- What is Breast Enlargement Surgery?
- Why is it Best ?
- Who Can OPT For Breast Enlargement Surgery?
- Types of Breast Enlargement Surgery?
- Preaparation for Breast Enlargement Surgery
- Breast Augmentation Surgery Procedure Steps
- Risk & Safety of Breast Augmentation Surgery
- Breast Augmentation Recovery Period
- Our Achievements
- Our Results
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What is Breast Enlargement Surgery?
A surgical procedure used to increase the size or shape of a woman’s breasts is termed as Augmentation Mammoplasty (clinical term) or Breast Augmentation or breast enlargement surgery. This cosmetic surgery meant to enhance breast size typically happens through the placement of silicone or saline breast implants. From a surgeon’s perspective, the ultimate objective of performing breast augmentation is to work on the patient’s natural portion to create a much symmetrical look. This, in turn, results in a visually pleasing breast area.
As for the candidates, there is no particular breast augmentation surgery patient with a purpose. Women choose to take up the procedure for multiple reasons. A typical reason would include having breasts that are larger in shape. However, they choose breast augmentation, considering it as the most effective surgical procedure to work on the asymmetry of their breasts. Having said that, breast implants surgery is preferred to fix the breast dis-figuration that is apparent.
Why Breast Enlargement is Best?
- Restore or increase the projection in breasts
- Recover the fullness of breasts post breastfeeding or pregnancy
- Help in carrying a balanced figure and add complement to the curvy hips
- Embellish self-image and boost the patient’s confidence
Who Can OPT for Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Breast augmentation is less likely to work on seriously weak breasts. If you wish to reform your breasts to seem fuller or lifted, then a breast lift may be applicable in this case. Breast Lifting procedure comes in conjunction with this Mammoplasty procedure. Breast lifting can be performed within the same time frame as the augmentation one. On the off chance, it may require an additional procedure to go ahead. This completely depends on your breast formation and body type. However, it is suggestible to consult a surgeon while choosing the kind of surgery you wish to undergo.
Breast augmentation is a procedure undergone to boost confidence over your body, which makes the procedure completely your choice. You can find yourself to be fit for the procedure if:
- You are physically robust
- You understand the reality and have possible expectations
- Your breast area is not weak
- You mind people commenting on small breasts
- You find your breasts losing symmetry
- You are discontented with your breast volume (reasons could be aging, weight loss procedure or pregnancy)
- One or both breasts seem to have taken an elongated form
Types Of Breast Implant Surgery
A breast implant is a kind of prosthesis that is used to change the various parameters of the breast like shape, size, contour, and so on. Different kinds of breast implants exist. Each surgery is decided or performed depending on the type of material used in it and considering the patient’s body type and condition. The types of breast implants are explained in brief below.
Saline Breast Implants Surgery
Saline breast implants are made of silicone shells on the outer region. These implants are first inserted into the females and then they are filled in with sterile saline or saltwater. These types of implants are mainly used for women of age 18 for breast augmentation and women of any age for breast reconstruction.
Silicone Breast Implants Surgery
Silicone breast implants are the fourth generation implants that are made of a silicone shell present on the outer region which is filled with a gel made of silicone. The shells present in it are smooth and textured and these implants are mainly used in the females with an age of 22 or older for breast augmentation and they are also used for breast reconstruction in the females of any age.
Gummy Bear Breast Implants Surgery
Gummy bear breast implants are the fifth generation implants, made of a textured shell with cohesive gel inside it. These implants are highly cohesive and strong due to the material in it and even after cutting, the implants can maintain the shape like a gummy bear candy. A deep incision needs to be made into the skin and there is a problem with these implants like the hardening of implants in the long run.
Round Breast Implants Surgery
Round breast implants are the traditional kind of implants which is opted by most of the women in breast augmentation. Because of the same shape all around the implants, the risk of out of the place rotation is very less in these implants.
Smooth Breast Implants Surgery
Smooth breast implants are one of the majorly used implants due to the no dragging of implants after they are once placed in the body. The interesting feature of these implants is that they have thin skin and it makes them smoother and softer compared to the textured implants. These implants have the advantage of less rippling.
Textured Breast Implants Surgery
Textured breast implants are mainly developed for the reason of not moving them within the breast pockets which are created by surgeons. The movement of implants is restricted with the help of roughness created in them and it helps to adhere to the tissues. The major disadvantage with these is they tend to leak and ripple more frequently than smooth implants.
Fat Transfer Breast Implants Surgery
This option is preferred to work on the breast size and with people who prefer natural results. This essentially uses liposuction to extract fat from other parts of the body to inject them into your breasts.
Breast Implant Replacement Surgery
It is significant to understand the concept of replacement in the area of breast replacement. You should plan your tests with your surgeon on an annual time frame to examine your breast health and fullness. Due to inevitable factors like weight fluctuations, hormonal determinants and so on, the appearance of your breasts might change. To uphold the youthful contour, you might choose to take up a breast lift or implant exchange further.
Preparation for Breast Augmentation Surgery
The preparation for breast augmentation surgery takes the same method of any other general surgery.
You will be required to take up the following notes prior surgery.
- Blood test
- New medications or modifications in your current medications
- Quit smoking
- Prevent the consumption of aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs as these drugs tend to increase bleeding
Breast Augmentation Surgery Procedure Steps
Step 1: Anesthesia
This is a preliminary step for most of the surgeries. Usually, general anesthesia is used. However, your surgeon would suggest if any intravenous sedation is required in the replacement of the former.
