Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation, also known as "Breast Augmentation," is a common surgical procedure in the field of cosmetic surgery. It aims to enhance the size and shape of women's breasts. This procedure is a common choice for women who are dissatisfied with the size of their breasts or who have experienced loss of breast volume due to various factors such as previous surgeries, changes in weight, or aging.
Types of Breast Implants
- Saline Breast Implants: These implants are filled with sterile saline solution. They are considered safe as the body absorbs the saline solution if the implant ruptures.
- Structured Saline Breast Implants: These implants are filled with sterile saline solution and have an internal structure that helps make the implant look more natural.
- Silicone Breast Implants: These implants are made of silicone gel and are a common type of breast implants.
- Round Breast Implants: These implants make the breasts appear fuller and usually do not change the appearance of your breast if they shift position.
- Soft Touch Breast Implants: These implants make the breasts move more naturally than other types of implants.
Potential Risks of Breast Augmentation
At Gulglam Clinics, we discuss several potential risks of breast augmentation, as it, like any surgical procedure, carries the possibility of complications. These include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Scar formation
- Changes in breast sensation
- Fluid accumulation
- Formation of cysts
Breast Augmentation Procedure
Breast augmentation is a common surgical procedure that increases the size and shape of the breasts. Breast size can be increased using breast implants or fat transfer. In the breast augmentation procedure at Gulglam Clinics, implants made of various materials such as silicone or saline are used. These implants are placed inside the breasts to increase their size. The final outcome of the procedure is determined by the size of the implants used and the preferences and expectations of the patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the areas Where Fat is Harvested from the Body?
Doctors at Gulglam Clinics may perform fat injections into the breasts, a type of augmentation usually for individuals seeking a moderate increase in breast size. In most cases, your surgeon will harvest fat from one of the following areas:
- Abdomen
- Flanks and lower back
- Back
- Thighs
When Breast Augmentation is Not Recommended?
Breast augmentation does not correct sagging breasts well, and there may be a need for a breast lift alongside breast augmentation to make sagging breasts appear fuller and lifted.
What are the Incision Locations for Breast Augmentation?
- In the fold under the breast (known as the Inframammary fold).
- Along the edge of the nipple (known as the Periareolar incision).
- Through your armpit (known as the Transaxillary approach).
Your surgeon at Gulglam Clinics will discuss these possible methods with you before your surgery, and together you will determine which one best suit your needs.
What are the post-Breast Augmentation Recommendations?
After breast augmentation surgery, you may experience some pain and swelling in the breasts, which is normal and will subside over time. You may need to take prescribed pain medications and follow your surgeon's care instructions carefully. Some important instructions include:
- Keeping your breasts clean and dry
- Following your surgeon's instructions for changing dressings and caring for incision sites
- Some may need to wear a special bra to support the breasts during recovery.
When to Call the Doctor?
Contact your surgeon if you notice any of these symptoms:
- Fever
- Discomfort or pain that cannot be relieved with pain medications
- Severe redness or swelling in the breasts
- Excessive bleeding or thick discharge from incision sites
- Severe nausea or vomiting
- Unusual swelling in the legs or feet
- Difficulty breathing.
