If you'd like to improve your breast size and shape, you should consider getting a breast lift and augmentation procedure. This surgical procedure is often performed on an outpatient basis. However, you must make sure you can arrange transportation to and from your appointment, and overnight care afterward. This article will detail the various procedures involved during breast augmentation.
Breast lift procedures
Breast lift and augmentation are procedures that can dramatically improve the look of your breasts. There are many techniques that can be used to reposition breast tissue and lift the skin. The surgeon may prescribe medication to ease the pain. During the procedure, your surgeon will lift and tighten the underlying breast tissue, repositioning the nipple and reshaping the areola. The procedure will leave a small scar.
Before you have the procedure, make sure that you are healthy and free from any active diseases. It is also a good idea to discuss any medical history you have with your surgeon. It is important to talk with your surgeon about any medications you are taking, particularly those that have an effect on the quality of skin. Smoking interferes in the healing process and can lead to complications. You should quit smoking before having surgery. Plan ahead for your children's and pet's care.
Procedures for breast augmentation
A breast lift and augmentation is considered a relatively complex surgery, as it involves reshaping and adjusting the skin envelope to increase breast volume. It will require incisions to create a "lollipop” scar. The implants will then be placed through this scar and positioned beneath the pectoral muscle.
Patients can return to their normal lives within a few days. Some people may experience temporary bruising. To ease the discomfort, they may be prescribed pain medication. Some patients may feel tingling or numbness in their breasts. This is normal, and it will go away over time. Women may be able, in some cases, to resume exercise after breast lift or augmentation. During this time, they are advised to wear a sports bra while sleeping for additional support and protection.
Breast lift with implants: Recovery time
Breast implants can take anywhere from four to six weeks for recovery. Patients can expect to have their breasts swollen and bruised during this period. They may be pink or even red for several months. They might feel tight around the chest. For at least two weeks after the surgery, it will be recommended that you not do any strenuous exercise or bend. It is important to avoid lifting heavy items and take baths during this time.
Breast lifts with implants take a different recovery time depending on the type of procedure, the patient's tolerance to pain, and the body’s healing response. Patients who have multiple procedures can experience a longer healing time.
Breast augmentation pre-operative tests
A series of preoperative tests might be recommended by your doctor prior to having a breast augmentation. A complete blood count is one of the tests that will determine how many red blood cells and how much white blood cells you have. This test can detect any blood-clotting disorder and helps to determine your infection risk. You may also need to have a baseline mammogram or x-rays taken of your breasts before you go under the needle.
A blood test may be performed by your surgeon to determine if you are pregnant or iron deficient. These tests are performed at a plastic surgery center prior to surgery. It is important to complete them before your procedure to reduce your risk of complications.
Techniques for breastlifting with implants using incisions
A surgeon may use one of many incision methods during breast augmentation or lift surgery. The keyhole approach is one of oldest. This incision wraps around the nipple, areola. It's often used to raise the nipple or increase firmness. The incision can then be closed.
A transaxillary incision is another popular incision for breast augmentation. This is done in the armpit fold. This incision, which is very small, can be almost undetectable once the healing process has completed. This technique allows a plastic surgeon the ability to insert breast implants of any kind. This technique also offers excellent visual clarity. This incision also heals well, leaving a small, barely visible scar. This incision is more precise and allows surgeons to manage acute complications better.