There was once a time, when you had to live with the way you looked – whether you had a crooked nose or very small breasts, there was little you could do about it.
In simple terms, breast enhancement or breast enlargement is a process by which the size of the breasts can be increased. the technique of Breast Augmentation surgery can be used to restore the volume of the breasts, post-delivery, weight loss or due to age and also improve the balance of your physical structure. The process can also be done for women, who have injured their breasts due to an accident or have had to remove them due to cancer.
The manner in which the breast augmentation or breast enhancement is done is pretty much the same, but there are a range of breast implants that can be used and some of these include:
Filled with silicone gel, these are the most popular implants, mainly because they feel a lot like the original breast tissues. There is minimal chance that the implant breaks or leaks.
As the name suggests, saline implants are filled with salt water, which has been sterilised.The benefit of saline implants is that it offers uniformity in terms of shape and firmness.
PrimaryThese implants provide the softest feeling, and these can actually move inside the breast implant pocket, which is why it looks more natural
The round breast implants tend to make the breasts appear rounder and more voluptuous. Given their shape, there is minimal chance of the implants rotating and moving out of place.
The form stable implants can maintain their shape irrespective of what happens to the implant shell. Even though the filling in these implants is also silicone gel, it is actually thicker than the traditional silicone gel filling, making them less prone to breakage.
Through liposuction, excess fat is removed from the body, and this fat is injected into the breasts. This is a great option for women who are not too keen on having a foreign body inside their body or need only a marginal increase in their breast size.
The manner in which the breast augmentation or breast enhancement is done is pretty much the same, but there are a range of breast implants that can be used and some of these include:
You will have to undergo a thorough medical examination to ensure that you are physically fit for the procedure. Your blood will be checked and your medications will also have to be monitored. If you are on blood thinners, you will be asked to avoid the same for a while. This will also be the time, when the size of the implant will be finalized on. Implant size can be mutually decided, by the doctor and patient
In simple terms, the breast is cut open, excess tissue is removed, the skin is pulled and stitched back together. In many cases, cutting the breast is not required, because if all the excess tissue is only fat, it can be removed in a liposuction like procedure.
There are basic four steps in a breast reduction procedure:Immediately after the surgery, you will be kept under observation, to ensure that there is no excessive bleeding or clotting. Breasts are generally wrapped in gauze and you will be asked to wear a support bra or elastic bandage to support your breasts. While you will be allowed to return home soon, you will have to take care of the breasts, to avoid infections. The surgeon will suggest the constant wearing of support bras and returning to a normal life of exercise and activity will take a few weeks
Ideally, when brest reduction has been conducted by an experienced surgeon, there are little to no chances of things going wrong. However, there are some complications that can be associated with this procedure, such as: