Breast Augmentation or Mammoplasty
Breast augmentation or augmentation mammoplasty is a procedure designed to improve the size, shape and symmetry of the breasts when they are small, to balance a difference in size between both breasts or when they have significantly decreased in volume after pregnancies and by this reason, is requested by women who want to improve the contour of their body.
During the first consultation, Dr. Jesus Chung will explain all the implications of the procedure, also listen to your wishes, doubts and expectations, and guide you towards choosing the best option for your case. In addition, they will explain the different options available to you, including the type of incision, location of the implant, type of breast implant and whether a breast lift could also be very beneficial.
Benefits
This procedure is the most successful way to improve the appearance of the breasts, making them bigger and fuller, while at the same time giving them a natural appearance, this is done with prostheses made with silicone gel.
How it is performed
The procedure of breast augmentation consists of making an incision that creates a kind of pocket where the implant can be located; This incision can be carried out around the areola in addition or in the submammary groove, depending on the anatomy of the breasts, the physical activities practiced by the patient, or the possible interferences with the mammograms, the implant can be located under or on top of the muscle of the chest.
Finally, epidural or local anesthesia and sedation can be used.
Questions and answers
This surgery usually lasts 2 hours, this depends on the technique used, the place where the implant will be located, the anatomy of the patient and the kind of anesthesia applied.
Most of the times this surgery will be carried out as an outpatient procedure, so after a few hours you will be able to return home.
TYour breasts will be protected with a bra. It is also important that someone drive you home after the procedure, and assist you at home for two days, in addition, your doctor will prescribe antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medications, which will help in the recovery process. If you perform the necessary care, after the augmentation mammoplasty, the outline of your body will be clearly improved, even more so if you decide to combine augmentation mammoplasty with procedures such as tummy tucks.
After the procedure you will take a specialized bra that will help you maintain the harmonious and balanced bust form. The stitches will be removed a week or ten days after the procedure, for this time, you will still present inflammation, however this will yield with the passing of days, allowing you to see the true results of the surgery and discovering a more natural look and textures and soft. Rest is an important part of recovery, so you should keep some days of calm after surgery, and avoid the extension of the arms, in this way, the elbows should not exceed the line of the armpit, as this will strain the stitches and can intervene in the healing process; If you follow these tips to the letter, within a month you can return to your usual exercise routine. The recovery process varies for each patient, this depends on the technique used during the surgery, the type of implant, the place where the prosthesis was implanted and the care you have during this period, for this reason, it is important that you follow the foot of the letter the recommendations of your doctor, since this can guarantee a faster recovery and health.