Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) Concerning Breast Augmentation
Why Not Get Large Implants?
The following quote is from a message on the Internet by a dancer asking about optimal implant size:
"I'll admit that I happen to like large breasts myself aesthetically. But for Pyro and I and many other girls who dance there is also the issue of cc = $$ ! It's not just a (boob) job, it's an investment ! "
An excessively large breast may increase income now, but you'll likely pay later. What is "too large" depends on your tissues. If your breast skin is delicate, thin, or has stretch marks, you'll want to be very careful about requesting excessively large implants. The following is a list of potential risks and tradeoffs of excessively large implants:
Informed Consent for Patients Desiring Augmentation Mammaplasty With a Large (>350cc) Implant
I__________________________ have discussed with Dr. Tebbetts and fully understand and accept the following with regard to my desire for breast augmentation using large (greater than 350cc volume) implants:
As I get older, my breast skin will age, stretch and become thinner even without an implant. The larger any breast, augmented or not, the worse it will look over time.
Adding any implant to my breast adds weight and will produce stretch and thinning of my tissues over time.
The larger the implant, the greater the amount of stretch that will occur.
Adding excess weight to the breast almost guarantees that it will look worse over time, with increased stretch and sagging. It is impossible to predict whether or when this will occur in any individual patient.
Adding weight to my breast with a large implant may cause me to need further surgery in the future, especially mastopexy (breast lifting) with additional scars and possible loss of nipple sensation and I will incur additional costs, time off work, risks, and tradeoffs if additional surgery is necessary.
Excessive tissue stretch from a large implant can make me more likely to have surgical complications with healing problems if the tissues become very thin.
As tissues thin, I will definitely be able to feel my implant, portions of the implant may be visible through my skin, and visible rippling or wrinkling may occur.
If excessive stretch or complications occur (and this is unpredictable), it may even become necessary to remove the implants, with compromise in the appearance of my breasts and probable visible scarring if breast lifting (mastopexy) is necessary when the implants are removed.
I understand and accept all of these risks, limitations, and tradeoffs,
and request that Dr. Tebbetts proceed with large implant augmentation of
my breasts. I have had an opportunity to have all of my questions answered
to my satisfaction, and am totally comfortable with my decision.
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