Procedure
The procedure involved in breast enlargement surgery is a lengthy one that must be performed with the utmost care and attention to ensure the results are as the patient hoped. This surgery carries the risk of complication, and though this is rare it is a possibility that must be considered carefully before going through anything.
There are many points that must be attended to when preparing for breast enlargement surgery. The procedure is mostly performed during the day, and the patient will be able to leave when it is complete. In some cases it is required that the patient stay in the hospital overnight to allow the initial effects of the surgery to pass. The patient may be asked not to smoke, drink or eat up to 7 hours before the surgery as the process is performed while the patient is under general anaesthetic. A number of tests may be taken before the procedure, such as blood tests and checking blood pressure to ensure that the patient is healthy and fit to undertake the surgery. The surgeon may make marks on the breast to indicate where incisions will be made, and to note the shape of the breasts and positions of the nipples.
The breast enlargement surgery itself may only take up to two hours to perform. The implants can be placed either under the tissue of the breasts, or under the muscle beneath the breasts. Placing the implant under the breast tissue can mean that the breast feels softer and more natural as a result, and this surgery can take a shorter amount of time to heal. Placing the implant under the muscle can take longer to heal, and the breast may feel abnormally firm, but it is considered safer and less evident. Implants beneath the tissue of the breast can sometimes be seen, and they create complications if the patient ever needs to have a mammogram performed. The different options may appeal to different people for a number of reasons, and this must be discussed with the surgeon beforehand.
During the procedure, the surgeon will make an incision beneath the breast, up towards the armpit. The implant is then inserted in its chosen location before the cut is stitched back up. The procedure is relatively brief, but the few steps involved must be carefully performed to reduce the risk of complication. Once the wound has been stitched up, the procedure is complete.
