What is Breast Augmentation Surgery (Mammaplasty Augmentation)?Breast augmentation is a surgical placement of breast implants behind each breast. These implants add volume and elevate the positions of the breasts.
How does a plastic surgeon evaluate the candidate for a Breast Augmentation Surgery procedure?
The plastic surgeon will examine your breasts and may take some photos for medical records. The surgeon will then consider a number of factors such as the size and shape of your breasts, the quality of the skin, placement of nipples, and areola (the coloured skin surrounding the nipples). If the breasts are sagging, they can be lifted. This surgery can be done alongside breast augmentation.
In addition, you will be asked if your family has a history of breast cancer and provide a prior mammogram. It is important for you to provide comprehensive information.
There is no scientific evidence that says breast augmentation increases the risk of breast cancer. However, the existence of breast implants will hinder the reading of mammogram. This may be of special consideration to those women who posses a higher risk of breast cancer because of their family history or for other reasons.
If you are planning to become pregnant in the future, you need to inform your plastic surgeon. Pregnancy may change the size of your breasts in an unpredictable manner. The surgery won't affect your pregnancy or your ability to nurse the baby.
How is Breast Augmentation Surgery performed?
Individual factors and personal preferences will help you and your plastic surgeon to decide the right breast size, the location of the incision, and the placement of implants above or under the pectoral muscle.
The types of implants used are varied, they can be:
1. Silicone gel-filled implant
2. Silicon saline-filled implant (Physiology saline and NaCl)
3. Hydrogel-filled implant
Breast implants are also available in various shapes and sizes. The most frequently used shape is the round shape. Other shape which is starting to make the trend is the contour profile, which is similar to the shape of the breasts, so the results will look more natural.
Where is the incision made?
The incision can be made:
1. On the crease under the breasts
2. Under the areola
3. In the armpit area
When the incision is made, your plastic surgeon will create pockets where the implants will be inserted. These pockets will be made either underneath the breast tissue or under the pectoral muscle, located between the breast tissue and the chest wall.
What are the possible risks?
Every year thousands of women successfully undergo breast augmentation surgery. They do not encounter serious problems and are satisfied with the results. However, every person considering this surgery needs to be aware of the benefits and risks. A number of potential complications that may arise:
1. Reactions to anaestesia. Blood clotting may occur, which needs to be cleaned through a surgical procedure.
2. Infections. Although rarely occur, infections which do not subside with proper caring the implants may need to be lifted for some time.
3. Change of sensations on the nipples or breasts may arise because of breast augmentation surgery. However, this is normally temporary.
4. Capsule contracture may be one of the risks of breast implants placements. This can be in the form of the hardening of the tissue surrounding the silicone pockets.
What is the result of Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Breast augmentation will add volume and lift your breasts. You will find it easier to wear particular clothing. Like many women who have undergone breast augmentation, your level of confidence will increase.
How long will it last?
The results of breast augmentation will last long, unless there is deflation of the implants, in which case a replacement surgery needs to be performed. In any case, as you get older, the size and the shape of your breasts will change.
