Breast augmentation, is the technical term used to indicate the surgery to enhance the volume and shape of the breast) is one of the most common requests of modern plastic surgery worldwide. The procedure, in the hands of experienced plastic surgeons, is easy, quick, has a very high rate of patient satisfaction, and cosmetic results that are visible immediately.
Harmony and Beauty are the keywords that describe the goal behind any such procedure. The trend in the latest modern practises in breast augmentation is to respect the original anatomic features and to provide volume and shape to the tissues that have shrank after pregnancy or ipodevelopmnent.
The operation consists of placing of a textured breast implant trough a small incision (usually around the areola or in the mammary crease) underneath the breast tissue (submammary) or the pectoral muscle (submuscular, dual-plane technique), particularly enhancing nipple projection and volume and providing a very natural and elegant look.
There are several types of breast implants (round and anatomic implants) with a content of cohesive silicone gel, hydrogel, or saline (salted water), while the external lining is always silicone. Silicone has been proven by countless scientific studies to be completely safe. The choice of the implant depends on patient’ wishes, anatomical features, and surgical indications. The most natural results are, however, achievable only with the anatomic implants and the majority of patients and surgeons do prefer them.
It is new the introduction of the Matrix System for the anatomic implants. The system allows the implant to be “tailor made” to fit the specific anatomical features of each patient. The implant is selected to promote the harmony of the body and to enhance the natural shape of the breast. With this system, the experienced surgeon can choose the height, width, projection of the implant according to each patient’s requirements. The goal is to provide volume and three-dimensional shape as well as achieving a non-operated look. The new 510 Style implant is considered the most advanced of the implants. It provides optimal projection of the nipple and fullness of the upper pole and achieves the most natural look.
The modern breast implant comes with a lifetime warranty. There is maximum attention to safety, and the implant is designed to last for the entire life of the patient. In rare cases of spontaneous failure, the implant is replaced at no additional cost.
Breast augmentation it is usually performed under local anaesthesia with IV sedation or general anaesthesia. In the immediate postoperative time and for around 30 days after, the patient has to wear a compressive bra. Normal social life is usually regained in 7-10 days and physical activity in 4-6 weeks.
It is essential for a prospective patient to select a plastic surgeon with experience in the field as well as experience with the various types of implants. This is because breast augmentation, like any other surgical procedures, can be associated with risks and complications.
The simplicity and linearity of this operation, associated with the eternal idea of beauty that identifies the breasts as the centre of femininity, has made it extremely accessible for any woman to make a long desired wish come true.
Further Information:
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- www.isaps.org
- European Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EURAPS)
- www.euraps.org
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- www.surgery.org
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