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Breast Augmentation Tampa

Breast augmentation has quickly risen to be one of the most requested cosmetic procedures in Tampa as well as the world, along with liposuction, tummy tucks and rhinoplasty (or nose jobs). Increases in medical technology and advancement have made breast augmentation much safer and with very few long lasting complications as were once associated with this procedure.

The reasons a woman would choose to have breast implant surgery are as numerous as there are women and each reason is personal to them. For some, perhaps they are flat chested and want to feel more womanly. Others perhaps have had children and find their breasts has become loose and saggy and want to restore the youthful fullness to their breasts. Others still find that age and gravity have simply pulled their breasts down and want an augmentation to help lift them back up.

Here are the top 5 reasons why women in Tampa are choosing to have breast augmentation:

To increase their breast size. TV and the internet are constantly exposing women to images of models and actresses with round, full breasts making those women with little or no breast tissue feel as if they are not womanly. So for purposes of self-esteem and overall self confidence, these women are turning to breast augmentation to give them a more flattering and fuller bust line.

Uneven breast tissue. It is very normal for a woman's breasts to be slightly uneven. This unevenness is hardly noticeable in most people, however there are some women whose breast sizes vary a full cup size or more between the two breasts and is a great source of embarrassment, especially at the beach. A plastic surgeon can determine which size breast implants to use to correct the mismatched breasts and create a more even, full look.

Pregnancy and childbirth. Pregnancy does more than stretch out your tummy, it also stretches out breast tissue during the course of the pregnancy and when the milk arrives. This can leave the breasts very loose and saggy, especially after multiple pregnancies. Depending on the amount of breast tissue and the size of a woman's breasts, some Tampa plastic surgeons may decide a breast lift is the best fit as there is plenty of tissue to create a full breast; it just needs to be lifted. For others, a combination breast lift combined with augmentation is the best method for achieving a youthful and flattering bust line.

Weight loss. Like pregnancy, excessive weight loss of 30 pounds or more can leave your breasts droopy and saggy. You have worked so hard to regain a slim physique, but are now insecure about your breasts. Breast augmentation either by itself or with a breast lift may be the perfect solution.

Breast reconstruction. Breast cancer after it has been removed can do more damage psychologically than it did physically, especially when a woman has had one or both breast removed. It used to be that reconstruction after breast cancer was difficult as doctors typically did not leave enough skin to effectively place implants underneath. More surgeons are aware of this and remove the cancerous breast tissue while at the same time leaving enough healthy skin making breast reconstruction possible. Breast Augmentation Tampa

Tummy Tuck vs Liposuction

For years men and women have debated over which procedure is better for flattening their abdomens: tummy tuck or liposuction. Yes, these procedures can be used in conjunction with one another, but as a single cosmetic procedure they each affect the body differently with different purposes and outcomes. Ultimately, it will be between you and your Tampa plastic surgeon to determine which procedure will work best for your personal set of circumstances.

What is a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty is a cosmetic surgery designed to make a person's tummy look flatter and more firm by removing excess skin and surgically tightening the muscles within the abdominal wall.

Performed under general anesthesia, your Tampa plastic surgeon will make a long incision starting at the top of one hip, follow along your bikini line to the top of the other hip, in addition to cutting around your belly button for proper replacement. From there he will be able to access your abdominal muscles for suturing. Once the muscles are tightened, he will gently pull your abdominal skin down removing excess fat and skin damaged by stretch marks. He will then stitch the incision back together after placing your belly button in a more natural position.

What is Liposuction?

Liposuction is also a cosmetic surgery designed to make a person's tummy look flatter and firmer; however it goes about it with very little incision work and no skin removal. Your plastic surgeon will use a tool called a cannula to suction fat deposits from the abdominal area through tiny incisions made. Using a back and forth motion, the cannula slides between the abdominal muscles and skin. There are different sized cannulas your surgeon can use depending on the amount of fat that needs to be suctioned. This procedure does not require replacement of your belly button, and though excess skin is not removed, the skin does naturally tightened a little on its own from the fat removal and the heat of the cannula.

What are the differences between a tummy tuck and liposuction?

While both the tummy tuck and liposuction are major cosmetic procedures designed to remove unwanted fat from the abdominal area, the affect each have on the body are entirely different. A tummy tuck requires a very large incision that stretches across the body. As such, one can expect quite a bit more pain and a much longer recovery period. The average recovery time for a tummy tuck ranges between 4 and 7 months, while recovery time for liposuction is between a few days to a couple of weeks.

At the same time the tummy tuck take longer to heal from, it does address a few issues that liposuction simply cannot. It tightens and strengthens the abdominal muscles and also removes flabby skin and stretch marks from the lower belly and hips.

Which procedure is right for you?

Well, this really depends on several factors: How much fat needs to be removed? Is your flabby tummy or pot belly from fat alone, or have your abdominal muscles been stretched and pulled due to excessive weight gain and loss or pregnancy? Are you able to take enough time off from work to heal properly? These are questions that only you and your plastic surgeon can answer and from there determine a course of action that will give you the results you desire as safely and effectively as possible. Tummy Tuck Tampa

If you seek a Tummy Tuck in Tampa, as with any cosmetic surgery procedure, it is recommended to seek the advice of a professionally trained and experienced surgeon. Information provided is for general education about cosmetic surgery procedures only. CirugiaEsteticaPlastica.net does not guarantee that it is accurate or complete, and is not responsible for any actions resulting from the use of this information.

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