What is Breast Augmentation?
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is commonly known as a “boob job”. Breast augmentation is a medical procedure that is done to increase the size of a person’s breast. It is done with the use of implants or by transferring fat. In the majority of the cases, breast augmentation is done for cosmetic concerns. However, breast augmentation is also done if a person goes through mastectomies as well. This procedure makes the size of a person’s breast bigger, it is also capable of restoring the breast volume that might have been lost after delivering a child or weight loss. A breast augmentation can make a person’s breasts to be round and perky or increase their natural breast size asymmetry. Breast augmentation is not capable of restoring breasts that are very droopy. In such cases, a breast lift might be required. Breast augmentation comes under elective cosmetic surgery. If implants are used, then they are placed under the breast tissue or the chest muscles.
Breast augmentation surgeries are commonly done using breast implants. Either saline implants or silicone implants are placed under the breast tissue or the muscles of the chest. The procedure is done by giving general anesthesia to the patients. The surgeon makes an incision under the breast in the natural fold of the skin, and then the implant is inserted through this opening. This procedure does cause a fair amount of scarring if the patient is young or if the patient has not given birth yet. However, this is not the only way that this surgery can be done. In several cases, breast augmentation is done by using an endoscope.
- PROCEDURE NAME : Breast Augmentation
- SURGERY TYPE: Minimally Invasive LASER
- HOSPITALIZATION: No Hospitalization
- SURGERY DURATION: 30 minutes
- ANAESTHESIA:Spinal Block / General Anaesthesia
- FULL RECOVERY: 3 - 4 days
TREATMENTS
Diagnosis
Like any other surgical procedure, breast augmentation surgery poses certain risks. The major compilations that might be caused because of a breast augmentation surgery are, that the shape of the breast can get distorted because of the scar tissues. This is known as capsular contracture. After surgery, there is certainly a chance of infection. There is a possibility that the implant might change positions after the breast augmentation surgery as well. There is a fair possibility that the implant might leak or rupture. The FDA has speculated a possible correlation between getting breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma, a rare type of cancer that affects the immune system. However, there is no scientific evidence that breast implants are capable of causing anaplastic large cell lymphoma. There is also breast implant illness. The recipients experience skin rashes, difficulty in thinking clearly, joint pain, etc. the world of medical science has not been able to clearly find out how getting breast implants are directly related to this ailment.
Surgery
Breast augmentation is mainly a cosmetic surgery. For some women, breast augmentation is a way to boost confidence or to make themselves look better. In some women, the breast sizes might be uneven, one breast might be bigger than the other which ultimately impacts the way they dress. It is also done when someone has gone through a significant weight loss, the breasts of the person might sag, and a breast augmentation can be used to restore their breasts. Women who have gone through mastectomies have been seen to get breast augmentation surgeries as well.
Causes
- Chronic constipation
- Painful bowel movements
- Nausia
Symptoms
- Discomfort while sitting
- Swelling & Itching
- Painful bowel movements
- Excessive Bleeding
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people get breast augmentation surgeries?
In most cases, people get breast augmentation surgeries for cosmetic reasons. If they want to boost their appearance or self-confidence.
Does getting breast implants, increase my chances of having breast cancer?
Studies have shown that women who undergo breast augmentation surgeries are not at an increased risk of breast cancer. Implants do not interfere in the detection of cancer either.
How long does it take to recover from a breast augmentation surgery?
Full recovery from breast augmentation surgery takes 4-6 weeks. However, it can differ from person to person
Can I breastfeed after breast augmentation surgery?
Yes. the implants are placed under the breast tissues it doesn’t affect the breast’s ability to produce milk.
What is the alternative to breast implants?
There is also fat transfer. Adipocyte fat tissue is removed from the person’s body and then transferred into the breasts.
