Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation — also known as augmentation mammoplasty — is surgery to increase breast size. It involves placing breast implants under breast tissue or chest muscles. For some women, breast augmentation is a way to feel more confident. For others, it's part of rebuilding the breast for various conditions.
Why it's done
Breast augmentation might help you:
* Enhance your appearance if you think your breasts are small or that one is smaller than the other and this impacts how you dress or the type of bra needed to help with the asymmetry
* Adjust for a reduction in the size of your breasts after pregnancy or significant weight loss
* Correct uneven breasts after breast surgery for other conditions
* Improve your self-confidence
BMI higher than 38
Older than 18
Younger than 55
Breast Implants:
Surgeons have been using implants to increase the volume of the breasts for quite some time. Patients can choose which breast implant they want based on their desired shape, texture and budget. Silicone implants have been around the longest. They are made of silicone gel. Patients should have regular check-ups to confirm that their implants are still in place. Saline implants are filled with salt water. It allows the body to remove the implant if it breaks, as the human body absorbs the saline.
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Patients should expect slight discomfort around their chest and arms as the anaesthesia wears off. However, this is normal and goes away in a few days. It's necessary to give the body enough time to rest and heal. Wearing compression garments also helps with faster recovery. In operations like this, there are always potential risks like infections or leakage (from implants). Thus, patients spend a few nights in the hospital.
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You will be admitted to our hospital upon your arrival. We will do the bloodwork, face-to face consultation with the surgeon and other necessary tests to prepare you for the operation.
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Consider altering your medication regimen or discuss potential medication adjustments. Take a break from smoking. Refrain from consuming aspirin.