select a Plastic Surgeon”
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