Augmentation with implants
AUGMENTATION WITH IMPLANTS
Procedure
Augmentation mammoplasty is a surgical procedure performed to increase the size of the breasts for any of the following reasons: To improve the body contour of a woman who, for personal reasons, feels that her breast size is too small. To correct loss of breast volume after pregnancy. To correct asymmetries when there is a significant difference between the size of one breast with the other. To restore the shape of the breast after a partial or total resection of the same for various conditions. To correct a failure in breast development secondary to an abnormality. To correct or improve the results after performing a previous procedure with implants, whether aesthetic or reconstructive.
Type of anesthesia:
Regional block and sedation or local anesthesia and sedation
Procedure duration:
2 hours approximately
Duration of results:
Definitive
Recovery
Discharge the same day of surgery (ambulatory surgery) Recovery in 7 to 10 days Definitive result after approximately 3 months
Breast augmentation is performed by inserting a breast implant either behind the breast tissue, partially or completely behind the chest muscles. The incisions are made in areas where they can remain relatively hidden, usually below the breast, around the areola, or in the armpit. Breast implants are made in a variety of shapes, sizes and with either a smooth or textured surface. The method of implant selection and size as well as the surgical approach for implant insertion and positioning will depend on patient preference, anatomy, and surgeon recommendation. If the breasts are not the same size and shape prior to surgery, it is practically impossible to achieve symmetry after surgery.