Breasts are an important part of aesthetics because they are a symbol of femininity, and for this reason, breast aesthetics has been a procedure that has been applied for many years.
What is Breast Enlargement Surgery?
Breast enlargement surgery, in short, is an aesthetic procedure used by women whose breasts are smaller than the desired size.
Fat injections are a feasible method in suitable patients, but; Breast enlargement surgery appears to be an established standard method as its effect is more permanent.
How is Breast Enlargement Surgery Performed?
Silicones are used through 4-stage implants opened under the breast. It is placed through 5 cm incisions. The prosthesis is not placed into the breast tissue. It can be placed under the breast tissue or under the muscle in front of the rib cage. The level of application is decided as a result of interviews with the patient and examination. Anatomical structure of the person, elasticity of the skin, etc. Factors play a role in making this decision.
It is not possible to apply a single type of silicone prosthesis to every patient.
Breast silicone can be placed under the breast, from its tip or under the armpit. It is performed under general anesthesia in the operating room and the entire procedure takes around 45-60 minutes in total. The patient may need to stay in the hospital on the day of the surgery. The patient can stand up and return home the day after surgery. After a 3-4 day rest period at home, the person can return to his/her daily life without any problems.
Who Can Have Breast Enlargement Surgery?
Breast enlargement surgery. In people who are going to be pregnant, their breast size is small compared to their body. Small breasts may occur at birth or due to volume loss after pregnancy. In addition, in case of asymmetry between the two breasts, breast augmentation surgery is also applied. With breast enlargement surgery, two breast tissues are made more similar to each other.
Breast enlargement surgeries should be performed on people over the age of 18, provided that there is no medical necessity. Under the age of 18, breast engorgement is still ongoing due to the developmental age. It is not appropriate to perform weight loss surgery.
It is not the right time for surgery for candidates who plan to become mothers in a short time after the surgery. It is recommended that breast enlargement surgery be postponed until after pregnancy for women who are planning pregnancy in the near future, continue breastfeeding, and gain and lose weight frequently.
After Breast Augmentation Surgery
Feeling of tension It may happen. It can be immediately seen and felt that the breasts are growing. A special wrap is applied to the chest to provide the necessary pressure. Additionally, drains can be placed to remove any leaks that may occur where the prosthesis is placed. If drains are placed, these drains are removed after a few days after the surgery. It is expected to experience numbness or, on the contrary, extreme sensitivity in the breasts in the early days.
Patients can start drinking fluids about 6 hours after the surgery. If surgery is performed in the morning, the patient can be discharged on the same day. Patients usually return home the day after surgery. You should sleep on your back for the first week. It is beneficial to restrict side turns.
The patient is allowed to take a shower 2 days after the surgery. During this period, the patient's first dressing is also applied. On the 2nd day after the surgery, after removing the bandage and dressing, the patient is dressed in a sports bra. This bra should be worn day and night for 3 weeks.
The first 4 days after the surgery are the period when complications are most common. Edema, tension and possible color changes are observed during this period and it is recommended to spend this period with rest. These complications begin to ease and disappear after a week. The person can drive a car and return to social and business life a few days after the surgery. After the 8th week, patients can return to sports such as fitness, tennis and swimming.
As the edema resolves over time, the shape of the breast gradually improves and becomes more natural. It may take 4 or 6 months for the breast to take its full shape, and this period may even take up to 1 year.
There is no problem with breastfeeding after breast augmentation surgery. Breast tissue is removed during breast augmentation surgery There is no risk of damage to the milk ducts because it does not work. For this reason, women can breastfeed their babies after breast augmentation surgery.
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