An Interview with Dr. Lauren Archer on Breast Augmentation
Dr. Lauren Archer is a plastic surgeon and has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about Breast Augmentation.
Q. What is breast augmentation?
A. Enhancing the size and shape of a woman’s breasts using implants to restore confidence in her appearance.
Q. How should one prepare for breast augmentation surgery?
A. Have a consultation with at least one board certified plastic surgeon. Visit the web page of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons www.plasticsurgery.org. Make arrangements for help at home following surgery, and allow adequate time off from work or school to recover.
Q. What are the possible immediate post-operative effects in breast augmentation surgery?
A. Soreness, swelling, bruising, numbness of the skin of the breast and/or nipples.
Q. What are the possible longer-term, local effects in breast augmentation surgery?
A. Firmness of the tissue around the implant (called the capsule), leakage or rupture of the implant.
Q. Who is a good candidate for breast augmentation?
A. A healthy woman over the age of 18 who desires a change in her breast size and shape.
Q. What is the recovery time for breast augmentation?
A. 4 to 6 weeks to return to normal, unrestricted activity.
Q. How much does breast augmentation cost?
A. $4500-7000 dollars depending upon type of implant, geographic region, and setting (office versus outpatient surgical center).
