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. 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 the 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 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 procedures to work on the asymmetry of their breasts. Having said that, breast implants are preferred to fix the breast dis-figuration that is apparent.
Here are the most common objectives of the surgical procedure:
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:
Knowing the recovery period is a must when it comes to undergoing a surgery. Breast augmentation recovery. You will be closely monitored by surgeons post surgery until the recovery period gets completed. Your breasts will be wrapped in plaster dressings and an elastic gauze or aiding bra will lessen the swelling and support the breasts until the healing process is complete. This will take around few hours after which you can set back to home. You will be instructed on how to treat your breasts for the next 24 to 48 hours and if necessary, an additional reduced activity will come into place. This additional session entirely depends on the body condition.
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. In order to see the results on time and to avoid other potential risks, it is important to follow whatever is instructed by your surgeon.
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.
The following procedure takes place during the surgery:
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 in order 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:
Step 3: Breast implant insertion
Post incision procedure, a breast implant is inserted into either of the following:
Again, this depends on of the kind and degree of the procedure.
Step 4: Sealing the incisions
Incisions are sealed with the layered sutures present in the tissues.
The decision to undergo a cosmetic surgery is a personal take. Hence, the person must be open to facing the consequences too. In fact, 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:
A breast implant is a kind of prosthesis which 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 here:
Saline breast implants are made of the silicone shells on the outer region. These implants are first inserted into the females and then they are filled in with sterile saline or salt water. These type of implants are mainly used for the women of age 18 for breast augmentation and for the women of any age for breast reconstruction.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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:
This surgical procedure is generally performed in an accredited surgical center or a hospital. If in case your surgery is performed on the basis of 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.
Dr. Rajnikant did his M.CH in Plastic Surgery (Gold Medalist) from M. S. University, Vadodara, one the best and most reputed institute for Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery all over the world. He has vast knowledge and experience for various Cosmetic and Plastic surgery procedures in India. He is practicing in Vadodara since last 5 years. He has worked with world renowned Aesthetic Surgeons like Dr. Kotaro from Japan.
His ability to identify individual problem and analyze everyone’s cosmetic & functional demands and cure each his patients as per the best practices of medical domain makes him unique cosmetic surgeon.
