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Breast Augmentation: Information

Breast Augmentation

The breast augmentation is to correct the breast volume considered insufficient by the introduction of an implant (prosthesis) behind the mammary gland in place. There must be a harmonious volume to avoid ptosis (falling breasts) in the short term. The implant shell is made of silicone elastic is smooth or rough (textured) filled with silicone gel (99% of implants) or saline.

The implant is inserted through a small incision in the skin is located on the areola or in the underarm area or in the inframammary fold. It is placed either in front or behind the pectoral muscle, depending on the size of the existing gland and the surgeon's preference.

What are the uses (indications) of breast augmentation?

Apart from women who wish for aesthetic reasons, three malformations justify the use of this surgery: the hypomastie congenital (that is to say the absence of breast), Poland syndrome (unilateral malformation that may affect more or less strongly chest and upper limb on the same side) and tuberous breasts (tube-shaped) anomaly often bilateral.

How is the cosmetic surgery of the breasts

Before the intervention, two surgery consultations spaced at least 15 days is recommended. Routine preoperative mammography after 35 years or when risk factors for breast cancer. The anesthesiologist is seen in consultation at the latest 72 hours before the mammaplasty. Smoking cessation is recommended 2 months before surgery, only one month for oral contraception. Aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs or oral anticoagulants are stopped 15 days before to reduce the risk of bleeding.

The procedure, performed under general anesthesia and lasts 1-2 hours. Modeling is a dressing is crafted with elastic bands or with a bra. The breasts are swollen, firm and painful to the touch and very few moving for a period of up to one month. When implants are placed behind the muscle, many gestures of everyday life are hard for 1 week. The sport should not be taken before 1 month.

The result is assessed at 3 months, but only after 6 months or 1 year's breasts acquire their final appearance. Their volume drops by about 15-20% compared to the immediate postoperative period.
The implants silicone gel involves monitoring by ultrasound and mammography annual biennial.





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