Breast Augmentation

Today, breasts are a symbol of femininity. For this reason, they are extremely important for women. Breast aesthetics have been practiced for many years. Breast augmentation is one of these procedures.

Many women dissatisfied with the size of their breasts resort to breast augmentation procedures. Breast augmentation surgery is a very successful operation.

What is Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Breast augmentation surgery is an aesthetic operation for women with breasts below the desired size. Nowadays, these surgeries are almost commonplace. 

Silicone gel-filled prosthesis is used in breast augmentation surgeries. This prosthesis is also widely referred to as a breast implant. Lately, fat injections are preferable for eligible patients.

How Is Breast Augmentation Surgery Performed?

In breast augmentation surgery, implants are placed in the breast by entering through preferred small incisions around the breast. The implants are not placed in the breast tissue. They are inserted under the breast tissue or under the muscles in front of the rib cage. The type and level of the procedure is determined together with the patient after the examination. The anatomical structure and skin elasticity of each individual seeking breast augmentation surgery is different. 

It is essential to use products that stand out worldwide as silicone and are known for their quality. Silicones, known for their quality for many years, will give very successful results with the right physician. One of the most common questions regarding implants is whether they cause cancer or not. Research has shown that breast implants do not cause breast cancer, but can very rarely cause lymphoma called ALCL.  

Breast implants can be placed at the tip of the breast, under the breast or in the armpit. Surgeries are performed under general anesthesia. It usually lasts around 45 to 60 minutes. Hospitalization is recommended for 1 night after surgery. The next day the patient can stand up and go home. After the operation, you can return to your daily life after a 3-4 day rest period.

What to Consider Before Breast Augmentation Surgery?

There are some factors that require your attention before breast augmentation surgery. These factors can directly affect the success of the surgery.

Do not take aspirin before surgery. No infection should be present anywhere in the body. Furthermore, a mammographic examination should be performed in women over the age of forty if there is a family history of breast cancer.

Before the surgery, your surgeon will talk about the risks and explain what kind of breast structure you will have. In addition, you should quit smoking 10 days in advance. Choosing an experienced plastic surgeon is very important in breast augmentation surgery. With an experienced surgeon, the possibility of complications will be minimized. 

Your surgeon will explain the factors you should pay attention to one by one before the breast surgery. Compliance with these factors plays an important role in the success of the surgery. Nevertheless, you should not set unrealistic goals before surgery. Unrealistic goals can affect your psychology following surgery.

What to Consider After Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Pain is often experienced after surgery and this problem can be solved with painkillers. There may also be a feeling of tightness in the chest area. You can immediately notice and feel that your breasts are getting larger. A special bandage or corset will be applied over your chest to provide the necessary pressure. A special bandage or corset will be applied over your chest to provide the necessary pressure. Drains can stay attached to your body for several days. In the first moments after surgery, numbness or hypersensitivity may be experienced. These are quite normal.

You can begin drinking fluids 6 hours after surgery. In surgeries performed in the morning, the patient can sometimes be discharged on the same day. You should lie on your back for the first week after surgery. It is also necessary to limit side turns.

The patient is allowed to take a shower 3 days after the operation. A medical bra should be worn for 6 weeks after surgery, both during the day and at night while lying down.

The first four days after surgery constitute the peak period for complications. Tension, edema and possible color changes can be seen during this period. It is recommended that the patient rest during this period. Complications begin to subside after one week and disappear completely, although the duration varies from person to person. 3-4 days after the operation, the patient can drive a car and return to work and social life. After the eighth week, it is possible to return to sports such as swimming, fitness and tennis.

As time passes, the edema will resolve and the shape of the breast will gradually improve. This also allows the breast to regain its natural appearance. It usually takes 4 to 6 months for the breast to take full shape. However, for some people this period may take up to 1 year.

Breastfeeding is not a problem after breast augmentation surgery. As breast tissue is not removed during the operation, no damage is caused to the milk ducts. Therefore, you can breastfeed your babies after breast augmentation operations.

When Can Breast Augmentation Surgery Be Performed After Childbirth?

Pregnancy and childbirth can lead to some deformations in the female body. Following the childbirth and breastfeeding period, it is recommended to wait at least 6 months to apply for breast augmentation aesthetics. The main reason for this is the changes in breast tissue due to hormonal changes during this period.

Is There Any Scarring After Breast Augmentation Surgery?

As with all surgical procedures, scars will remain after breast augmentation surgery. In contrast, the incisions are 4-5 centimeters long and quite small. These scar marks will fade and become indistinct over time.

What Age is Right for Breast Augmentation?

Anyone over 18 years of age who is not satisfied with the size of their breasts can undergo this surgery. There is no upper age limit for breast augmentation surgeries.