Life with Breast Implants
Northern Virginia, Maryland & Washington, DC

The Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery located in Reston, Virginia, specializes in breast enhancement surgery, including breast implants, breast augmentation, breast lifts and breast reductions for Northern Virginia, Maryland & Washington, DC.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, nearly 350,000 women have breast augmentation every year. The reasons are always personal but stem from the same dissatisfaction with the appearance of natural breasts. Some women are born with breasts that do not match their frame. Others have experienced a loss of shape and volume due to factors such as aging, pregnancy, or genetics. Feeling comfortable with your body is essential to your self-esteem and confidence. Breast augmentation can often help give your body the look you desire.

Breast Implant Results

Your final results will take time to become visible. Most women don't see final results until three months or more after surgery. During this time, your breast implants will settle into place to create a natural, attractive result.

Once surgical swelling resolves, your breasts will reach their final size, but their shape will continue to change. Your breasts may initially seem too high and may have too much fullness in the upper part, but as the implant settles they will attain a more natural shape.

Body Image

Breasts that are not ideally suited to your frame can impact every aspect of your body image. Women who have breasts that never fully developed or breasts that are different sizes can experience limitations in clothing options and an overall decreased sense of body image.

Breast implants cannot solve all of your body image issues. It is important to have realistic expectations and goals when considering this surgery. However, working with our surgeons, balance, symmetry, and appeal can be restored to your chest. This may be exactly what you need to regain the feelings of confidence and appeal you deserve.

Changes in How You Are Perceived

Many women find that their breast augmentation results in many changes in the way they look at themselves and the way others look at them. In addition to self-confidence, some women experience increased feelings of attractiveness that can positively affect their sex lives, with both them and their partners reporting increased enjoyment.

You may also get increased attention from people on the street or in the workplace. On the whole, most women report this increased attention as positive.

Wardrobe Changes

After your breast augmentation, you will likely find you can feel more comfortable wearing clothes that in the past made you feel self-conscious about the size or shape of your breasts. You may also find that clothes you used to wear not longer fit right. You will probably enjoy the process of picking new clothes, but it may take some practice learning what looks work best for different situations, such as dressing modestly for work or family gatherings.

You will also likely want to get new swimsuits and bras that will better support and flatter your new look.

If you live in or around Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, and Richmond, Virginia, Annapolis, Baltimore, Bethesda, and Columbia, Maryland, or Washington DC and are interested in learning more about breast enlargement, please contact the experienced cosmetic surgeons at The Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery to schedule a consultation today.