Why do women want to have breast augmentation?
In this operation, breast sizes are increased with the help of silicone implants. Women need this operation for various reasons;
1-In the treatment of decrease in breast volume after pregnancy,
2-In the treatment of volumetric difference between breasts,
3-In breast reconstruction after cancer surgery.
How is the operation done?
The operation is performed under general anesthesia in hospital conditions. In breast augmentation, prostheses filled with liquid silicone are used. The prosthesis is most often performed around the nipple and 4 cm cuts made under the nipple. The silicone prosthesis is placed under the breast tissue or behind the breast muscle. There are prosthesis types such as rounded, drop shaped, smooth surface or rough surface. The operation takes 1-2 hours and then it is enough to lie in the hospital for a day.
What is the most preferred prosthesis?
The result of breast augmentation operation with silicone is related to the type of prosthesis used. Prosthetic technologies have also evolved over time. Recently, the demand of our patients is “Drop” shaped prosthesis.
There is a fact that the chest is not round. It rises to the nipple with a slight inclination from above and turns under the nipple by making a sharper bow after the nipple. Due to this need, anatomical prostheses have been produced. The use of anatomical shaped cohesive gel prostheses, which give a more natural feel, has increased a lot.
In which area is the prosthesis placed?
It hides under-muscular prosthesis better, but it is more painful. It can cause the breast to move with arm movements. Above muscle is more natural but may not cover the prosthesis well. A third plan is under the muscular membrane. The operation time is a little longer, requires more careful surgery, but it has the advantages of both the under-muscle and above-muscle areas.
What are other aesthetic operations that can be applied to the breast other than breast augmentation?
Breast reduction and breast augmentation are also among the aesthetic operations that are highly preferred by women.
Who are the most suitable candidates for breast reduction surgery?
This operation is performed to increase the comfort of the people rather than aesthetic purpose. Many women experience serious physical difficulties due to their large breasts. Breast reduction operation is generally not carried out before the breasts complete their development. However, this operation can also be applied to young girls with serious problems.
How is the breast reduction operation planned?
In the first examination of each patient, the breast size that will suit the body size is determined. Chest size of the patient is taken and photos are taken. The position of the nipple is evaluated and if it is down, how much to move up is determined. The patient is given detailed information about the operation and the patient is informed about the complications.
What is the breast lift operation?
Because of pregnancy, breastfeeding and gravity effects, sagging occurs in the breasts over the years. The skin loses its elasticity, loses its shape and its distance to the forward decreases. However, dark skin around the nipple expands.
The breast lift operation is a smaller surgery than the breast reduction operation. During the erection process, the dark skin around the nipple is reduced in size. If the volume of the breast tissue is sufficient, it is possible to erect it by shaping it.
If there is both sagging and volume loss in the breast, it is necessary to increase the volume with the silicone prosthesis. Women can decide this difference by looking at the volume of their breasts in the bra.