Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that aims to enhance the size and shape of woman´s breast by using silicone cohesive gel implants specially designed for this purpose.
Am I a good candidate?
Candidates are all women who are not pleased with their breasts size or shape and want to have an ideal shape of the breast. However, it is important to be aware that what it is achieved with surgery totally depends on each patient´s anatomy. Also, for those women whose breasts are affected by aging or pregnancy.
Breast Augmentation procedure
The surgery is always performed in an authorized clinic for plastic surgery, under general anesthesia, therefore, you will not feel any pain during the procedure.
There are different places where the incision can be made to place the implant, usually an incision is preferred around the lower portion of the areola because it is less noticeable. In some special cases can be chosen to perform the incision through the armpit.
Working through a breast tissue incision, Dr. Hector designs a pocket where the implant will be placed, either under the pectoralis major muscle (submuscular) or placed behind the breast tissue, next, the implants are placed and the incisions are closed. A post-operative brassiere will be put on to help breast recover properly..
Post-operative cares
The patient is discharged on the same day. You must wear the post-operative bra all the time, only taking it off when bathing.
Keep rest for 48 hours, walk around the room three times a day, this to promote blood circulation in legs and prevent blood clots.
Sleep with your head elevated within the next few days to reduce swelling, place two or three pillows behind your back to keep this position.
Avoid lifting heavy objects, pets or small children.
Eat a soft diet, mainly based on soups, broths and fruits the first five days as anesthesia might slow intestinal transit and get constipation.
From the 4th day, give yourself breast massage alternately, we will explain to you how to do it beforehand, the more frequent the better.
You cannot drive a motorcycle or automobile for four weeks.
No activities like jogging, lifting weights or going to the gym can be done during the first month.
Frequent Questions
Pain: There is a bearable pain that can be easily managed with drugs prescription. It will go away overtime.
Swelling and bruises: They may vary depending on the each patient, bruises can appear around breasts and under them due to tissue manipulation, which is completely normal. The breasts will be significantly swollen the first weeks after surgery, but this inflammation will eventually disappear and breasts will get their normal shape.
Returning to activities: After four days, patient can gradually resume normal activities.
Skin care: Avoid direct sun exposure during the first month. It´s recommended to wear sunscreen.
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