MAMMARY IMPLANTS: THE ONLY METHOD FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION

This operation is indicated when the patient considers her breast volume to be insufficient. This type of surgery usually raises numerous questions amongst patients; here are some answers:

• A woman can have implants before giving birth, as they are inserted behind the mammary gland or further, behind the pectoral muscle. Therefore, the mammary gland works normally and one can have children and breast-feed them if desired.
• Sensibility of the nipple and areola do not get modified.
• Breasts don’t hold straight when lying on the back. They naturally slide on the side just like normal breasts.
• Implants last for about 20 years, yet a change of prosthesis is a simple act, much easier than the original operation since the body already has adapted to these implants.

The operation
Performed under a general anesthesia, it requires a 24-hour hospitalization.
It consists of pushing out the existing mammary gland by placing an implant underneath, thus allowing normal palpation, mammography or scan.

The implant is actually an envelope of hyper cohesive medical silicone, that’s flexible and well textured. It is placed behind the mammary gland or the pectoral muscle depending on certain criteria such as:

• Shape and volume of existing breast.
• Pectoral muscle tone.
• The patient’s desire about the permanent shape of the breast: bulging level, height…

A mammography will be systematically required prior to the procedure.

The scar will be located either in the armpit or under the half lower part of the areola. In both cases, the scar will soon become hardly noticeable.
 
Results and follow up
This operation gives remarkable results without increasing a breast cancer risk (this has been proved by numerous scientific studies). The result is truly perfect and natural.

A bandage in the shape of a bra will be placed for 5 days. Upon the 6th day, the bandage will be removed and stitches will self-dissolve. A specific bra will be worn day and night for a month. Post operational pain is slight and released with light painkillers for no longer than a week. No heavy weight carrying for 8 days following the surgery and no pectoral exercise for 6 weeks.

Bulging of the breast will be very beautiful and will improve to reach perfection within 3 to 6 months.

Conclusion
It’s a unique procedure that doesn’t affect the breast’s function and gives spectacular results. Like any other women, the patient will have to look after her breast. Regular palpation and a mammography every other year is recommended to check the mammary glands as well as the implants.

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