The Social Etiquette of Breast Augmentation
There are many articles about
breast augmentation that cover the health and medical aspects of the procedure. Many women, however, don't understand the social aspects that the procedure entails. While choosing to have cosmetic surgery is a personal and private matter, hiding the results is practically impossible. It can be tricky to navigate pre and post-breast augmentation reactions from society. Here are some things that you will have to learn to deal with if you choose this surgery.
To Tell or Not
Many women are unsure of whom, if anyone, they should tell about their intention of undergoing breast augmentation. For some it can even create intense anxiety and distress if it might cause problems between family, friends, or intimate partners. Hiding the results also usually is not possible. While you don't have to tell everyone and their neighbors about your decision to undergo breast augmentation, it might be easier to let the people closest to you know your intentions. Not only so there are less scrutinizing stares, but in case you need assistance in your recovery process. It isn't necessary to tell coworkers or your superiors at work, but they may question what you will be doing in your absence from work. Having a tactful and private response, such as "it's for personal, medical reasons" can help quiet busybodies.
New Attention
The amount of attention that you receive after a breast augmentation, from both sexes, may vary depending on your personality type. You will most likely be excited to flaunt a bit of your new cleavage, which might get you approving stares from the men and a bit of envy from the women. You may even find strangers approaching you and questioning if you've had a breast augmentation. While it isn't always ideal, you will have to learn how to handle these situations with grace when they do arise. Some women are comfortable admitting to surgery while others find the questions or assumptions rude. How you deal with the issue is a personal matter, but don't be surprised when it does happen.
Different Wardrobe
After breast augmentation, many women are excited to start buying a whole new wardrobe as well as lingerie to compliment their new figure. It may take some time before you feel comfortable wearing certain types of garments as your implants are still settling in and there will some soreness and discomfort for the first few weeks. The swelling will also slowly go down, so you may want to wait to start your shopping spree until the healing process is well underway.
Negative Comments
Even if people are unaware of the fact that you have had breast augmentation, expect some negative comments from people concerning cosmetic surgery. People often make brash statements, especially when commenting on others or celebrities from a distance. It's important not to take other people's opinions and words too personally as they may simply be unaware of the company that they keep. Not everyone agrees with cosmetic surgery, and that is something you will have to learn to accept.
