The beauty of the breast largely depends on its size. Many people agree with this, but not everyone can boast of good natural abilities. At a young age, girls are more often dissatisfied with the size of the mammary glands, and older women are more often dissatisfied with the shape. Plastic surgery and breast augmentation can help correct age-related changes and congenital features.
Breast augmentation with the help of cosmetic surgery sometimes causes mixed reactions, but today, no one will be surprised by this. The ideal shape of a woman gives her not only self-confidence and high self-esteem, but also admiring glances from others, many compliments and attention. No matter what rating it evokes
Breast augmentation. Pictures before and after surgery
Breast Augmentation: Basic Information About Implants
Until now, some patients mistakenly believe that breast augmentation with implants is a rather dangerous procedure. Many people remember that breast augmentation was carried out with the help of injections, through which the mammary gland is filled with silicone or gel. This method does not guarantee a lasting result - the gel spread, did not take root well and caused inflammation. The effect of the increase is short-lived, and after it, additional therapy is needed to eliminate the negative consequences. But all this is a thing of the past - modern plastic surgeons use the method of endoprosthesis (enlargement) of the breast, which eliminates the risks and disadvantages of the injection method.
Breast augmentation with implants provides not only a guaranteed effect, but also the safety of this procedure in general. Implants are reliably fixed in the tissues, do not cause rejection by the body or allergic reactions and allow you to achieve a natural and aesthetic result.
Clinical trials have proven that modern implants are absolutely reliable. They are able to withstand almost any trauma, which means that even in exceptional cases, with a strong fall or impact in the chest area, the prostheses will not crack, deform or spread. In addition, the gel filler of the implants is so dense that it simply cannot physically spread through the body.
Modern implants used for breast enlargement are divided into anatomical and round. The first allow you to achieve the most natural result, as they imitate the real shape of the mammary glands, the second create a beautiful rounded shape of high and "youthful" breasts. The volume of the implants can be different: from 80 ml to 800 ml, which allows youto choose the most suitable implant for each woman and perform
Breast augmentation: preparation and rehabilitation
Breast augmentation requires some preparation. Before the augmentation procedure, the patient undergoes a number of tests and undergoes diagnostics. The purpose of these actions is to confirm that breast augmentation surgery will not lead to negative consequences for the woman.
You should be careful if the clinic has not offered you preliminary examinations! If the clinic is ready to perform the desired operation literally today or tomorrow, do not trust such doctors, because breast augmentation should be carried out exclusively after an examination, then a successful result of the operation and safety for health can be guaranteed.
In addition to preliminary examinations, the doctor must inform the patient about various restrictions that must be observed before and after the operation. For example, you may need to temporarily stop taking certain medications that affect blood clotting. Many doctors insist on a complete cessation of smoking and alcohol at least 2 weeks before surgery. It is very important to carry out weight correction, if you are planning one, before surgery, because. . . after that, sudden changes in weight can negatively affect the final result. In general, in a preoperative conversation with the surgeon, it is necessary to talk in detail about the medications taken, lifestyle, bad habits, chronic diseases and other nuances that affect the outcome of the operation.
The rehabilitation period after augmentation surgery requires the wearing of special compression clothing, which speeds up and improves the recovery period. You need to take care of the choice of underwear in advance, and specialists will also be happy to help you with this.
In the first days after the endoprosthesis, the mammary glands may hurt and appear too large, but after the swelling is removed, the volume will decrease. The pain also disappears within 8-10 days after the operation and, if necessary, can be easily relieved with painkillers. Thickening and redness of postoperative scars during the first two months after breast augmentation is a normal reaction of the body; within 5-8 months they will turn white and become almost invisible.
In a modern clinic, special attention is paid to every surgical intervention, including mammoplasty. Breast augmentation is carried out in compliance with all standards, with careful preparation and a rehabilitation period. Patient care is always a priority for true specialists.
Breast augmentation: choice of surgical approach and implant site
Successful breast augmentation largely depends on the correct choice of the site where the implant will be installed and the surgical approach that allows the surgeon to "reach" that site. Selected breast enlargement methods largely determine what the outcome will be, where the scars will be located, whether the woman will retain her ability to breastfeed, etc.
The implant can be installed:
- Under the muscle - the implant is reliably protected by the pectoral muscle and the tissues of the mammary gland itself, which prevents its palpation and displacement.
- Under the fascia of the pectoralis major muscle - the method provides additional fixation of the implant.
- Under glandular tissue - used in the presence of a sufficient volume of soft tissue and a small size of the mammary glands.
- Using a combined method in two planes, when the upper part of the implant is installed under the pectoralis major muscle, and the lower part under the glandular tissue. Some experts believe that this method allows you to securely fix the implant and prevent its palpation.
The choice of method is influenced by the physical data of the patient: position of the mammary glands, presence of sagging breasts (ptosis), elasticity and firmness of the skin, expression of the pectoral muscles, etc.
Breast augmentation is performed through incisions, the location of which is called surgical access. To ensure that the postoperative seam is not visible to the prying eye, incisions are usually made in the natural folds of the body. There are three methods of accessing breast augmentation surgery.
The most common, convenient and minimally traumatic access method is the inframammary incision. As the name suggests, the incision is made by the surgeon under the mammary gland in the natural fold of the body and gives him the best possible view and access. In this way, the breast tissue is practically not injured, the postoperative scar is barely noticeable and hidden from prying eyes.
