Technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure aimed at improving the size and shape of the breast, improving the body contour, especially in cases where the breasts are very small or empty, often breaking the aesthetic harmony of the woman and cause insecurity and dissatisfaction.
Augmentation mammoplasty improves volume loss after pregnancy, correct the imbalances between the two breast cancer in some cases one can use the prosthesis for breast reconstruction.
The best candidates for breast augmentation are those women healthy, emotionally stable, seeking improvement in their self-image and not perfection in their form or try to imitate any model, if you are aware of their expectations can be a very good candidate.
Many women want an increase after a pregnancy or breastfeeding has fallen vacant and left breast, but there is increased risk that future pregnancies alter, if you must know that moms can return to climb down something after a new pregnancy.
We do not recommend the Breast Augmentation those women presenting flaccidity, the breast implant can also add some consistency or firmness, but can not lift a fallen womb unless this is combined with a mastopexy (breast lift).
Augmentation mammoplasty is done through a small incision that is placed depending on the anatomy of each patient and our recommendations, the cuts may be around the areola, in the groove breast or armpit. The incision is designed so that the least scar as invisible as possible. Through this incision a pocket is created directly under the breast tissue or underneath the pectoral muscle and the implant is centered over the nipple.
The surgery usually has a duration of 1 to 2 hours, with local anesthesia with sedation.
Once they are awarded the size, texture and symmetry proper closure is done very careful of surgical wounds and placed a bra sporting, wakes once may notice changes in their body contour.
The implant we use is made of a silicone coating that resists elastic deformation and stretching 5 times its length without breaking or losing its original shape.
There are two types and shapes of implants, textured surface that allows you to adhere to tissues preventing uncontrolled rotation and movement, and lessening the chance of capsular contracture and smooth surface are a few recommended due to the large percentage of encapsulation. Implants round and anatomical implants are those that give the breast a more natural way because its maximum projection is a little below the nipple.
Its internal content is high silicone gel cohesive allows tactile sensation closest to the natural breast. Every time evolving but the breast implants and the current trend is to place prosthesis forms suited to the characteristics of the breast.
Augmentation mammoplasty is a safe procedure, but like any surgery there are risks associated with surgery and specific complications associated with the procedure.
The most common problem is capsular contracture, occurs if the scar or capsule around the implant begins to harden. This excessive stress on an implant that is soft may cause the breast to harden. Capsular contracture can be treated in different ways and sometimes requires removal or opening of scar tissue or perhaps removal or replacement of the implant. It is appropriate to revise the prosthesis once every year in order to detect whether there is any major change.
Breast implants age and gradually deteriorate and it may be necessary to remove or replace them. With increasing time after implantation, there is an increased risk of implant rupture and dissemination of the gel.
The time spent of the implant without complications depends on the type of implant inserted, until recently, the studies indicated that the risk of implant problems increased significantly after 8 to 10 years after surgery and recommended change at this time .
Today studies suggest that the risk of damaging the implant with the new prosthesis is smaller and do not justify his regular shift but wait until there is some sign of damage to the prosthesis (usually the breast changes shape).
There is no evidence that breast implants affect fertility, pregnancy or the ability to breastfeed.
There is no link between silicone and breast cancer. But the wearing implants change the technique used in mammography. When you need a mammogram, tell your radiologist this fact to apply the proper techniques.
Breast augmentation surgery is the most commonly performed cosmetic procedure in many countries with results that can be very striking and highly satisfactory for patients, especially when you have real expectations.
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