BREAST AUMENTATION

The enlargement of the size of the breasts is the most sought after procedure done today. The  relevance in the appearance of the breast is unsurpassed by any other. It is the concept of modern feminine beauty and sexual identity.
With this type of surgery we look to correct smaller breasts (before pregnancy or after), and asymmetries such as one breast evidently larger than the other. It is used as well to enhance the outline of the breast, and can be associated with procedures such as a "lift"  in cases of sagging. The final size of the breast after surgery depends on the expectations of the patient, and the professional suggestions and advice of the plastic surgeon. During this surgery asymmetries of the areola may also be corrected as well as defects of the nipple (such as too prominent nipples or inverted nipples) as well as reduction in the diameter of a very wide areola.

Augmentation of the breast implies implants, of which may be filled with a saline solution (a type of solution used in an IV) or  may be filled with a silicone gel. The implants are classified according to shape (round or teardrop) and according to texture of the area (smooth or texturized). The indications of each type of implant are adjusted to each individual patient. For more information about the type of implants we use,  page GVI may be consulted in the link included in this site.
The ways of application of the breast implants are as follows: periareolar ( through the nipple of the breast), submamary (in the crease under the breast), or through the armpits (which is the least common of the 3). The placement of the implant may also vary, such as behind the breast tissue (retromamary), or behind the pectoral muscle (retro pectoral or retro muscular). Again the decision of the route of application as well as the placement of the implant is decided on an individual basis.

The anesthesia used can be regional (with sedation) in which only the breast area is blocked, or general anesthesia may be required.
Generally a period of  rest is recommended spanning between 1 and 2 weeks. Physical exercise may be gradually resumed after a period of 4 to 5 weeks after surgery. It is important to have a thorough discussion (before surgery) with the plastic surgeon to clarify the actual risks and myths surrounding the breast implants, but up until now, no real evidence exists that their is a link of cancer or other illness (such as rheumatoid or lupus) and breast implants.


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