Your body is your job! But when you come to a plastic surgeon with a request to enlarge your breasts, he will definitely ask about the reasons for the decision. And if this is the desire to look beautiful in a swimsuit or to fulfill your partner's dream of big breasts, most likely they will deny it to you.
Because breasts can only grow for you and only if you want to feel comfortable in your body!
Honest information about breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is a serious operation that requires a documented decision and careful calculation of potential risks. You need to prepare for this: get tested, get the necessary tests, finish taking certain medications in advance, lose weight if the weight exceeds the norm and quit smoking.
But even careful preparation is not a guarantee of a favorable result. So before you decide to go under the surgeon's scalpel, find out what awaits you and what can go wrong!
Before and after photos are not always informative
Today, every plastic surgery clinic has its own website, where you can see photos "before" and "after" the operations of a specific doctor. But when examining them, the patient should keep in mind that his breasts may look different.
To get an idea of what breasts will look like after surgery, a doctor of medical sciences, a plastic surgeon advises evaluating the results of people with a similar body type. Such shots will give a more realistic picture.
Breast augmentation is possible without surgery
Many women are tempted to enlarge their breasts without surgery in one or two surgeries. Cosmetologists and plastic surgeons can fulfill this desire by suggesting the use of hyaluronic acid-based fillers or their own fat cells.
However, it should be noted that these are temporary solutions. They have both advantages and disadvantages. And it is more difficult to predict the outcome of the procedure in this case than with breast augmentation surgery.
The correction of the shape with fat cells has a significant drawback.
Not all fat cells will be "transplanted". According to the doctor of medical sciences,from 30 to 50% of fat cells die.
At the same time, no one knows which cells will survive and which will not. Therefore, your expectations for breast augmentation with fillers may not match reality after the procedure.
The first breast surgery is unlikely to be the last
Implants are not a permanent purchase. According to the plastic surgeon, most of them need to be replaced within 12-15 years after surgery and some even earlier.
The implant may begin to leak or form scar tissue around the implant, which changes the shape of the breast and poses a threat to health. In addition, external and internal reasons may prompt implant replacement - weight gain or loss, breastfeeding, gravity.
The doctor recommends planning an operation only when there is a belief that the budget will allow the reconstruction operation for the next 12 years.
There are different types of incisions during surgery.
Experts say that depending on the initial shape of the breast and the desired parameters, the doctor may suggest surgery with an incision in the armpit, a fold under the chest, in the nipple and in some cases in the abdomen.
The most common options are an incision in the nipple and in the crease below the breast. The location of the possible incision should be discussed with your doctor.
It is not always possible to enlarge the breast to the desired volume
If a representative of the fairer sex by nature has a cup size of A, he will not be able to obtain the DD volume with one function. The skin of the breast, like the body, needs time to get used to the changes. Therefore, the doctor recommends breast augmentation first by 1-2 sizes, and then, if necessary, after a few years, change the implants to larger ones.
Dramatic changes can be costly
"The most important thing when planning a breast augmentation surgery is to find a good implant, " says MD, a plastic surgeon. "According to my estimates, about 30% of the errors and complications during plastic surgery are due to the fact that the doctor or patient chose the wrong implant. "
Choosing a very large implant for the patient can lead to thinning of the breast tissue and surrounding muscles, which is difficult to reverse. A good doctor will always tell you the maximum size of implant that the patient can orient.
It takes time to recover after surgery
Both after breast augmentation and after breast reduction, the patient needs time to recover. The minimum sick leave will be 5-7 days. At the end of it, you can return to work, provided it does not involve hard physical work.
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The implants are made under the skin
There is a view that implants are always felt when you touch a woman's breast,but this is not the case. They are difficult to find properly selected and well installed. However, there is such a possibility!
Another person is more likely to suspect the presence of implants in a woman who initially had a small breast tumor (and therefore a small amount of tissue) than a woman whose tumor was larger.
Some implants can be harmful to health
Experts link certain types of breast implants to an increased risk of cancer. "We are talking about such a variety as regenerative large cell lymphoma. "It is thought to be linked in some way to textured breast implants, as most women with oncology are diagnosed with oncology, " warns the plastic surgeon.
Correction can affect breastfeeding ability
"By making an incision in the breast, we disrupt the natural anatomy, we reduce the amount of breast tissue that produces milk, " says the doctor. However, there is a good chance you can still breastfeed. If the incision is far from the nipple, the milk ducts and glands are unlikely to be damaged.
Temporary loss of nipple sensitivity after surgery
For several weeks after surgery, many patients experience a lack of sensitivity in the chest, but in most cases this is a temporary phenomenon. Complete loss of sensation is rare.
A doctor of medical sciences, a plastic surgeon says that although he has operated on thousands of patients, he has never experienced a complete loss of breast sensitivity in a woman.
Surgery can affect a woman's posture
If a woman chooses a slightly larger breast volume than her natural data, her posture is unlikely to change from that. But when it comes to breast implants of impressive size, their weight can be perceived and, therefore, it will be more difficult to wear.
If there is a history of back pain, this factor should be considered.
Breast augmentation alone may not be enough
After pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, some women dream of breast augmentation as a panacea that will solve all the problems with their appearance. But it may not be enough.
Breast augmentation alone will not make the breasts firmer and toned. In some cases, two operations are required at the same time: breast augmentation and lifting. The doctor can do them at the same time.
The decision for surgery must be well balanced
Before contacting a plastic surgeon, find out for yourself the answers to the following questions:
- Is the current volume of my breast really a problem for me?
