 Breast
Enlargement Surgery
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SURGERY
General Description of Breast Implant Surgery:
Breast implant procedures can be performed on an outpatient (not hospital)
basis or at a hospital. Breast implant surgery can be done under local
anesthesia (only breast area numbed) or under general anesthesia (put to
sleep). Breast implant surgery can last from one to several hours
depending on whether the implant is inserted behind (sub muscular) or in
front of (sub glandular) the chest muscle and whether the surgery is
performed on one or both breast. If the surgery is done in a hospital, the
length of the hospital stay will vary according to the type of surgery,
the development of any postoperative complications, and your general
health. It may also depend on the type of coverage your insurance
provides. Before surgery, your doctor discusses with you the extent of
surgery, the estimated time it will take, and the choice of drugs for pain
and nausea.
Your Expectations - Reconstruction or Augmentation:
Your consideration of breast implants, for reconstruction or for
augmentation, should be based on realistic expectations of the outcome.
You may also want to talk with women who have had the surgery at least one
year ago by the same surgeon. Keep in mind, however, that there is no
guarantee that your results will match those of other women.
Your results will depend on many individual factors, such as:
your overall health
chest structure and body shape
healing capabilities (which may be hindered by radiation and chemotherapy,
smoking, alcohol, and various medications)
bleeding tendencies/likelihood
prior breast surgery (ies)
possibility of infection
the skill and experience of the surgical team
the type of surgical procedure
the type and size of implant
You will be given general or local anesthesia, in most cases, antibiotics.
The surgery may last from 12 hours for augmentation to several hours for
reconstruction or revision.
Scarring is a natural outcome of surgery, and your doctor can describe the
location, size, and appearance of the scars you can expect to have. For
most women, scars will fade over time to thin lines, although the darker
your skin, the more prominent the scars are likely to be. You should ask
your doctor about the type of surgical procedures, where your scar will
be, and what to expect after surgery.
Postoperative Care:
Your doctor should describe the usual postoperative (after surgery)
recovery process, the possible complications that can arise, and the
expected recovery period. Following the operation, as with any surgery,
some pain, swelling, bruising, and tenderness can be expected. These
complications may last for a month or longer, but they should disappear
with time.
Medications for pain and nausea can be prescribed. Some women may
experience bleeding, fever, warmth, or redness of the breast, or other
symptoms of infection. These symptoms should be reported immediately to
your doctor. You should be told about wound healing and how to care for
your wound. Drains may be used for a few days.
Postoperative care may involve the use of a postoperative bra, compression
bandages, or a jog bra for extra support and positioning while you heal.
At your doctor's recommendation, you will most likely be able to return to
work within a few days, although you should avoid any strenuous activities
that could raise your pulse and blood pressure for at least a couple of
weeks. Your doctor may also recommend breast massage exercises.
Ask your doctor about a schedule or follow-up examinations, limits on your
activities, precautions you should take, and when you can return to your
normal routine. (If you are enrolled in a clinical study, your doctor
should give you a schedule for follow-up examinations set by the study
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Breast Lifts |
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Breast
Augmentation is a very popular cosmetic surgery procedure.
A breast augmentation is not limited to one thing. There
are actually a number of different augmentations of the
breast. These augmentations include a breast lift,
Breast
Implants,
breast reduction, or even breast reconstruction. The
surgery gives you the ability to change the shape and the
size of your breasts.
The cost of a breast augmentation varies depending upon a
variety of reasons. Some of these reasons include what you
are getting done, which plastic surgeon is doing the
procedure, and where you are located (since the cost of
cosmetic procedures varies from state to state). Before
you have a breast augmentation done, you should always
speak to an expert or even shop around for the best
Plastic
Surgeons.
You will want to make sure that you are a good candidate
for the surgery. Typically, a good candidate for cosmetic
surgery should be in good health. You should also discuss
with the surgeon about any type of medication you may be
on.
There are some great pros when it comes to breast
augmentation. After the surgery, you may find yourself
feeling sexier and confident. You will most likely feel
better about yourself and gain self confidence. As with
anything, there also cons to having a breast augmentation.
Scars can occur after your procedure. Sometimes the scars
will go away and sometimes they become permanent. Only
about 6% of people have a problem with scarring after
having a breast augmentation done. Infection can also
occur. If an infection occurs, you may have to have the
implant removed (if you have had breast implants). There
is a possibility that there will be a change in your
Nipple
Sensitivity
as well. Some women claim to have lost feeling in the
nipples while other are said to have gained extra
sensitivity of the nipples.
As with all medical procedures, there are definitely
risks. Many women and men have breast augmentations and
have been very satisfied. It is ultimately your decision
as to whether you are willing to get the procedure done
after knowing all of the risks.
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Surgical Risks To
Breast Surgery |
All
surgery have significant risks and it is always recommended to speak
to your doctor and surgeon to discuss the procedures and risks in
detail.
Other risks include:
.hardening of the breasts
.loss of sensation in the nipple or .breast
shifting of the implant from its original position
.interference with mammography .reading that may hamper cancer
.detection
On top of all this, says Judith Reichman, M.D., a regular contributor
to NBC's Today Show, implants are a man-made prosthetic that have a
shelf life. Most women will have to go through the whole procedure
again–probably two or three times depending upon their age. The
following article presented on the msnbc.com web site, in association
with the Today Show, gives the best overview that our staff has seen
of the dangers of breast implants.
Judith Reidhman, MD, Today Show Story
Safety of U.S. Breast Implants Back in
Spotlight
More on Surgical Risks To Breast Surgery
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We recommend the use of surgery only as a last
resort, because of the possible hazards involved with such procedures.
We recommend first trying
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