6 Reasons Patients Have Breast Augmentation — Understanding Why and the Benefits

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Patients of all ages and backgrounds consider this surgery for a variety of reasons, ranging from aesthetic preferences to medical needs. But what motivates someone to undergo breast augmentation, and what benefits do they expect? 

Whether to boost self-confidence, restore lost volume, correct asymmetry, or support gender affirmation, breast augmentation can have a profound impact on self-esteem and quality of life. Read on to learn the six main reasons patients have this transformative procedure and how it can have a positive impact on their lives.

1. Enhance Self-Confidence and Body Image 

• Body Proportion: Breast augmentation can help create a more balanced silhouette, which often positively affects how someone feels about their appearance. 
• Fashion Choices: A larger or more proportionate breast size can allow women to explore a wider range of clothing options —  from beachwear to formal wear. 
• Personal Fulfillment: Many women tell me  breast augmentation helps them feel more confident and comfortable in their own bodies. If someone feels their breast size is too small or disproportionate, it can their body image and self-esteem.

2. Restore Volume After Pregnancy or Weight Loss 

• Post-Pregnancy Changes: Pregnancy and breastfeeding frequently lead to a loss of breast volume and firmness. Breast augmentation let me restore volume and shape, providing a youthful and rejuvenated appearance. 
• Weight Loss Impact: Significant weight loss often causes a decrease in breast size, leading to sagging. For those who want to regain fullness, breast augmentation is an excellent option for restoring balance and enhancing body contour.

3. Correct Asymmetry and Physical Abnormalities 

• Breast Asymmetry: Many women have naturally uneven breasts. While slight asymmetry is normal, more noticeable differences can cause frustration and discontent. Breast augmentation allows me to address these discrepancies, providing a more symmetrical and harmonious appearance. 
• Congenital Conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as tuberous breast deformity, can lead to underdeveloped or irregularly shaped breasts. With breast augmentation, I  can help correct these abnormalities and improve patient overall body symmetry.

4. Reconstruction After Mastectomy 

• Reclaiming a Sense of Self: For women who have undergone a mastectomy due to breast cancer, breast augmentation or reconstruction often plays a significant role in both emotional and physical recovery. 
• Restoring Natural Contours: Breast reconstruction helps restore the natural contours of the body, which helps many survivors feel whole and confident again.

5. Support for Gender Affirmation in Transgender Individuals 

• Gender Confirmation: For transgender women, breast augmentation is often a significant step in the transition process. It can help align their physical appearance with their gender identity, improving mental and emotional well-being. 
• Building Confidence: Breast augmentation is often an important milestone, helping individuals feel more at ease with their bodies and more confident in social interactions.

6. Adapt to Changing Beauty Standards 

• Empowerment and Choice: Modern beauty standards increasingly emphasize the importance of self-expression and individual choice. As with many of the cosmetic procedures I perform, breast augmentation has become well-accepted, empowering many patients to make choices about their bodies without stigma. 
• Improved Techniques and Safety: Advances in breast augmentation technology and the techniques I use have improved the procedure’s safety, affordability, and accessibility, making it an appealing option for many.

Unique to each patient’s needs and desires

Breast augmentation is a deeply personal decision. It continues to be a powerful option for those seeking a positive change in their lives. Interested? Please reach out to our experienced patient coordinators at Chicago’s Iteld Plastic Surgery: write [email protected], call 312.757.4505 , or use our contact form to schedule a consultation.

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