BREAST AUGMENTATION

Breast augmentation is a surgery that requires the use of implants that are placed under the glandular and muscular tissue. The aim is to increase breast volume, give them a symmetrical and harmonious shape the breasts for cosmetic purposes, either for reasons of decline in its development, after breastfeeding or massive weight loss changes. This being one of the most common cosmetic procedures, is also one that generates the best results.

Among the different types of implants are:

- Saline

Those implants are introduced without volume and once within the breast, the surgeon inside filled with saline through an internal valve. This is a great advantage because it allows control exactly the desired final volume and if there is an asymmetry, do the respective correction.

- Silicone 

Unlike saline implants, are completely sealed, the final volume is fixed and cannot be modified, ensuring firmer breast.

This type of implant has different shapes for each specific need. For example round with low, medium or high projection type or anatomical (teardrop shaped) with different projections, being the most used in breast reconstruction operations where there is only skin gland and cover the implant.

Breast implants are made of silicone of different densities: high, medium and low.Ideals are those with medium and high densities since they ensure that in the event that the implant damage, silicone remains static within the cavity without migrating to other areas. The surface may be smooth or textured. Studies have shown that the textured decreases the possibility of capsular contracture.

TYPES OF SUGERY

Breast surgeries are classified according to the type of incisions. The area where the cut is made is an important decision that should be discussed with the surgeon. To choose the most appropriate for each case, one must bear in mind that always leave the incision scar.

- Incisión Axilar o Transaxilar

In this technique, an incision is made in the middle part of the arm away the breast. In most cases, this procedure is used when a saline implant or implants of very small silicone solution is placed. With this kind of art do well and the scar will be visible when the arms are lifted.

- Lower areolar incision

This technique is most often used. The doctor makes an incision around the bottom of the areola, just between the pigmented area and own breast skin and through this open space to insert the implant.

One reason why the surgeon will usually pick the areolar area that procedure is because the skin in this area heals better and faster. Additionally it is one technique that achieves greater control of the position in which the implant is left.

WHY SURGERY?

Breast augmentation gives special styling and feminine silhouette features, achieving a harmonious figure, increasing the self-esteem of women and generating a better integration in their personal and working life.

There are multiple causes that lead to breast augmentation, including the patient is not satisfied with the size of their breasts, inadequate growth or development (either by default or asymmetries) To retrieve the size and shape presenting before breastfeeding, to improve the aesthetics of your chest after weight loss, for reconstructions or trends.

POST-OPERATIVE SURGERY

- Following the procedure of breast augmentation, a special bra and bandages are placed. Therefore please note that you must hold position and is removed only during shower. Bandages and get wet in the bathroom only be removed by the surgeon.

- We recommend avoiding dairy, citrus and sleeping with the head elevated 45 ° or semi-sitting the first three days, at the time of change of position, it is important that you make with help from someone and placing a pillow or cushion support on the side of the breast, avoid making sudden actions as exercising, driving, lifting heavy items or children. The above activities will resume until your surgeon tells you to.

It should have a period between 3-5 days to return to her working life, taking into account the above indications.

WHAT IS NORMAL

The presence of pain is a normal physiological process. During the first 48 hours the patients report fatigue and experience some pain, which is treated with analgesics made by the surgeon. Because the procedure, type can occur chopped pain, feeling of absence or increased sensitivity in the region of the nipple and areola, which is regulating and normalizing over time.

RESULTS

The results of this surgery are long lasting but not permanent, and you can take the decision to withdraw the implants in the time you want. Breasts have changes that may result from gravity, hormonal changes or weight do you decide whether you opt for a change of implants or an uprising (mammary pexia).

This procedure must be quite aware what you want and what may be possible according to the anatomy of the body, which should be individualized in each case, usually the results of breast augmentation depend on the size and the actual shape of the breasts. Typically, patients may increase up to two cup sizes and breasts may become more firmly. It will be easier to opt wear certain clothes that fit your outline and silhouette.