Step 2: The process of incision
This process takes place to lessen visible scars and is performed considering the kind of breast implant and the degree of augmentation. You can discuss the options with your surgeon for the desired outcome. The possible incision options include:
- Periareolar Incision
- Transaxillary Incision
- Inframammary Incision
Step 3: Breast implant insertion
Post incision procedure, a breast implant is inserted into either of the following:
- Under the submuscular placement – the pectoral muscle
- Precisely behind the breast tissue present over the pectoral muscle, this depends on the kind and degree of the procedure.
Step 4: Sealing the incisions
- Incisions are sealed with the layered sutures present in the tissues.
Risk & Safety of Breast Augmentation Surgery
The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery is a personal take. Hence, the person must be open to facing the consequences too. You will be required to sign the consent form that states that you completely understand the procedure and aftermath.
The risks of breast augmentation surgery include the following:
- Anesthesia risks
- Possibility of a revised surgery before the planned term
- Accumulation of fluids
- Implant rupture
- Excessive scarring
- Faults in the placement of implant
- Bleeding, wrinkling and other infection
- Persistent pain
- Capsular contractual may occur
Breast Augmentation Recovery Period
Top 6 Do’s and Dont’s that will help recovery following Breast Augmentation surgery
This may also apply to other breast procedures but is general information only and not intended to replace advice from your Surgeon or Medical Care Coordinators.
1. DO take it easy after your surgical operation
Don’t exercise after surgery, Relax and let your body heal.
The more you rest in the first 2 weeks, the quicker you will tend to recover and heal.
No marathons, CrossFit or strenuous exercise for at least the first few weeks after your breast augmentation surgery (until your Surgeon says it’s okay)!
Listen to your body – don’t overdo it or you could compromise your results!
Gradually increase your level of activity, but – first – be sure to ask your Surgeon when he or she believes you’re ready for your more arduous workouts or daily activities.
If it hurts or causes pain, STOP and consult your Surgeon.
Please speak to our medical coordinators about what level of gentle exercise you can start with to get you active again.
2. DON’T ignore feelings of pain and nausea after surgery.
Nausea and pain are closely linked post-breast augmentation surgery, and your recovery will be smoother if you manage both well. Always speak to your Surgeon about this to see what is specifically recommended for you. Of course, extreme pain and nausea can be a warning sign, so always keep your medical team in the loop and seek immediate medical attention if this is extreme or if you or your care-team is concerned.
3. DO follow our guidelines for caring for your wounds.
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Depending on the surgery you have had done, you will have an incision that will need to be cared for.
For the first week, all dressings remain intact.
We will then take them down and check your wounds at the one-week postoperative appointment.
We will then guide you on how to manage and care for these wounds to get the best healing outcome and the best scar result.
4. DON’T wear your regular bras after you get implants or a breast lift. Wear a sports bra all the time!
Your new chest needs different support as you recover from your surgical procedure, and from the point of surgery forward to best maintain your breast enlargement results over time.
Our surgeons will recommend special medical garments for you to wear that will speed recovery time, reduce swelling and help make you more comfortable as you heal. It is important you wear the garments we provide. Definitely no underwire bras for the first 12 weeks.
Wear a sports bra all the time to keep your breasts supported for best long-term breast augmentation surgery results.
For special occasions, you can wear a fancier bra or lingerie – but think SUPPORT, SUPPORT, SUPPORT!
Follow your Surgeon’s instructions for caring for your ‘new’ breasts after breast augmentation surgery.
5. DO eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of fluids.
Probiotics can aid surgery recovery time.
Nutrition is crucial to good healing and a quick recovery.
A balanced diet with plenty of fluids is the key.
Zinc may also be important during your healing (be sure to get your Zinc levels tested if you think you’re low on this important trace element).
There are also some special mineral and vitamin supplements that have proven benefits to recovery from surgery and other experiences which impact the body.
6. DO expect pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight changes to impact your breast surgery results
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Also, be sure you ask about factors that often have significant impacts on the longevity of your results. If you get pregnant, breastfeed, lose or gain a lot of weight, don’t wear the right support bras – or go through other significant events – your results are very likely to change over time.
We can give you advice on how to best maintain your new breasts after surgery, but only you have control over the day-to-day and year-to-year choices that can significantly impact the longevity of your results and your satisfaction with your results over time.
Our reminder: Be sure you wear a great support bra at all times after your breast enhancement surgery – especially if you’re going horseback riding or other high-impact sports.
DON’T get back on the horse TOO SOON after your breast augmentation surgery. Be sure to ask your Surgeon when it’s appropriate for you to get back into your favourite exercises, fitness classes and sporting competitions. Plus, follow your Surgeon’s post-op care instructions exactly to help you get through your recovery period with the best chance for a great outcome and minimal complications.
The risks of breast augmentation surgery include the following:
- Anesthesia risks
- Possibility of a revised surgery before the planned term
- Accumulation of fluids
- Implant rupture
- Excessive scarring
- Faults in the placement of implant
- Bleeding, wrinkling and other infection
- Persistent pain
- Capsular contractual may occur
Our Achievements
Breast Augmentation Results
This is a procedure where results could be promptly apparent. Over time, you can find the swelling and the incision lines diminishing gradually. Post complete recovery, you will find yourself satisfied. To see the results on time and to avoid other potential risks, it is important to follow whatever is instructed by your surgeon.
This surgical procedure is generally performed in an accredited surgical center or a hospital. If in case your surgery is performed based on Outpatient, then be sure to arrange for a person who can drive you to and fro to the hospital and be present during the night of at least the first day during and post-surgery.
Before Breast After