Plastic Surgery
Breast augmentation — also known as augmentation mammoplasty — is surgery to increase breast size. It involves placing breast implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles.
For some women, breast augmentation is a way to feel more confident. For others, it's part of rebuilding the breast for various conditions.
If you're considering breast augmentation, talk to a plastic surgeon. Make sure you understand what surgery involves, including possible risks, complications, and follow-up care.
What is the process after breast augmentation, what should be done?
Operation and recovery duration after breast augmentation can be different for individuals. The recovery period after the operation depends on the surgical method, expertise of the doctor and how careful is the patient for post-op care. Patients must follow these steps after the surgery
Patients must avoid lifting heavy loads, intensive sports, and activities that require power for at least one month after the surgery.
Patients must wear a sports bra for one week after the surgery. This way, your breasts will shape easily.
Patients must avoid lying on their back or front after the surgery. It is recommended to sleep on your side for about 10 days. You need to wait for 2 months to lie on your back.
Oedema, swelling, and rash are normal for a short period after the surgery. These symptoms will disappear on their own in a few days.
Patients must wait for 3-4 days to go back to work after surgery.
- Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that involves the placement of implants to enhance the size and shape of the breasts.
- It is a popular cosmetic surgery option for women who are unhappy with the size or appearance of their breasts.
- The procedure can be done for various reasons, such as enhancing the overall proportion of the body, restoring breast volume lost after weight loss or pregnancy, or correcting asymmetry.
- There are different types of breast implants available, including saline, silicone, and cohesive gel implants, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.
- The surgeon will help the patient choose the appropriate size and type of implant based on their goals, body type, and lifestyle.
- The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia, and the surgeon will make incisions either in the crease under the breast, around the areola, or in the armpit, depending on the patient's preference and the surgeon's recommendation.
- The implants are then carefully inserted either underneath the breast tissue or behind the chest muscle, and the incisions are closed with sutures.
- Recovery time can vary, but most patients can resume regular activities within a few days and fully recover within a few weeks.
- Potential risks and complications of breast augmentation include infection, bleeding, scarring, implant rupture, capsular contracture, and changes in nipple or breast sensation.
- It is essential for patients to have realistic expectations and understand that breast augmentation does not guarantee perfection or permanent results.
- Before undergoing breast augmentation, it is crucial to consult with a qualified plastic surgeon to discuss the procedure, potential risks, desired outcomes, and any concerns or questions.
Example:
- For example, a 30-year-old woman who has always felt self-conscious about her small breasts may opt for breast augmentation to achieve a fuller, more proportionate bustline. She may choose silicone implants for a more natural look and feel and opt for an incision in the inframammary fold to minimize scarring. After the surgery, she is delighted with her enhanced figure and experiences a boost in self-confidence.
