There can be a lot out there to read about breast augmentation in Tijuana. However, if you are only considering a procedure and haven’t yet booked a surgery date, the decision-making process can be a little daunting. If you’re simply looking for where to begin with your decision-making progress, here are some things to consider.

Breast augmentation in Tijuana, sometimes referred to as a «breast aug» or «boob job» by patients, involves using breast implants or fat transfer to increase the size of your breasts. This procedure can also restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy, achieve a more rounded breast shape or improve natural breast size asymmetry.

The choice between an implant or your own fat is one that you make with your board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel Camacho Melo. In general, if you want to be a cup size or larger, an implant is a better choice. If you desire to have a cup size or smaller enhancement, then fat grafting may also be an option for you as well, depending on how much fat you have on your body.

Are you a candidate for a breast augmentation in Tijuana?

Whether or not you are eligible for this procedure is one of the first things you should determine. Certain things will deter a plastic surgeon from performing a breast augmentation in Tijuana, like your breasts not being fully developed or if you are pregnant or nursing. Certain reasons and expectations for undergoing the procedure can also sway some plastic surgeons.

How soon after breast augmentation in Tijuana can you swim?

Patients can expect to be back to work with some light lifting restrictions within one week, and completely off of lifting restrictions in about a month. With summer and beach season in mind, however, you may be wondering when you’ll be able to swim.

If you are planning to swim, make sure to plan to have your surgery at least a month in advance of your vacation, as most surgeons will want you to wait that long before immersing in a pool or ocean. After your surgery, be sure to get clearance from your surgeon to swim.

Since swimming often means time in the sun, it’s important to protect your incision with sunscreen that is SPF 30 or greater. You will also want to massage your scar with a silicone-based scar gel to help promote a thin, fine scar.

Although you may be cleared to swim after one month, it is normal for implants to still sit higher on your chest wall after the first month. Over the next 2-3 months, your implants will naturally settle into the breast, revealing your final results. With fat grafting, it can take 2-3 months for the swelling to subside and for you to see your final shape.

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