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 characteristics.
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 of others, numerous compliments and attention. Regardless of the evaluation it causes breast enlargement, only the woman herself makes the decision on the need for such an operation. And modern plastic surgery and breast augmentation technique provide not only an effective result, but also safety for both the mammary glands and the entire body as a whole. The innovative implants are made with particularly durable materials that are well accepted by the tissues, which adapt perfectly to the body and become one with it.
Breast augmentation. Photos before and after the surgery
Breast augmentation: basic information on implants
Increase in breast size in medical language it is called "endoprosthesis". Today, breast augmentation is the implantation of implants into the mammary gland, which allows you to adjust its size and shape. It's worth returning to history for a moment to compare breast augmentation in the past and present.
Until now, some patients mistakenly believe that breast augmentation with implants is a rather dangerous procedure. Many people remember that breast enlargement was carried out by injections through which the mammary gland was filled with silicone or gel. This method did not guarantee a long-lasting result: the gel spread, did not take root well and caused inflammation. The effect of the increase was short-lived, and additional therapy was subsequently required 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 eliminates the risks and disadvantages of the injection method.
Breast augmentation with implants offers not only a guaranteed effect, but also the safety of this procedure in general. The implants are firmly fixed in the tissues, do not cause rejection by the body or allergic reactions and allow you to obtain a natural and aesthetic result.
Clinical studies have shown that modern implants are absolutely reliable. They can withstand almost any trauma, which means that even in exceptional cases, in the event of a strong fall or blow to the chest area, the prostheses do not burst, become deformed or expand. Additionally, the filler gel from implants is so thick that it simply cannot physically spread throughout the body.
Modern prostheses used for bust enlargement are divided into anatomical and round. The former allow you to achieve the most natural result, since they imitate the real shape of the mammary glands, the latter create a beautiful rounded shape of high and "youthful" breasts. The volume of implants can be different: from 80 ml to 800 ml, which allows you to select the most suitable implant for each woman and carry out breast enlargement of 2 sizes and more.
Breast augmentation: preparation and rehabilitation
Breast augmentation requires some preparation. Before the augmentation procedure, the patient undergoes a series of tests and undergoes diagnostics. The purpose of these actions is to confirm that the breast augmentation surgery will not lead to negative consequences for the woman.
You should be careful if the clinic did not offer you any preliminary examination! If the clinic is ready to carry out the desired operation literally today or tomorrow, do not believe these doctors, because breast augmentation should be carried out exclusively after an examination, then the successful outcome of the operation and safety for Health.
In addition to the preliminary examinations, the doctor must inform the patient about the various restrictions to be followed before and after the operation. For example, it is necessary to temporarily stop taking certain drugs that affect blood clotting. Many doctors insist on 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 it, sudden changes in weight can negatively affect the final result. In general, in the 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.
Plastic breast augmentation involves another important preparatory phase: the choice of the system, as well as the place of its installation and the method of access. These decisions are usually made together with the patient, depending on many factors: whether the woman intends to give birth and breastfeed, what outcome she expects, the patient's natural physical characteristics, etc.
The rehabilitation period after augmentation surgery requires the use of special compression garments, which speed up and improve the recovery period. You should take care of the selection of linen in advance, and specialists will also be happy to help you with this.
In the first days after endoprosthesis, the mammary glands may hurt and seem too large, but once the swelling is eliminated, the volume will decrease. The pain also disappears within 8-10 days after surgery and, if necessary, can be easily relieved with painkillers. Thickening and redness of postoperative scars in 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 any surgical intervention, including mammoplasty. Breast augmentation is carried out in compliance with all standards, with careful preparation and a rehabilitation period. Taking care of the patient is always a priority for true specialists.
Breast augmentation: choice of surgical approach and implant placement site
The success of breast augmentation largely depends on the correct choice of the position in which the implant will be installed and the surgical approach that allows the surgeon to "arrive" in this position. Selected breast enlargement methods will largely determine what the outcome will be, where the scars will be located, whether the woman will retain the ability to breastfeed, etc.
The system can be installed:
- Under the muscle: the implant is reliably protected by the pectoral muscle and the tissues of the mammary gland itself, which prevent its palpation and displacement.
- 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 volume of soft tissue and a small size of the mammary glands.
- Using a combined two-plane method, 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 patient's physical data: 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 a surgical approach. To ensure that the postoperative suture is not visible to prying eyes, incisions are usually made in the natural folds of the body. There are three access methods for breast augmentation surgery.
The most common, convenient and least traumatic access method is the inframammary incision. As the name suggests, the incision is made by the surgeon under the breast gland in the natural crease of the body and gives him the best possible view and access. In this way the breast tissue is practically not damaged, the postoperative scar is barely noticeable and hidden from prying eyes.
