Many women want to do a breast augmentation surgery for various reasons: they are not in conformity with the size of your bust, they want to improve his image, to balance the differences in size between her breasts, or recover the lost volume by pregnancy, lactation, the slimming over time. This procedure is also used to rebuild breasts after a mastectomy.
Who can get breast augmentation surgery?
The augmentation mammoplasty can be carried out on women of all ages, from the completion of the development of their breasts. It is important to the emotional maturity of the patient, to have a realistic expectation in terms of results and understands that the operation allowed her to feel better about it.
Are the results permanent?
The operation by many years improved the appearance of their breasts, but not excuse the subsequent changes that may occur during pregnancy, changes in weight or aging.
How should I prepare?
In a prior consultation your surgeon will evaluate the steps to follow in line with their expectations, needs, medical history and current health status. Aspirin and other drug use Anticoagulants should be left to take a period of time prior to the operation. Your doctor will need information about their previous surgeries, the results of their mammograms and the medicines you take, including dietary supplements and herbal compounds. In some cases it is necessary to make a new mammogram. Tell your surgeon about their habits and health problems, since some of them, such as smoking and high blood pressure can influence its future development. He will give you additional information prior and inform him about the risks and potential complications.
It is essential that someone accompanying plan to go home and help during the first days after surgery.
Does it require general anesthesia?
In most cases applies local anesthesia with sedation, in rare instances the intervention is performed under general anesthesia. In the first case the patient is relaxed and feeling no pain, sleep in the second.
About Implants
The operation is essentially placing an implant. These are specially designed for this area of the body and are manufactured in various shapes and sizes. They consist of a flexible silicone casing filled with various substances, among which the most common are the silicone gel and saline water. The first show a better consistency, while the advantage of second is that, if it comes to presenting a loss or breaks the cover, the liquid is absorbed by the body. The implants have safety certifications approved by the National Administration of Medicines, Food and Medical Technology (ANMAT) and the countries of the European Union (EU). It should be emphasized that the studies conducted up to now reveal that none of these implants cause cancer or autoimmune diseases. On the other hand there is no evidence that the implants affect fertility, pregnancy or the ability to breastfeed.
How is the operation?
The surgery can be done in a sanatorium or in an outpatient surgery center. The incision is small and can be done under the breast, the areola or in the armpit. The surgeon creates a kind of pocket between the mammary gland and the pectoral muscle, or below it, where the implant is placed. Suture and then sold. If necessary, place a drip.
What is the recovery?
You can go home a few hours after the transaction or, if necessary, will be placed until the following day. Most feel the discomfort can be relieved with medication, although there may be pain in the breasts and nipples burning for a couple of weeks. One or two days after surgery may get out of bed and walk. The swelling gradually decreases and disappears after three to six weeks. The drainage retires at 24 or 48 hours, and the bandage, at 5 or 7 days, is replaced by a special bra. A week later the stitches are removed and may resume their normal activities should be careful to raise their arms and in the treatment of their breasts. To resume the exercise and full movement of his arms have to wait several weeks. During the first few months can alter the sensitivity of the nipple. The visibility of the scars will depend on how the skin reacts to the patient, and diminish with time. The ultimate result may be seen when the swelling decreases. The success of the intervention will depend on you to follow strictly the instructions of your plastic surgeon. This operation is safe if done by a competent professional. Every year many women undergo this surgery successfully, however, no medical procedure is free of risks and complications.
Your surgeon will inform you on the subject.
