Will Breast Augmentation Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer?
I am considering a breast Augmentation surgery but I am concerned because Breast cancer runs in my family. I am curious if you can tell me if you breast augmentation will increase my chances of developing breast cancer. I already know the doctor will be able to tell me but I don’t want to waste the time for a consultation if the answer is yes.
Thanks for any help you can give!
Our Answer:
Mia, we definitely understand your concern and are pleased to tell you that all of the studies that we have done to this date have shown the breast implants do not increase the risk of contracting breast cancer in any way, shape or form. Some studies have shown a decrease in the risk of contracting breast cancer but you can read way more about it at this study from the National Cancer Institute.
You can discuss with your doctor some of the ramifications of breast augmentation surgery though as it can create some challenges with mammograms and detecting breast cancer in the years ahead but your doctor can discuss this in great detail with you once you get in for a consultation.
Hope that helps.
How Bad Is The Pain Following Breast Augmentation?
How bad is the pain during recovery from breast augmentation surgery? Can you please share as I am having a lot of anxiety about this and can’t stop thinking about it.
Our Answer:
The pain will vary dramatically from woman to woman and much of it depends on your particular surgery. What type of surgery did you have and where were the incisions made? It will also depend on how big you went for implants and whether you have them implanted under or over the muscle.
So that’s the bad news….the good news is that all of the various types of pain are controllable with medication and your doctor will take care of you in this regard. The only time most women report feeling any kind of serious pain is when they are recovering in the recovery room and then the surgeon will begin regulating the pain with medication. The key is to communicate well with your doctor and if you are in pain then don’t assume that he or she can tell and let them know about it.
There is no reason to be in extreme pain during the recovery, you can expect some discomfort and some pressure in the chest as you heal but most women report that it is very manageable.
Good Luck.
Can I Have Breast Augmentation Surgery When Overweight?
I really want to get breast augmentation surgery soon but I haven’t scheduled a consultation with a doctor partially because I am not sure if it’s possible. I have done a lot of research on the internet about the surgery but I haven’t seen anything about being overweight or any kind of limitations. Do you know if it’s possible?
Our Answer:
Annie…I know you aren’t going to want to hear this but you will have to consult your doctor because it really depends on many factors including your current weight, your frame size and you general overall health. You did not include any of that information with your question so it’s almost impossible for us to give you a correct answer that is appropriate for you.
We can say that overweight women get implant surgery all the time but it will depend on HOW overweight you are and if you are in good enough health to undergo surgery and anesthesia. We would encourage you to consult a local physician as soon as possible to determine whether you are a good candidate for surgery or not.
Good Luck.