Breast Augmentation

Date Added: November 06, 2008 09:11:11 PM

The breasts consist of glands and milk ducts surrounded by fatty tissue, which provides its feel and shape. Pregnancy, weight loss and the effect of gravity, due to aging, can and will cause the breasts to sag or droop.

The breast implant is a sac made of rubber (silicone elastomer), which is implanted either over the pectoralis muscle or partially under the muscle depending on the thickness of the patient's breast tissue and the patient's ability to adequately cover the breast implant.

Who is eligible for surgery?

Any woman over the age of 18 is eligible for the breast augmentation procedure. Breast augmentation provides an alternative for women to have their breast enlarged to recover the fullness and shape they once had. In addition, it provides an alternative for women who have suffered mastectomy procedures due to cancer or other traumas to the chest area.

Women who have existing malignant or pre-malignant cancer cells without treatment, women who have an active infection anywhere in their body, and women who are pregnant or nursing are not eligible for the breast augmentation procedure.

What are the risks associated with the surgery?

Although breasts augmentation is a very popular procedure among women ages 18-55, it is important to understand the risks associated with this procedure.

Augmentation or reconstruction may not be a one-time procedure and you will most likely need additional surgery and doctors visits throughout the your life.
Because implants are not lifetime devices, you may undergo implant removals or replacements.
Changes to the breast after the surgery are irreversible. Therefore, if you are not happy with the procedure and choose to remove the implant, you will experience wrinkling and other cosmetic changes to the breast that may be unacceptable.
Breast implants may affect the ability to produce milk for breast-feeding and will not prevent the breasts from sagging after pregnancy.
Mammographies will become difficult and as a consequence, additional views and radiation may be required.

Breast Augmentation FAQ

Is the surgery painful?

Breast augmentation is not painful. There is a tightening sensation of the skin, but this will pass in approximately two weeks.

How should I prepare for the surgery?

If you are smoker, you will be asked to refrain from smoking 2-3 weeks prior to your surgery. You will also be asked to eliminate the intake of aspirins. This surgery will not increase the risk of cancer. You should arrange to have someone to be with you during, before and after your surgery. You should also arrange to have someone care for you for the first 24 hours after the surgery. Your surgeon will provide additional instructions prior to your surgery.

How will I initially look and feel?

The result so this surgery is immediate. It is recommended to spend a 3-4 days resting. Patients should avoid strenuous efforts or exercise. This procedure requires no bandages and the patient will wear a sports bra adjusted to her new breast size.

When will I be able to continue my normal activities?

Women are able to return to work within 3-4 days. It is recommended to avoid sexual activity for at least one week after the surgery. Patients should be careful with their breast for at least a month after the surgery.

How long will the results of the surgery last?

With the exception of a rupture of the prosthesis, which will require surgical intervention, the results of breast augmentation are long lasting. However, the results of aging and gravity will eventually affect the size and dimension and volume of the breast. After a certain amount of years that may vary among patients, patients may choose to have a breast lift to recover the volume and contour of the breast.

What are some important factors to consider when deciding to have saline breast implants?

Beware that breast implantation may not be a one-time surgery and that additional surgery may be needed.
Breast augmentation surgery is irreversible. Removing the breast implant may cause dimpling and wrinkling of the breast.
Breast implant may affect the ability to breastfeed.
Routine mammograms may become difficult after the surgery and may require more radiation.
Implants are not lifetime devices. Therefore, you may have to remove your implant with or without replacement.
Patients who have undergone breast implantation may have an increase in their insurance may choose to drop or deny coverage.
Any complications that are directly related to this surgery may not be covered by health insurance.

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