A Must-Read Guide for Breast Augmentation! Am I a Suitable Candidate for Breast Augmentation? Are there Age and Body Type Restrictions for Breast Augmentation? Dr. Yang Shanchun, a professional breast augmentation specialist, answers these questions.
Flat-chested women often struggle with not being able to fill out their clothes, leading many to seek breast augmentation surgery to achieve their dream of increasing their bust size. Common breast augmentation procedures include autologous fat transfer and gel transfer, each suitable for specific groups. The techniques are also highly advanced and sophisticated, allowing for the creation of full, beautiful, and natural-looking breasts tailored to individual needs.
However, before consulting about breast augmentation surgery, it's essential to understand the eligibility criteria. Breast augmentation surgery isn't suitable for everyone. So, who is suitable for breast augmentation, and who isn't? Below, we have recommendations from a senior breast augmentation surgeon with nearly 20 years of experience.Dr. Yang ShanchunDetailed explanation of whether breast augmentation is suitable or not:
What breast problems can breast augmentation improve?
Breast augmentation surgery can increase breast cup size and improve sagging breast shape. It is primarily suitable for women with underdeveloped breasts or postpartum sagging. The implants provide support to reconstruct firm breasts, resulting in a very natural appearance. For women with specific concerns such as uneven breast size, splayed breasts, or breasts of different heights, experienced surgeons can also use breast augmentation surgery to correct and adjust the shape, striving for symmetry between the two breasts. For women who feel self-conscious about their breast shape, breast augmentation surgery is indeed an excellent way to improve their appearance.
▼Imperfect breast shape can be corrected and improved through pre-operative consultation with a breast augmentation surgeon.
Breast augmentation is not suitable for everyone! The following people are not suitable for breast augmentation:
Although breast augmentation surgery is very advanced nowadays, not every woman who wants breast augmentation can have the procedure. Generally speaking, breast augmentation is not recommended if the following conditions are present:
1. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers are not suitable for breast augmentation or breast surgery.
2. Women with malignant tumors in their breasts are not suitable for breast augmentation. They need to treat the malignant tumor first, and then decide whether to have breast reconstruction surgery after the treatment is completed.
3. Patients with serious illnesses, such as heart disease, stroke, or other special diseases, may face greater anesthesia risks when undergoing surgery while taking medication.
4. If you have mastitis or your breasts are inflamed, you are not suitable for implant surgery, as it will affect the postoperative results.
Aside from the aforementioned groups whose health conditions are unsuitable for breast augmentation surgery, most people can consider breast augmentation surgery if their health permits.
Am I a suitable candidate for breast augmentation? Frequently Asked Questions about breast augmentation in the clinic:
▍Age Limitations for Breast Augmentation──
Q. Can underage girls get breast augmentation? If a minor hides her situation from her family when consulting about breast augmentation surgery, is it acceptable for a doctor to accept it?
Can underage girls get breast implants? Of course not. Current law explicitly states that one must be at least 20 years old to sign legal documents.Breast augmentation surgery can only be performed when you are 20 years of age or older.Sometimes in clinics, you see mothers bringing their underage daughters to consult about breast augmentation, which is not very acceptable. However, the definition of adulthood may be revised in the future, and the regulations may change then.
On the other hand, is it acceptable for underage girls to conceal their breast augmentation surgery from their families? Dr. Yang Shan-chun stated that surgery is a major decision, and the recovery period requires psychological and physiological support. Therefore, he does not recommend that underage individuals conceal their surgery from their families.
Q. Are breast augmentation procedures suitable for women over 60? Have doctors encountered any older women undergoing breast augmentation in their practice?
Dr. Yang Shanchun: There are no age restrictions for breast augmentation surgery. I have also encountered cases of people in their 60s who came for breast augmentation surgery. The pursuit of beauty has no age limit. No matter how old you are, everyone always wants to fulfill a dream. So as long as you are healthy and do not have the risks mentioned above that make you unsuitable for breast augmentation surgery, you can basically have breast augmentation surgery. It is quite important that you are happy.
The oldest breast augmentation patient I've encountered was around 65 years old. In addition to breast augmentation, she also wanted a facelift. Perhaps she had reached a certain age and wanted to start enjoying life. I think taking care of yourself, restoring a youthful and confident appearance, and then living the life you want is something to be happy about.
Q. Will menopause affect breast augmentation?
Dr. Yang Shanchun: Menopause will not have any impact. As long as you are healthy and do not have any major illnesses, remember to tell your doctor about any physical conditions such as drug allergies, so that we can help you prepare. You can rest assured to have breast augmentation.
▍What are the body type restrictions for breast augmentation?
Q. I am a chubby girl, but I don't have any breasts. Would breast augmentation be a good fit for me?
Dr. Yang Shanchun: Of course, a chubby figure can undergo breast augmentation surgery to adjust body curves. The key to whether someone is suitable for breast augmentation is not their weight, but rather...Don't let your weight fluctuate too much.For example, women who are planning to get pregnant may experience changes in their body shape before and after pregnancy, making them unsuitable for breast augmentation. Or, if your weight fluctuates wildly, gaining or losing tens of kilograms at a time, breast augmentation may affect the postoperative results. However, women whose body shape is relatively stable and who are consistently either thin or plump are generally very suitable for breast augmentation.
