Hi. I am 22 years old and I have a breast augmentation scheduled for this Thursday (in 5 days). I did a little little piece of mushroom chocolate bar tonight & drank a few cocktails. Will I be ok for my surgery on May 2nd? Thank you.
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Improvement in cleavage has very little to do with whether the implant is above or below the muscle. The most important factor influencing the ability to create greater cleavage is what we call the "inter mammary distance", or gap between the breasts. As you correctly noted, your distance is...
Insurance does not cover breast lifts, since this is cosmetic, but will cover a reduction, which does include a lift. To balance your opposite breast, I would suggest a reduction. If you want to be a D cup, you will need tissue expanders first. Only with a mastectomy for cancer is the opposite...
I would agree with your plastic surgeon. Operating on breasts that are lactating can lead to development of complications such as galactoceles or cysts filled with milk.