Is Breast Augmentation Selfish?

I'm booked to have silicone implants using the dual-plane technique. Up until now, I've been really excited, now the doubts are creeping in and I'm worried I'm being selfish. I have 2 kids & I'm so scared something will go wrong meaning I'll not be able to look after them properly! I'm aware of the surgical risks, and infection, capsular contraction etc but can you tell me is there anything serious that could happen? Really want to go ahead but scared and feel such a selfish Mum!

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Is Breast Augmentation Selfish?

Cosmetic surgery, especially breast augmentation after having children, is really to help restore your breasts to the normal shape and appearance before having children. I think that is good for self esteem and overall can help the patient psychologically and is not a selfish maneuver.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD

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Breast Augmentation Selfish? #breastimplants

I totally understand your fears. I have two little ones and my wife had the same struggles that you are talking about. It is always a difficult decision to have any elective procedure. Most women who undergo breast augmentation are indeed mothers with children a few years old. Possible remorse is the most common emotion I hear my patients discuss. The biggest limitation you will face is that you can not lift your children for about 6 weeks. Outside of that your initial recovery is pretty... more

Breast augmentation - who am I doing it for? Am I selfish?

Dear Biddy Thank you for your question - it is a big decision to go through with any form of aesthetic surgery, especially when you have the responsibilities of being a mother, and the fear of a complication resulting in the inability for you to care for your children. A big proportion of breast augmentation patients are mothers of young children, and fortunately complications are uncommon. At the end of the day, your decision to undergo the surgery will most likely be linked... more

Is Cosmetic Surgery Selfish?

Maybe, maybe not. Cosmetic surgery is elective, and by definition is surgery to enhance or improve normal anatomy. Reconstructive surgery seeks to correct deformities in form or function and create a more normal condition. Sometimes it is OK to be selfish however. Only you can weigh the benefits, alternatives, risks. Fortunately, this is generally a low risk procedure. sek