Breast

Augmentation

MythsBy Dr. Michael Rose

Considering Breast

Augmentation?Getting a breast augmentation is a huge decision, as it will

forever alter a woman’s body. All women are encouraged

to do a great deal of research before they decide to have

any plastic surgery. However, there are notions about

breast implants that can be misleading or simply wrong.

Following are some of the most common myths:

1. Breast implants can rupture from normal

activities like sports or getting a mammogram:

Breast implants are tested in rigorous conditions in

order to ensure that they will survive daily activities.

2. No breastfeeding:

Many women believe that you cannot breastfeed with

breast implants. Like the previous myth, this is a very

rare occurrence. Some women do experience difficulty

with breastfeeding, but most have no problem with it.

3. Implants feel unnatural:

Though implants will never feel exactly like real

breasts, they have been greatly improved over the years

and are a good substitute. Doctors can recommend

ways to avoid the building up of scar tissue, which can

also lead to harder-feeling breasts.

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4. Everyone will know you had a

breast augmentation:

You can opt for a natural-looking augmentation,

which will be hard to detect with the average eye.

For More Information These are just a few of the myths about breast

augmentation. Talk with a plastic surgeon to learn

more about the procedure.

About the Author

Dr. Michael Rose is an

experienced, award-winning plastic

surgeon at the Plastic Surgery

Center in New Jersey. He

completed his M.D. degree at the

New York University School of

Medicine.