Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation

Having shapely and proportionate breasts is desired by women across the world to look more feminine. Breast augmentation has become one of the commonest cosmetic surgeries after the advent of safe and advanced surgical techniques and advanced and innovative implant manufacturing technology.

Breast augmentation

  • WHAT IS BREAST AUGMENTATION?
    This procedure involves the placement of silicon implants either under or over the chest muscle to improve the size and appearance of breast.

  • WHEN TO CONSIDER BREAST AUGMENTATION?
  • Small breast for the body size
  • Asymmetry ( Size discrepancy)
  • Small and minimally sagging breasts after breast feeding

  • WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE CONSULTATION ROOM?
  • At the time of consultation, our team of surgeons will examine you thoroughly taking your total body proportions into consideration especially the breast measurements, waist -hip ratio, skin thickness, quality of skin and tightness of the chest wall and a host of other measurements to determine the best size of implant. Important aspects to be discussed with your team of surgeons at the time of consultation-
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  • You may discuss with the team of surgeons in detail about your requirements / expectations regarding the size and shape of breast, implant volume, type of implants, profile, round /anatomical texture, upper pole fullness, cleavage, placement of incisions etc.,. After examining thoroughly, our team of surgeons will guide you and help you to choose the right implant, which is tailored for your requirements and body measurements.
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    How is breast augmentation surgery performed

    Typically a day care procedure. Breast enhancement surgery is done under general anaesthesia or regional nerve blocks
    incision may be given under the breast (inframammary) or around the areola (periareolar) or lower edge of arm pit and then a pocket is created beneath the breast tissue (sub mammary) or under the muscle (sub muscular) and the implant is placed.
    The standard operating time for breast augmentations varies from one and half to two and half hours.

    Post Operative Care for breast augmentation

    Immediately after the surgery

    • Patients will be made to walk on the same day of the surgery to ensure that blood clots do not form in the legs.

    • Drinking plenty of fluids and eating a healthy diet is recommended.
    The weeks that follow

    • Supportive bra may be advised for a period of 4 weeks. Refrain from raising arms beyond 30 degrees for a week.

    • It may be necessary to visit the outpatient clinic for dressing changes till the suture lines heal or dry up.
    Full recovery timeline

    • You may resume work in 2-3 weeks time from your surgery. Scar modulation creams may be recommended for softening the scars.

    • Lymphatic massages once the suture line is dry which improves the breast contours.  It may take 3 months for one to appreciate the final results.

    Dr. Rajesh Vasu On Breast Augmentation

    Dr. Rajesh Vasu

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    You ask, we answer.

    Breast augmentation surgery should only be performed when the breasts are fully developed.  After that, it can be performed on women of any age.

    Wait for the swelling to completely subside. This can take up to 2-3 months. At that time, you may shop for new bras that fit your new breast size and shape. Avoid wearing underwired bra for the first 6 months post surgery.