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What is breast augmentation?
Augmentation of the breast consists of insertion of a silicone implants under the breast or under the breast and chest muscle. These implants produces fullness to the breast, gives a better contour, and give more cleavag
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How is the incision made?
The incision may be placed at various locations such as: under the breast at the breast fold; periareolar which is at the edge of the areola; within the areola; in the armpit or in the umbilical area
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What are the choices of implant positions?.
The easiest surgical placement of the implant is under the breast tissue or submammary. A slightly more difficult surgical placement is under the chest muscle or submuscular / subpectoral, but this position is associated with a lower incidence of capsule contracture and slightly less occurrence of rippling. There is more pain postoperatively than with a submammary placement
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What are the options for implant size?
The ultimate size of the breast is mainly a personal decision by the patient. Cup size is an inexact estimate of the final size since cup sizes vary with the bra manufacturer and how tight or loose the patient wears her bra as well as how much breast tissue is already present. Describing the preferred cup size does aid the surgeon, but it also helps to look at pictures or photos to show the physician the desired final look
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What are risks and complications of breast augmentation?
Infection is rare though (1-3%), can be a very distressing problem. If the infection does not respond rapidly to antibiotic treatment, the implant must be removed and the implant can be replaced three (3) months after the wound is completely healed. Bleeding, Capsule contracture, asymmetry and deflation (implant rupture) are some of the other complications which you should know of. It is a good idea to know and discuss about these potential problems with Dr Sumita during your consultation.
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What are the problems you encounter with Mammography?
The implant will block some areas of the breast from being visualized on mammography. This is usually less if the implant is placed under the muscle. Because breast implants might affect the clarity of the mammogram, patients who have multiple close family members with breast cancer probably should not have breast implants.
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How long do implants last?
It is not known how long implants will last. In the body, the wall of the implant may weaken and become disrupted. This is more likely when there is an impact injury. The implants will be removed and can be replaced with new pairs.
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