It’s a fact that women all over the globe are flocking in droves to get breast implants. Advancements in technology mean that breast implant insertion is a much safer and less invasive procedure than it once was. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your breasts, and you’re considering a boob job, cosmetic surgery clinics have never been so reputable and prices have never been cheaper. But how do you know if you’re a good candidate for cosmetic surgery?

Here is a brief description of the top five types of candidate for breast implants:

1. Emotionally Stable Personalities

Before your surgeon even considers suiting up for surgery, he or she will need to assess your suitability for breast implants. Women with a history of mental illness, body dysmorphic disorder, and serious depression may not be good candidates.

Modern medicine is advancing at a phenomenal rate, but that doesn’t mean that your surgeon is a miracle worker! To be considered a serious candidate for surgery, you need to have realistic expectations about your implants and the impact they will have on your life.

2. Women with Asymmetrical Breasts

If asymmetrical or uneven boobs have been plaguing your life, you are not alone. Almost no woman has identical sized breasts, but the size discrepancy is much greater for some women than others. Significant differences can seriously undermine your self-confidence and even lead to depression. The good news is that breast implants can even out the difference by augmenting one or both of your breasts.

3. Women with “Flat” Chests

You might feel sad that you were at the back of the queue when big breasts were handed out! Breast implants will enhance your natural assets to the point where you feel comfortable breaking out the daringly low-cut tops. However, if you have a slender figure, the surgeon may be loath to enhance your chest by more than one or two cup sizes. Breast implants that are overly large can make slim women look “top heavy,” and the extra weight can cause back problems.

4. Cancer Survivors and Women at Increased Risk

Recently, there has been a huge surge of high cancer risk patients opting for a pre-emptive mastectomy. In part, breast cancer appears to be genetic, so breast implants offer a wonderful way to eliminate the worry without impacting the physical appearance of the chest region. Survivors of breast cancer may also opt for breast implants as part of their reconstructive treatment. Most report a great deal of satisfaction with the surgery and its impact on their lives.

5. Women Who Have Realistic Expectations

You will play an integral role in the planning of your cosmetic surgery. Although your surgeon will be happy to answer questions and address concerns, it helps to have a specific idea about what you would like your new breasts to look and feel like. Additionally, you need to understand that breast implants generally last less than ten years, meaning that future surgery will be required.

Though cosmetic surgery appears to be simpler than it once was, it is not without its risks. Become informed about the insertion procedure, the composition of the two main types of breast implants, and their potential complications. Once your surgery is complete, you can break out your new bikini and enjoy your newfound confidence!