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Breast Augmentation
Breast enhancement or augmentation
is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries in the
world. It is the procedure of choice for women who consider their
breasts to be too small or have undergone a process of weight loss,
childbirth's or just normal aging, in which the breasts have lost
volume and their shape has changed.
The surgery consists of lifting the
breast tissue and placing silicone rubber implants, which are then
filled in most of the cases with a saline solution. Depending on
the desire of the patient, silicone gel implants can be used safely.
One very important matter to take
in account is that after several large studies conducted worldwide,
it has been clearly demonstrated that there is no scientific evidence
that breast augmentation increases the risk of cancer. Breast augmentation
will make your breasts fuller and enhance their shape. Often patients
start to feel more comfortable finding easier to wear certain styles
of clothing providing them a more proportional figure .
THE PROCEDURE
Breast augmentation is performed under
general anesthesia in the vast majority of cases. Occasionally local
anesthesia and sedation is used A very small incision is used, relative
to the size of the implants. There are several options of incisions,
which will be discussed thoroughly with you before the surgery.
One of the most frequently incision
employed is around the lower half of the areola which results in
an inconspicuous, almost invisible scar. Then, a pocket is created
behind the breast tissue, where the implant is positioned. Sutures
are placed to close the incisions, and a gauze bandage and supporting
bra are applied.
POSTOPERATORY
In most of the cases surgery is done
as an outpatient procedure, meaning you have the surgery done and
are discharged the same day after resting in your own suite and
feel comfortable to go.
The procedure takes about two to two
and a half hours to be performed, depending on each case. Most women
after the surgery experience some degree of swelling, bruising and
tenderness, but these symptoms subside in a short time and can be
controlled with oral medications.
You should wear the surgical bra for
about four to five weeks. People are usually able to return to their
desk jobs within the first week, although most wait a full week
to ten days to do so. Having a breast augmentation procedure can
drastically improve the way a woman sees herself giving a boost
to own self-esteem.
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