There may be various reasons for having breast augmentation surgery. Having one breast smaller than the other or having small breasts can cause self-confidence problems in women. If this situation bothers the individual, it is useful to apply to the Plastic Surgery Department and be examined. In addition, breast augmentation surgery can be performed after breast cancer surgery.
For what purposes is breast augmentation surgery performed?
There may be various reasons for having breast augmentation surgery. Having one breast smaller than the other or having small breasts can cause self-confidence problems in women. If this situation bothers the individual, it is useful to apply to the Plastic Surgery Department and be examined. In addition, breast augmentation surgery can be performed after breast cancer surgery.
It is very important to have an open communication with your surgeon in order to have the right expectations about the image you will encounter during and after the breast augmentation surgery.
What kind of implants are used in breast augmentation surgeries?
In breast augmentation surgeries, adipose tissue and stem cells in the body can be used, as well as implants containing silicone or salt water.
In surgeries where the body’s own tissue is used, the fat taken from the fat layer on both sides of the abdomen is placed in the breast tissue. In order for these adipose tissues to be permanent in their new places, they must be nourished by the vessels. In order to create new vascularity, it must be transplanted with stem cells.
Implants, on the other hand, may contain saline or a silicone gel in a silicone sheath. Implants containing saline are filled with sterile saline after they are placed in place.
How to prepare for breast augmentation surgery?
Before breast augmentation surgery, the plastic surgeon is discussed with the preferences about the size, feel and appearance. Your surgeon will examine your breast structure and present different types of implants that are flat, textured, round or teardrop-shaped, containing saline or silicone gel, and offer options for surgical techniques that are suitable for you.
If you smoke, it is recommended to quit before the surgery. Apart from this, you should inform your doctor about all the medications you use during your interview. If these drugs contain drugs such as blood thinners or pain relievers, your doctor may ask you to stop them before the surgery. It is important not to eat or drink anything after 12 pm the day before the surgery to prevent complications that may occur during general anesthesia.
Before you decide to have surgery, it is helpful to consider the following:
Breast implants do not prevent your breasts from sagging. To correct sagging breasts, in addition to breast enlargement, you may need a breast lift application called mastopecti.
Breast implants are not guaranteed to last a lifetime. Although the lifetime of the implant used is different, the average duration is 10 years. Implant rupture, which is called rupture or leakage of the implant inserted after the implant is inserted, is a rare condition. In addition, the weight gained or lost after surgery may cause a change in the appearance of the breasts. However, breasts will continue to change with age. Such problems should raise the possibility of surgical intervention in the future.
Interpreting mammogram results will be more difficult. If you have breast implants, you may need special tests in addition to routine mammograms.
Your health insurance does not cover breast implants. Some insurances may cover breast augmentation surgery after mastectomy, which is medically necessary and requires complete removal of the breast after cancer. Apart from this, breast augmentation operations are not covered by insurance in cases where it is not medically necessary. You must be prepared to bear all costs, including related surgeries or future imaging tests.
Patients can stay in the hospital for one night or return home the same evening, according to the doctor’s advice or personal wishes. In some cases, it may be necessary to place a drain on the breast tissue. Drains can be easily removed without surgical intervention, usually the next day. It is not recommended to drive for 1 week after breast augmentation.
Breast augmentation operations are almost always performed under general anesthesia. However, sometimes breast augmentation surgery can be performed under local anesthesia with a mild sedative given. The operation takes approximately 1-2 hours.
How is breast augmentation performed?
To insert the breast implant, your surgeon may make a single incision (incision) in one of three possible locations:
In the crease under your breast (inframammary)
Under your arm (axillary)
Around your nipple (periareolar)
After the incision is made, the surgeon will separate your breast tissue from the muscles and connective tissue of your chest. This creates a pocket behind or in front of the outermost muscle of the chest wall (pectoral muscle). The surgeon will place the implant in this pocket and center it behind the nipple.
Saline implants are placed empty and then filled with sterile saline after placement. Silicone implants are pre-filled with silicone gel.
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