Breast Augmentation
Breasts are one of the symbols of beauty for women. But as your body changes, your breasts also change. For example, if you gain weight or after pregnancy, your breasts may become less firm or may reduce in volume. At some point in time, you may have a feeling that your breasts are too small in proportion to your body. If you are thinking of making changes in the size of your breasts, then breast augmentation is a great option. Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure used to increase the size and shape of the breasts by placing breast implants or fat grafting under your breast tissues.
If you decide on breast augmentation and are looking for a cosmetic surgeon to help you, meet Dr B.R.N Padmini today. She has over 13 years of experience in the field of cosmetic breast procedures.
What is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure used to increase your breasts’ size or to make them look symmetrical. The implants are made of silicone gel. All the breast implants are not the same and they vary in:
- Size
- Shape
- Type
- Weight
- Brand
Why Should I Undergo Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation procedure may benefit you in the following ways:
- If you think that your breasts are small or sagging and it is impacting the way you dress, breast augmentation can improve your appearance. It also enhances your self-esteem.
- Improves the fullness of your breasts and makes the body curvy.
- Fixes lost volume in breasts that occur after childbirth or after weight loss.
- Reconstructs your uneven breasts that occurred after breast cancer surgery.
How Do I Prepare for the Procedure?
When you visit Dr B.R.N Padmini for a breast augmentation procedure, she will ask you about your preferences regarding the size, and shape of your breasts. She will also take you through the procedure and will explain the possible choices for the implants. She also reviews your medical history and conducts required tests. If she determines that you can have breast augmentation, she will fix an appointment for the procedure.
Before undergoing the procedure, you may need to stop using certain medications that can increase bleeding. You should also quit smoking a few days before the procedure.
Breast Augmentation Can be Performed Using Silicone Implants or Fat Transfer
Breast augmentation can be performed either by using silicone implants or by using your fat. As mentioned earlier, silicone implants are filled with silicone gel and they give a feel of natural breasts. The use of fat for breast augmentation is called fat grafting. This method makes use of your own fat to enlarge your breasts.
How is the Breast Augmentation Procedure Performed?
Breast Augmentation Using Silicone Implants
Before beginning the procedure, the surgeon will make implant markings on your breast. You will be given anesthesia to make the procedure painless for you. The surgeon will make a small incision either under your breast crease, under your arm, or around the nipple. The size and site of the incision are based on the type of implant you chose. Once the incision is made, the implants are inserted either under the chest muscle or behind the breast tissue. Once the implants are in place, the incision will be closed with stitches and supported with skin adhesives and tape.
Breast Augmentation with Fat Grafting
The surgeon will make markings on your body for harvesting and placing the fat. You will be given anesthesia to help you fall asleep during the procedure. This procedure starts with harvesting fat from one or more body parts such as calves, knees, abdomen, arms, etc. The surgeon performs liposuction for harvesting the fat from abdomen or thighs. Now, the fat will be processed using a centrifuge device and made into micro fat. Then, the refined fat cells are injected into the tissues of your breasts through tiny incisions. The incision will be closed with stitches and supported with skin adhesives and tape.
What Can I Expect After the Procedure?
You may have swelling, discomfort for a few days after the procedure. You will be kept comfortable by means of painkiller medication. You are not supposed to raise your arms high for a few days. You should avoid strenuous activities for a few weeks after the procedure. You may notice an increase in the size of your breasts after the procedure, but it may take a few weeks for the breast to settle down completely by means of size and shape.
Meet Dr B.R.N Padmini Today to Undergo Breast Augmentation
Dr B.R.N Padmini is a very skilled and experienced plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgeon in Hyderabad. She is one of the best in her field of cosmetic surgery and she explains the possible treatments with care and attention. She keeps your personal medical history in mind before deciding the breast augmentation for you. You can schedule an appointment with her to know more about your treatment options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I the right candidate for breast augmentation?
Many women face dissatisfaction with the size and shape of their breasts. Breast augmentation can provide ideal and satisfactory solutions to your concerns and boosts your self-esteem.
Will the breasts look natural after augmentation?
The aim is to give you perfectly natural looking breasts with the least complications. Some patients seek for unnatural looking breasts inspired by celebrities. So during the time of consultation, we take your expectations into consideration and suggest you the best possible implants without the risk of complications.
Can I Continue Breast Feeding after Breast Augmentation?
The breast augmentation does not have a bearing on feeding as the implants are placed well behind the breast tissue without disturbing the milk-producing ducts. Fat grafting being a native tissue does not affect the feeding. But, usually, breast augmentation is recommended either before or after pregnancy.
Any other procedure can be combined with breast implants?
Sometimes, depending upon the patient’s requirements breast lift may be considered along with breast augmentation. Sometimes breast augmentation may be a part of mommy makeover surgery or post bariatric body contouring.
When can I start driving after augmentation?
Once you have stopped using medications after surgery, you may start driving again usually after 10 days. But you may check with your surgeon before resuming driving.
When can I return to work?
Usually you may return to work in 10 days after surgery. But you are not supposed to lift any weights till 6 weeks.
When can I appreciate the results?
You may appreciate the result immediately after the surgery, but the breasts may take 2-3 months to settle down by means of size and shape. You may appreciate the final result in 4-6 months.
Will I have any scars over the breasts?
The scars will be placed in hidden areas and are usually placed in the crease below the breasts. With the scar modulation protocol (scar reduction creams, massages, silicone gel sheets) followed in the postoperative period, the scars are barely visible over a period of time.
When can I resume Exercise?
It is recommended strictly to avoid strenuous exercise/gymming /heavy weight lifting for a period of 6 weeks to avoid the formation of blood clots and displacement of implants.
Any Specific instructions to be followed after the surgery?
- Avoid raising your arms beyond 30 degrees for the first 2 weeks
- Avoid housework or avoid sexual activity for 2 months.
- Avoid sleeping with your face or belly down for 6 weeks.
What are the risks of breast augmentation?
As with any surgical procedure, there are certain risks associated with Breast Augmentation such as:
- Infection and bleeding are very rare.
- Haematoma (blood clot formation) and seroma (collection of fluid) are rare.
Fat grafting may be rarely associated with fat necrosis and oil cysts.
How much does it cost?
We can give the information about pricing after examining the patient and discussing your specific requirements and type of procedure.
Will Breast Augmentation cause breast cancer?
We use standard silicone implants approved by USFDA, which are safe. Scientific evidence shows that there is no conclusive proof that breast augmentation with implants causes cancers. Rarely, a very rare type localized tumour may develop by the name ALCL (Anaplastic large cell lymphoma) in 1 in 50,000 patients who had breast implants. With fat grafting, there is no concern at all because the fat is native tissue for that person.
How long can I keep the breast implants without replacement?
Implants last for 15-20 years as per the company guidelines. But, usually, we need not replace them unless and until there is any complication.
Which procedure is recommended for me- breast implants or fat?
There are specific advantages and disadvantages for each type of procedure. Dr Padmini can suggest you the right choice for you after examining you clinically and discussing about your expectations. Fat augmentation procedure has the double benefit of contouring the abdomen/ thighs (donor area) and augmentation of the breast (recipient area), with no scarring on the breast mound, but the expected improvement in size and shape is limited as compared to implants. Breast implants can provide you predictable size and shape, with minimal scarring.
