Your body is your business! But when you come to a plastic surgeon with a request to enlarge your breasts, he or she will definitely ask about the reasons for the decision. And if this is a desire to look beautiful in a swimsuit or to fulfill your partner’s dream for big breasts, chances are you will be denied.
Because breasts can be enlarged only for yourself and only on the condition that you want to feel comfortable in the body!
Honest information about breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is a serious operation that requires informed decisions and careful calculation of possible risks. You need to be prepared for that: get tested, undergo the necessary checkups, finish taking certain medications first, lose weight if the weight exceeds the norm, and quit smoking.
But careful preparation is not a guarantee of favorable results. So before you decide to go under a surgeon’s scalpel, find out what awaits you and what can happen!
Before and after photos are not always informative
Today, any plastic surgery clinic has its own website, where you can see "before" and "after" pictures of a particular doctor’s surgery. But when considering it, the patient must take into account that her breasts may look different.
To get an idea of the appearance of the breast after surgery, doctors of medical sciences, plastic surgeons advise evaluating the results of people with the same body type. Such a capture will give a more realistic picture.
Breast augmentation can be done without surgery
Many women are tempted to enlarge their breasts without surgery in one or two procedures. Cosmeticians and plastic surgeons can fulfill this desire by recommending the use of fillers based on hyaluronic acid or their own fat cells.
However, it should be noted that this is a temporary solution. They have both advantages and disadvantages. And it is more difficult to predict the outcome of the procedure in this case than with surgical breast augmentation.
Shape correction with fat cells has significant drawbacks.
Not all fat cells will undergo a "transplant". According to doctors of medical sciences,from 30 to 50% of fat cells die.
At the same time, no one knows which cells will survive and which will not. Therefore, your expectations about breast augmentation with fillers may not coincide with the reality after the procedure.
The first breast surgery is unlikely to be the last
Implants are not a permanent purchase. According to plastic surgeons, most need to be replaced within 12-15 years after surgery, and some even earlier.
The implant may begin to leak or form scar tissue around the implant, which damages the shape of the breast and poses a threat to health. In addition, external and internal reasons can prevent implant replacement - weight gain or loss, lactation, gravity.
Doctors recommend planning surgery only when there is confidence that the budget will allow reconstruction operations in the next 12 years.
There are several types of slices during operation.
Experts say that depending on the initial shape of the breast and the desired parameters, doctors may recommend surgery with incisions in the armpits, folds under the breast, in the areola, and in some cases in the abdomen.
The most common options are incisions in the areola and in the folds under the breast. The possible location of the incision should be discussed with your doctor.
It is not always possible to enlarge the breasts to the desired amount
If a representative of the fair sex naturally has a cup size of A, he or she will not be able to obtain the total DD in one operation. The skin of the breast, like the body, takes time to get used to the changes. Therefore, doctors recommend breast augmentation first with 1-2 sizes, and then, if necessary, after a few years, change the implants to larger ones.
Drastic changes can be costly
"The most important thing when planning breast augmentation surgery is to find a good implant, " says MD, a plastic surgeon. "According to my estimates, about 30% of errors and complications during plastic surgery are due to the doctor or patient choosing the wrong implant. "
Choosing an implant that is too large for a patient can result in a thinning of the breast tissue and surrounding muscles, which are difficult to reverse. A good doctor will always tell you the maximum implant size that the patient can orient.
It takes time to recover after surgery
Both after breast augmentation and after breast reduction, patients need time to recover. Minimum sick leave is 5-7 days. In the end, you can go back to work, provided it doesn’t involve heavy physical work.
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Implants can be felt under the skin
There is an opinion that implants are always felt when touching a woman’s breast,but this is not the case. Properly selected and well installed are hard to find. However, there is such a possibility!
Others are more likely to suspect the presence of implants in women who initially have a small amount of breast (and, thus, a small amount of tissue) than in women who have a larger amount.
Some implants can affect health
Experts associate some types of breast implants with an increased risk of cancer. "We're talking about a variety like anaplastic large cell lymphoma. There's an opinion that it's somehow related to textured breast implants, because often women with oncology are diagnosed with oncology, " the plastic surgeon warns.
Correction can affect the ability to breastfeed
"By making incisions in the breast, we disrupt the natural anatomy, reducing the amount of breast tissue that produces milk, " the doctor said. - However, there is a good chance you can still breastfeed. If the incision is far from the nipple, the ducts and mammary glands are unlikely to be damaged. "
Temporary loss of nipple sensitivity after surgery
For several weeks after surgery, many patients notice a lack of breast tenderness, but in most cases this is a temporary phenomenon. Complete loss of sensation is rare.
A doctor of medical sciences, a plastic surgeon says that although he has operated on thousands of patients, he has never experienced a complete loss of breast sensitivity in a woman.
Surgery can affect a woman's posture
If a woman chooses a breast volume that is slightly larger than her natural data, her posture is unlikely to change from this. But when it comes to breast implants with impressive sizes, their weight can be seen, and, thus, it will be more difficult to wear them.
If there is a history of back pain, this factor should be taken into account.
Maybe breast augmentation alone will not be enough
After pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, some women dream of breast augmentation as a panacea that will solve all the problems with their appearance. But it may not be enough.
Breast augmentation alone will not make the breasts firm and toned. In some cases, two surgeries are required simultaneously: breast augmentation and lift. Doctors can do it at the same time.
Decisions about surgery must be balanced
Before contacting a plastic surgeon, find answers to the following questions for yourself:
- Is my current breast volume really a problem for me?
