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 their mammary glands, and older women with their shape. Plastic surgery and breast augmentation can help correct age-related changes and congenital features.
Breast augmentation with the help of aesthetic surgery sometimes causes mixed reactions, but despite this, no one will be surprised by this today. The ideal form of a woman gives her not only self-confidence and high self-esteem, but also the admiring glances of others, many compliments and attention. Regardless of the rating it causes
Breast augmentation. Photos 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 used to be done with injections, through which the mammary gland was filled with silicone or gel. This method did not guarantee a lasting result - the gel spread, did not take root well, and caused inflammation. The effect of growth was short-lived, and after that, additional therapy was needed to eliminate the negative consequences. But all this is a thing of the past - modern plastic surgeons use the method of breast endoprosthesis (enlargement), which eliminated the risks and disadvantages of the injection method.
Breast augmentation with implants ensures not only a guaranteed effect, but also the safety of the procedure in general. Implants are securely fixed in the tissues, do not cause body rejection or allergic reactions, and allow for a natural and aesthetic result.
Clinical trials have proven that modern implants are absolutely reliable. They can withstand almost any trauma, which means that even in exceptional cases, the prostheses will not break, deform or spread in the event of a strong fall or blow to the chest area. In addition, the gel filler in implants is so dense that it simply cannot physically spread throughout the body.
Modern implants used for breast augmentation can be divided into anatomical and round implants. The former allow you to achieve the most natural result, as they imitate the real shape of the mammary glands, the latter create a beautiful, rounded high and "young" breast shape. The volume of the implants can be different: from 80 ml to 800 ml, which allows every womanchoose the most suitable implant for you and get it done
Breast augmentation: preparation and rehabilitation
Breast augmentation requires some preparation. Before the augmentation procedure, the patient undergoes a series of tests and diagnostics. The purpose of these measures is to confirm that breast augmentation surgery does not have negative consequences for the woman.
Be careful if the clinic has not offered you any preliminary tests! If the clinic is ready to perform the desired operation literally today or tomorrow, do not believe such doctors, because breast augmentation should be performed only after an examination, then the successful outcome of the operation and health safety are guaranteed.
In addition to the preliminary tests, the doctor must inform the patient about the restrictions to be observed before and after the operation. For example, you should temporarily stop taking certain medications that affect blood clotting. Many doctors insist on a complete cessation of smoking and alcohol consumption at least 2 weeks before surgery. It is very important to carry out weight correction before surgery if you are planning to have it because. . . after that, sudden changes in weight can negatively affect the final result. In general, during the pre-operative conversation with the surgeon, the medications taken, lifestyle, bad habits, chronic diseases and other nuances that affect the outcome of the operation should be discussed in detail.
The rehabilitation period after augmentation surgery requires the wearing of a special compression garment, which speeds up and improves the healing period. It is worth taking care of the choice of bed linen in advance, the experts are happy to help with this as well.
In the first days after the endoprosthesis, the mammary glands may hurt and appear too large, but after the swelling subsides, the volume decreases. The pain goes away within 8-10 days after the operation, and can be easily relieved with painkillers if necessary. The thickening and reddening of post-operative scars in the first two months after breast augmentation is a normal reaction of the body, within 5-8 months they whiten and become almost invisible.
In a modern clinic, special attention is paid to all surgical procedures, including mammoplasty. Breast augmentation is performed according to all standards, with careful preparation and a rehabilitation period. Patient care is always a priority for true professionals.
Breast augmentation: choosing the surgical approach and implant placement
A successful breast augmentation depends to a large extent on the correct choice of the implant placement site and on the surgical approach the surgeon uses to "reach" this site. Selected breast augmentation methods it largely determines what the result 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 tissues of the pectoral muscle and the mammary gland itself, which prevents it from being touched and displaced.
- Under the fascia of the pectoralis major muscle - the method provides additional fixation of the implant.
- Under glandular tissue - used when there is a sufficient amount of soft tissue and a small mammary gland.
- With a combined method in two planes, when the upper part of the implant goes under the pectoralis major muscle and the lower part under the glandular tissue. Some experts believe that this method makes it possible to secure the implant and prevent it from being felt.
The choice of the method is influenced by the patient's physical data: the position of the mammary glands, sagging breasts (ptosis), the elasticity and tightness of the skin, the expression of the pectoral muscles, etc.
Breast augmentation is performed through an incision, the location of which is called a surgical approach. In order to make the postoperative suture invisible to prying eyes, the incisions are usually made in the natural folds of the body. There are three access methods for breast augmentation surgery.
The most common, the most comfortable and the least traumatic access method is the inframammary incision. As the name suggests, the surgeon makes the incision under the mammary gland, in a natural fold of the body, giving him the best possible view and access. In this way, the breast tissue is practically not damaged, the scar after the operation is hardly noticeable and is hidden from prying eyes.
