Cosmetic Surgery India

Breast Augmentation Surgery.

Breast Enlargement Surgery

Once the surgeon has been chosen, the implants selected, and the breast enlargement techniques decided on, the breast implant placement surgery itself can then take place. The surgeon may have access to a local hospital or my have his or her own surgical facility. Either way, the surgical process will be more or less the same. You will show up at a pre-determined time and be prepared for surgery. The anesthesia will be administered and the surgeon will perform the procedure. Once you have come out of the anesthesia and the doctors decide you are ready, you will be sent home, usually on the same day.

Placing the Breast Implant - The Surgery

Breast implant placement surgery usually takes between one and two hours to complete. To some degree, the amount of time needed will depend on how and where the implant is being placed.

Anesthesia

In most cases, breast enlargement surgery is performed with the patient under general anesthesia. The anesthesiologist will use either I.V. or inhaled sedatives to put the patient to sleep and keep them sedated until the surgery is complete. The patient will not be able to hear, see, or feel anything that is going on during the operation. Once the breast implant placement surgery is complete, the patient will be brought out of the anesthesia, but will probably be groggy and tired for some time afterward. It is a good idea to have someone who you trust to take care of you during this period.

Some people experience side effects from anesthesia, such as sore throat, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, shivering, or muscle pain. These effects are temporary and will wear off as the anesthesia leaves your system. If you have had any reaction to anesthesia in the past, you should communicate this to your doctor during consultations.

Some surgeons will use a combination of local anesthesia and a conscious sedative to keep the patient awake but relaxed during breast enlargement surgery. This is much less common, but may be an option for patients who would rather not be under general anesthesia.

Incision Location

Breast enlargement surgery begins with an incision made in either the crease of the breast (inframammary), the armpit (transaxillary), the navel (T.U.B.A.), or the perimeter of the areola (periareolar). For both patient and surgeon, discreet incision placement is one of the top priorities in breast implant placement surgery. Although scars can fade significantly over time, they never completely disappear, so making the incision in an inconspicuous location helps to enhance the patient’s overall results. The location of the incision is decided on a case-by-case basis; each patient’s wishes and individual anatomy are taken into consideration.

Implant Placement

The two main methods of implant placement used in breast enlargement surgery are subglandular breast implant placement (positioning of the implant in front of the pectoral muscle and directly behind the breast tissue) and submuscular breast implant placement (positioning of the implant under the pectoral muscle). Some surgeons recommend placing the breast implant in front of the chest muscle during surgery because this method tends to reduce postoperative pain and soreness. Other specialists advocate placing the breast implant under the pectoral muscle in order to prevent interference with future mammograms. You should discuss these options with your surgeon and come to a decision based on your preference and body type.

Sutures

After the implant has been placed, the incision is carefully sutured. Some surgeons use traditional stitches, while others use absorbable ones. If your stitches are the traditional variety, they will be removed between one and two weeks after your breast implant placement surgery, when the surgeon determines that the incision has been closed adequately and no longer needs to be sutured. Absorbable, or dissolvable, sutures will be broken down by the body and disappear on their own.

It is extremely important to keep the area around the stitches clean. Avoid submerging your incision site in water and do not let dirt or products come in contact with the area. You should also avoid any strenuous activity, lifting, or stretching that could pull the sutures. This will prolong healing time and make your scar more noticeable.

Drains / Bandages

Once the surgical incisions have been closed and taped, the breast implant placement surgery is complete. The breasts are wrapped and supported with a gauze bandage. The patient is then fitted with a special surgical bra that provides support for the first several weeks. Or, the surgeon may suggest the use of a compression bandage or sports bra instead. In any case, it is important to follow the doctor’s instructions on when and how to wear supportive garments. This will help expedite the healing process and minimize any discomfort.

In some cases, the surgeon will place drainage tubes to minimize swelling and bruising. This practice is more common for breast enlargement surgery using a submuscular placement, as the technique causes greater disturbance of tissues in the area and will trigger more swelling than a subglandular placement. If drainage tubes are used, they are removed within a few days.

Vibha - The Cosmetic Surgery Center

The Family Hospital

A 101, Mangal arambh,

Kora kendra, Borivli west,

Mumbai 400092, India.

