By: Jerome Sepic, MD

A good breast enlargement surgeon will help you prepare for surgery, and there shouldn’t be any “big” surprises. However, the surgical experience is a little different for everyone, and there are bound to be a few things you didn’t think about, even if you planned carefully. Three of the most important ones:

1. Your results are not immediate.

This is a tricky one because even when my New Hampshire breast enlargement patients “know” that their breasts right after surgery will look dramatically different from their final results, many patients still are surprised when they wake up following surgery. Expect changes in how your breasts look and feel in the weeks and months following surgery. Patience will make your experience much more satisfying.

The best thing to do: Talk with your surgeon and meet with a past patient who made similar implant choices. Her reassurances about how your new breasts will develop may do a lot to ease any concerns.

2. Nipple sensitivity can take about one year to stabilize.

The initial “tingliness” and other changes in nipple sensation that many women have right after surgery can be concerning. In most cases, these changes should not be permanent, but they may take about a year to fade.

The best thing to do: Be patient, and make sure you follow your postoperative instructions carefully. Healthier healing helps to ensure healthier nerve tissues.

3. Breast implants are not identical to natural breast tissue.

This is something I think most women understand, but it’s worth touching on here as well. A talented New Hampshire plastic surgeon can create a breast enhancement result that will look and feel very close to natural breasts, but certain subtle differences can remain. Certain implant types and placement methods may produce a more natural outcome than others.

The best thing to do: If achieving the most natural look and feel is important to you, let your doctor know so that he/she can plan your procedure with this in mind.

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