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Medical Video: How breast enlargement surgery is carried out
Definition
What is breast enlargement?
Breast enlargement is a surgical procedure performed to increase breast size, usually in the form of inserting a silicone bag under the breast and then filling the bag with saline water. This silicone expands the breast area to give the impression of a fuller and symmetrical breast.
When do I need to undergo breast augmentation?
Breast enlargement is done for two things, namely:
- reconstruction - reconstructing the breast after surgical removal of the breast (to treat breast cancer)
- beautify - enlargement and improvement of breast appearance
Breast bags have capsules made of silicon. The inside can be filled by silicon or saline water.
Silicon used to make breast bags can be liquid or gel (sticky silicone). Liquid and silicone saline water will give the appearance of natural and soft breasts. Silicone gel will make the appearance of the breast firmer and shaped.
Breast bags protected by polyurethane will last longer. Using this type of breast bag will reduce the risk of scarring due to silicone gel around the breast.
Several studies have been conducted to determine whether silicone breast bags are safe or not. There is no scientific evidence to show that women with silicone breast bags are more susceptible to the risk of autoimmune diseases, such as breast cancer and arthritis.
It was reported that there was a relationship between breast bag implants and a rare cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma, but the chances of this risk were classified as very low.
Prevention & warning
What should I know before undergoing breast augmentation?
It is important for you to know the risks of complications and estimated costs before carrying out this procedure.
If you decide to undergo breast augmentation for beauty purposes, consider other alternatives, such as wearing a bra, taking breast enlargement drugs, or try to accept yourself as you are. However, breast enlargement drugs have not been medically tested.
It is important for you to know the warnings and precautions before carrying out this procedure.
What should I do before breast augmentation?
This procedure is done after you have been totally sedated. You will be given complete instructions on what to do before the procedure, including whether you can eat certain foods several hours before surgery. Generally, you will be asked to fast eating 6 hours before surgery. You will be allowed to drink fluids, such as coffee, until a few hours before the procedure.
What is the process of breast augmentation?
The procedure lasts about 90 minutes.
The surgeon will insert an artificial breast bag under your breast to help doctors estimate the shape of the breast that is appropriate and looks natural to you. However, if the skin and breast tissue is insufficient to cover the breast bag, the doctor will generally insert a bag under the breast muscle.
The surgeon will make an incision under the breast and separate the surrounding tissue to make room for the breast sac.
Process
What should I do before breast augmentation?
This procedure is done after you have been totally sedated. You will be given complete instructions on what to do before the procedure, including whether you can eat certain foods several hours before surgery. Generally, you will be asked to fast eating 6 hours before surgery. You will be allowed to drink fluids, such as coffee, until a few hours before the procedure.
What is the process of breast augmentation?
The procedure lasts about 90 minutes.
The surgeon will insert an artificial breast bag under your breast to help doctors estimate the shape of the breast that is appropriate and looks natural to you. However, if the skin and breast tissue is insufficient to cover the breast bag, the doctor will generally insert a bag under the breast muscle.
The surgeon will make an incision under the breast and separate the surrounding tissue to make room for the breast sac.
What should I do after breast augmentation?
You will be able to go home the same day or the day after the procedure.
You can return to your normal routine in 2-3 weeks. You can return to work after 1 week, depending on the type of work you do.
Generally the recovery process takes several weeks until you can function normally again and the appearance of the breasts looks natural. Breast reconstruction can last a long time.
Regular exercise will help you restore your strength to carry out daily activities. Before you start, ask for advice from the team of doctors about sports that are right for you.
If you have questions relating to the process of this procedure, consult your doctor for a better understanding.
Complications
complications?
General Complications
- pain
- bleeding
- infection in the surgical area (wound)
- mild scarring
- blood clotting
Specific Complications
- blood clots or fluid in the surgical incision area
- breast bag infection
- thin and thick scar tissue
- changes in sensation in your breasts and nipples
- prolonged numbness or pain on the outside of the chest
- leak or implant damage
- implants are carelessly inserted
If you have questions relating to the complications of this procedure, consult your doctor for a better understanding.
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