Reasons for undergoing breast augmentation surgery:
Women resort to breast augmentation operations, whether in a cosmetic way to give a better appearance to their breasts or in medical cases such as cases after breast removal surgeries as a result of cancer or in medical cases such as post-surgery cases
For example, the breasts are infected with cancer or in cases of malformations
Pre-operation instructions
A medical evaluation should be performed before undergoing the operation.
In cases requiring due diligence or over 40 years of age, a mammogram and an ultrasound examination of the breast should be subjected
The appropriate age for the operation:
It is possible to undergo breast augmentation surgery at the age of 18 years after the growth of breast tissue is complete.
The operation can also be performed in cases some fifty years old if the patient is in good health.
The operation can also be performed in some cases at an early age with the consent of the parents in the event that the two breasts are not represented due to the excessive growth of one breast more than the second, which may constitute serious psychological problems for the patient.
Methods of performing the operation:
The filler used in breast surgery is placed in four different techniques. The filler is inserted from the nipple; From the breast fold; From a 3-4 cm hole under the armpit or from the belly button
Types of breast fillers:
There are two main types of fillers, which are the round form and the anatomical (teardrop-shaped) model.
The teardrop shape gives a natural appearance to the breast as it contributes to filling the nipple and the breast from underneath, and this type of filling is preferred when the breast tissue is few and weak.
These fillings are produced in combinations of different width, height and length.
When choosing fillers for breast augmentation; It takes into account the shape of the breast; the structure of the chest; The patient’s height, weight, and body measurements.
In compliance with these physiological criteria, the shape and size of the filling are chosen by the surgeon and the patient.
During the operation, the surgeon places a test Fillers to assess the shape for one last time before placing the final filling.
in some cases; Fillings are tested with sizes smaller or larger than the filler chosen for the final filler placement to give the best result.
Method and duration of anesthesia:
The surgeries are performed under general anesthesia in a hospital environment.
The duration of the operation is between 1.5 and 3 hours, depending on the technique and scope of the operation.
At the end of the operation, breast pads are applied and special bras are used to control pain and swelling.
You can stand up and walk a few hours after the operation.
The patient remains overnight in the hospital under medical observation to closely monitor the occurrence of any potential complications.
The recovery period
After the operation; Pain can be controlled with medication.
The pain disappears on the first or second day after the operation.
The effects of the operation diminish with the passage of time and become invisible after 6 months to a year after the operation.
Swelling and discoloration in the breast disappear after a few days of the operation.
In the first week after the operation; Breast swelling and tightness may occur, which will disappear with time, as the breast takes its original size with the filling.
You can shower and return to work after 3-5 days after the operation.
The condition is tracked after 1-3-6 months of the operation, and bandages and ointments can be used to reduce the effects of the process, which heal and take the color of the skin after about a year.