Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation, also known as mammoplasty, is a surgical enhancement procedure to accentuate the size and
shape of a woman's breasts. While breast augmentation will make the breasts larger, the surgery will not move the
breasts closer together or lift sagging breasts. There is another procedure called mastopexy (breast lift)can be done at the same time as the breast augmentation. A breast lift can raise sagging or drooping breasts and elevate the
nipple and areola. To lift the breasts, excess skin from the bottom of the breast and the area around the areola is removed. The remaining skin is then
brought together, which tightens and raises the breast. A breast lift requires larger incisions than a breast augmentation alone. Incisions may extend from
the areola down to the crease where the bottom of the breast meets the chest.

Why It Is Done
Breast augmentation is tremendous help to patients who desire for breast enlargement for a variety of reasons. One common reason is that to look better.
Feeling good about your looks can even build self-confidence. Breast enlargement can greatly help if you are uncomfortable with your breast size, but it
isn't a entire answer to low self-esteem. Usually the people happiest with the breast enlargement are those who already feel good about themselves. Breast
implants may also be used to reconstruct breasts after surgery for breast cancer (mastectomy).
Breast augmentation sworks well with those who are seeking to improve themselves physically in just this onto one area. If you have other issues that
with self-esteem, breast enlargement will not solve all your problems.

General Procedure
Breast augmentation involves making a small incision to insert a breast implant into the breast area in order to
enlarge the breast.The surgery is commonly performed on an outpatient basis at a hospital.
The patient is under a general anesthesia and asleep. There are several possible locations
for the small incision that will be used for inserting the breast implant. The most frequent technique utilizes
an incision made in the lower portion of the breast. Another technique, though less frequently used, involves
making an incision in the armpit. A third technique makes an incision around the areola (the darker skin
surrounding the nipple). A newer technique uses an incision in the belly button, thus reducing the chance of
scarring in the breast area. The best technique will be decided together between the patient and the surgeon
during the consultation.

During surgery, the breast tissue is raised to create an open pocket under the breast tissue or beneath the chest
wall muscle. Inserting an implant behind each breast can increase a woman's breast size by one or more bra cup
sizes. Implants typically contain a saline solution (similar to saltwater) although in special cases the implants
can contain a silicone gel. In some circumstances, particularly those in which there is breast asymmetry (uneven
breast size), an inflatable implant may be used to allow the surgeon to adjust the level of inflation to attain
breast symmetry and balance. Surgery typically lasts from 1 to 2 hours.

What To Expect After Surgery

Generally, post-operative instructions call for plenty of rest and limited movement in order to speed up the
healing process and recovery time. Immediately after the surgery, bandages is taped over the stitched incisions, and
the breasts are supported by a special bra to aid the healing process and to minimize movement of the breasts.

The stitches may be removed in 7 to 10 days. Patients sometimes report minor pain associated with the surgery. This pain can be treated
effectively with oral medication. While complications are rare, patients can minimize potential problems by carefully following the directions given by
the plastic surgeon after surgery.

Breast implant safety

In late 2006, the FDA approved silicone breast implants. This approval was based on studies of women with silicone implants for up to 4 years. Each
maker of these implants is now required to study 40,000 women during the first 10 years they have silicone implants. These studies will begin to show how
safe silicone implants are over a woman’s lifetime.

Silicone implants contain a gel-like material instead of a liquid. These types of implants do not leak if punctured or cut.

Saline-filled implants are considered safe and are the most commonly used breast implant today. Saline solution can be safely absorbed by the body if the
implant leaks or ruptures.

Risks
Breast implants may make it more difficult to detect breast cancer on a mammogram. Other risks of getting breast implants include:
Loss of feeling in the nipples or breast tissue due to nerve damage. Often this is temporary, but it may be permanent in some women.
Differences in size or shape of the breasts after surgery.

If you think that breast augmentation would get help you to feel better about yourself, it is worth looking into. Check out all the options, including the
natural breast enlargement methods. You might be glad you did.

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