Breast Enhancement Patients - Tips for Your Spouse
Cosmetic surgery is a billion dollar industry that is growing significantly every year.
As of 2012, breast enhancement was the second most popular cosmetic procedure with an estimated 316,848 operations yearly, only a couple thousand short of the number one most popular procedure being liposuction.
Thankfully, breast augmentation has come a long way since its beginnings in the late 19th century where ivory, glass balls, and ox cartilage was used.
The first breast enhancement was done by surgeon Vincenz Czerny in order to repair the symmetry of the breast from which he had removed a tumor.
For the most part, women undergo the procedure because they want to feel more confident in themselves.
They want to feel beautiful and better about their body.
Therefore, it's important for a spouse to be supportive and understanding during this process.
Spouses should speak openly on the reasons why breast enhancement is being considered.
Contrary to popular belief, breast enhancement is mainly considered by women not for garnering more attention from men but for themselves.
This can be a time of women bearing their insecurities and feeling vulnerable.
Knowledge on the pros and cons of the breast augmentation procedure as well as searching for a good surgeon with a lot of experience are key aspects to research and discuss together.
Therefore, an open line of communication is necessary even if the topic may not always be an appealing one.
You want your spouse to feel comfortable about her decision as well as being the one who is able to listen to her fears or anxieties.
There are numerous issues to be discussed beforehand.
For example, finances, and how the breast enhancement will be paid for, especially considering how pricy they can get.
The average cost for the procedure is four thousand dollars, although some surgeons may charge a significantly higher amount costing up to ten thousand dollars.
Breast enhancement is considered a cosmetic surgery therefore health insurance does not usually cover it.
There is also the discussion of your partner being able to take time off work or any responsibilities she may have for recovery.
This may be a good time to pre-arrange any family members, friends, or outside help to take care of the kids or pets.
The operation takes about one to two hours during which general anesthesia is administered.
It is a quick and generally painless procedure, aside from some inevitable soreness of course.
A larger and comfortable bra and a button down shirt should be purchased as a small gift for your spouse.
This gesture shows her that you're being sensitive to her needs for comfort and convenience post surgery.
Consultation is the first part of the procedure and spouses should attend for moral support and solely that.
This is where the surgeon discusses the types of implants that are available, silicone gel or saline filled.
Women tend to prefer silicone gel since it feels more like a natural breast however, if ruptured the leaking can do more damage.
More likely than not, your spouse is nervous having spent a considerable amount of time making the decision to take the first step.
Consideration is important.
Refrain from asking the surgeon about scarring and the ideal breast size.
These are all decisions that should be made by your partner, suggestions and remarks can just cause more stress and anxiety.
After all, it's not your body but it's your spouse that will have to live with the results.
Be helpful and ask if there's anything you can do to make the experience a more bearable one.
After the surgery, recovery time differs with each individual.
It could take anywhere from two weeks to a couple of months.
During this period of time, your spouse will feel tired, sore, and in some pain.
Simple activity such as washing your hair will have to be avoided due to the sensitivity of the stitches and incisions made.
This is a great time to gain some brownie points or rekindle that intimacy in your marriage by being her caretaker.
For example, helping her dress herself, cooking her food, and overall just making sure she limits her amount of physical activity.
This way she can hopefully heal quickly and properly.
Although it may be tempting to want to see what your partner's new investment feels like, refrain from doing so until she's ready to let you.
Breast implants can be extremely sore and nipples tend to either lose sensitivity or be overly sensitive.
They may even make strange noises up until a couple weeks after the surgery.
They may make crackling and gurgling sounds.
This is due to the implant not being completely settled yet but isn't anything to be concerned over.
There may be a period of time toward the ending of recovery where your spouse may be feel remorse over the surgery and its results.
Shortly after surgery, breasts appear to be higher in place than they should be, over time they settle into their appropriate position.
This may lead her to feel uncertain about whether she made the right decision.
She may perceive her new breasts as being a botched job or uneven, constantly over examining the incisions made and feeling self-conscious.
Be sympathetic and reassure her that there hasn't been enough time for her body to completely heal itself, reminding her that she is a gorgeous woman.
Personally, a couple friends of mine have gotten breast enhancement surgery and luckily all have been very pleased with their results.
In an image oriented world it's hard to be completely satisfied with your body and they chose to undergo the surgery in order to feel even better about themselves.
The breast enhancement provided a boost to their ego and in turn helped them to feel happier in their lives.
I feel that as long as someone does the proper research beforehand about the risks and benefits, it's a positive experience.
