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Why is the breast enlargement procedure done?
Women may prefer breast implants to make their breasts appear larger and better toned.
On the other hand, they may need breast augmentation for the reconstruction of the breast (the combination of reconstructive and cosmetic indications), if one or both breast is removed due to breast cancer
Therefore, breast augmentation is performed for the following conditions;
- Woman feels that the breast is too small
- Asymmetry of breasts
- Removal of one or both breasts, most probably due to cancer
- Changes in size, tone or shape of the breast as a result of physiological processes such as aging, weight loss, and childbearing
You should discuss the aim of breast augmentation with our plastic surgeon in order to get the most realistic and satisfactory outcomes.
Risks
Potential risks of breast augmentation surgery are listed below.
Although all possible measures that modern medicine allows are taken to prevent the occurrence of risks, it is no means possible to warrant that the risks will be completely eliminated.
- Loss or change of sensation in the breast: It is mostly temporary and disappears after 6 months to 1 year. Sometimes, loss or change of sensation is confined to one breast. On the other hand, the loss or change of sensation can be permanent, albeit very rare.
- Perforation of implant or leakage
- Breast pain
- Abnormal scar tissue formation around the implant: Although the formation of scar tissue can be expected in all surgical procedures, abnormal scar tissue around the implant may distort the shape of the breast.
- Infection
- Postoperative asymmetry of breasts
Our expert surgery team will employ all practices to minimize the risk of complications and our plastic surgeons will preoperatively inform you about risks listed above and all other potential complications and will address all your concerns.
Preparation
The first phase of preoperative preparation is same in all Medicana Hospitals.
After you decide to have your breast enlargement and discuss with our plastic surgeons, following examinations are performed to decide whether it is an option for you:
- Review of health history
- A detailed physical examination
- Necessary laboratory tests and radiology studies
- Assessment by anesthesiologist and other laboratory tests and radiology studies to minimize anesthesia-related complications
After it is verified that the surgery does not pose risk, you will be asked to quit smoking, if you are a smoker, and to stop taking certain medications that increase risk of bleeding. All other prescribed and over-the-counter medications, herbal products and supplements will also be questioned and you will be informed to continue or stop taking them.
You will also be instructed to stop eating and drinking at a particular time before the surgery and you should strictly follow this instruction in order to undergo the surgery at the scheduled date.
Moreover, it is reasonable to plan discharge, post-discharge accommodation and travel at this phase in order to manage postoperative period better.
Results
Breast enlargement aims that breasts appear larger, more toned, but also natural.
If you clearly inform your plastic surgeon about your expectations before undergoing a breast augmentation, your satisfaction with outcomes will be maximized and the risk of implant removal or revision surgery will be minimized.
However, you should always remember the following details about breast augmentation surgery:
Breast augmentation does not eliminate the effects of the aging on the breast(s).
After breast augmentation, the breasts may sag due to aging or weight gain and loss.
Breast implants may wear and perforate over time or it may be necessary to change implants due to any other reason.
If you plan pregnancy after breast augmentation, breastfeeding can be more difficult than usual.
If you are not satisfied with the results and if you want the removal of the implants, you may need additional surgery(ies).
You may face difficulties in mammography that is recommended for all women at a certain range of age, or you may even need extra techniques and examinations.
