Breast Implants Surgery Guide

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure which improves the appearance of breasts in terms of size, shape and symmetry. The intervention can be performed for aesthetic or reconstructive purposes. Breast augmentation can be done with minimally invasive slowly absorbable substances and even with the use of own fat from the patient’s body. However, the most used method remains the augmentation using breast implants. The best candidates for this kind of intervention are women with a sense of unhappiness with the size of their bust and who want an improvement of the aesthetic appearance. Silicone implants have a smooth or rough coat and a gel containing silicone or a saline substance. During a medical consultation scheduled before the operation, the surgeon will help you determine the best option for you. Breast implant surgery is usually associated with a major psychological impact, helping women to gain a better image, thereby contributing to increased confidence and self esteem.

During the consultation, you will establish certain data related to the breast size and shape you want to achieve, which should be in close correlation with certain parameters of your body, which will help the doctor understand your expectations and the to achieve them during the intervention. The surgeon will firstly asses the patient with breast examinations, measurements and photographs. In some cases, the breast implants surgery must be combined with other interventions such as breast lift in order to achieve the desired results. Your breasts will be examined carefully by taking into account the size and shape of your breasts, as well as their projection to the thorax and the position and size of the areola, in an attempt to establish an accurate strategy in each case.

The doctor should be informed about the patient’s medical history, including every medical condition, as well as previous treatments, allergies and past surgeries. The family history should also point out relatives diagnosed with breast cancer and mammography results for more complete information. There is no scientific evidence of the relationship between breast augmentation and breast cancer. Implant placement will take into account the family risk of developing breast cancer as well. In addition to this, the patient must stabilize their weight if aimed to increase the breasts. The timing of subsequent pregnancies should also be mentioned. There is no certainty that breast implants affect pregnancy or breastfeeding.

 As part of the preoperative preparation for the breast implants surgery you should avoid smoking, anticoagulants and birth control pills that can cause bleeding for at least 2-3 weeks before and after the intervention. In addition to this, you should refrain from food and liquids completely during the day of the operation and you should also make sure that there is someone to look after you during the following few days.

The surgery can be performed in hospitals or special clinics and involve incisions of approximately 4-6 cm in the submammary ditch. The surgeon will create a special implant pocket in the area of the subpectoral muscle and will also use local anesthesia with intravenous sedation in most cases, since this is the most common choice, although general anesthesia may be desirable in some situations. Postoperatively, the patient’s breasts will be monitored in order to ensure that no complications will occur and that everything is normal. Finally, make sure you follow all the indications given by the surgeon.