Aesthetic Breast Enlargement Surgery
Breasts are structures that complement the physique of a woman's body appearance. Breast volume has an important place in shoulder width, chest circumference, waist and hip circumference measurements. When the breast volume is small among these measurements, the appearance of body lines remains incomplete. Breasts may be structurally small for various reasons. One may be smaller than the other, asymmetrical. There may not be one at birth. Today, there is no other option other than silicone prostheses to make both breasts equal or increase their volume. Breast enlargement surgeries using the person's own tissues have been tried, but have not yielded results. The main ingredient in breast prostheses is silicone, which is located on the outer surface of the prosthesis. Only the filler may be different. Each prosthesis has its own advantages and disadvantages. These should be discussed in detail before the surgery and it should be decided together which one to use.
Significant innovations have been achieved in the last 20 years and scientific research has shown that silicone is the least harmful substance to the human body. Products containing silicone are used in the cosmetic industry and It is also used for other purposes in medicine.
Prostheses are available in round and drop-shaped ones, called anatomical. The balloon part is made of silicone. Its surface can be smooth or rough. The materials filling the prosthesis may differ. These; silicone gel and serum may be physiological. Some prostheses consist of a double sac, the inner sac contains silicone, and the outer sac is filled with physiological serum. One of these is selected according to the condition of the woman's breast.
In patients who will have a prosthesis, the breast tissue is evaluated before the surgery with radiological examinations called mammography and, if necessary, ultrasonography.
In a breast bearing a silicone breast prosthesis. If cancer develops (the risk of developing cancer is the same as breasts without prosthesis), surgery and other forms of treatment for cancer are applied in accordance with the standards.
This surgery is performed in the operating room with sedation and without general anesthesia. It takes 1 hour. It leaves a mark according to the opening where the prosthesis can be placed. Inframammary fold, armpit. It can be entered from the edge of the nipple. No matter where it enters, it leaves a mark. .These are scars that are obvious at first but become indistinct over time. The most acceptable scar is the scar around the nipple. The surgical scar is made at the junction of the brown nipple skin and the light-coloured skin, and over time it becomes completely indistinct. The prosthesis is placed behind the breast tissue or behind the chest muscle. can be placed.
After the surgery, the patient is followed for 6 hours. If pain occurs, painkillers are used. If the prosthesis is placed behind the chest muscle, arm movements may be limited for a few days. Stitches are removed after 7 days. Massage is recommended to the patient. There may be swelling in the early period, numbness in the nipple and purplish discoloration on the skin. These disappear on their own in a short time. The patient can return to work within 3-4 days. It is recommended to stay away from heavy sports for 3 weeks.
Breast enlargement surgery with prosthesis is a surgery that generally gives good and permanent results, improves the mental health of the person and his/her partner, and makes them more committed to life. What is accepted today is the use of breast prostheses filled with physiological saline.
• Aesthetic Breast Reduction Surgery
Although aesthetic breast reduction surgery seems to be one of the cosmetic surgeries performed to improve the external appearance of the woman, it is actually It is a reconstructive surgery, not an aesthetic one. A sagging breast due to size can cause back and neck pain in women and lead to a hunchback. Numbness may occur due to the bra pressing on the arm nerves. There may be difficulty in breathing. As a result of the breast skin constantly rubbing against each other, rashes and wounds may occur in the sub-breast groove. Daily physical activity may be limited. In addition, while large breasts create difficulties in choosing clothes, a woman's dissatisfaction with herself causes social and psychological problems. A breast reduction surgery gives the breasts a natural appearance, the problems listed above are eliminated, and the person's life becomes easier. Breasts can be large for different reasons. As a result of genetic factors, hormonal changes or some diseases, large breasts that do not adapt to body size may occur. Weight changes, breastfeeding and the effect of gravity may exacerbate the existing problem. Increased breast tissue and Due to this, large breasts can also be seen in young girls.
In addition to the routine examinations required before surgery, mammography and, if necessary, breast ultrasonography should be performed.
Breast reduction surgery has different methods depending on the size and shape of the breast. is used. In some breasts, the final scar is around the nipple, in some it is an inverted T, in some it is from the nipple to the abdomen. In our center, it is performed in the operating room with sedation without general anesthesia. The surgery takes 3 hours. No matter which method is used, a scar will definitely remain around the nipple. However, these scars are evident at first and may become indistinct over time. The degree of postoperative scars depends on the size of the breast, the surgical method used, and finally the ability of the patient's skin to leave scars. The postoperative period is generally comfortable. Pain is minimal. There may be limitation in arm movements. Usually, a drain is placed in both breasts and removed within 24-48 hours. The patient is followed for 1 night in our center. Stitches are removed after 7-10 days. There may be swelling in the early period, numbness in the nipple and purplish discoloration on the skin. These disappear spontaneously in a short time.
The patient can return to work after 1 week. It is recommended to stay away from heavy sports for 3 weeks. Aesthetic breast reduction surgery generally gives good and permanent results.
• Aesthetic Breast Lift Surgery
Breasts may become saggy for various reasons. The ligaments that hold the breast tissue in place may loosen over time. Depending on weight changes, breastfeeding and the effect of gravity, there may be an incompatibility between the breast tissue and the surrounding skin envelope. The problem may be in the breast tissue, skin, or both. As a result, a hollow-looking sagging breast may appear.
In aesthetic breast lift surgery, the sagging breast tissue is reshaped and excess skin is removed. The nipple is brought to where it should be. It is performed in the operating room under general anesthesia in our center. It takes 1.5-2 hours. No matter which method is used, it is inevitable that there will be a scar around the nipple. If a breast lift surgery is performed by making an incision around the nipple, the scar around the nipple may be more visible. Nipple head in other breast lift surgeries In addition to the scar around �, there is a 4-5 cm scar extending down from the middle part of the lower edge of the nipple. There may be a long scar. In suitable patients, sagging can be eliminated by simply placing a breast prosthesis. In this case, the surgical scar will be hidden only at the junction between the brownish skin of the nipple and the white skin of the breast and will be minimal. There is no breast lift surgery that does not leave a scar. However, these scars are obvious at first, but become indistinct over time.
The postoperative period is usually smooth. Pain usually does not cause any problems. The dressing is removed after 2 days and the wound is checked. The bandage is removed after 7 days. The patient can return to work within 3-4 days.
• Large Breasts in Men (Gynecomastia)
In this surgery, the excess breast is removed partially by liposuction (vacuum fat removal) and partially by liposuction. It will also be corrected by surgical excision. Liposuction is a surgery that removes subcutaneous fat tissues collected in certain areas of the body using a vacuum and cannulas. This is a surgical method to improve body contours. In gynecomastia, when breast tissue cannot be removed by liposuction, it is removed surgically.
In our center, this procedure is performed under sedation. The surgery may take up to 1-2 hours depending on the severity of gynecomastia.
In this surgery, there will be scars extending from the lower half of the nipple round and from there to the sides of the nipple round. These scars will be used to reduce excess breast tissue, fat, and excess skin. These scars first turn red, then turn into normal skin color. Scars can occur in different thicknesses on people.
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