Breast augmentation surgery can be important for a woman because of several factors: breast loss due to cancer, congenital abnormalities, natural small breasts, lack of weak mammary glands, sudden weight loss or loss of breast volume after breastfeeding. The desire to enlarge the breasts is often not only the desire for fair sex, but also the desire to beat the many complexes associated with this part of the body. Modern plastic surgery is evolving every day and can provide many options to women to solve the problem of breast size increase.
Surgical access methods for breast augmentation:
- Axillary methodallows you to maintain breast integrity, as well as breast sensitivity. Postoperative scars are located in insignificant areas. The disadvantages of this method are the high professionalism of the surgeon and good endoscopic equipment is required for successful breast augmentation. When using the axillary method, it is very difficult to place the implant correctly.
- Periareolar methodinvolves an incision along the lower border of the nipple areola, right between the pigmented and unpainted skin. Breast augmentation with this method is suitable for women who already have children, as there is a risk of violation of the milk ducts. The periareolar method is suitable for small implants. The advantage is that the surgeon can perform nipple plastic surgery at the same time, without additional incisions.
- Submammary methodone of the safest breast augmentation methods. The surgeon makes an incision in the fold of the woman's chest to place the implant. Therefore, surgeons are given easy access to the formation of the implant bed. That’s why he puts it in the most optimal way. Scars after breast augmentation are not visible, as they are hidden by the natural folds of the breast. Most importantly, this method of breast augmentation surgery is suitable for women with clear chest folds.
- Umbilical accessnot popular, because it allows you to install implants that are simply filled with saline solution, which has already lost its relevance. The essence of this method is that the implant is placed through an incision above the umbilicus. Surgeons form special endoscopic tunnels under the skin from the navel to the chest for endoprostheses. The implants are sent through them to the breast pocket and only after that are filled with saline. The advantage of this method is the complete absence of scars and scarring in the chest area.
- Transabdominal accessused in combination with abdominal plastic surgery, so as not to make additional incisions on the patient's body. For this, the surgeon places the implant through an incision in the anterior abdominal wall. The advantage of this method is the absence of scars on the chest.
Breastfeeding after breast augmentation
During breast augmentation surgery with axillary or submammary methods, the breast milk ducts are not disturbed, so if a woman tends to breastfeed genetically, she may not be afraid of her future children. The only limitation is that planning a pregnancy after breast augmentation cannot be started earlier than 1-2 years after breast augmentation with implants.
Indications for breast augmentation
- Breast ptosis after lactation;
- Breast ptosis due to sudden weight loss;
- Underdeveloped mammary glands (breast hypoplasia);
- Loss of mammary glands due to cancer;
- The patient's desire to have larger breasts.
Variety of implants for breast augmentation
It has become customary to distinguish implants from two types: anatomical and round. They all have coarse or fine shells. Which type is always discussed with the surgeon. The specialist divides the size of the implant by the volume, which is measured in milliliters. Implants are selected strictly individually for each patient, observing its physiological characteristics.
Get ready for breast augmentation
In order for a woman to be able to prepare for advanced mammoplasty, a direct consultation with a specialist is required, who will tell about the features and subtleties of the surgical intervention, as well as the results planned to be achieved. Afterwards, patients are sent for several tests: general blood and urine tests, blood for HIV, hepatitis, syphilis, biochemical blood tests, and studies: ECG, fluorography, consultation with a mammologist, gynecologist and anesthesiologist. Test results make it possible to detect in women the presence of contraindications to breast augmentation. The expert told in addition that in preparation for increasing mammoplasty, it is necessary to give up bad habits: alcohol and cigarettes in two weeks. You should not eat or drink the day before plastic surgery.
How is breast augmentation surgery performed?
On the day on which breast augmentation surgery is scheduled, the patient must arrive at the clinic, preferably earlier, until there is time to prepare for surgery. Immediately before breast augmentation, the surgeon makes a mark on the woman’s body in accordance with the previously chosen method of performing the surgery. This can be a dashed line at the lower border of the nipple areola, a line at the breast fold area, etc. When all preparatory activities were completed, the patient was given general anesthesia. Then the breast area is treated with a disinfectant solution and augmentation mammoplasty begins. To do this, the surgeon makes an incision with a scalpel according to the mark, installing the ready -made implant in an optimal way to achieve the best appearance of the breast. At the end of the mammoplasty enlargement, sutures and bandages are applied to the incision, then compression garments are applied to the woman. The total operating time will not exceed two hours, this is individual.
How should you behave after breast augmentation?
Immediately after plastic breast augmentation, the patient remains in the hospital, as the operation is performed under general anesthesia. Then the woman has to come every day to dress until the stitches are removed, about 1-1, 5 weeks. In the first week, the patient may feel heaviness in the chest and pain, but this is normal, because during this period, the swelling of the mammary glands persists. To relieve a woman’s well -being, surgeons prescribe painkillers. Do not forget that having to wear compression underwear, it will prevent edema from developing, keep the implants in place and make life easier during the recovery period, which will last about one and a half months. Over time, the edema will subside and then be able to assess the actual results of breast augmentation. Need to stop wearing compression bras only after permission from the surgeon, then an easy and quick recovery after surgery soon.
Why do you need compression garments after mammoplasty augmentation?
Compression panties are special bras made of elastic fibers with adhesive tape on the top. After mammoplasty augmentation, it is used to form a natural capsule for implantation in a woman’s breast. Thanks to these panties, the breast implants are installed in the correct position and do not move. Swelling after surgery cannot develop because the bra presses on the main muscle of the pectoralis. It is not possible for all women to replace compression underwear with regular sportswear; before that, you should first consult with your surgeon.
What should you stop immediately after breast augmentation surgery?
- Heavy physical activity;
- Lifting heavy objects;
- Sports activities;
- SPA treatments, baths, saunas;
- Sunbathing, swimming in the open water;
- Sleep on your side, turn to your side.
Possible complications after breast augmentation
- Seroma, hematoma;
- Implant displacement, its contours marked;
- Capsule contraction;
- Keloid scars;
- Loss of sensitivity in the nipples and breasts.
How to worsen stitches after surgery?
For successful suture healing after breast augmentation, thorough treatment is enough, while there is no need to use special products and ointments.
Contraindications to breast augmentation surgery:
- Diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis;
- Oncology;
- The presence of chronic and infectious diseases in the acute stage;
- Blood pressure rises;
- Poor blood clotting;
- Tendency to scar;
- Varicose veins;
- Breastfeeding period;
- Pregnancy;
- Menstruation;
- HIV, hepatitis, syphilis;
- Less than 18 years old.
Question answers
How long after breast augmentation surgery can you have sex?
You cannot resume your intimate life earlier than a month after plastic surgery. This is due to the fact that during sexual intercourse blood can flow to the breast, as well as additional physical activity in which the breast can move. Under no circumstances should it be squeezed.
Can I sunbathe after surgery?
Over time, you can’t do this until the stitches heal and turn white. Although sunlight does not directly affect them, a woman should not be outdoors for long periods of time.
Can I exercise after breast augmentation?
That is possible, but it will take time for the body to recover. Even after one and a half months, it is necessary to exercise carefully, and you absolutely can not load the pectal muscles.
When can I take a shower after breast augmentation?
7 days later. But again, the main thing is to do all the movements carefully, you better also consult with your surgeon.