In the weeks or even months leading up to your breast augmentation, it’s normal to feel a little anxious or nervous. If you need a little extra help calming your nerves before your procedure, take a look at these five productive things you can do to change nervousness into excitement about getting breast implants.
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Pick a Qualified Cosmetic Surgeon
One of the best ways to help give you peace of mind as you prepare for your breast augmentation is to carefully choose an experienced and highly qualified cosmetic surgeon. To help you narrow down your search, look for cosmetic surgeons who are affiliated with accredited organizations such as the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Board of Surgery and the American Medical Association.
Once you know that you’re in good hands with a skilled, reputable cosmetic surgeon, you should be able to put your worries to rest.
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Do Your Homework
As you might have already come to find out, there are lots of different options that come together to give you a custom-tailored breast augmentation. While your cosmetic surgeon should be your go-to resource for navigating through each of your options, doing your homework beforehand can help to solidify your confidence and understanding about the details of your procedure.
You might want to do a little research on the differences between saline and silicone breast implants, for example, or take a look at before and after photos to help you get a better idea of the kinds of results you’re looking for.
If breast sagging is also a cosmetic concern for you, your plastic surgeon may recommend combining a breast lift with your augmentation.
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Have Realistic Expectations
Knowing what to expect at every step along the way—from your initial consultation to your final outcome—can be a huge help when trying to calm your nerves and prepare for your breast enhancement.
In this same sense, it’s important that you’re able to develop a realistic understanding of what a breast augmentation is able to achieve, as well as its limitations. Talk to your cosmetic surgeon about your goals for your final results so that you know what you can expect to get out of your procedure.
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Prepare for a Smooth Recovery
In the weeks leading up to your breast enhancement, there’s plenty that you can do to help prepare yourself for a smooth, comfortable recovery while also taking your mind off of your nerves. You can set up a comfy recovery space, for example, by stocking up on fluffy pillows and blankets, movies and magazines and cleaning and de-cluttering the room.
It’s also not a bad idea to make a big grocery trip before getting breast implants so you can prepare a few big batches of healthy meals that you can then put in your freezer and easily pop in the microwave during your recovery.
Your cosmetic surgeon will probably also have a list of prep items that you can check off your list before your procedure, such as getting prescriptions filled ahead of time and avoiding taking certain medications like NSAIDs and some herbal supplements before surgery.
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Focus on Your Goals
Feeling a little nervous before any major life event is to be expected, but try to keep your eyes on the prize, so to speak, and remind yourself why you’re getting breast implants in the first place. Maybe you’re looking for a boost of self-confidence after you’ve had kids, or you want to complete your transformation after achieving a significant weight loss goal. Either way, keeping an end goal in mind can help keep you grounded and positive going forward.
Dr. Joseph J. Castellano is a native Floridian who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. During medical school and his 5 years of training in General Surgery, Dr. Castellano developed a strong interest in Cosmetic Surgery. He followed his residency training with an elective year of specialized training with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. From 2010-2011, he completed a fellowship in Indiana focused entirely of cosmetic surgery of the face and body. During his fellowship, he received specialized training in facial rejuvenation, breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and body contouring. Dr. Castellano received his board certification from the American College of Surgeons in 2010.
Dr. Castellano focuses on breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, liposuction, facelift, and eyelid rejuvenation. Additionally, he operates on numerous skin cancers, scar revisions, spider veins, and specializes in the management of aging skin with chemical peels and laser resurfacing.
Request a consultation to meet with Dr. Castellano and learn more about all his practice has to offer.
