Breast augmentation or augmentation mammoplasty is a surgical procedure to enhance the shape and size of the breasts. Some of the reasons to elect this procedure are the enhancement of the body contour of women who feel their breasts are too small, achievement of breast symmetry, breast volume correction following pregnancy or breast reconstruction following mastectomy. The best candidates for this procedure are women who are looking for improvement, not perfection in their looks. Two types of implants can be used for this procedure - a silicone implant or an implant filled with saline solution.
Breast implants have no adverse effects on fertility, pregnancy or breast-feeding, or the development of breast cancer. The procedure is performed using approved silicone implants placed either under the breast glandular tissue or the chest muscle. A silicone implant can be inserted into the breast through a small incision in the armpit, under the breast or around the areola.
How long does the procedure take?
In general, the procedure takes one hour to complete and is done under general anesthesia.
What is the recovery time?
The majority of patients return to work within ten days after the procedure.
How long will the results last?
Breast augmentation is usually considered a permanent solution to the problem, however, breast implant replacement is sometimes needed. In fact, a capsule may be formed around the implant, and if this happens, surgical removal will be required.
What implants do we use?
- Polytech Silimed
- Mentor
Are there any side effects?
The side effect following the procedure includes transient breast swelling that usually subsides in a few days.