- Why do I need surgery?
- Do I have an "airbag" - free money that may be required if something goes wrong?
- Am I ready to accept the potential dangers of breast augmentation?
- Do I really need surgery?
The answers to these questions will help you make the right decision.
Expert commentary
Oncologist, general surgeonBreast augmentation or breast augmentation procedure is a type of surgery that requires special preparation.
Mastoplasty is performed in the context of cosmetic surgery, ie it is performed at the request of the patient, with the exception of breast reduction surgeries (reduction mastoplasty), which are often performed for medical reasons. The girl must independently assess the risks before making an appointment with a plastic surgeon.
First you need to study the contraindications to the procedure. If a woman has serious pathologies of the cardiovascular system, varicose veins, bleeding disorders and oncological diseases, then these chronic diseases will become an absolute contraindication for mammoplasty. During pregnancy and lactation, such surgeries are also prohibited.
Patients diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, rheumatism, mastopathy and obesity should consult their doctor before breast augmentation surgery. In addition, during the process period, the chronic disease should be in the stage of stable remission.
The woman should also think about future pregnancy. If after the operation the girl plans to become a mother, then it is better to perform the operation through an incision under the breast or in the armpit. Placing implants through an incision in the nipple may jeopardize the integrity of part of the milk ducts, which may make it difficult for the baby to feed.
You need to understand that a quality process will not be cheap. The average cost of breast augmentation in a good clinic is quite high. Register for consultation only with trusted experts with extensive experience. A careful approach to choosing a doctor will reduce the chance of complications after surgery. As a rule, an appointment with a plastic surgeon lasts about an hour and a half. During this period, the girl should ask the doctor about implants, to determine the volume, future size and shape of the bust.
After the consultation, the date of the operation will be set. The preparation time is about two weeks. During this time, the patient undergoes the necessary examinations to assess his state of health. The list of mandatory studies includes the following medical procedures: clinical and biochemical blood tests, tests for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, urine analysis, picography, ECG, mammography, x-ray (radiography), vascular ultrasound.
The hospital stay lasts about 3-5 days. During this period, the main operation is performed, monitoring the patient's condition after the mammoplasty and the first bandage. Then the girl goes home for rehabilitation.
For a month, you will need to wear special compression underwear and also do not have to raise your arms over your shoulders and lift heavy objects. For two or three weeks you should only sleep on your back, for the next 4-5 months - on your side or back, you can turn over with your stomach only after six months. Gym classes as well as bath or sauna trips should be postponed for 2-3 months.
During the recovery period, the patient will need to come for bandages and self-seal the scars with a special silicone plaster. Recovery will take about six months, after which you can return to an active life.
Expert commentary
Plastic SurgeonsAll implants that are approved for use in our country have a lifetime warranty. This means that they do not need to be changed for medical reasons over time.
There are three types of access: axillary, periapical (along the tip of the nipple) and submandibular (through the fold below the breast). In my practice, I often use the axillary approach, because in this case the scar is practically invisible. It is located in the armpit and over time becomes like a wrinkle. There are no visible scars on the chest.
I use endoprosthesis through the nipple nipple when the axillary access does not allow complete surgery. I use submandibular access for a second operation if the implants were previously placed in the same way. All types of access are safe if the surgeon owns them.
Implants vary in gel softness, sheath, type and size. The surgeon can only pick them up after a face-to-face consultation. All implants are of good quality, but usually surgeons have their own preferences. So focus on the surgeon's work and relate it to your own beauty ideas.
As a rule, I do not use large-volume implants - more than 450 cc. seeLarge implants cause tissue atrophy and become visible over time, even if they are axillary. That is, they are covered with muscle from above, and have a border from below. This happens in patients with a small amount of fiber and narrow breasts. If a woman has wide breasts, then larger implants can be placed. But such cases are quite rare.
Expert commentary
Plastic SurgeonsAlthough mammoplasty is one of the most popular plastic surgeries and has become a fairly common procedure, before applying it, the patient must learn some of the nuances so that they are not surprised after the surgery.
- Nothing lasts forever and implants have their own lifespan. It is impossible to install them once and for all. Sooner or later they will have to change, since there is something like depreciation. And how these processes will take place in a particular case, how the tissues will behave, no one knows in advance, everything is individual. Therefore, after breast correction, all girls are advised to visit a mammologist at least once every six months, it is necessary to do a breast ultrasound to notice timely changes and prescribe stent replacement surgery.
- Patients with certain chronic conditions and, in particular, with a reduced immune status should inform their doctor, who will request additional examination. And only after that will it make its own verdict on whether it is worth installing implants or not.
- If the breast is drooping, lowers down and the main part of the mammary gland is in the lower half, then in this situation it is better to install a round implant. If there is no strong upper pole, then this always implies the installation of an stent under the muscle.
- If the nipples "look" sideways, but the patient wants to bring them closer, this is only possible if there is a large volume of skin and breast tissue. If not, then it is impossible to bring them closer and when the implant is placed, the nipples will remain in their original position, while the prosthesis will be placed in the middle of the nipple.
- If the patient has a narrow mediastinum distance, then when the stent is installed it will remain just as naturally beautiful. When it is large enough, over 2-2, 5 cm, it can be reduced when placing implants. However, it is important to take into account the fact that in this place the implant will be palpable and over time the appearance of a visual defect - the so-called tearing or skin abnormalities is not ruled out.