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BREAST AUGMENTATION IS THE NEXT STEP TO PERFECTION
Breasts are almost the strongest weapon of a woman. And no matter what modern ladies say, everyone deep down dreams of perfect breasts. However, as it is regrettable, every second member of the fair sex is dissatisfied with her breasts. The reasons may be different: the breast is too small or large, irregularly shaped, hanging or flabby, different sizes and many others. Today, plastic surgery offers an easy solution to any of these problems. Now we will talk more about breast augmentation.
WHAT DOES BREAST AUGMENTATION MEAN?
Many people confuse the term breast augmentation and mammoplasty. Mammoplasty is a surgical intervention on the breast (enlargement, reduction, lift, etc.). Breast augmentation surgery is otherwise known as augmentation mammoplasty.
INDICATIONS FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION
There’s really no testimony. There is only the desire of the client. If a woman really wants to enlarge her breasts, if she feels discomfort and embarrassment from her appearance — she can do the operation. Beforehand, you need to think carefully and weigh all the pros and cons. You can and should discuss all your concerns with a plastic surgeon. He will assess the condition of the mammary glands, comorbidities, age, whether you are planning a pregnancy and many other factors. After that, he will tell you if the surgery makes sense, which method to choose and what you should expect in the end. Below we will list just a few of the concerns that bring women to our clinic.
- Naturally small breasts.
- Asymmetrical breasts.
- Consequences of previous breast surgeries (breast resection or total mastectomy).
- Sagging, sharply «slimming» breasts (after breastfeeding, drastic weight loss).
Contraindications to breast augmentation surgery
Like any surgical intervention, this procedure carries certain risks and has contraindications. The main contraindications include:
- Young age (under 18 years of age).
- Serious and decompensated chronic diseases (each case is individually negotiated with the doctor).
- Blood diseases (clotting disorders).
- During acute infectious diseases.
- Oncology.
- Period of breastfeeding or lactation (ie, even if you are not breastfeeding, but your breasts are still producing it, you need to wait).
BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY OPTIONS
To date, there are various techniques for breast augmentation. First of all, let’s emphasize two key points. The first option is breast augmentation with implants. That is, an implant of a certain size is placed in the mammary gland, pre-agreed with the client. We will dwell on this method in more detail below.
The second option is breast augmentation with fillers or your own fat. Fillers are special gels that are injected into the breast in the form of injections, are made on the basis of preparations of hyaluronic acid. This method has its pros and cons, but the conclusions to make you. On the plus side — the operation is minimally traumatic, does not require general anesthesia and work with a scalpel, is performed quickly, there are no scars and the patient’s recovery is much faster. On the downside — breast augmentation can be a maximum of one size, there is always a risk of some displacement of the gel (it is not encased in a shell), the result is short-lived, because the gel resorbs (maximum 2 years), there is a small risk of inflammatory reaction of the body to a foreign substance.
If we are talking about breast augmentation with autogenous (own) fat, here the essence of the method is similar to the work with fillers. However, there are advantages: filler (in our case, fat) — a product of your own body, so inflammation and rejection of it will definitely not be. In addition, to the procedure of breast augmentation will also be able to reduce a couple of centimeters of volume of the abdomen or thighs (areas from where the fat is taken for the operation).
BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH IMPLANTS
In our clinic we work with the highest quality material. There are many implant manufacturers on the market, but the leadership for many years belongs to Allergan — an American implant company. They create really reliable and quality products. The silicone implant itself (its shell) has seven layers, and the barrier layer is made using a special technology. The size range is also attractive — it is incredibly wide, which allows you to solve the most problematic and non-standard tasks. In our work we use two basic shapes of implants — spherical and anatomical (drop-shaped). Spherical is more suitable in the case of giving volume to the upper part of the breast, but anatomical is more designed to give a natural shape of the breast. We also prefer to work with implants that have a rough surface — this maximizes the possibility of their displacement. In addition, our clinic has a kind of guarantee — it is a program «Natrelle plus Premium Serviceprogramms», which guarantees reimbursement of costs associated with the operation and provision (if necessary) of new implants free of charge for 10 years after surgery. You can find out more about this program at our center.
SURGICAL TECHNIQUE FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH SILICONE IMPLANTS
This operation can be carried out in three ways, which are distinguished by the access point.
Method one
Submammary access. This is the most common method, in which the incision is made under the breast in the form of an arc, along the course of the crease, repeating the natural lines of the breast. The size of the incision ranges from 3 to 5 cm. This is the most convenient option for the surgeon, because it allows you to fully control the situation. It is worth noting that among the others it is more traumatic. As a consequence, there is more swelling. The stitches can be barely noticeable when raising the arms, when the chest is maximally lifted.
Method two
Periallar access — along the areola. Here the surgeon’s precision is important, only in this case the scar will not be visible at all, even if it is somewhat convex. The incision passes exactly along the border of the nipple areola. This variant of surgery is not suitable for women who in the future plan to give birth and even more so to breastfeed a child, because during the operation damaged milk ducts, and in the future is likely to lactostasis and mastitis. In addition, there is a high probability of loss of sensitivity of the nipple and areola, because the nerve endings are also crossed.
Third method
Axillary access. In this case, the incision is made in the axilla, where the postoperative scar will be located. It will be almost impossible to notice it. The operation requires great professionalism and the presence of endoscopic equipment, but if all conditions are met, the result is very good. It is not recommended for women who want to increase the breast more than 4 sizes.
HOW THE OPERATION WORKS
First of all, it is necessary to take preliminary tests so that the doctor can assess the condition of the body. The surgery itself takes place under general anesthesia and takes up to two hours. The place of implant placement may vary depending on the specific situation.
POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD
The doctor will tell you in detail about how to behave after surgery. Full compliance with his recommendations is necessary to achieve a good and lasting result.
For the first 2-5 days, there may be pain and severe swelling at the surgical site. It will be necessary to stay in the clinic for a few days under observation. Sutures are usually removed on the 7th-10th day. For about the first month and a half you need to wear a special supportive underwear around the clock, which should be selected by size. Bra should tightly cover the chest, but nowhere to squeeze, do not cut into the skin, and the material should be natural. About the same amount of time can not lift anything heavier than 1 kg, and it is better to avoid physical activity. No running, jumping and other movements that can «stretch» the chest. For some time you will have to limit arm lifting.
How long can you enjoy your new breasts? All your life! The manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty on the implants, and with the correct and competent actions of the surgeon, the result of the operation will not change. The only thing, it is desirable to avoid excessive weight gain — too much weight gain leads to stretching of the skin and sagging of the breast, as a result of which the implants may shift slightly. However, if they are placed under the muscle, even this problem will not change the result — the breasts will be beautiful.