Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgeries towards mammoplasty. Augmentation mamoplasty is a complete surgical procedure. Breast augmentation surgery is performed under general anesthesia and requires careful preparation of the patient, as well as staying in the clinic (the time varies depending on the complexity of the operation and the patient's condition). Currently, various breast augmentation methods using different implants have been developed and successfully practiced. Indications for surgery are primary aplasia (absence of mammary glands), primary hypoplasia (underdevelopment of mammary glands), delay of mammary glands, mastectomy (removal of surgical glands, complete and partial).
From the history of augmentation mamoplasty
The need for breast augmentation surgery is determined by a disease that requires the cutting of breast tissue, or causing deformity, asymmetry of the mammary glands in women. The first attempt for breast augmentation was made in 1889. Liquid paraffin was used as an filler (implant), which was injected into the breast gland. In 1895, the first enlargement operation was performed using the patient's own tissue (in this case, a lipoma removed from the patient's thigh). Unsatisfactory results of operations performed further encourage further search for alternative materials. So, throughout history, doctors have used glass balls, foam, sponges, polyurethane, ivory and many other materials. The introduction of such a substance leads to the expansion of inflammatory processes in the mammary gland tissue, infection, tissue necrosis, and rejection of implant material.
Just sixty centuries ago, for the first time in medical practice for breast augmentation, silicone implants were used, which is a prototype of breast implants used in modern plastic surgery. The shell of the first implant allows the filler molecule to pass through, which causes the development of aseptic inflammation in the patient, and the smooth surface of the implant causes the development of capsule contracture.
In the eighties, scientists hypothesized that the silicone breast implants used provoked the development of breast cancer. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conducted many studies without finding confirmation or rejection of this hypothesis. Modern breast implants are completely safe for patient health, and innovative technology allows you to create natural sensations, shapes and touch sensations while touching enlarged breasts.
Breast augmentation methods. Non-surgical techniques. Implan
There are two main methods of breast augmentation: surgical and non-surgical practice.The method of breast augmentation surgery differs from the type of access to the breast:
- Tissue splitting in the fold(in the natural bend line), which is best suited for surgeons, provides greater access to the tissue, and is better for patients, due to scarswill be hidden in the fold;
- Tissue splitting around the areola.It is assumed that scars are less visible in the areola area, however, this technique poses a risk of damage and scarring of the milk ducts, which will interfere with natural breastfeeding while breastfeeding;
- Axillary approach- tissue cutting in the patient's armpits, is the most dangerous method of breast augmentation. The main advantage of this technique is the absence of complete scarring on the mammary glands.
According to the implant placement method, a distinction is made between the placement of the implant directly under the breast and under the chest muscle. Recently, plastic surgeons have discussed other techniques for placing breast implants under the pectal muscle fascia, which is actually placement under the breast.
Non-surgical breast augmentation techniques involve a complex of physical exercises, supplements, hormone medications (slight breast enlargement is one of the side effects of several groups of drugs). It should be noted that physical exercise is ineffective, as it involves the chest muscles. The mammary gland itself does not contain muscle tissue. Supplements and hormone medications only provide temporary breast enlargement.
Modern implants are distinguished by their shape (round, drop-shaped), surface texture (finely textured and lined), and also by filling (salt, gel, hydrogel). The shape and size of the implant is chosen individually, based on the natural relief of the patient's breasts.
Recovery period after breast augmentation
The recovery period after breast augmentation surgery is characterized by swelling, painful sensations, bruising. The first 14 days after surgery, the patient was shown complete rest. In the first month, specially selected compression garments must be worn. In the first three months after breast augmentation, patients should avoid physical activity, visit the swimming pool, sauna. The final results after breast augmentation surgery can be evaluated only after 9-12 months.
Breast augmentation: feedback on surgery
Before deciding on breast augmentation surgery, whose reviews are highly controversial, patients should understand that mamoplasty is a full-fledged operation, not a cosmetic procedure that poses certain health risks. To avoid the negative consequences of surgery, patients are asked to learn the methods of breast augmentation surgery available, the types of implants available, and also to consult some plastic surgeons. Breast augmentation, a review available on the global network, requires a lot of plastic surgeon experience in a certain direction. Surgeon errors can cause unintended consequences in the form of asymmetry, different measurements, visible scars, as well as the development of capsule contractions, inflammation, implant rejection, and damage during surgery.
Breast enlargement before and after
Many plastic surgeons offer patients to explore a portfolio, which contains the work of surgeons on breast augmentation before and after. A visual demonstration of these results allows the patient to assess the actual possibility of surgery. The portfolio shows pictures of patients and breast enlargement results before and after from different angles. Computer modeling allows the desired proportions to be applied to the actual physical picture of the patient.