Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure
to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast
for a number of reasons:
• To enhance
the body contour of a woman who, for personal reasons,
feels her breast size is too small. •
To correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy.
• To balance a difference in breast size.
• As a reconstructive technique following
breast surgery.
By inserting an implant behind each breast, surgeons
are able to increase a woman's breast size by one
or more bra cup sizes. Our consultations for breast
surgery include discussions regarding risks and
benefits of breast surgery, types of implants used,
location of surgical incisions, and a chance to
see our work from before and after photographs of
previous patients. The focus is the creation of
natural looking breasts.
The incisions can be made in the breast
crease, around the nipple or in the axilla
(armpit). There are advantages and disadvantages
for each incision which you will hear about
during the consultation. Saline breast implants
are used.
A pocket is created either over or under
the muscle and the implant is placed in the
pocket. Most augmentations in our practice
are done under the muscle. but there are some
indications for above the muscle.
Conservative sizes produce the best results.
It is very important to select a breast implant
size that fits the patient's body.
Procedure
Enlarges the size of the breasts.
Duration
2 hours
Anesthesia
Usually general
Hospital stay
Outpatient
Recovery
Usually 3-4 days before returning to work.
No heavy lifting for 4 weeks.
