It's a major step for most women, and often a positive one. Studies have shown that breast implants can help boost self-esteem, body image, and sexual satisfaction. But studies have also pointed to the critical need for careful screening by doctors, and self-awareness among women, before breast implant surgery.
Why you should not get a breast augmentation?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified a possible association between breast implants and the development of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), an uncommon cancer of the immune system. The condition is known as breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).
How do I decide if I need breast implants?
Who is a good candidate for breast augmentation?
- In general, you should be in good physical health. ...
- If your breasts are sagging, flattened, elongated, asymmetrical or lacking adequate cleavage or volume, there is a good chance that you're an excellent candidate for this surgery.
