Plastic Surgery - Take Before and After Pictures

If you plan on getting plastic surgery, there are several ways to prepare for the big day. You have likely noticed several galleries online of people's pictures, both before and after surgery. Believe it or not, if you choose to have any procedure performed, you will have several pictures taken as well. The photos are every bit as important as other preparation practices.

No matter what type of plastic surgery you have, you should always take pictures before any work is done. Reputable surgeons will ensure this happens. Part of the reason is that many doctors like to put the photographs on their website, which you will sign a waiver for in most cases. If they do a good job, they can attract patients seeking plastic surgery, just like you. However, the benefits of before and after photos extend to more than just the doctors.

If you are happy with the results, you will want to look back at the photographs of your old appearance and compare every little aspect that has changed. In most cases, this will be cause for celebration. You may choose to show others the difference, or you could just keep the photographs for the future.

After all, you will soon get used to your new look, and you might start to forget how the procedure changed your appearance at all. When you look in the mirror everyday, it is very easy to forget that you did not always look that way.

On the other hand, if you are not happy with the outcome, it is best to have a lot of photographs. If you think the doctor did something wrong and you want a free revision, showing the pictures may be all you need to get that. Sometimes photos can act as your evidence. Maybe your doctor changed something you never wanted altered, and you may be able to prove that from the photographs.

Breast Implants - Concerns Before and After Pregnancy

With the proliferation of young women choosing to get bust-enhancing implants these days, pregnancy and breast feeding is an ever popular topic between patients and their plastic surgeons. In addition, many mothers are interested in learning if these implants can help the sagging that has occurred after childbirth and breast feeding. Because your breasts play such an integral part in your pregnancy, it is important to understand the issues when it comes to surgery and your future or past pregnancies.

Implants and Future Pregnancy Issues

If you are interested in getting implants before having children, it really is an okay thing to do. However, most plastic surgeons advise that you wait at least six months after their insertion before becoming pregnant. Pregnancy changes your entire body, due to hormonal fluctuations, and it is always best to wait for your body to completely heal from the plastic surgery before subjecting them to even more changes. Also, this healing time gives you the best chance for a full recovery of sensitivity and function after surgery.

It is always important to note that not all women are able to feed naturally. Many who have had augmentation operations may be more likely to decide that surgery is the cause. However, that fact has not been scientifically proven. It is a proven fact that some women simply are not able to feed naturally. Augmentation procedures should not be automatically blamed for that. It is also important to note that milk which comes from breasts with implants is not harmful to your baby; there is no evidence to indicate that this is an issue.