The periareolar (peripapillary) incision is made along the edge of the areola, perfectly hides the postoperative scar and provides good access for the surgeon, but is not used so often, becauseSuitable only for women who are not planning pregnancy after surgery. An incision near the nipple cuts 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 operation area.
How much does breast augmentation cost?
How much does breast augmentation surgery cost? a question that worries many patients. Breast augmentation costs it's not cheap, and the low prices for such an operation should rather alarm than delight. You can use low-quality implants, outdated equipment and materials, or have a novice surgeon perform surgery - all this will significantly reduce the cost of breast enlargement. Price the surgery will be quite interesting, but the risk of complications and unsatisfactory results increases significantly. On purpose, breast augmentation in the capital it does not always cost more than in the regions, because the costs of the operation are almost the same everywhere. But the quality of services provided in the capital is often much higher than in the region breast augmentation clinics.
Breast augmentation, the cost of which also includes the price of implants, requires careful preparation, experience and highly qualified surgeons, the use of the most modern equipment, anesthesia and high-quality materials. Therefore, you should not save on your beauty and especially on your health.
For each patient, the clinic develops an individual breast correction program, which includes a preparatory period, surgery and rehabilitation. The cost of the operation will usually be calculated by the surgeon during the first free visit. 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, select an implant for you and advise you on any problems.
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, 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 to be the reason for many of their failures. Mammoplasty allows the mammary glands to be shaped at the patient's request, and relieves the girl not only of physical imperfections, but also of some psychological problems.
Breast augmentation: frequently asked questions
Question: What happens to implants during and after pregnancy and is it dangerous to breastfeed a baby after implants are installed?
Answer: Unfortunately it is impossible to give a clear answer on how your breasts will change after giving birth. Each organism is individual and pregnancy proceeds differently for each one, consequently leading to various changes. Typically, breasts increase in size after pregnancy. The amount of breast enlargement that will occur with the implants installed depends both on the size of these implants and on the characteristics of the individual woman's body.
If the breast augmentation operation was performed without cutting the milk ducts (which only happens when using the isolamapillary access method), the woman retains the possibility of breastfeeding her baby and, as studies show, the implants silicone do not have a negative effect on milk and baby's health.
Question: Do breast augmentation implants need to be replaced over time?
Answer: The implants themselves used for breast augmentation have no expiration date and cannot be replaced. In rare cases, a new operation is necessary when the implant causes discomfort or is damaged in some way.
Question: I would like to undergo breast augmentation surgery and lose 5-7 kg more. My doctor says I need to lose weight first and then have surgery. Why?
Answer: Your doctor is right, at the time of enlargement surgery you should be in the shape you intend to be in the future. Changes in weight will change not only the proportions of the body, in which, among other things, the new breast may not "fit", but also the condition of the tissue: the breast may sag, decrease in size or, conversely, increase to an extent.
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 for the 2nd time. The essence of the operation will not change, immediately before installing a new system it will be necessary to remove the old one. However, the feasibility and feasibility of breast augmentation will have to be discussed with the surgeon and the decision will be taken based on their opinion.
Question: At what age is it no longer possible to undergo breast augmentation surgery?
Answer: Breast augmentation does not imply age limits; rather, the general state of health, of the tissues, of the skin, the presence of chronic diseases, etc. is important. What is possible for a woman at 50 is contraindicated for another at 45.
Question: Is silicone in implants safe?
Answer: Further studies, the purpose of which is to study the impact of implants on the body, 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 breast baby in the womb and breastfeeding.
Question: When can I exercise again after breast augmentation surgery?
Answer: On average, the rehabilitation period lasts 4-6 weeks; after this period, women, as a rule, return to their normal life. But precisely in the case of physical activity you should not rely on the advice of "experts" or on information from any source. The only person who knows when you can return to the gym is your doctor.
The limitation of physical activity is due to several reasons.
Firstly, sweat actively produced during sports is very harmful to postoperative sutures. This is what is associated with limiting not only physical activity, but also sun exposure.
Secondly, surgery is always stressful on the body. And even if you no longer feel it, the body needs time to recover. Don't overload yourself with physical activity (and we're not just talking about sports), especially if you need to use your upper body. This, among other things, will also speed up the process of eliminating swelling.
Thirdly, after playing sports, you simply need to take a shower, and it is undesirable for water to get into the seams in the first 10-14 days.
The maximum physical activity in the first weeks after surgery is leisurely walking, which will improve blood circulation.
Question: When can I start tanning after breast augmentation surgery?
Answer: The implant itself is not damaged by either the sun or the solarium, but postoperative scars can darken significantly, so during the stay on the beach in the first year after surgery, it is worth protecting the scars from sunlight. Also, you should avoid visiting beaches until the scars are completely healed, because. . . It is undesirable for sweat to settle on them. Another thing worth knowing about sun exposure is that your implant also 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 not earlier than 20 days after the operation. This is due to the fact that the bra underwire puts pressure on the scars, which can lead to their irreversible deformation.