Mammoplasty enlargement operation is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures in the world and in our country. For example, about 380 thousand people in USA have mammoplasty enlargement operation every year.
The fullness of the breast is increased with mammoplasty enlargement operation, balance and symmetry are provided. It will also impact appearance and self-confidence, positively. Permanent, precise and the most effective method in mammoplasty enlargement operation is the application of silicone breast implants.
The implementation status of the operation
It can be applied;
- When the women think that their breast size and volume are small wtih esthetic purposes,,
- For the correction of breast size shrunk after pregnancy or weight loss,
- For the correction of breast defects and deformities postnatally,
- For breast reconstruction after breast cancer.
Operation
It should be noted that mammoplasty enlargement operation does not resolve the sagging breast problem. For making the appearance of the sagging breast more fuller and to eliminate the sagging, mastopexy and mammoplasty enlargement operation should be done together. Mammoplasty enlargement operation is a personal procedure. Women must do this process for themselves.
Meanwhile, the claims like that silicone breast prosthesis makes the lactation difficult or causes cancer are not scientifically proven.
Pre-Operation
After the operation, the patient is informed about early and late images. The details like the size and type of silicone breast implants to be selected, the region where it will be placed, desired increase in breast size should be determined with the specialist depending on breast anatomy, skin elasticity and body type before operation.
Preparation for the operation
If the patient for prothesis is older than 40 years, mammography and ultrasonographic radiological examinations if necessary before surgery would be useful. Aspirin and its derivatives should be cut a week before the operation. If there is a constantly used drugs, the person should stop using the medication by consulting her own doctor. No smoking for a while before and after the surgery. Makeup is not done on the day of surgery, hair gel is not used, casual clothes are worn and jewelry are left at homeNothing is eaten or drinken 6 hours before surgery. It is useful to be at hospital about an hour before the procedure.
Technique
prosthesis is put from four different areas, including inframammary line, nipple inframammary line, armpit and navel. In additon, breast prosthesis is placed to four different regions including below part of breast gland, dual plan, under the muscle and under the fascia.
Each application has its own advantages and disadvantages. It varies depending on type of prosthesis, size and the region in which it is placed, the quaility of body, breast and skin.
The duration of the operation performed using the general anesthesia is about 1-2 hours.
Healing Process
Results of mammoplasty enlargement operation are seen immediately. It is stayed at hospital overnight. After a comfortable operation, the pain is at the minimum acceptable level. Although swelling, edema, nipple numbness occur in the early period, they disappear spontaneously in a few days.
If the prosthesis is placed under the muscle, arm movements may be constrained in a few days. Bandage is applied to the breast after the operation; if the suture is a melting type, then removal the suture is not required. Prosthesis of the patient who can go back to work within 3-4 days settles into its normal place after about 3 weeks. In addition, patient is recommended to stay away from heavy sport for 2 months.
It can be lain face downwards onto the quite durable silicone prosthesis against external shocks 2 months after the operation. Silicone breast prothesis does not become a problem for mammography and surgical examination which will be held later.
The results of mammoplasty enlargement operation are long-lasting. The operation generally gives good results; and it is an operation which increases a person's self-confidence, makes the person more connected to life and has positive reflection.