Summer’s here and it’s time to get Beach Body Ready with our most common procedure, Breast Augmentation! It helps women feel more Comfortable and Confident in their clothes and swimsuits, looking and feeling like a million bucks. Our top and the most popular procedure has many more benefits than just increasing the size of a patient’s breasts. It has the power to change the way they feel about themselves, boost confidence, and leaves you ready to take on the world. In today’s society, everyone wants to look and feel their best, and procedures are more acceptable than ever, becoming more commonplace. Curious about taking the next steps to a brand new better you? We welcome you to contact us to learn more.
Breast Augmentation Basics
Knowing the basics about the procedure helps you to better understand and collaborate with your physician as a team with the common goal in mind of becoming a better you. With that being said, let’s review the basics of breast implant surgery. Breast augmentation is a category of procedures that use Implants or Implants and the patient’s body fat to increase the breast size and shape of your breasts. There are various types and shapes of Implants as well as saline (saltwater solution) or silicone. Both implants are safe, and the choice is based on patient goals and preferences which the doctor will explain and guide you through during the decision-making process at your consultation.
When the breast augmentation procedure begins, general anesthesia is administered to the patient to ensure they are completely asleep during the surgery. An incision is made around the nipple or in the crease under the breast. The new breast implant is then inserted through the incision and placed in one of two locations: above the muscle (sub-glandular) or below the muscle (dual plane). This location will depend upon the specific factors of each patient’s breast augmentation. Finally, after the implant has been placed the incision is closed up and the patient is moved to the recovery room. There should be minimal pain as the breast is still numb from long-duration anesthetic that is applied to the area during the procedure.
Recovery After Surgery
As with any surgical procedure, recovery time is different for each patient and depends a lot on the size of the implant, bigger implants take more time for the tissue to stretch. The first week of recovery is the most uncomfortable and patients can experience a good deal of swelling and asymmetry. The implants are initially higher on the chest and take several weeks to drop as the muscle and or skin begin to stretch. Patients are asked to perform gentle pushing exercises to help the implant drop in place and so swelling resolves faster. You will be given detailed post-care instructions, and the doctor is always available if you have any concerns or questions about your recovery.
The Added Benefits
Besides the increased breast size that a breast augmentation patient is seeking, there are a series of other benefits our patients are interested in. Breast augmentation is known to improve the breast shape, improve the overall shape of the patient’s figure, and improve self-confidence.
Are You Eligible?
So how do you know if you’re eligible for breast augmentation surgery? The truth is, most people are eligible. The only expectations are that patients are in good mental and physical health, they are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
One of the greatest joys of our field of medicine is the ability to help patients improve their self-image. When you’re ready to make some changes that will help you enjoy life and feel comfortable living in your skin, contact our office today.