The periareolar (peripapillary) incision is made on the edge of the areola, it perfectly hides the postoperative scar and provides good access for the surgeon, but it is not used as often because it is only suitable for women who do not plan to become pregnant after surgery. An incision near the nipple cuts off the milk ducts, making breastfeeding impossible.
Another access method that allows you to reliably hide the scar is an axillary incision. But it is rarely used because. . . the long distance between the armpit and the mammary gland makes it difficult for the surgeon to reach the intervention area.
How much does breast augmentation cost?
Breast augmentation, the cost of which includes the price of implants, requires thorough preparation, experience and highly qualified surgeons, the use of the most modern equipment, high-quality anesthesia and materials. Therefore, you should not skimp on your own beauty, and especially on your health.
The clinic develops an individual breast correction program for each patient, which includes the 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 all the nuances of breast augmentation, choose the right implant for you and give advice on any questions.
Breast augmentation surgery is not only about changing the shape and size of the mammary glands. This is an opportunity for every woman to develop, get rid of worries about her appearance and find harmony. According to surveys, many girls consider themselves unhappy because they are not satisfied with the volume and shape of the mammary glands, and consider this the reason for many failures. Mammoplasty makes it possible to model the mammary glands at the request of the patient and frees the girl not only from physical shortcomings, but also from some psychological problems.
Breast Augmentation: Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What happens to implants during and after pregnancy, and is it dangerous to breastfeed a child after an implant?
Answer: Unfortunately, it is not possible to give a clear answer as to how your breasts will change after giving birth. Every body is individual, and pregnancy is different for everyone, which leads to different changes accordingly. Breasts usually increase in size after pregnancy. How much breast enlargement occurs with the implanted implants also depends on the size of the implants and the characteristics of the individual woman's body.
If the breast enlargement surgery was performed without cutting the milk ducts (which only happens with the isolamapillary access method), then the woman remains able to breastfeed her child, and according to studies, silicone implants do not have a negative effect on the health of the milk and the child.
Question: Do breast augmentation implants need to be replaced over time?
Answer: Breast augmentation implants themselves have no expiration date and cannot be replaced. In rare cases, repeated intervention is necessary if the implant causes discomfort or is damaged in some way.
Question: I would like to have breast enlargement surgery and lose 5-7 extra kg. My doctor told me to lose weight first and then go for surgery. Why?
Answer: The doctor is right, at the time of the enlargement it should be in a shape that you want to keep in the future. Changes in weight not only change the proportions of the body, in which the new breast will not "fit" anyway, but also the state of the tissue: the breast may sag, decrease in size, or, on the contrary, increase in size.
Question: Is breast augmentation possible?
Answer: If you have already had your breasts enlarged, but for some reason you want to change their size, it is possible to have a second breast augmentation. The essence of the operation does not change, it will be necessary to remove the old one immediately before the new implant is implanted. However, the feasibility and feasibility of breast augmentation should be discussed with your surgeon and the decision should be made based on his opinion.
Question: At what age can you no longer have breast augmentation surgery?
Answer: Breast augmentation does not mean an age limit, but the general state of health, the tissues, the skin, the existence of chronic diseases, etc. What is possible for one woman at 50 is contraindicated for another at 45.
Question: Is silicone in implants safe?
Answer: Additional studies aimed at investigating the effect of implants on the body have confirmed that silicone gel does not in any way increase the risk of cancer and other breast diseases, does not affect the course of pregnancy, the baby in the womb and breastfeeding.
Question: When can I start playing sports again after breast augmentation surgery?
Answer: The rehabilitation period occurs after an average of 4-6 weeks, and women usually return to their normal lives. But specifically when it comes to physical activity, don't rely on advice from "experienced" people or information from any source. The only person who knows when you can get back to the gym is your doctor.
There are several reasons for limiting physical activity.
First of all, the sweat that is actively produced during sports is very harmful to postoperative sutures. This is what comes 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, your body needs time to recover. Don't overexert yourself with any physical activity (and we're not just talking about sports here), especially when you have to use your upper body. By the way, this also speeds up the process of eliminating swelling.
Thirdly, after playing sports, you simply need to take a shower, and in the first 10-14 days it is not desirable to get water on the seams.
In the first weeks after surgery, the maximum physical activity is comfortable walking, which improves blood circulation.
Question: When can I start tanning after breast augmentation surgery?
Answer: The implant itself is not damaged by the sun or the solarium, but the scars after the operation can become noticeably darker, so it is worth protecting the scars from the sun when you are on the beach in the first year after the operation. In addition, you should avoid visiting the beaches until the scars are completely healed, because. . . It is undesirable for sweat to get on them. Another thing worth knowing about sunbathing is that the implant heats up in the sun, just like your body, but it cools down much more slowly.
Question: Is it possible to wear an underwire bra after endoprosthesis?
Answer: It is possible, but no earlier than 20 days after the operation. This is due to the fact that the lower part of the bra puts pressure on the scars, which can lead to irreversible deformation.