BREAST ENLARGEMENT
Breast enlargement is one of the most common procedures in aesthetic surgery. Breast enlargements are usually carried out by women who are very dissatisfied with their breasts and often suffer greatly from the subjectively perceived appearance of their breasts. Whether it's the shrunken breasts after pregnancy, extremely uneven breasts, a congenital malformation of the breast such as a tube-like breast (tubular breast) or even a lack of mammary gland tissue after pregnancy and breastfeeding - there are numerous reasons why women decide to have breast augmentation.
Breast enlargement with silicone implants is one of the classic procedures in plastic and aesthetic surgery. During this operation, silicone implants are inserted into the breast, which not only enlarge it, but also give it support and shape. Breast enlargement can also be carried out in the form of a breast lift. The result is larger and more shapely breasts, which are at the same time adapted to the individual characteristics of the woman's body.
There are different methods available for breast enlargement with implants, which usually depend on the physical requirements of the patient. Different incision techniques (small incision in the armpit, under the breast or around the areola) and different placement options (on or under the pectoral muscle) of the implants are available to the surgeon for breast enlargement. In the majority of cases, surgeons prefer to place the implants securely below the pectoral muscle using the classic inframammary fold incision. The procedure usually takes one to two hours. It is carried out under general anesthesia and on an inpatient basis and requires a one-day hospital stay. Only in rare cases does the procedure take place on an outpatient basis.
RISKS AND RECOVERY
In addition to the typical postoperative swelling and bruising, any operation can result in bleeding or infections, which are currently treated with antibiotics. Sensory disturbances in incision areas, nipples and parts of the skin resolve within a few weeks to months. A much more serious health consequence of using implants is the potential capsular fibrosis, which can occur as a reaction to the foreign body (implants). After about 5 days, the bandage is usually removed and patients are allowed to shower normally again with caution. For the first six weeks after the operation, the patient must wear a special support bra that protects the breast and supports wound healing. You should allow yourself around two to three weeks of rest. After about six weeks, the patient can do sports again. The ability to be social is fully restored after about two weeks and the final result of the breast enlargement is visible after about 4-6 months.
FOR QUESTIONS FOR YOUR SURGEON
Your plastic surgeon should have a lot of experience in the field of breast surgery. You can write to us for your individual advice and we will advise you without obligation.