All women are beautiful in their own unique way and they should be able to enable whatever they need to do in order to help them feel more comfortable in their own skin.
As of 2012, breast enhancement was the second most popular cosmetic procedure with an estimated 316,848 operations yearly, only a couple thousand short of the number one most popular procedure being liposuction.
Thankfully, breast augmentation has come a long way since its beginnings in the late 19th century where ivory, glass balls, and ox cartilage was used.
The first breast enhancement was done by surgeon Vincenz Czerny in order to repair the symmetry of the breast from which he had removed a tumor.
For the most part, women undergo the procedure because they want to feel more confident in themselves.
They want to feel beautiful and better about their body.
Therefore, it's important for a spouse to be supportive and understanding during this process.
Spouses should speak openly on the reasons why breast enhancement is being considered.
Contrary to popular belief, breast enhancement is mainly considered by women not for garnering more attention from men but for themselves.
This can be a time of women bearing their insecurities and feeling vulnerable.
Knowledge on the pros and cons of the breast augmentation procedure as well as searching for a good surgeon with a lot of experience are key aspects to research and discuss together.
Therefore, an open line of communication is necessary even if the topic may not always be an appealing one.
You want your spouse to feel comfortable about her decision as well as being the one who is able to listen to her fears or anxieties.
There are numerous issues to be discussed beforehand.
For example, finances, and how the breast enhancement will be paid for, especially considering how pricy they can get.
The average cost for the procedure is four thousand dollars, although some surgeons may charge a significantly higher amount costing up to ten thousand dollars.
Breast enhancement is considered a cosmetic surgery therefore health insurance does not usually cover it.
There is also the discussion of your partner being able to take time off work or any responsibilities she may have for recovery.
This may be a good time to pre-arrange any family members, friends, or outside help to take care of the kids or pets.
The operation takes about one to two hours during which general anesthesia is administered.
It is a quick and generally painless procedure, aside from some inevitable soreness of course.
A larger and comfortable bra and a button down shirt should be purchased as a small gift for your spouse.
This gesture shows her that you're being sensitive to her needs for comfort and convenience post surgery.
Consultation is the first part of the procedure and spouses should attend for moral support and solely that.
This is where the surgeon discusses the types of implants that are available, silicone gel or saline filled.
Women tend to prefer silicone gel since it feels more like a natural breast however, if ruptured the leaking can do more damage.
More likely than not, your spouse is nervous having spent a considerable amount of time making the decision to take the first step.
Consideration is important.
Refrain from asking the surgeon about scarring and the ideal breast size.
These are all decisions that should be made by your partner, suggestions and remarks can just cause more stress and anxiety.
After all, it's not your body but it's your spouse that will have to live with the results.
Be helpful and ask if there's anything you can do to make the experience a more bearable one.
After the surgery, recovery time differs with each individual.
It could take anywhere from two weeks to a couple of months.
During this period of time, your spouse will feel tired, sore, and in some pain.
Simple activity such as washing your hair will have to be avoided due to the sensitivity of the stitches and incisions made.
This is a great time to gain some brownie points or rekindle that intimacy in your marriage by being her caretaker.
For example, helping her dress herself, cooking her food, and overall just making sure she limits her amount of physical activity.
This way she can hopefully heal quickly and properly.
Although it may be tempting to want to see what your partner's new investment feels like, refrain from doing so until she's ready to let you.
Breast implants can be extremely sore and nipples tend to either lose sensitivity or be overly sensitive.
They may even make strange noises up until a couple weeks after the surgery.
They may make crackling and gurgling sounds.
This is due to the implant not being completely settled yet but isn't anything to be concerned over.
There may be a period of time toward the ending of recovery where your spouse may be feel remorse over the surgery and its results.
Shortly after surgery, breasts appear to be higher in place than they should be, over time they settle into their appropriate position.
This may lead her to feel uncertain about whether she made the right decision.
She may perceive her new breasts as being a botched job or uneven, constantly over examining the incisions made and feeling self-conscious.
Be sympathetic and reassure her that there hasn't been enough time for her body to completely heal itself, reminding her that she is a gorgeous woman.
Personally, a couple friends of mine have gotten breast enhancement surgery and luckily all have been very pleased with their results.
In an image oriented world it's hard to be completely satisfied with your body and they chose to undergo the surgery in order to feel even better about themselves.
The breast enhancement provided a boost to their ego and in turn helped them to feel happier in their lives.
I feel that as long as someone does the proper research beforehand about the risks and benefits, it's a positive experience.
All women are beautiful in their own unique way and they should be able to enable whatever they need to do in order to help them feel more comfortable in their own skin.