- Why do I need surgery?
- Do I have an "airbag" - free funds that may be needed in the event of a problem?
- Am I prepared to accept the possible risks of breast augmentation?
- Do I really need surgery?
The answers to these questions will help you make the right decision.
Expert reviews
Oncologist, general surgeonMammoplasty or breast augmentation procedure is a type of surgical intervention that requires special preparation.
Mammoplasty is performed as part of aesthetic surgery, that is, it is performed at the request of the patient, with the exception of breast reduction surgery (mammoplasty reduction), which is often performed for medical reasons. The girl needs to independently assess the risks before making an appointment with a plastic surgeon.
First you need to study the contraindications for the procedure. If a woman has severe pathology of the cardiovascular system, varicose veins, bleeding disorders and oncological diseases, then this chronic disease will be an absolute contraindication to mamoplasty. During pregnancy and lactation, such surgical interventions are also prohibited.
Patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary heart disease, rheumatism, mastopathy and obesity should consult their physician before breast augmentation surgery. In addition, during the duration of the procedure, the chronic disease should be in a stable remission stage.
The woman also needs to think about future pregnancies. If after the operation the girl plans to become a mother, then it is better to carry out the operation through an incision under the breast or in the armpit. Placing the implant through an incision in the nipple areola can affect the integrity of part of the milk duct, which is likely to make it difficult for the baby to breastfeed.
You need to understand that quality procedures will not be cheap. The average cost of mammoplasty in a good clinic is quite high. Register for a consultation only with a trusted specialist with extensive experience. A careful approach to choosing a doctor will reduce the chances of postoperative complications. As a rule, an appointment with a plastic surgeon lasts about an hour and a half. At this time, the girl needs to ask the doctor about the implant, to determine the volume, future size and shape of the breast.
After negotiations, the date of operation will be set. The preparation time is about two weeks. Currently, patients take the necessary tests to assess their health condition. The list of mandatory studies includes the following medical manipulations: clinical and biochemical blood tests, tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, urinalysis, coagulogram, ECG, mammography, fluorography (X-ray), vascular ultrasound.
The duration of stay in the hospital is about 3-5 days. Currently, major surgery is performed, monitoring the patient’s condition after mammoplasty and the first bandage. Then the girl went home for recovery.
For a month, you have to wear special compression underwear, and you also can’t lift your hands over your shoulders and lift heavy objects. For two or three weeks you have to sleep only on your back, the next 4-5 months - on your side or on your back, you can turn on your stomach only after six months. Classes in the gym, as well as trips to the bath house or sauna should be postponed for 2-3 months.
During the recovery period, the patient has to come for a bandage and cover himself the scar with a special silicone plaster. Recovery will last about six months, after which you can return to an active life.
Expert reviews
Plastic surgeryAll implants approved for use in our country have a lifetime warranty. This means they do not need to be changed for medical reasons from time to time.
There are three types of access: axillary, periareolar (along the edges of the areola), and submamma (through the folds under the breast). In my practice, I most often use the axillary approach, because in this case the scar is practically invisible. It is located in the armpit and eventually becomes like a wrinkle. No scarring on the chest.
I use endoprosthetics through the areola when armpit access does not allow for full surgery. I use submamarial access for a second operation, if the implant was previously installed in the same way. All types of access are safe if the surgeon has it.
Implants vary in gel softness, sheath, type and size. Surgeons can take it only through face -to -face consultation. All implants are quality, but usually surgeons have their own preferences. So focus on the work of surgeons and associate them with your own ideas about beauty.
As a rule, I do not use large volume implants - more than 450 cc. see Large implants cause tissue atrophy and become visible over time, even in the armpit. That is, from above they are covered with muscles, and from below they are contoured. This occurs in patients with little fiber and a narrow chest. If a woman has a wide breast, then a larger implant can be placed. But such cases are relatively rare.
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Plastic surgeryDespite the fact that mammoplasty is one of the most popular plastic surgeries and has become a fairly common procedure, before performing it, patients need to learn a few nuances so that they are not shocked after the operation.
- Nothing lasts forever, and implants have a lifespan of their own. It is impossible to install it once and in a lifetime. Sooner or later they need to be exchanged, because there is such a thing as depreciation. And how this process will take place in a particular case, how the tissue will behave, no one knows in advance, everything is individual. Therefore, after breast correction, all girls are advised to visit a mammologist at least once every six months, it is necessary to perform an ultrasound scan of the breast to see changes in time and prescribe surgery to replace the endoprosthesis.
- Patients with certain chronic diseases and, in particular, diminished immune status should inform their doctor about this, who will order additional examinations. And only then will it decide for itself whether it is worth installing the implant or not.
- If the breast is ptosis, lowered down, and the main part of the mammary gland is at the bottom, then in this case it is better to install a round implant. If there is no clear upper pole, then this always implies the installation of an endoprosthesis under the muscle.
- In the case when the nipple "looks" to the side, but the patient wants to bring it closer, this is only possible if there is a large amount of skin and breast tissue. If not, then it is impossible to approach it and when installing the implant, the nipple will remain in its original position, while the prosthesis will be installed in the center of the nipple.
- If the patient has a narrow interthoracic distance, then during the installation of endoprostheses it will remain naturally beautiful. When it’s big enough, more than 2-2. 5 cm, it can be reduced when installing implants. However, it is important to take into account the fact that in this place the implant will be felt, and over time, the appearance of visual defects - so -called tearing, or skin irregularities are not excluded.