Breast Augmentation: A Word to Men

    GLENDALE, AZ, October 15, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A woman's idea of a "successful" breast augmentation can be marred by what does, or doesn't, happen between the time she considers having this done and recovery. One less-obvious factor is the impact her man can have on her experience, and his as well. Here's some advice on showing her that you're her go-to guy.

Surprisingly, you're not on the sidelines. Rather, your involvement plays a significant role in how both of you experience this procedure. Whether you find this intriguing or disappointing, it's important that you talk about it, together, and understand how this change affects both of you. If you're less than thrilled about the surgery, at least be sensitive to her feelings, as many women are uncomfortable with their bodies, and this change may improve her self-image immensely. Take time to consider, and let her know, your own feelings about this surgery. While the change needs to satisfy her, there is usually room to accommodate your feelings and opinions.

Get involved right away by researching cosmetic surgeons, the procedure, costs, financing, and recovery, yourself. Total costs, including testing, cosmetic surgeon's fees, implants, facility fees, anesthesiologist fees vary, up to $10,000, depending upon surgeon, location and other factors. Insurance won't pay for elective surgery. Most surgeons offer financing, but you need to know whether it covers all expenses or just his fees.

Run an Internet search on breast augmentation and recovery. Learn as much as you can about how you can help. Make a date with your girl, specifically, to share the information you've found before she consults with a cosmetic surgeon. Show her that you're interested and concerned. Talk about financing, _ ahref=http://www.doctorangelchik.com/results/index.html]choices[/url], what the procedure and recovery involves, the care items she'll need during recovery. Discuss with her how this will affect your sexual relationship, and be ready to help out during recovery.

Now you have enough information to begin researching cosmetic surgeons. Along with online searches, verify credentials, standing with American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and ask friends for references. Compare information and choose a surgeon that you have most confidence in.

Once she has chosen a cosmetic surgeon, go with her for her initial consultation, and plan to be nearby during surgery. Having researched this, your observations, thoughts and feelings will be helpful to remind her of any details she forgot to discuss, and to consider in making her choices. Your contribution here is very important. Her excitement (or anxiety) about having a breast augmentation may affect her interpretation or recall of all that her cosmetic surgeon discussed.

Recovery can range from three to six weeks (depending upon procedure.) As with any surgery, she'll need help with heavier work-laundry, shopping and heavy housekeeping chores. But, she'll really lean on your big, broad shoulders when it comes to dealing with pain, emotional adjustment, limited activities, temporary swelling, and delay in seeing what the final outcomes of surgery will be.

Armed with this information, I'll bet you're just the man for the job.

Read more about breast augmentation surgery at Dr. Paul Angelchik's site, where you can contact him directly for a consultation.

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