Breast enlargement is something that most women have thought about at some point in their lives, of course not all of them go ahead with it for various reasons, either going off the idea or being put of by breast enlargement prices, but for those that do there are a few things to consider about the process and recovery before jumping in.

Breast enlargement surgery is actually a pretty major operation to undergo, and the recovery period can be lengthy so it is something that should not be taken lightly.  The procedure can be  broken down into many different stages, so to try and keep it simple we will take it down to 3 stages: pre-surgery, surgery and post-surgery.

The pre-surgery stage is where you will first choose the clinic where you wish to have your surgery carried out, you will then have a consultation with the surgeon to discuss why you wish to have breast enlargement, what you would like to achieve through having it, and of cost breast enlargement prices.  It is during this consultation that the surgeon will explain to you the differnt types of implant available and their advantages and disadvantages, they will also discuss the different incision types that may be possible to use. Of course everyone is different so even if you have a friend who has had a certain type of implant and incision that looks amazing, it may be that it is not an option that is open to you - your surgeon is best placed to advise you on this as they have knowledge and experience of what works and what doesn’t.

The next stage is the surgery itself. Breast enlargement is major surgery and as such you will need to have a general anesthetic. This means you will need to be in good health, and ideally if you are a smoker have given up or at least cut down prior to your surgery as smoking weakens the body and hinders recovery.  Depending on the type of implant and incisions you are having, surgery will normally entail having an incision made in the breast and the implant inserted either under or over your chest muscle. The incision is then stitched, bandages are applied and hey presto - job done.  Some incisions are smaller than others and will require less stitching, if any at all.

Lastly is the recovery stage. When you come round from your anesthetic you will initially feel very groggy as with any operation. Once you have fully gained consciousness you will more than likely feel very sore. Your chest will be tightly bandaged and these will have to stay on overnight to help reduce swelling.  The first night following your surgery will normally be spent in the clinic so you can be looked after by a nurse, you will have to sleep on your back and some clinics advocate being propped up on pillows to help with the discomfort. It will be uncomfortable for a good few days following surgery, although the initial discomfort will wear off in the first 24 hours. If you have had drains inserted during surgery these will usually be removed the following day and if all is well you will be sent home with aftercare instructions and some painkillers.

That is basically the process, all these aspects of surgery should be included in breast enlargement prices when they are discussed pre-surgery.