Many women want to change the size of their breast or even the shape of it.. There are many reasons that can lead someone to undergo a mammoplasty.: sometimes the symmetry of the breasts is not adequate or the size can give some people a complex.
However, chest surgery can help solve these problems and come back with it., the security that is needed to feel more confident in oneself and with this improve quality of life.
So if you are thinking of increasing the size of your chest and would like to know what exactly this surgical intervention is about, continue reading.
We talked with Dr. Raúl López Infante y Saldaña, Plastic surgeon, aesthetic and reconstructive, who is an expert on this topic and solved some of the doubts you may have.
What is augmentation mitt?
Augmentation mammoplasty is aimed at increasing breast volume, mainly the upper part of it. It is usually done through a breast implant and/or fat transfer.
What are they for those who decide to do it?
When we plan an augmentation mammoplasty we value other than the volume, breast position, nipple areola complex, the quantity and elasticity of the skin as well as the shape, With these aspects, we can mainly recommend an adequate volume of breast implant for each patient., considering their anthropometry. We complement this with the wishes of our patient and her aesthetic expectations..
Who is a candidate for this procedure?
Candidates for this procedure, They are people who want to increase breast volume, who have no history of having an allergic reaction to any of the implant materials, that the nipple-areola complex has an adequate relationship with the inframammary fold of the breast.
How is the surgical process?
The surgical procedure is performed in an operating room, under general anesthesia, surgery takes about an hour, and can be done on an outpatient basis. Recovery is usually quick, in less than a week they can return to their work activities and in the third week they usually start their sports activities.
What results can the patient see??
The patient needs to wear the compression garment and the results are usually seen from the immediate postoperative period since the volume change is immediately apparent., however there is a slight inflammation that will disappear in the first months of the postoperative period.
What are the risks of this intervention??
The risks are very low, as long as the patients are previously well evaluated by a certified aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, an experienced and certified anesthesiologist, likewise in suitable facilities.
How is the recovery process?
The recovery process is very fast, in less than a week they usually return to their work activities, and sports around 3 weeks later, patients wear a compression garment for this period.
What are the new trends in this intervention??
In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has invested in developing new technology in breast implants., improving their cover, managing to isolate the content of the implant, and likewise they have improved the content of the implants, They are currently cohesive and progressive gel, which allows there to be no leaks or contact with the organism, which make them very safe for patients.
Source: Millennium
