22 things that only those who put silicone understand

According to the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Brazil is at the top of the ranking of countries with the largest number of cosmetic surgeries in the world. In addition to touch-ups on the nose, abdomen and buttocks, breast augmentation is among the most sought after procedures by female audiences.

According to Dr. Fernando Amato, plastic surgeon at the Amato Institute of Advanced Medicine, surgery is recommended for those patients who have small breasts and are really willing to undergo a surgical procedure to change this, as well as women who have had children, breastfed and the breast became flaccid.

"It is a surgery that makes a lot of difference to vanity," says Dr. Ivanoska Filgueira, plastic surgeon and master in Health Sciences from the University of Brasilia. It is a very big improvement in self esteem. The person feels prettier, safer. After the implant she is more comfortable to go to the beach, to the club, to wear clothes she didn't use before?


Regardless of your motivation and the size of the prosthesis you put on, there are certain things that virtually every silicon goes through. We made a list of 22 of them. Do you identify yourself? Check out.

1. No matter if you are 18 or 50 years old: there will always be someone who will not respond well to your desire

It can be the father, the mother, the grandmother or a serious relationship: Someone will tell you that you don't have to, that is crazy, that is a money put away.

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2. They will tell you that you will lose breast tenderness

And they will speak without knowledge! According to Ivanoska Filgueira, the sensitivity of the breast is not lost after surgery. "In some cases, if the patient exaggerates the prosthesis and puts too large, may have a reduction, which is restored within 6 months to 1 year," he explains. However, some doctors claim that part of the sensitivity is lost, but not entirely.

3. And they will also say that natural breasts are much more beautiful

Yes, natural breasts are beautiful. Small breasts are too. But who are the other people to say what YOU should do? The body is yours, right? Right.

4. On the other hand, the number of people who approve your decision is usually high.

Friends who also want to put silicone will love to have a pioneer in the class, to report the whole experience later.


5. In the end, what really matters is YOUR will.

Your body, your choices. It is not?

6. We have to admit that the first appointment with the doctor can be a little tense

If you're a little shy, take off your shirt in front of a stranger? as much as this stranger is a professional totally used to it? It can be a little uncomfortable. However, keep in mind that this is something important and natural. The dentist looks at your teeth, the surgeon looks at your breasts!

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Have confidence in the doctor, show what you like, what bothers you, what you intend to change. The more specific and sincere you are, the more likely you are to get the result you want! "A good relationship with the surgeon is essential," comments Dr. Amato.

7. And that pain after surgery can be quite memorable

Even if it's cosmetic surgery, can silicone placement have a painful recovery? especially if the prostheses are placed behind the muscle. "It is always good to remember that it is not a risk-free procedure: just like any surgery, it can have complications," warns surgeon Fernando Amato.

8. And, right, the first time you take off your surgical bra is really weird

Is the chest usually swollen, marked by the surgical bra, with a little blood from the scars? It is not always the most beautiful sight of all.

9. But then everything heals, drops and stays in place.

And you start to get happier with the result. ?

10. It's amazing the excitement when you can actually raise your arms without pain or fear

Fernando Amato says that progress varies from patient to patient. "In general I usually release slowly, I feel how well the patient is feeling well, what movement she needs on a daily basis and also according to the postoperative progress."

11. When you get back to the gym, you just want to work out your arms

But it is important to remember that the amount of time you must soak can also vary. The implant may be in front or behind the pectoralis major muscle, this is a determining factor in the return to activities.Behind the muscle the postoperative can be more painful, so, much more secure return ?, explains Amato.

12. And when the doctor finally frees you to sleep on your side or face down, it's heaven on earth.

There isn't a magic number, but do doctors recommend that patients sleep on their backs for at least 30 days? this amount could be much higher. Fernando Amato warns: “The risk of sleeping face down is compressing the breasts and dislocating the prosthesis. In the early days the risk is even of bruising and urgent surgery is required.

13. At first things are different and you even get in the way

Does the arm bump into a volume it didn't have before?

14. But trying on clothes and seeing how beautiful they are is a gift

• It is common at follow-up appointments before surgery that the patient arrives in closed, loose, less attractive clothing. After surgery, when you get back to the office, you're sure: you have a low-cut blouse. Does it show that she is safer with her body, does she feel prettier ?, says Dr. Ivanoska Filgueira

15. Even if not all fit right after the operation

Can that little shirt from before not fit the same way? But it's alright!

16. What you want is to spend your entire salary on lingeries

With lace, without lace, of different colors and styles. You can almost open a consortium at Victoria? S Secret.

17. Of course your breasts can become a World Heritage Site.

Many friends want to see, touch, know all about their breasts.

18. So much so that after a while showing the news it is even natural

You arrive at the return appointments with the doctor taking off your blouse without much ceremony. So different from the beginning?

19. Deep down you even like to show the investment

After the money invested and the painful recovery, he is truly proud!

20. The biggest truth of all is: With self-esteem high up you feel SEXY

Fernando Amato gives the hint:? Breasts have a very important meaning in women. There are already studies that show that breast augmentation brings, in addition to self-confidence, even improves sexuality ?.

21. Invincible

According to Dr. Ivanoska Filgueira, many patients report that they have become more confident in the workplace after surgery. In the professional market, it is important the clothes you wear, the image that passes. After silicone the woman is safer with the clothes she wears. And naturally it gives more sense of power, of confidence?

22. Because now you are a breast woman.

Literally.

An important reminder

Do not forget one thing: you do not need to put silicone. This should be a choice and never an obligation. Small chest, sagging chest, big chest, every kind of chest is chest and you should never be ashamed of them. If you decide to have the surgery, do it by choice. After all, every breast is beautiful, whether natural or not.

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