Mammoplasty is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the field of mammoplasty. Breast augmentation is a complete surgical procedure. Breast augmentation surgery is performed under general anesthesia and requires careful preparation of the patient and the length of his stay in the clinic (the time varies depending on the complexity of the operation and the patient's condition). Currently, various breast augmentation methods using different implants have been developed and successfully practiced. Indications for surgery are primary dysplasia (absence of mammary glands), primary dysplasia (underdeveloped mammary glands), breast degeneration, mastectomy (surgical removal of all or part of the glands).
From the history of breast augmentation
The need for breast augmentation surgery is determined by the need to remove the breast tissue or the deformity and asymmetry of the female breast. In 1889, he tried breast augmentation for the first time. Liquid paraffin is used as a filler (implant) to inject it into the breast. In 1895, the first uplift operation was performed using the patient's own tissue (in this case, a lipoma removed from the patient's thigh). The results of the operations performed were not satisfactory, prompting people to further search for alternative materials. Therefore, throughout history, doctors have used glass balls, foam, sponge, polyurethane, ivory and many other materials. The introduction of this material leads to the development of inflammatory processes in breast tissue, infection, tissue necrosis and rejection of implanted materials.
Only in the 1960s, when breast augmentation was used for the first time in medical practice, silicone implants were used. This is the prototype of those breast implants used in modern plastic surgery. The shells of the first implants allowed the filler molecules to pass through, leading to the development of aseptic inflammation in the patient, while the smooth surface of the implants caused the development of capsular contracture.
In the 1980s, scientists hypothesized that the use of silicone breast implants would stimulate the development of breast cancer. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a lot of research, but found no confirmation or refutation of this hypothesis. Modern breast implants are completely safe for the patient's health. Innovative technology allows you to reproduce the natural relief, shape and touch when touching enlarged breasts.
Breast augmentation method. Non-surgical technique. Implant
There are two main methods of breast augmentation: surgical and non-surgical methods.
The surgical method of breast augmentation differs according to the way of entering the breast:
- Dissecting the tissue at the fold(on the natural curved line), this is the most convenient for surgeons, allows easier access to the tissue, and is preferred for patientsYes, because the scar will be hidden in the fold;
- Anatomy of the tissues around the areola.It is assumed that scars are less obvious in the areola area, but this technique has the risk of damage to the milk ducts and scar formation, which can interfere with natural lactation during breastfeeding;
- Axillary approach-Dissecting the tissues under the patient's armpit is the most dangerous method for breast augmentation. The main advantage of this technique is that there are no scars on the breast.
According to the placement method of the implant, the placement of the implant can be placed directly under the breast and under the chest muscles. Recently, plastic surgeons have been talking about another technique for placing breast implants under the pectoralis fascia, actually placing them under the breast.
Non-surgical breast augmentation technology involves a complex of physical exercise, dietary supplements and hormone drugs (minor breast augmentation is one of the side effects of certain drug groups). It should be noted that physical exercise is ineffective because it involves the pectoral muscles. The breast itself does not contain muscle tissue. Dietary supplements and hormone medications will only temporarily cause slight swelling of the breasts.
The shape (circular, drop-shaped), surface texture (smooth and ribbed texture) and filling (saline, gel, hydrogel) of modern implants are characterized by their uniqueness. The shape and size of the implant are individually selected according to the natural condition of the patient's breast.
Rehabilitation period after breast augmentation
The recovery period after breast augmentation surgery is characterized by swelling, pain, and bruising. For the first 14 days after the operation, the patient showed complete rest. During the first month, a specially selected compression garment must be worn. In the first three months after breast augmentation, patients should avoid physical exercise and go to swimming pools and saunas. The final results after breast augmentation surgery can only be evaluated 9-12 months later.
Breast augmentation: feedback on the operation
Before deciding whether to perform breast augmentation surgery, patients’ comments on breast augmentation surgery are very controversial. Patients must understand that breast augmentation is a comprehensive surgery, not cosmetic surgery with certain health risks. In order to avoid the adverse consequences of surgery, patients are urged to study the existing breast augmentation surgery methods, the types of implants available, and to visit several plastic surgeons for consultation. Breast augmentation, whose reviews are available on the global network, requires extensive experience of plastic surgeons in this specific direction. Surgeon’s errors can lead to undesirable consequences, including asymmetry, different sizes, visible scars, and the development of capsular contracture, inflammation, implant rejection, and damage during surgery.
Breast augmentation before and afterMany plastic surgeons provide patients with ways to explore combinations, including the surgeons' work before and after breast augmentation. The visual display of the results allows the patient to assess the true possibility of the operation. The portfolio shows the patient's photos and the results before and after breast augmentation from different angles. Computer modeling can apply the required scale to the real physical image of the patient.