Successful preparation for a boob job begins at the decision-making point. A woman who is more likely to enjoy a healthy outcome from this type of procedure is one who has taken a healthy approach to the prospect. This means:
* Carefully examining motivations – Breast enlargement surgery can enhance appearances, but it may not change lives. Women who are more likely to have good outcomes from this type of surgery are those who are motivated by a desire to boost their appearance. They are not those who believe a boob job will chance who they are and how others view them.
* Making sure all questions and concerns are addressed by the surgeon – A good breast enlargement surgeon will carefully examine a patient, determine eligibility for this type of procedure and make sure all questions and concerns are addressed prior to scheduling the operation.
Once the decision has been made to have breast implants, women still have more preparation work to do. To make sure the day of surgery goes well, they should:
* Follow all preoperative instructions – Make sure not to eat from midnight forward on the day of surgery. Also, only take sips of water from about 4 a.m. forward and only to lessen dry mouth concerns.
* Line up a caregiver – It is imperative for women to have a dedicated caregiver with them at the time of surgery. Even after breast augmentation has been performed, the caregiver should remain on watch for at least 24 hours. This is to take stress off the patient and ensure well being both. Make sure a caregiver has been given instructions not only from the doctor, but also the patient. Any special concerns should be addressed before the procedure begins.
* Dress accordingly – It is often recommended that women wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes to the surgical appointment. This will make it easier to dress in comfort for the trip home. Shoes that slip on and off with ease are also a very good idea.
* Avoid the use of makeup – No makeup or jewelry should be worn on the day of breast implant surgery. It is a good idea to remove all makeup the night before to make surgery morning preparations flow more smoothly.
* Get prescriptions filled – This will fall to the caregiver following breast augmentation surgery, but it is an imperative step to take. Any antibiotics or painkiller prescriptions given should be filled and administered.
Preparing for breast enlargement surgery in advance can take a lot of the worry out of the actual day of the operation. With a little planning, patients can do their part to enjoy a successful outcome.
Dr Zion Chan is a cosmetic surgeon in Sydney, specialising in breast augmentation, rhinoplasty and box. For a free consultation please visit Breast Enlargement.
