Interest in appearance is higher now than at any other time. In the past, those who paid attention to their looks and used procedures or plastic surgery to improve them could only be found among young women or in certain professions such as models and celebrities.
 

Recently, however, many people plan plastic surgery to achieve the appearance they want, regardless of age, gender, or occupation. Among them are those who undergo breast surgery to enhance their body line and the way clothes fit.

Breast surgery helps improve the breasts—an area that is difficult to change because it is largely determined at birth—into the ideal shape one desires. However, this surgery is highly complex, and problems such as side effects from implant rupture, secondary infection, and capsular contracture can occur later, so appropriate aftercare and a safe surgical plan can be helpful.

Implant selection is another aspect that must be considered carefully. Various implants such as Motiva, Sebbin, and Mentor each have a different feel, and the suitable choice may differ depending on a person's skin and the width of the breast pocket. It is therefore helpful to undergo a thorough diagnosis before surgery and then choose the implant.

The choice of surgical method may also vary from person to person. Some may simply plan to increase size, while others may feel self-conscious about breast sagging after pregnancy and childbirth.

In such cases, rather than unconditionally inserting an implant, the concern can be addressed by making additional incisions around the areola or along the vertical line beneath the breast to resolve the skin sagging. In this way, choosing the appropriate surgical method can help achieve a natural shape and result.

Aftercare following surgery is also important. People often think everything is over once the surgery is done, but it can help to remain attentive even after surgery, such as by taking care through aftercare to prevent scarring.

Advice from: Dr. Mi-sun Jeong, NANA Plastic Surgery

 

Source: Sae Jeonbuk Shinmun (http://sjbnews.com/)