If you are considering undergoing a breast lift or augmentation, for whatever reason, it is always a good idea to know exactly what is going to be involved. The whole process can seem a lot more glamorous online or on commercials, but the reality is, all surgery is invasive, and can come with complications.
While you may think of a breast augmentation as being only something for those want to have a larger chest, this is only a fraction of the surgeries performed. For many women, breasts may lose volume after breastfeeding, and an augmentation is one way to restore their former shape and size.
Many women also decide to have a breast reduction, or even just a lift as they begin to age. Even women who have had to undergo mastectomies may want to have a reconstruction kind of procedure.
Each procedure will vary based on the desired outcome, but here is a general guide to how an implant surgery will be performed. To begin with, you will have a consultation with your surgeon to make sure that they understand exactly what you want, and that it can be done.
At this point, they will probably show you what your different implant options are going to be. Implants are round or teardrop-shaped pouches made of silicone.
Inside, they may be filled with a saline solution or a silicone gel. There have been past concerns about silicone-filled products, though the FDA has now approved two different brands for women who are older than twenty-two.
Saline products, in comparison, are approved for use in women age eighteen, or older. No matter what, it is recommended that a woman should not undergo this procedure until she has stopped developing, after puberty is over.
When it comes to choosing, there are various sizes and shapes available, and they may vary in their texture and the way they will look once implanted. The size and type that you ultimately choose will depend a lot on your goals for surgery.
It is important to be clear with your surgeon about what you want. They will be able to advise you about what is safe, and what is realistic.
Currently, three options exist for placement, according to their position relative to the muscles that form the chest wall. To begin with, you can place them over the muscle.
In this placement, the implant is positioned under the tissue, but over the muscle. This makes inserting the piece much easier, with less discomfort and a shorter time needed for recovery.
It is also the best choice for those wanting something on the larger side. However, this placement carries the highest risk for capsule contracture, a condition that occurs when scar tissue forms around the site.
It can also look less natural in the long run, and may cause noticeable rippling, especially with saline-filled ones, and with women who have a naturally small chest. Though all types will affect the reading of a standard mammography, with ones in this position, even more pictures will have to be taken to get a comprehensive view of the tissue.
Next, you could put it just partially under the muscle. In this placement, the top two-thirds are placed under the muscle in the chest area.
This results in a more natural shape, as opposed to the roundness typically found in over-the-muscle placement. The recovery period will be longer, as the procedure is more invasive and the muscles will be stretched by the placement.
Rippling of the tissue is also possible, where the lower part sticks out from the muscle. Last, you can put them completely under the muscle.
This procedure helps to disguise the edges, and creates a support for it. It is also the placement that is least likely to interfere with mammograms.
These surgeries are typically performed under general anesthesia, and take about two hours. Usually an endoscope is inserted, which helps the doctor position the piece correctly, with minimal scarring.
If you choose the saline option, an empty pouch is folded up and inserted through a small incision. After it is in place, it will be filled with saline to the size that you decided upon.
Silicone-filled ones must be inserted into the body already full, so the only way a surgeon can get them into place is with an incision made under the breast. Whatever you decide, make sure that your surgeon explains everything to you, including the risks.
Author Resource:-
Terry Daniels has been a plastic surgeon for over 20 years and has written hundreds of articles relating to plastic surgery. He recommends breast augmentation Utah for your plastic surgery needs.
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