Cost is a major concern when considering your breast enlargement options. However, that alone is not a guarantee for a successful cosmetic surgery. Mental and psychological preparedness is also of utmost importance. One way of doing this is having thorough knowledge on the procedure itself. Knowing what happens during the procedure and what to expect post op lessens the patient’s anxiety greatly.
For women contemplating on larger breasts, bilateral mammoplasty is done. Breast tissues or pectoralis muscles underneath are inserted with inflatable implants. Sterile saline solutions are filled in self-sealing valves.
Here are three possible ways for breast implant insertion:
• The periareolar incision. An incision is made outside the outer half of the areola. This is the most difficult incision but widely preferred because the scar is hardly noticed.
• The trans axilliary incision. The incision is in the axilla (or armpit) so breast scars are not seen.
• The inframammary incision. This is the most common incision among the three. It is performed transversely on the side of the submammary fold. There is a pocket between the pectoralis muscle and the mammary gland where the insertion of the implant takes place.
• The supra umbilical endoscopic approach. This technique also negates the need for breast incisions because only one incision is made near the umbilicus (or navel). Then the fascia and the subcutaneous tissue are inserted with an endoscope all the way to your breasts. Now you have good visuals on the deflated expander placement between your pectoralis muscles and breast tissues. A fill tube is used so the sterile saline solution goes through it. This creates the pockets for the implants. Finally, a sterile saline solution is used to inflate the deflated implant as the fill tube is removed.
Nevertheless, where do these implants come from?
There is a licensed manufacturer supplying these. For non-sterile breast implants delivered, instructions for sterilization are included in the package. The surgeon selects the appropriate plant implant size. The determination is made by the use of silastic sizers. The patients’ chart contains the identification card of the implant, and individual implants’ catalogs as well as the lot numbers are recorded.
So what happens after the procedure?
There are routine screening mammography programs the woman having breast implants undergo. Sometimes this is done together with ultrasonography so the implant’s integrity is confirmed. A risk of implant rupture due to the compression is of no concern while undergoing mammography so long as guidelines from the American College of Radiology standards are strictly followed.
Are there risks involved in this procedure?
Yes. As with all kinds of operations, these breast enlargement procedures have their own set of risks and possible complications. Among these are capsular contraction (this is a breast augmentation complication wherein scar tissues surrounding the implants becomes firm and tightens), hematoma (or painful bruising), skin necrosis (or death of skin tissue) and infection. That is why thorough assessment, consultation, and counseling with your doctor are of utmost importance.
Are scars dealt with effectively?
These days, yes. However, scar formation is just but normal because that is the body’s way of healing wounds. Therefore, when incisions or injuries occur, this automatically takes place. Seasoned cosmetic surgeons have mastered excising scars, which are visually displeasing. Now realignment of wound edges, scar revisions and cosmetic improvements are performed post op and a less conspicuous appearance are achieved.
What about unsightly keloid formation?
This one is more difficult but still very doable. Keloid formation happens when collagen of healing wounds abnormally develops. This requires either possible excision or skin grafting. Either way keloids are visibly lessened if not totally eradicated.
Today, women are fortunate for having better breast enlargement options, so might as well take time in knowing what’s best.
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