A lifestyle choice is a choice an individual makes about how to live and behave, according to their attitudes, tastes and values. One very controversial lifestyle choice people decide to take part in is cosmetic surgery, specifically breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to increase either the size, shape or fullness of a woman’s breast. To get the desired look breast implants must be surgically put in. There are two different types of breast implants, saline and silicone. Both types of implants consist of an outer shell made up of silicone, the only difference is the one is filled with saline as the other is filled with silicone. Although both types of implants are very similar it is said that the silicone implants have more of a “natural” feel. Saline implants are said to not feel quite as realistic as silicone implants but they do pose less of a risk if they leak. The cost to get breast augmentation done does vary depending on the doctor's, location and type of implant. Cost of surgery can start anywhere from $5000 and end at the very high end of $10000. The actual surgical procedure…show more content… There are many current factors that may result in an individual wanting to have this procedure done. The number one reason for females getting breast implants has to do with body image and self esteem. Many women are not content with their breast size and feel as if they look less “ feminine” due to the fact that they have smaller breasts. Girls also seem to stress about having the “ perfect” breasts so this procedure is done to make breasts perfectly symmetrical and full. Woman who do get this procedure done are usually satisfied and their self-esteem does rise. Another reason women get breast implants is because of how their bodies are left after pregnancy and having children. Many mothers claim to want their old body back so sometimes breast implants is one of the
