22 things only those who put silicone on understand

According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Brazil is at the top of the ranking of countries with the highest number of cosmetic surgeries in the world. In addition to retouching the nose, abdomen and butt, breast augmentation is among the most sought after procedures by the female audience.

According to Dr. Fernando Amato, plastic surgeon at the Amato Institute of Advanced Medicine, the surgery is recommended for those patients who have small breasts and are really willing to undergo a surgical procedure to change that, in addition to women who have already had children, breastfed and breast became flaccid.

“It is a surgery that makes a lot of difference for vanity”, comments Dr. Ivanoska Filgueira, plastic surgeon and Master in Health Sciences from the University of Brasília. “It’s a huge improvement in self-esteem. The person feels more beautiful, more secure. After the implant, she is more comfortable to go to the beach, to the club, to wear clothes that she did not wear before”, she comments.

Regardless of your motivation and the size of the prosthesis you put on, there are certain things that virtually every silicone patient goes through. We made a list of 22 of them. Do you identify yourself? Check out.

1. It doesn’t matter if you are 18 or 50 years old: there will always be someone who will not react well to your desire

It could be the father, the mother, the grandmother or a serious relationship: some individual will say that you don’t need it, that it’s crazy, that it’s money thrown away.

2. They will say that you will lose the sensitivity of the breasts

And they will speak without knowledge of cause! According to Ivanoska Filgueira, breast sensitivity is not lost after surgery. “In some cases, if the patient exaggerates the prosthesis and puts on a very large size, she can have a reduction, which is restored within 6 months to 1 year”, she explains. However, some doctors claim that part of the sensitivity is lost, yes, but not completely.

3. And they will also say that natural breasts are much more beautiful

Yes, natural breasts are beautiful. Small breasts are too. But who are the other people to say what YOU should do? It’s your body, right? Right.

4. On the other hand, the number of people who approve your decision is usually high

Friends who also want to get silicone will love having a pioneer in the class, to report on the whole experience later.

5. At the end of the day, what really matters is YOUR will.

Your body, your choices. Is not?

6. We have to admit that the first appointment with the doctor can be a little tense

If you’re a little shy, taking off your shirt in front of a stranger — no matter how much that stranger is a pro who is fully used to it — can be a little uncomfortable. However, keep in mind that this is something important and natural. The dentist looks at your teeth, the surgeon looks at your breasts!

Have confidence in the doctor, show what you like, what bothers you, what you intend to change. The more specific and sincere you are, the more chances of getting the result the way you wanted! “A good relationship with the surgeon is essential,” says Dr. I love

7. And that pain after surgery can be quite memorable

Even though it’s cosmetic surgery, even silicone implants can have a painful recovery – especially if the implants are placed behind the muscle. “It is always good to remember that it is not a risk-free procedure: just like any surgery, it can have complications”, warns surgeon Fernando Amato.

8. And, right, the first time you take off your surgical bra is beyond weird

The chest is usually swollen, marked by the surgical bra, with a little blood from the scars… It’s not always the most beautiful sight of all.

9. But then everything heals, swells and stays in place

And you start to get more and more happy with the result. ♥

10. It’s amazing the emotion when you can actually lift your arms, without pain or fear

Fernando Amato says that progress varies from patient to patient. “In general, I usually release it little by little, I feel how well the patient is feeling, what movement she needs on a daily basis and also according to the progress of the postoperative period”.

11. When you go back to the gym, you just want to work out your arms

But it’s important to remember that the amount of time you should soak can also vary. “The implant can be in front or behind the pectoralis major muscle, this is a determining factor in returning to activities. Behind the muscle, the postoperative period can be more painful, so I hold the return much more”, explains Amato.

12. And when the doctor finally releases you to sleep on your side or on your stomach, it’s heaven on earth

There is no magic number, but doctors recommend that patients sleep on their backs for at least 30 days – this amount can be much longer. Fernando Amato warns: “The risk of sleeping facing down is to compress the breasts and displace the prosthesis. In the first few days, the risk is even of forming a hematoma and requiring urgent surgery.”

13. At first things are different and you even get confused

The arm bumps into a volume it didn’t have before…

14. But trying on clothes and seeing how beautiful they look is a gift

“It is common in follow-up appointments before surgery for the patient to arrive with closed, loose, less attractive clothes. After the surgery, when she returns to the office, it is certain: she is wearing a low-cut blouse. This shows that she is safer with her own body, she feels more beautiful”, says Dr. Ivanoska Filgueira

15. Even if not all of them fit right after the operation

That tight blouse from before may not fit the same way anymore… But that’s ok!

16. What you want is to spend all your salary on lingerie

With lace, without lace, in different colors and styles. You can almost open a consortium at Victoria’s Secret.

17. Of course your boobs can become a world heritage site

Many friends want to see, touch, know everything about your breasts.

18. So much so that after a while showing the novelty becomes even natural

You arrive at your return appointments with the doctor unceremoniously taking off your shirt. So different from the beginning…

19. Deep down you even like to show off your investment

After the money invested and the painful recovery, it’s a real pride!

20. The biggest truth of all is: with self-esteem up there, you feel SEXY

Fernando Amato gives the tip: “the breasts have a very important meaning in women. There are already studies that show that breast augmentation brings, in addition to self-confidence, even improvement in sexuality”.

21. Invincible

According to Dr. Ivanoska Filgueira, many patients report that they became more confident in the work environment after the surgery. “In the professional market, the clothes you wear, the image you convey are important. After the silicone, the woman is safer with the clothes she wears. And naturally there is more of a feeling of power, of confidence”.

22. Because you are now a woman with breasts.

Literally.

an important reminder

Don’t forget one thing: you don’t need to put silicone. This should be a choice and never an obligation. Small boobs, sagging boobs, big boobs, all kinds of boobs are boobs and you should never be ashamed of them. If you decide to have the surgery, do it by choice. After all, every breast is beautiful, whether natural or not.