How Breast Implants Affect Self Image

When a woman undergoes breast augmentation with implants, she will undergo a change in her self esteem. Every time a person has an alteration in their physical appearance, whether as a result of plastic surgery or from natural causes, they must incorporate the change into their psyche. This is true of both positive and negative alterations.

If an individual decides to go under the scalpel on their own volition, they will most likely have an array of emotional stages to go through. If they have been troubled by a flaw in their appearance, as in the case of an unsightly facial or body part issue, they may feel anticipatory and excited. High expectations may cause them to feel elated and happy. After the surgery, they may feel relieved and pleased with their new shape. But this isn’t always the end of the story.

There are also psychological stages that aren’t always expected. First of all, a person must get used to a “new me.” Even physical features that aren’t favorable are still familiar. Fuller breasts may feel unfamiliar and even like someone else’s body. There may be guilt over the pricetag or about altering what Mother Nature has given them. If these unexpected feelings occur, however, they are usually short lived. In a matter of weeks, it will seem that this lovely ample bustline was always there. An increased self image and esteem results becomes firmly established. Many women who receive breast implants report a greater quality of life thereafter.