| FAQ : Criteria |
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Who is a candidate for Breast Augmentation? |
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In general, the best candidates for breast augmentation
are:
- 18 years of age or older
- Not currently pregnant or nursing
- In good physical health
- Psychologically stable
- Wanting to
improve their appearance
- Realistic in their expectations
- Having this
surgery for the first time
The above is only a partial list of the criteria
that your surgeon will consider in determining whether or not this procedure is
appropriate for you. Be sure to ask your surgeon if he / she considers you an
ideal candidate for breast augmentation. |
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| FAQ : Surgical
Procedure |
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What is Breast Augmentation? |
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Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure designed to
increase the size of the breasts. Implants are placed either directly behind or
in front of the chest muscle in order to enhance bust size. |
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How should I prepare for surgery? |
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In some instances, your plastic surgeon may recommend a
baseline mammogram before surgery and another mammographic examination some
months after surgery. This will help to detect any future changes in your breast
tissue. Following breast augmentation, you will still be able to perform breast
self-examination. If you are a smoker, you will be asked to stop smoking well in
advance of surgery. Aspirin and certain anti-inflammatory drugs can cause
increased bleeding, so you should avoid taking these medications for a period of
time before surgery. Your surgeon will provide you with additional preoperative
instructions. Breast augmentation is usually performed on an outpatient basis.
If this is the case, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you home after
surgery and to stay with you at least the first night following surgery. |
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Can I combine this with other procedures? |
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A major trend in the last few years is for patients to
have more than one operation at the same time. This reduces cost and means you
only have one period of recovery and pain. Except in rare cases, this does not
significantly increase the risks of surgery. |
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Which part of skin would be transplanted? |
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For Breast implant we do not use skin implant, but we
using the technique which is insertion the texttured implant into underneath the
chest muscle so no skin implant. |
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How long is the recovery period? |
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Most women can expect to return to work within a few
days to one week. Exercise can typically be resumed three to four weeks
following surgery. |
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| FAQ : Result |
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What can I expect from my breast
augmentation? |
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Breast augmentation will make your breasts
fuller and enhance their shape. You will find it easier to wear certain styles
of clothing. Like many women who have had breast augmentation, you may feel a
boost in self-confidence. |
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Will I be able to breast-feed? |
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Yes. There is no evidence that breast
implants will affect the pregnancy or your ability to breast-feed |
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| FAQ : Pre Operative |
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Do I need any special tests or X-rays? |
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If you are in good health and you want a
local anesthetic, you may not need any special tests or X-rays. If you suffer
from a serious illness, such as diabetes, your surgeon may order tests or
suggest you see your treating physician. If you are going to have a general
anesthetic, the anesthesiologist may order special tests to prepare for the
anesthetic. Most plastic surgeons take photographs before and after surgery. If
you are over 35 you should have a mammogram. |
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| FAQ : Post
Operative |
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How will I look and feel initially? |
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A day or two after surgery, you should be up and about.
Any dressings will be removed within several days, and you may be instructed to
wear a support bra. Your plastic surgeon will probably permit you to shower
between three and seven days following surgery. Stitches will be removed in
about a week. Some discoloration and swelling will occur initially, but this
will disappear quickly. Most residual swelling will resolve within a month. |
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Where is the scar going to be? |
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The scar for a breast enlargement is placed in the
crease lines in one of three locations under the breast, around the nipple or in
the armpit. It is usually about two inches long. All surgery requires a scar and
all scars take time to soften and fade. You will not see the final appearance of
your scar for a year after surgery. It is usually red and raised for the first
month or two after your operation. |
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How will I feel emotionally after surgery? |
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Some patients feel emotional after surgery. Some even
become depressed or anxious. If this happens to you do not feel you are alone or
frightened. It will almost certainly pass. Talk to your doctor about it. If it
becomes persistent or serious your doctor can help you find a
counselor. |
