Augmentation Mammoplasty
Augmentation mammoplasty is a surgical procedure that consists of increasing the size of the breasts by placing a prosthesis or breast implant, which can be placed behind the mammary gland or behind the pectoral muscle.
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How is the procedure performed?
To perform the augmentation mammoplasty an incision must be made to place the implants; this incision can be made in several ways, in the lower part of the breast, under the arm and around the areola; the surgeon will evaluate the case of each patient to determine which is the best way to make the incision. After making the incision, the implant is placed, which can be placed sub glandular, that is, under the mammary gland or sub muscular, under the pectoral muscles. The implants can be silicone or gel.
What type of anesthesia is used?
This procedure is performed under general anesthesia to provide greater patient safety.What type of anesthesia is used?
Recovery time
After undergoing a surgical procedure, the body enters a recovery process both internally and externally; and these times are usually totally different. It may take 3 to 4 weeks for the pain to subside; approximately one month for the wound to close; and approximately three months for the patient to resume daily activities such as driving, exercising and lifting.
Postoperative care
- Take or apply the medications ordered by the surgeon in the corresponding schedule.
- Do not take any type of medication that has not been recommended by the surgeon.
- It is recommended to walk fifteen minutes every hour, in order to prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
- Avoid an upright posture during the first weeks, in order to prevent the wound from opening.
- Do not raise your arms above your shoulders.
- Do not perform any type of physical activity, exertion or weight bearing during the first three months.
- Keep on the antiembolism stockings of strong compression, at least the first fifteen days. They should only be removed when bathing.
- Eat an adequate diet that is rich in iron, vitamins and minerals which will help to raise and stabilize the hemoglobin.
- Attend medical check-ups when they are scheduled.
- Watch for signs of possible infection in the surgical wound such as: redness, heat, inflammation, blood or pus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before the surgery you will have an evaluation appointment with the plastic surgeon in order to assess what size of implants to put you. The specialist will explain to you the size of the implant that according to your height and build may fit you better; also taking into account the size in which you want to be. Our goal is to provide comprehensive advice that allows us to always provide results that are in harmony with your body and with which you can be comfortable.
In general, scars are almost imperceptible, but this also depends on the scarring of each patient. There are creams and dressings to improve the appearance during the healing process. The patient must follow the recommendations for scar care such as not exposing the scar to the sun, eating well, moisturizing the scar, and not smoking any type of cigarette, vaper or tobacco, as this prevents proper healing.
Having breast implants does not interfere with lactation; the milk ducts continue to communicate with the nipple. Regardless of the access route to place the prosthesis.
Breast implants have a useful life of ten years; but they do not necessarily have to be changed after this time, since it depends on the state of the prosthesis, which determines whether it should be changed or not. For this reason it is recommended that patients who have breast implants have an annual breast ultrasound to verify that the condition of the prostheses is fine.
Numerous studies have shown that women with prostheses are not at increased risk for cancer or other diseases.