The periareolar (peripapillary) incision is made along the edge of the areola, it perfectly hides the postoperative scar and provides good access for the surgeon, but it is not used so often, becauseOnly suitable for women who do not plan pregnancy after surgery. An incision near the nipple cuts off the milk ducts and breastfeeding becomes impossible.
Another access method that allows you to reliably hide the scar is an axillary incision. But it is rarely used because. . . the large distance between the armpit and the mammary gland makes it difficult for the surgeon to access the intervention area.
How much does breast augmentation cost?
Breast augmentation, the price of which includes the price of implants, requires careful preparation, experience and highly qualified surgeons, the use of the most modern equipment, high-quality anesthesia and materials. That is why you should not save on your own beauty and especially on your health.
For each patient, the clinic develops an individual program for breast correction, which includes a preparatory period, surgical intervention and rehabilitation. The cost of the operation is usually calculated by the surgeon during the first free consultation. A modern clinic covers the initial costs, so you can visit a plastic surgeon for free who will tell you in detail about all the nuances of breast augmentation, choose an implant for you and advise you on every issue.
Breast augmentation surgery is not just about changing the shape and size of the mammary glands. This is an opportunity for every woman to improve herself, free herself from worries about her appearance and find harmony. According to studies, many girls consider themselves unhappy due to the fact that they are not satisfied with the volume and shape of the mammary glands and believe that this is the reason for many of their failures. Mammoplasty allows you to model the mammary glands according to the patient's wishes and frees the girl not only from physical imperfections, but also from some psychological problems.
Breast Augmentation: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happens to implants during and after pregnancy, and is it safe to breastfeed a child after having implants?
Answer: Unfortunately, it is impossible to give a clear answer about how your breasts will change after giving birth. Each organism is individual, and everyone's pregnancy proceeds differently, which accordingly leads to different changes. Breasts usually increase in size after pregnancy. How much breast enlargement will occur with implants installed depends on both the size of those implants and the characteristics of the individual woman's body.
If the breast enlargement surgery was performed without interrupting the milk ducts (which happens only when using the isolamapillary access method), then the woman retains the opportunity to breastfeed her child and, as studies show, silicone implants do not have a negative effect on milk and healthchild's.
Q: Do breast augmentation implants need to be replaced over time?
Answer: The implants used for breast augmentation themselves do not have an expiration date and cannot be replaced. Re-intervention is required in rare cases when the implant causes discomfort or is damaged in some way.
Question: I would like to have breast augmentation surgery and lose 5-7 kg. The doctor told me that I should lose weight first and then go for surgery. Why?
Answer: The doctor is right, during the augmentation surgery you need to be in the shape you plan to maintain in the future. Changes in weight will change not only the proportions of the body, in which, by the way, the new breast may not "fit", but also the condition of the tissue: the breast may sag, decrease in size or, conversely, increase insize.
Question: Is breast augmentation possible?
Answer: If you have already had your breasts enlarged, but for some reason you want to change their size, then it is possible to undergo breast augmentation a second time. The essence of the operation will not change, just before installing a new implant, it will be necessary to remove the old one. However, the feasibility and feasibility of breast augmentation will need to be discussed with your surgeon and the decision made based on their opinion.
Q: At what age can you no longer have breast augmentation surgery?
Answer: Breast enlargement does not imply age restrictions, the general state of health, tissues, skin, presence of chronic diseases, etc. is important. What is possible for one woman at 50 is contraindicated for another at 45.
Q: Is silicone in implants safe?
Answer: Additional studies, the purpose of which is to study the impact of implants on the body, have confirmed that silicone gel in no way increases the risk of cancer and other breast diseases, does not affect the course of pregnancy, the development of a baby in the womb and breastfeeding.
Q: When can I play sports again after breast augmentation surgery?
Answer: On average, the rehabilitation period is 4-6 weeks, after this period women, as a rule, return to their normal life. But specifically regarding physical activity, you should not rely on advice from "experienced" people or information from any sources. The only person who knows when you can return to the gym is your doctor.
Limiting physical activity is due to several reasons.
Firstly, the sweat that is actively produced during sports is very harmful to the postoperative sutures. This is associated with limiting not only physical activity, but also sun exposure.
Second, surgery is always stressful for the body. And even if you don't feel it anymore, the body needs time to recover. Don't overdo it with any physical activity (and we're not just talking about sports here), especially if you have to use your upper body. This, by the way, will also speed up the process of removing swelling.
Third, after playing sports, you just need to take a shower, and water on the seams in the first 10-14 days is undesirable.
Maximum physical activity in the first weeks after surgery is leisurely walking, which will improve blood circulation.
Q: When can I start tanning after breast augmentation surgery?
Answer: The implant itself is not damaged by the sun or tanning beds, but postoperative scars can darken noticeably, so while you are at the beach in the first year after the operation, it is worth protecting the scars from sunlight. In addition, you should avoid visiting the beaches until the scars are completely healed, since. . . It is undesirable for sweat to get on them. Something else worth knowing about sun exposure is that the implant also heats up in the sun, just like your body, but cools down much more slowly.
Question: Is it possible to wear a bra with underwires after an arthroplasty?
Answer: It is possible, but not earlier than 20 days after the operation. This is due to the fact that the bra panels put pressure on the scars, which can lead to their irreversible deformation.