What is the Most Popular Size for Breast Augmentation Surgery in the Towson Area?

Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States and around the Baltimore area. Approximately 286,000 operations were performed in 2013 in the United States. But, do better breasts equal a better life? Ninety-eight percent of women undergoing breast augmentation surgery say the results met or exceeded their expectations, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Breast Augmentation Survey

The survey evaluated 225 consecutive women who were interviewed one month after breast augmentation surgery over a five-year period. Some of the people were located in the Lutherville and Baltimore area. Interviews included questions about the recovery, results, complications and psychological effects. Here’s what they found:

What is the average patient age in the Towson Area?

The average patient age was 34 years old, and the majority of women received saline-filled breast implants placed under the muscle. The average implant volume was 390 cc.

On a 10-point scale, the women reported an average pain score during recovery of 5.9. On average, they used prescription pain medication for five days and were off work seven days. Patients felt they were “back to normal” about 25 days after surgery.

Are women generally satisfied with their breast size in the Baltimore area after surgery?

Eighty-five percent of women rated their new breast size “just right.” Thirteen percent would have preferred a larger size and less than two percent a smaller size. Only one percent expressed dissatisfaction with their scars, which were usually located in the crease under the breast.

Seventy-five percent of women rated their breast firmness “just right.” When asked to rate the result, over half of the patients gave it a perfect 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. Almost all patients (98 percent) reported that the results met or exceeded their expectations.
Nearly 40 percent of the women surveyed experienced at least temporary nipple numbness after surgery. Persistent numbness was reported by only two percent. The complication rate reported by patients was 10 percent.

When asked about psychological effects, 92 percent of women reported improved self-esteem after breast augmentation and 64 percent reported an improved quality of life. Before surgery, the majority of women (86 percent) were self-conscious about their breasts. After surgery, only 13 percent were self-conscious about them.