Deformations, sagging or structural smallness in the chest area disturb many patients. The easiest way for such problems is to have breast prostheses. In our article, we will talk about the stages of breast augmentation surgery, the healing process and the selection of prosthesis.

What is Breast Augmentation?

Although it is perceived as a limb that should be hidden from time to time, the breast has always been important for women since the existence of humanity. Breast augmentation surgeries have become one of the most preferred surgeries by women with the development of aesthetic surgery.

How is Breast Augmentation Surgery Performed?

Breast augmentation is performed with silicone prostheses that will be placed under the breast tissue. If the person has breast sagging as well as the problem of small breasts, a breast lift can also be performed in the same operation. The type of silicone is determined by the preference of the surgeon who will perform breast augmentation.

The incision site of the surgical intervention is determined by the physician. In breast augmentation aesthetics, the incision can be made in the lower folds of the breast, under the armpit or from the nipple. After the aesthetics, the person can use it for many years without any problems.

General anesthesia is applied to the person in breast augmentation aesthetics. After the operation, the person should stay under observation in the hospital for 2-3 days. The silicone prostheses made are guaranteed for life. It is mandatory to wear a supportive bra for at least 4 to 6 weeks after the surgery.

If the person who has the surgery is working, he or she should not go to work for at least 1 week. One to one and a half months should not overwork the arm muscles. Do not lift heavy. Sun rays should be avoided for 3 months. On average, recovery is completed within 1 month.

How to Enlarge Breasts?

Breasts, which are important for women, may be smaller than they should be due to genetics or some reasons. There are many methods for those who complain about their small breasts. The methods used; creams, massages, exercises and various surgeries.

In cream usage; There is no sufficient and reliable scientific research for the creams offered for sale by different brands in the market. Some tests made by the companies offering it for sale are not sufficient. For creams that do not have a scientific research showing that they are fully sufficient; Doctors state that its use is inconvenient and does not provide any effect.

Massages applied to enlarge breasts; Although it does not provide a full effect, tightening can be observed in long-term and continuous massages. Breast enlargement exercises are; There is a tightening and erection of the chest. There is no full effect on breast enlargement.

The most effective method for breast enlargement is breast augmentation surgery. In other methods, both growth does not appear and you have to do long-term repetitions. In breast augmentation surgeries; You can get an effective result in one go.

Breast Aesthetics Recovery Process

Liquid foods are allowed 6 hours after the operation. Patients are discharged from the hospital on the same day or the next day. Antibiotics are used for 7 days after the operation against the risk of infection. Dressings and bandages are opened on the fourth postoperative day.

It is not allowed to take aspirin, herbal and vitamin tablets. Walking can be started in the second week after the surgery. If your doctor used dissolvable stitches in the surgery, no suture removal is performed, but if he used normal stitches, the stitches are removed with thin tape in the second week. After the fourth week, the doctor will show you the exercises that will be applied for 6 months and ask you to practice. After the plastic surgery, the full shape of the breast varies between 4 or 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation Aesthetics

1) Is it necessary to change the prosthesis at certain intervals?

In the past, it was recommended to replace it every 8-10 years. There is no such thing anymore. Many brands offer a lifetime prosthesis guarantee. But after birth, the breast can be deformed, so it may be necessary to collect the breast.

2) Do silicone prostheses cause cancer or any other disease?

Due to these doubts, silicone breast prostheses were used in the United States for a while only for breast shaping after breast cancer. However, clinical studies conducted in the last 10 years have shown that these concerns are unfounded.

3) Should the silicone be placed under the muscle or under the skin?

Silicone breast prostheses should be placed under the muscle in very weak people with very little breast tissue. Otherwise, the edges of the prosthesis become very prominent and it is clear that you have undergone prosthesis surgery. However; If there is some breast tissue, prostheses can be placed under the skin. The aim is to achieve a natural result in a way that it will not be obvious that you have undergone surgery.

4) Round or Drop Shaped prosthesis?

Breast prostheses are divided into two main groups as round and anatomical shape (drop model). Anatomical type prostheses are fuller on the nipple and the part under it. It is especially preferred in cases where there is very little breast tissue.

What are the advantages of the round prosthesis

Most women have breast augmentation because the upper part of the breast is empty and they are tired of wearing a sponge bra. Round breast silicone fills the upper part of the breast better. A more pleasant appearance is obtained in the décolleté area. If skin stretching is to be performed in patients with sagging breasts, the round prosthesis gives a more proportional appearance.

5) Will there be any scars after this surgery?

There are 2 places we use most frequently to place the prosthesis. These; It is the line where the nipple (the junction of the colored area of ​​the nipple with the breast skin) and the lower edge of the breast meet the body. The surgical scar is a scar of 4-5 cm and it is very difficult to notice due to the application areas.

6) Where is the silicone placement made from?

For smart silicones, incisions are made under the breast, nipple or armpit and placement is performed.

7) How many hours does breast augmentation surgery take?

Breast augmentation surgery takes 1.5-2 hours on average. It is performed under general anaesthesia. The patient is discharged after being hospitalized for 1 day, depending on the situation.

8) What is Capsule Contracture?

It is the compression of the prosthesis with a sheath formed by the body around the prosthesis… Capsule formation actually develops like a cocoon around all prostheses in every patient, this formation is called capsular contracture when it is excessive and rapid. If non-surgical treatments do not respond, the prosthesis can be removed as a last resort. But most capsules can be treated before they reach this stage and it is not necessary to remove the prosthesis. The occurrence of this can be prevented to a large extent by performing the massages described after the surgery regularly.

9) What should be considered when choosing a prosthesis?

Quality prostheses should always be used in the selection of the prosthesis. These prostheses are produced by three or four companies worldwide. Anonymous, unapproved, unbranded, defective prostheses should not be used. I recommend the use of prostheses with FDA approval.

10) When can I return to my daily activities after breast augmentation?

It will take a few days to return to your daily activities after the operation. Within 5-7 days, they recover enough to be able to do all kinds of activities, provided that they are not heavy, tiring and long-term. It will take 2-4 weeks for the edema in the breast to go down completely. After the breast operation, you can return to work within a few days, depending on where you work.

 

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