Question 1

has any one lost feeling after a boob job?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Nipple sensation loss or decrease and even increase is fairly common.

Question 2

how soon after a boob job can i have a drink?

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Up to your surgeon: I generally have patients wait two weeks and they must be off their pain medications.

Question 3

is it safe to wear an underwire bra after a boob job?

Accepted Answer

Depends on surgery: This depends on the surgery and surgeon's preference. In some instances, i demand (overly strong statement) patients wear an underwire when i reconstruct the crease or perform a revision or correction of a constricted breast deformity. However, in other instances and most cases of breast augmentation in small breasted individuals, i discourage underwire and padded cups to allow implant descent.

Question 4

how much will a boob job cost my bf?

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Depends: The cost of a breast augmentation will vary widely depending on what country you have it in, what type of implant you choose, any associated lifting that is advised and how much your surgeon values their services at.  Think in the range of $3000 to $11000 as a guide.

Question 5

how old should i be before i get a boob job?

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Boob?: Breast job (i think the question relates to augmentaion)
it should be considered in adult life.
We have done 15-16 years old who were born withabsent or hypoplastic breast on one side.
The rest are adults 18 years and over.

Question 6

what are the drawbacks of getting a boob job?

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Not many: Assuming the surgery goes well there are few drawbacks.  The most troublesome is difficulty with screening mammograms  but with modern imaging techniques this should not be a problem

Question 7

what are the downsides of getting a boob job?

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Cancer detection: If you mean augmentation (implants), aside from post-operative discomfort, and sometimes need for procedures down the line; the only real negative effect is sometimes making examination and mammography more difficult; making cancer detection somewhat more complicated.

Question 8

what age do you have to be to get a boob job?

Accepted Answer

Breast Implants: The fda requires that a woman be at least 18 years of age to get saline breast implants and 22 years of age to get silicone gel implants. There are also certain health conditions that preclude placing breast implants. Other medical conditions can put one at higher risk for complications. Consult with a plastic surgeon certified by the american board of plastic surgery to learn about your options.

Question 9

i have a boob job. what will happen in 30 years?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Hopefully your improved appearance will allow the attraction of a kind and sympathetic partner who will love you no matter what the state of your chest  implants can migrate, rupture, or develop a hard outer capsule.  Some of these may require removal or resurgery of some type.  It sounds like all is ok for now, but if there is any difficulty down the road, consult a plastic surgeon.

Question 10

what should be considered before getting a boob job?

Accepted Answer

Why,how and why not: One must make sure in her mind why she wants enalagement of her breast!is it to enhance self esteem or trying to please somebody!then you need to find a well trained plastic surgeon who is board certified in plastic surgeon and have consult.This is the first step.Also, before the consult try to educate yourself as much as you can about the procedure from respected websites like american society of.

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