Breast Enhancement
This operation is done to enhance or enlarge the breast. It remains one of the most popular cosmetic surgery operations. Many materials have been used to enlarge the breast.There are two types of patient who need this operation. First, those who have never developed breast tissue and second, those who had breast tissue before pregnancy and lost it after they had children.
This operation does not tighten the breast or raise the nipple, it is to make the breast larger. The principal is to create a pocket under the breast tissue and place an implant into that pocket. The operation is done under either local anesthetic (you are awake) or general anesthetic (you are asleep). Most of the time this is an outpatient operation and a stay in the hospital is not needed.
Breast Enlargement At A Glance:
Procedure:
Enhance the size of breasts using inflatable implants filled with saline.Length:
1 to 2 hours.Anesthesia:
Local with sedation, or general.In/Outpatient:
Usually outpatient.Side Effects:
Temporary soreness, swelling, change in nipple sensation, bruising. Breast sensitive to stimulation for a few weeks.Risks:
Lack of implant permanence -- surgical removal or replacement of the implants may be required to treat problems, including: deflation; the formation of scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture), which may cause the breast to feel tight or hard; bleeding or infection. Increase or decrease in sensitivity of nipples or breast skin, occasionally permanent. Mammography requires a special technique. (Note: Some women have reported symptoms similar to those of immune disorders.Recovery:
Back to work: a few days. Physical contact with breasts: 3 to 4 weeks. Fading of scars: several months to a year or more.Duration of Results:
Variable. Implants may require removal or replacement.Drooping Breasts
Breast ptosis (drooping breasts) can result from a loosening of the skin and suspensory ligaments. Gravity and weight of breasts take their toll over time. Ptosis can also come from a reduction in the volume of breast tissue. This can occur after pregnancy and weight loss.During pregnancy the breasts enlarge as the body prepares to produce milk for the child. After pregnancy the glands return to their pre-pregnancy condition. The skin and loose ligaments cannot always return to their normal proportions.
Depending on the degree of drooping breasts (ptosis) different operations can be used to return the skin to more natural proportions. The surgeries are based on redraping the skin after removing the excess something like tailoring clothing. The problem is that clothing comes with seams, and the skin does not. We try to create seams (scars) where they can be most hidden.
Breast Lift At A Glance:
Procedure:
Raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples.Length:
1 to 3 hours.Anesthesia:
Local with sedation, or general.In/Outpatient:
Usually outpatient. Sometimes inpatient.Side Effects:
Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars.Risks:
Back to work: 1 week or more. Strenuous activities: 1 month. Fading of scars: several months to a year.Recovery:
Back to work: 1 week or more. Strenuous activities: 1 month. Fading of scars: several months to a year.Duration of Results:
Variable; gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging. Results may last longer or be enhanced when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure.
