Breast Enlargement
Augmentation
Enhancement procedures are generally performed on women with underdeveloped breasts or on women who have experienced a decrease in size or shape due to pregnancy or weight loss. Enlargement surgery consists of lifting the tissue and inserting an envelope containing a soft, natural-feeling implant underneath.
Although several implants are available at the present time, the implant most often used for enlargement is made of a silicone shell, and filled with a saline solution. Under certain conditions, a silicone implant can be used, but these are mostly used for revision surgeries. There are a variety of designs, all of which have advantages and disadvantages. Your surgeon will discuss your choices, reasons for the selection, and will review with you the size changes that are possible with the procedure.
How is Augmentation Done?
Several different methods are used for placement of the implants. An incision can be made in the lower crease of the breasts or along the lower half of the dark skin around the nipple or in the armpit. All of these methods are designed to result in minimal scarring so that the incisions are not easily detected. After the incision is made, the implants are carefully inserted either under the tissue or beneath the chest muscle. They can be adjusted to ideal size and symmetry before the incision is sutured closed.
Keeping You Comfortable
A surgical dressing is typically used to protect the incisions. Some swelling,
bruising and minor discomfort may be experienced for several days after the
surgery. Discomfort can be easily controlled with pain medication.
How Will I Look After the Surgery?
You may be required to wear a supportive bra. Your doctor will advise you as to when you may resume normal activity. After healing, your enlarged breasts should add pleasing dimensions to your overall proportion and symmetry.
What Are the Risks of Enhancement Surgery?
Complications (as with any other surgical procedure) can happen in cosmetic surgeries.
We recommend you read the specific complications
outlined in the Food and Drug Administration pamphlet. To obtain this free
pamphlet, contact the F.D.A. Consumer Information Line at 1.888.INFO.FDA (1
888.463.6332.)
These enhancement procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis, in a hospital, or in an ambulatory suite under either local or general anesthesia..
This website is only intended as an introduction to this procedure. It should not be used to determine whether you will have the procedure performed and should not be construed to guarantee the result |
