This page offers a general overview of cosmetic surgery procedures on paticuler areas of the body. For more in-depth information on these procedures, please consult our experienced doctors.
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The Breasts The term breast, also known by the Latin mamma in anatomy, refers to the upper ventral region of an animal's torso, particularly that of mammals, including human beings. In addition, the breasts are parts of a female mammal's body which contain the organs that secrete milk used to feed infants.
Cosmetic surgical offerings on breasts
Breasts are symmetric, But actually, the left side is usually larger than the right.
Overly large breasts can be a difficult problem. Cosmetic surgery offers some procedures to remove some very common and known problems with the breasts. Please read them carefully before undergoing cosmetic surgery on breasts.
BREAST ENLARGEMENT ( Augmentation Mammaplasty )
THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION : Breast augmentation can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal, or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon.
The best candidates for breast augmentation are women who are looking for improvement, not perfection, in the way they look. If you're physically healthy and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate.
TYPES OF IMPLANTS :
A breast implant is a silicone shell filled with either silicone gel or a salt-water solution known as saline.
Procedure: Enhance the size of breasts using inflatable implants filled with saline. Length: 1 to 2 hours. Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general. In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Side Effects: Temporary soreness, swelling, change in nipple sensation, bruising. Breast sensitive to stimulation for a few weeks. Risks: Lack of implant permanence -- surgical removal or replacement of the implants may be required to treat problems, including: deflation; the formation of scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture), which may cause the breast to feel tight or hard; bleeding or infection. Increase or decrease in sensitivity of nipples or breast skin, occasionally permanent. Mammography requires a special technique. Recovery: A few days. Physical contact with breasts: 3 to 4 weeks. Fading of scars: several months to a year or more.
BREAST LIFT ( Mastopexy )
THE BEST CANDIDATES FOR BREAST LIFT :
A breast lift can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it won't necessarily change your looks to match your ideal, or cause other people to treat you differently. Before you decide to have surgery, think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon.
The best candidates for mastopexy are healthy, emotionally-stable women who are realistic about what the surgery can accomplish. The best results are usually achieved in women with small, sagging breasts. Breasts of any size can be lifted, but the results may not last as long in heavy breasts.
Many women seek mastopexy because pregnancy and nursing have left them with stretched skin and less volume in their breasts. However, if you're planning to have more children, it may be a good idea to postpone your breast lift. While there are no special risks that affect future pregnancies (for example, mastopexy usually doesn't interfere with breast-feeding), pregnancy is likely to stretch your breasts again and offset the results of the procedure.
Procedure: Raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples. Length: 1 to 3 hours. Anesthesia: Local with sedation, or general. In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Sometimes inpatient. Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars. Risks: Thick, wide scars; skin loss; infection. Unevenly positioned nipples. Permanent loss of feeling in nipples or breast. Recovery: 1 week or more. Strenuous activities: 1 month. Fading of scars: several months to a year. Duration of Results: (Variable): gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging. Results may last longer or be enhanced when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure.