Tel 91 222 8999991.

Best contact -91 9821150889.

www.hospitalfamily.com

After Breast Augmentation Surgery

After Breast Augmentation Surgery

When your breast implant placement surgery is complete, you will probably awake feeling very tired, groggy, and sore. As the anesthesia wears off, you may experience some other side effects that are common after breast enlargement surgery.

Breast Implant Surgery Side Effects

Unlike complications, which are things that can go wrong, side effects are part of the natural healing process and are to be expected. The following conditions are normal, to some degree, and will subside over time. To manage pain after breast augmentation surgery, your doctor will provide prescriptions and instructions on how to take them.

Settling

Breast implants, especially when placed submuscularly, require several weeks or even months after the breast augmentation surgery to settle into their permanent position. The skin and muscle must stretch somewhat to make room for the implants. In the meantime, your breasts may not look as natural as you’d hoped. They may look too tight, too high, or too rounded for the first several weeks until the surrounding tissues begin to relax and accommodate the new implant. If you are concerned about your results, discuss them with your surgeon, but be sure to give your body time to heal before making any decisions about the outcome.

Swelling

Swelling is very common following any type of surgery and breast augmentation surgery is no exception. The combination of increased volume from the breast implant and swelling from surgery may cause your breasts to feel large, heavy, and tight. Wearing your supportive surgical garments as instructed will help. The swelling can also extend downward into the abdominal area. This is not uncommon and is nothing to worry about. Sleeping in a reclining position may help swelling to subside more quickly.

Bruising

Breast augmentation surgery may or may not cause bruising. Depending on the size of the breast implant and the way it was placed during surgery, some mild bruising may occur. Rarely, this bruising can extend down to the abdomen. While this is uncommon, it is not considered a complication. However, if you have any large, firm, painful areas of bruising, contact your doctor. This may be a hematoma, which is a more serious type of bruise and will need treatment. Normal bruising should subside in one to two weeks.

Nipple Sensation

It is not uncommon after breast augmentation surgery for the nipples to become either very sensitive or numb. This change in sensation is due to disturbance of the nerve pathways during the surgery and is usually temporary. It may last for a few days or months, but in a small percentage of patients, it is permanent.

Pain Control

The pain experienced after breast augmentation surgery is most often described as mild to moderate. Patients should take pain medication as directed by their surgeon. Pain will diminish rapidly during the first few days after surgery and continue to improve as the skin and muscles stretch to accommodate the implants.

Itching

Breast augmentation surgery causes a lot of stretching of the skin. While the stretched out skin grows to accommodate the new volume of the breasts, it tends to itch quite a bit. Sometimes lotion will help alleviate this side effect, but be careful not to get any on the incision site. Be sure to check with your surgeon to see what type of anti-itching medications or ointments you may be able to use.

Scars

Breast augmentation surgery will leave scars. There is no way to prevent this. The best way to minimize the appearance of the scar is to have it placed in an inconspicuous location and allow your incision to heal properly by avoiding infection, stretching, or trauma to the incision site. On average, it can take up to a year for a scar to take on its final appearance. Various topical medications are available to help patients minimize the appearance of their scars. Consult your cosmetic surgeon as to the best method of scar treatment.

Infection

Infection is caused by the introduction of bacteria into the body through the incision. Signs of an infection include redness, localized swelling, warmth, and tenderness. Fever may also be present, but not in all cases. Most infections can be cleared with antibiotics, but in serious cases, the breast implant may require surgery to be removed while the body fights the infection. Before your breast augmentation surgery, be sure to discuss the signs of an infection and how to prevent one with your surgeon.

Constipation

Pain medication taken after breast augmentation surgery can trigger constipation. This does not affect everyone, but you should discuss this possibility with your surgeon before your procedure, as well as what kind of remedies you should have on hand.

Vibha - The Cosmetic Surgery Center

The Family Hospital

A 101, Mangal arambh,

Kora kendra, Borivli west,

Mumbai 400092, India.

Tel 91 222 8999991.

Best contact -91 9821150889.

www.hospitalfamily.com