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Internal Motivations for Breast Surgery
Internal motivations for breast surgery vary from patient to patient, but are always the most important criteria used in deciding to undergo the chosen procedure.
Cosmetic breast surgery
is far more than a physical process used to enact an anatomical change. The
breasts
are a source of many psycho-emotional issues for women and any breast surgery will certainly have a considerable inherent
psychological
component.
What are Internal Motivations for Breast Surgery?
Internal motivations are feelings, thoughts problems, concerns, preferences, hopes and dreams relating to a woman’s breasts which might contribute to her wanting to undergo a
cosmetic surgery
procedure. These factors are the most important reasons for her to undergo the surgery, since they address deeply held feelings relating to her body image and general personality. The anatomical alterations produced by cosmetic surgery can be drastic, but the emotional changes occurring in the patient's spirit are exponentially greater and more important.
Plastic surgery
can re-shape the body, but its real purpose is to fulfill the emotional self…
Common Internal Motivations for Breast Surgery
There is no way to address the motives of every woman who wants to receive a cosmetic procedure on her breasts. However, there are many commonly held emotional issues which contribute to the desire to achieve better breasts:* Lack of self confidence * Poor body image, often exaggerated by perceived weaknesses * Lack of an identifiable feminine feeling * Negative past experiences involving the breasts * Desire to show independence and self-empowerment * Overcome issues from an actual or perceived physical
abnormality
* Desire to become more sexually desirable
* Desire to stand out, attract attention or appear less ordinary
* Rebuild the breasts after
cancer
or other disease or injury.
* Repair emotional anger from age related bodily changes
* Repair damage from childbirth or
breastfeeding
related changes
Recommendation on Internal Motivations for Breast Surgery
The personal issues you have regarding your breasts are likely to be valid and important. If these issues truly bother you or cause you to wish for an improvement in your body, then they are worth addressing. Do not let anyone make you feel like breast surgery is not a real option for solving these emotional concerns. Many women have enjoyed complete resolution of psycho-emotional pain and repression after receiving cosmetic surgery to resolve causative anatomical issues. It is important to consider why you want to undergo surgery and make sure that it is indeed a good option for you and your lifestyle. During this consideration process, learn the facts about a variety of procedures, including all the potential
risks and complications
which might occur. If after all this learning, you still feel that breast surgery is the right answer for you, then proceed with confidence. Before actually receiving your surgery, think about all the positive aspects which will come as a result of the operation. Go into surgery with a clear mind and a happy heart. Look forward to the excellent results and do not fear that you have made a bad choice. A positive mental state is key to allowing your body to heal optimally and without complication. Have confidence in your choice of doctor and remember to tell them how much you are counting on them to fulfill your dreams. Best of luck in your choice and I hope your surgery does sooth your mind of any and all negative body image related issues. Share your own breast improvement story at our Breast Plastic Surgery Interactive Forum
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12/1/07 Revised 11/8/09

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