Breast Augmentation – A General Overview
Today one of the most common plastic surgery procedures happens to be breast augmentation. Usually this surgery is designed to lift, enlarge, and firm up the breasts. Some women who are unhappy with the shape of their breasts may also choose to go with breast augmentation as well.
There are a variety of personal reasons that women choose to undergo a breast augmentation surgery. Some feel that their breasts are not developed enough, some may have dealt with changes in breasts after breast feeding, weight loss, or pregnancy, and others may be frustrated with differences in their breasts. For others, they like their breasts but want them to be a bit fuller.
A cosmetic plastic surgeon performs the breast augmentation and it is one of the more popular options to improve the size and the shape of breasts. In many cases these surgeries include the use of breast implants as well to make breast fuller and to give women a shape that is more proportional.
As you are preparing to have a breast augmentation surgery, usually the plastic surgeon will do an examination and may also need to take some photographs. Factors that are considered before surgery include the shape of the breasts, skin quality, size, placement of areolas, and placement of nipples. A medical history will be taken as well and women need to provide all information.
In many cases, before this surgery is done, doctors will require a baseline mammogram to be done. This way any changes in the tissue of the breast can be easily detected. Before surgery you will be asked to quit certain medications, to quit smoking, and there may be other instructions you need to follow before the surgery.
Breast augmentations are performed in hospitals in many cases, although they can be done in surgical suites that are office based or in ambulatory facilities. Local anesthesia is often used, as well as intravenous sedations. However, many people prefer to go under general anesthesia when this procedure is done.
During the surgery, the cosmetic plastic surgeon will carefully insert the implants as discussed before the surgery and take care of any other procedures that you want, such as a breast lift. It is important to choose a surgeon that places implants on top of the pectoral muscle. This allows the implant to fixate to the tissue so it is secure. It also keeps the muscle from pushing the implants out of place and can make it easier for mammograms to be done in the future.
After surgery you will be monitored in recovery and the breasts will have a surgical bra on them or will have gauze dressings on them. In many cases you may even be able to go home on the same day. There will often be some swelling and a bit of discoloration, but usually this will go away within several weeks.
If you are going to have a breast augmentation done, going with an experienced surgeon is extremely important. For the best results, you want someone who has performed this surgery in the past so you are sure you will get quality results.
Demonstration of types of Breast Implants
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