With the arrival of July, hot weather continues. Since clothing naturally becomes lighter in hot weather, those who are interested in and attentive to their appearance pay closer attention to managing their body shape.

 

People manage their body shape using various methods such as exercise and diet, but for women, there may be an area that becomes more of a concern the more they work on it. That is the breasts, which are largely determined by genetics, and for this reason, changes through methods such as exercise and diet may not be significant.

 

Those who have experienced this problem sometimes consider plastic surgery for improvement. Since this surgery is less well known than procedures such as eye or nose surgery and can be a burden on the patient, it is advisable to ensure a proper plan is established for the surgery.

 

Breast augmentation is a method that helps achieve the desired volume by inserting implants. However, proceeding with surgery recklessly without a proper diagnosis and plan can lead to side effects such as capsular contracture, implant rupture, and secondary infection, so caution is needed.

 

It can help to receive a diagnosis that carefully considers each person's breast pocket size, chest wall, and skin type, and then to plan and proceed with surgery following the advice of a board-certified plastic surgeon. Since the surgery itself is highly complex, it is advisable to prioritize safety over cost or the effects shown in before-and-after photos.

 

Implant selection is also important. Among the various implants such as Motiva and micro-textured types, it helps to consider factors such as feel and suitability for one's body type and proportions. It is also helpful to check whether the clinic where you plan to have surgery uses genuine implants.

 

Unlike other plastic surgeries, breast surgery relies heavily on equipment such as endoscopes, so it helps to include this in the surgical plan as well. It is also important for the clinic to be fully prepared for patient safety, such as having an anesthesiologist on site and safety facilities in place.

 

Improving one's insecurities through medical choices is certainly helpful. However, when using a major method such as surgery, it can help to approach it carefully, prioritizing safety so that satisfaction can be enhanced along with it.

 

Advice from: Dr. Jung-sik Choi, NANA Plastic Surgery

 

Source: Beopbo Shinmun (http://www.beopbo.com)