Not Measuring Up?

Posted Wednesday, February 22, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS

By: Richard Chaffoo, M.D., FACS, FICS

All too often, I hear women who are seeking breast implants in La Jolla say they feel as if they don't "measure up" to a certain beauty ideal. Although I can sympathize with their feelings, the truth is, there is no definitive standard of beauty. As a plastic surgeon, my goal is not to make a person look like everyone else, but rather, to help them be a better version of themselves.

A person’s reasons for choosing to have plastic surgery should be personal and individual. It shouldn’t be done to meet the expectations of others. Choosing plastic surgery to fulfill an arbitrary standard of beauty can lead to feelings of regret afterward.

For this reason, I always discuss my patients’ motivations for choosing surgery during their consultations. If I think they have unrealistic expectations about what surgery can achieve, or if they are feeling pressure from society or a loved one to have the procedure, it is my responsibility to tell them I won’t do it.

In La Jolla, I perform breast augmentation on a regular basis, and I have seen this procedure affect women in many positive ways. Some issues breast augmentation can address include:

• Breast asymmetry
• Lack of breast volume
• Mild breast sag
• Loss of a breast after a mastectomy

When chosen for the right reasons, breast augmentation can correct these issues and give women the increased confidence that comes with a better self-image. It can help some women feel more comfortable and attractive in certain clothing and give them a more proportional shape. Breast implants are available in many shapes and sizes, so every woman can choose a look that matches her personal style and individual taste.

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