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There is a less than 10% chance that the implant will
start to leak at some point. Often the implant begins to leak because of
some impact to the chest which cause it to rupture, but there is not always
an identifiable reason for the leak. Many women report a change in nipple
and breast sensation although most regain normal sensation after a period of
time. Another problem is that a 'capsule' of scar tissue forms around the
implant. This is normal but sometime becomes excessive thereby causing the
breast to feel hard. Scarring will occur but by careful selection of an
incision site it can be minimized. As with all invasive procedures infection
also is always a possibility. A woman should carefully consider the risks
and benefits in her particular case. Although the breast enlargement
procedure certainly can be reversed it should not be considered a "try it to
see if I like it" situation (as some celebrities seem to be doing) in part
because it involves surgery under general anesthesia which has potential
risks.
When looking for a plastic surgeon to perform your breast enlargement, you
will want to find one with great credentials and lots of successful
experience. You need to be very comfortable with the physician and the
practice they have. Certainly avoid anyone who tries to in any way push you
into the procedure. The decision is yours and yours alone. If the plastic
surgeon needs business that bad there is a problem and look elsewhere! You
may feel that the surgeon is in some way trying to talk you out of the
procedure (which in fact they may) but they also may just want to make sure
you have carefully considered the pluses and minuses and are not jumping
into this either uninformed or uncertain.
Being an elective procedure most insurance plans will not cover the
procedure unless it is some how related to breast cancer surgery. The
typical fees for the entire procedure are in the $5,500 to $7,000 range.
Make sure that the quotes you get are complete: surgeon, anesthesia,
implants, surgical facility etc. The fees for the surgeon make up the
majority of the total at close to $4,000. Many plastic surgeons can offer
you a payment plan either directly or through a third party but pay close
attention to the terms offered. For more detailed pricing and financing
information simply contact a plastic surgeon in your area and they will
gladly give you an approximate price for the breast enlargement procedure.
To find lower prices many people are traveling abroad to countries such as
India. Before considering foreign surgery investigate the unique risks and
benefits very thoroughly!
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