By Do you dream of having the perfect breast? Are you thinking about improving the appearance and volume of your breasts? Many patients take advantage of the summer and their vacation days to get breast augmentation, which is now one of the most requested aesthetic interventions.
It is a surgery for aesthetic purposes whose objective is to increase the contour and the volume of the breast, implanting mammary prostheses generally stuffed with silicone gel.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia. The plastic surgeon will make a small incision and implant the prosthesis under the chest muscle. The operation takes approximately one hour and requires a hospital admission of one day. The return to home to rest for a few days to avoid infection or to open the incision is recommended. It is followed by routine of care for a few months to avoid the intense physical exercise, wearing a bra or compressor belt, take care of the scar, avoid the direct exposure to the sun, etc. and go to the periodic reviews.
It is very safe procedure whenever it is performed in a specialized clinic that has first-class plastic surgeons and quality health facilities, but it is common for doubts to arise before the breast augmentation surgery.
Before taking the step, it is important to choose a good plastic surgeon who gives you the necessary security and knows how to resolve all the doubts you might have about it. You should take advantage of the first diagnostic consultation to formulate all the questions you might have such as;
- How will the operation take place?
- Will it hurt a lot?
- What would be the postoperative routine?
- Are there any risks?
- Is it advisable to perform breast augmentation in summer?
Benefits of Breast Augmentation
- It provides desired and appealing volume and shape to the breast.
- There are different models and sizes of prostheses.
- It increases self-esteem in women.
- The prostheses get very natural breasts.
Expected Results and Risks
The results begin to appear after a few days, and the final result after one year. Sometimes complications can arise. The risks include encapsulation, loss of sensitivity in the nipple area, pain, swelling, infection, milk production, malaise, fever, movement or rupture of the prosthesis.
Care after Surgery
- In the first 24 hours, the patient should wear a compression bandage. On the second day and for the next 4 to 6 weeks, you should wear a post-surgical bra.
- For 4 to 7 days, you should rest and after those days, gradually resume daily activity.
- In the first 48 hours, the treated area cannot be washed.
- During the first month, you should avoid sun, alcohol and smoking.
- Avoid straining with your arms.
