Augmentation

Consultation

During your consultation, you will discuss your medical history with the doctor. Be completely open with the doctor about your concerns, habits and expectations. The doctor may take photos of your breasts, measure them, and talk with you about the suitable treatment option to achieve your goal. You will also learn about preparing for the surgery and planning for your recovery. You may be asked to get a mammogram and breast exam done before the surgery. Your doctor might, delay your surgery if you are pregnant or you have certain conditions like diabetes or heart issues.

There are certain guidelines that the doctor will advise you to follow before the surgery, like maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regularly, stop smoking at least three weeks before the surgery, stop alcohol intake one week before the surgery, strictly avoid anti-inflammatory drugs or medicines having aspirin so that the risk of excess bleeding is reduced.

Surgery

• Breast Augmentation through Implants: There are various breast implants techniques and the choice of the technique depends upon the case and your expectation. The different breast implants procedures are;
• Scarless Breast Augmentation: This surgery is performed under general anesthesia, and it lasts for two to three hours. In this procedure, incisions are made either on the armpit zone or under the breasts. Incisions are not going to be longer than 1.7 cm so that there are no scars. A small patch is made near the incisions under the chest muscles to insert implants through them. Then, implants are filled with a solution called saline or silicone via a tube on the incision. After making sure that the implants are filled according to the candidate’s desired size, they are closed through a self-sewing valve. In the end, incisions are closed in a way that no scar is visible
• Short Scar Breast Augmentation: Performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia, short scar breast augmentation is administered before starting the procedure, and it lasts for two to three hours. In the procedure, small unnoticeable incisions behind breasts are made. Pockets are made near the incisions and implants are inserted. The surgeon usually uses saline implants for this technique, because it can be rolled like a cigar and can be inserted into the pockets easily. After their proper implantation, incisions are closed through stitches.
• AFT Breast Augmentation: Autologous Fat Transfer is an outpatient procedure which takes approximately two hours. The surgeon will first analysis the fat-enriched area and then make small incisions on the donor areas, and they mostly include thighs and hips. The extra fat is extracted out through liposuction using a cannula and a suction pump. The withdrawn fat is then filtered, and all the impurities, including the blood and other harmful fluids, are removed. Afterward, the incisions are closed with sutures. The pure fatty liquid gets ready for implantation and is injected into the breast tissue and under the skin of the breast. The fat is massaged and molded to produce a uniform breast enlargement.

Post Surgery

The time required for breast augmentation surgery recovery varies from person to person and depends upon the nature of the technique used. After the surgery, your breasts will be wrapped in gauze dressings and an elastic bandage or support bra will minimize swelling and support the breasts as they heal.

Immediately after surgery, you will be taken into a recovery area for close monitoring. You may be permitted to go home when you are stable for discharge, typically after an hour or so. You might experience pain and discomfort around the breasts after the surgery, and to cure this, you will be prescribed some pain killers. You will have swelling post-surgery, and it might increase your discomfort that is why you will have to take rest for at least a week or two. You will feel numbness in the nipple area or areola, and the sensation restoration might happen after few weeks.

After Care

In order to have successful long-lasting results it is important to follow the below:

• Take your medication regularly as per the doctor’s instructions.
• Wear a surgical bra to minimize swelling.
• Avoid lifting heavy objects and raising arms frequently.
• Strenuous activities should be avoided for at least three weeks after the surgery.
• It is important to attend the follow-up appointments with your doctor to keep track of your progress.