Q. Can a woman who loves weight training and has a lot of muscles but a flat chest get breast augmentation?
Dr. Yang Shanchun: Actually, this type of girl is more suitable for breast augmentation! Athletes have very perfect figures and low body fat percentages, but the shape of their breasts is just a little bit lacking in curves. For them, breast augmentation is like completing the last piece of a puzzle.
Q. Which type of breast augmentation surgery is suitable for athletes? If autologous fat is used for breast augmentation, will it affect the fat survival rate?
Dr. Yang Shan-Chun: Athletes are indeed less suitable for autologous fat transfer breast augmentation because these people who exercise a lot are actually very fat-burning in their daily lives, so the effect of autologous fat transfer to the breasts will not be very good. Therefore, I usually recommend jelly breast augmentation surgery. In terms of body shape, I would suggest placing the implant under the fascia, which will not damage the muscles. After all, exercise is a very important part of their lives, and placing the implant under the fascia will not affect their muscle training and performance in the future.
▲Athletes have low body fat, and breast augmentation surgery can enhance their figure and increase their feminine charm.
Q. Can an extremely thin woman, such as one with anorexia who is so thin she's practically skin and bones, get breast augmentation?
Dr. Yang Shanchun: I think it depends on the situation. If the excessive thinness is due to illness or anorexia, I would suggest she seek treatment first. If she is naturally thin, it's possible to design a breast augmentation surgery tailored to her body shape. Breast augmentation isn't necessarily about making it bigger; it's about...It's quite important to find a body type that suits each person.。
Q. Which type of breast implant would you usually recommend for a very thin woman?
Dr. Yang Shan-Chun: For thinner women, breast augmentation surgeons need to spend more time on pre-operative consultations and discussions. In addition to basic measurements and fittings, because of their slender build, I will take their ideas into more detail regarding the naturalness of their breast shape. After all, there are many types of implant materials, and everyone cares about and prefers different textures. Therefore, during the consultation in the clinic, I will definitely let you try on different implants to see which one you like best.
Therefore, I won't suggest which material is better for thin people. Instead, I'll let you understand what you care about most. Some people care about softness and firmness, and they care about whether they need massage. Everyone's preferences are different. I think it varies from person to person. Experienced breast augmentation surgeons can customize the breast augmentation surgery according to each person's different situation.
▲Arsty Clinic Breast Augmentation Clinic's two female doctors, Dr. Hsin-Yu Chen and Dr. Yang Shan-Chun, have extensive experience in breast augmentation and can customize breast augmentation surgery according to individual body shape and needs to create the ideal curve.
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Q. What are your thoughts on women who get breast augmentation because their male partners are dissatisfied with their body shape?
Dr. Yang Shanchun: Actually, there are quite a few people like this. From a doctor's point of view, I don't really encourage this situation. If you have surgery today because someone else asked you to, what if that person changes their mind today? I think the best decision is to do it if you like it and want it to be done.
Q. Have you ever encountered cases where someone got breast augmentation because they wanted to please their male partner due to marital problems?
Dr. Yang Shanchun: Yes, but most people who get breast augmentation want to change their mindset after a divorce. It's like completing a ritual, like the start of a second life. From then on, you are more confident in expanding your new life, which is actually quite happy.
Q. Are breast augmentation suitable for women who are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding?
Dr. Yang Shanchun: I don't really recommend it. For example, if you plan to get pregnant and have a baby within a year, I would suggest waiting until you have given birth and stopped breastfeeding before getting breast augmentation. As mentioned earlier, the results of breast augmentation are not very stable when your body shape changes a lot. Therefore, women who plan to get pregnant and have a baby soon should wait until they have time after giving birth before considering breast augmentation.
Q. What are your thoughts on transgender breast augmentation surgery and male breast augmentation surgery?
Dr. Yang Shan-Chun: I previously underwent gender reassignment surgery at Veterans General Hospital. Indeed, before organ removal is performed in gender reassignment surgery, two psychiatric evaluations are required to prove that the surgery is feasible. It's a very arduous process. In recent years, gender reassignment surgery has become a trend in the United States and is covered by some insurance policies. Some people feel they were born into the wrong body, that they are female at heart but have been born into a male body, and they want to have breast augmentation surgery. I think that's perfectly understandable. I have performed breast augmentation surgery on some men, and after the surgery, when they saw the results, their joy and emotion were indescribable. Similar transgender breast augmentation surgeries are possible as long as proper communication is done.
Q. Can I also become a "real-life Nami" with a baby face, huge breasts, and a tiny waist? Is breast augmentation surgery, which I have high expectations for, really feasible?
Dr. Yang Shanchun: There is a trend of having a baby face and big breasts right now, commonly known as "three-headed body". I think it is very important to communicate clearly at this time. You need to understand that there are several things to deal with if you get very big and unnatural breast implants. For example, if the implants are too big and too heavy, they will cause severe breast sagging. They may also damage nerve and blood vessel tissue, causing other extra burdens. Also, overly heavy implants will cause back pain over time, as well as some unnatural body shape. Can you really accept this?
I think we need to communicate clearly and make sure you can accept it before we proceed. After all, it's your own body, and you'll be living with your breasts for a long time. Any decision to have surgery must be made carefully. The breast augmentation surgeon will assist you professionally and face this with you.
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