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 Who
is a candidate?
- Women who desire larger breasts.
- Women with a moderate degree of breast sagging and
smaller breast, whose problem can be solved by enlargement.
- Women who have one breast that is noticeably smaller
than the other.
- Women who have lost fullness after breastfeeding.
Intended results
- Larger and more shapely breasts
- A more positive self image
Procedure description
- The procedure is done on an outpatient basis
under general anesthesia.
- A small incision is made under the breast, or around
the nipple, or under the arm and a saline filled implant
is inserted either under the breast tissue, under the fascia or, more
often, under the muscle.
- Different types of implants are used
to suite the individual needs of the patients' specific
anatomy, and now include both silicone gel and saline options:
Recuperation and healing
- The patient goes home in an elastic bra. The bra provides
comfort and acts as a support for the breasts.
- Initial discomfort is controlled with oral medication.
- All sutures are under the skin and are disolvable.
- Light activity is tolerated in 5-7 days. Most patients
go back to work in 1 week. Aerobic activities can be
resumed in 4 weeks.
- Final results become more evident in two to three
months.
Other options
- An additional procedure that can enhance the sagging
breast is a Mastopexy (Lift). Other procedures
that can be combined include, Tummy Tuck, and Liposuction.
The safety of breast reconstruction and augmentation is an important health and quality of life issue. We continue to educate our patients about their choice and about the safety of implants. For more information, go to:
http://www.breastimplantsafety.org
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