Before surgery considerations:

Before surgery: Consider pros and cons

Initially, you'll consult with a plastic surgeon about your preferences for size, feel and overall appearance of your breasts. Your doctor will describe the surgical techniques and provide you with educational materials about the implant you select and the surgical procedure. Review these documents carefully and keep copies of all pertinent information for your records.
Before you decide to have surgery, consider some important factors about breast augmentation:
Breast implants aren't lifelong devices. Your breast implants may need to be removed and replaced at some point.
You might need more surgery after breast implant removal. If you have your breast implants removed for any reason, you may experience unacceptable cosmetic changes — such as wrinkling, dimpling or droopy excess skin — which might require replacing the implants. Or you may need a breast lift (mastopexy) to remove excess skin and reposition your nipple.
Breast implants won't prevent your breasts from sagging after pregnancy. Some women actually need to consider a breast lift in addition to breast augmentation to correct sagging breasts. Also, depending on how it's done, breast augmentation surgery may make breast-feeding more challenging.
Mammograms may be more complicated. Additional views are necessary when obtaining images of your breasts. The quality of the mammogram will depend on the experience and expertise of your technician and the facility you select.
Insurance probably won't pay for the procedure. If it isn't medically necessary, many insurance companies won't cover breast augmentation. Be prepared to handle any financial obligations that accompany breast augmentation surgery and any related operations you might need in the future.
Considering these points may trigger many questions about your personal situation. Prepare a list of questions to review with your doctor. You may also find it helpful to talk with other women who have gone through the same procedure.