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3/13/2018
So, you’ve decided to proceed with breast augmentation surgery. Congratulations! You have made the first step toward feeling more confident about your body. At Austin-Weston, The Center for Cosmetic Surgery, we perform all procedures in our comfortable, fully accredited surgical facility. From consultation to the final result, our expert staff, and plastic surgeons take care of you every step of the way. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect during each phase of the process:
The goal of the consultation is to leave the appointment having decided on the size and type of implant you desire. It’s a good idea to come in with a general size in mind, but your doctor will do use several techniques to help guide your final choice. First, he’ll make several measurements of your anatomy to see what implants will fit. Next, you’ll be fitted with a special bra that allows you to “try on” different sized implants. Finally, Austin-Weston uses exciting new Vectra 3D technology to scan your anatomy to see what implants will fit. After the scan is fed into an imaging program, you will have the opportunity to see how you’ll look with different shapes and sizes of implants. At the consultation, your doctor will explain the process, what to expect after surgery, and answer all your questions.
Once you have committed to a surgical date, a pre-op appointment will be set up with one of our staff. This is typically two weeks before your operation. The purpose of this appointment is to go over the logistics of what will happen on the day of surgery, receive your prescriptions so you can get them filled before the big day, and have your pre-op photos taken in our professional photography suite. Our staff will be able to answer any questions you have about the process of breast augmentation surgery and give you helpful suggestions that past patients have found useful.
Once you’ve made decisions about your breast augmentation and are cleared for surgery, it’s time for the big day! Arrive one hour before your surgery with a friend who can drive you home after the procedure. (Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure, and you’ll need someone to stay with you for the first night.) You will meet the anesthetist, who will ask you questions about your general health and previous experiences with anesthesia so that he or she can give you just the right treatment. A nurse will then explain to you and your helper how to care for yourself after surgery.
When you go back to the operating room, you’ll be given an IV that will deliver your medicine anesthetic. “Usually what the patient remembers,” one of our surgeons said, “is getting the IV, and the next minute they are in the car being driven home with their new breasts.” The actual surgery takes about an hour, but you won’t remember a thing.
The day after your surgery, you’ll meet with your doctor again, who will assess how you are feeling, check the bandages and make sure everything is going well. If you are experiencing more pain than you expected, talk to your doctor, and he can adjust accordingly.
Healthy bodies heal amazingly fast. After just one week, you’ll see your doctor again and have your wound checked. In most cases, there are no sutures to be removed – they’re all internal and dissolve. At this point, while swollen, you’ll have a much better sense of the surgical results. A nurse will explain how to care for the small scar made by the incision properly.
After three months, you will visit the doctor one last time at which point the staff will take a photo of your new breasts—it’s the after to your before—and the moment that marks the end of your breast augmentation journey.
Knowing what to expect helps soothe any anxiety about surgery, allowing you to focus on the goal—the excitement over your new body! Learn more details about the process, breast implant options, and watch videos of our surgeons as they answer frequently asked questions.
Ready to discuss your options with one of our expert surgeons? Contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation by calling our office at (703) 893-6168.
Our four, board-certified plastic surgeons have over 100 years of combined experience & work together in our dedicated, luxurious center providing combined knowledge on all procedures. Schedule your consultation today to learn how our surgeons can guide you on your journey to aesthetic harmony.
