Breast Augmentation

Having beautiful and shaped breasts is undoubtedly something that many women desire. For this reason, many women today prefer breast augmentation.

Who can undergo breast augmentation?

• Those who have small breasts since adolescence
• Post-pregnancy or patients who have lost significant amounts of weight
• For patients who have lost their breasts as a result of breast cancer
• Patients with no, small or asymmetrical breasts in congenital diseases
• Patients who are uncomfortable with breast size and want to have larger breasts

surgery is performed for more symmetrical, voluminous, full and erect breasts.

The most appropriate and healthy solution for small breasts is silicone breast implants. Augmentation with fat tissues taken from the person’s own body can also be tried, but they are generally not preferred because they can melt and cause a decrease in volume. The most suitable patients for breast augmentation with fat injection are those with high body fat content. At the same time, the amount of regional fat is reduced in this way.

What are the prostheses used in breast augmentation operations?

Silicone prostheses are of 2 types: drop (anatomical) and round. Prosthesis suitability is decided according to the person’s breast structure, height, shoulder-body relationship, breast skin, the patient’s request and the situation deemed appropriate by the surgeon. The outer wall of breast implants consists of a silicone sheath. They are products with silicone gel inside. Their walls have a rough or smooth surface. They are available in different sizes in terms of volume, base diameter and height.

The possibility of any health problem in breast augmentation surgery performed with FDA-approved prostheses produced with the latest technology is very low. Studies have not found a relationship between silicone prosthesis and breast cancer. Breast prostheses are used for many years. They do not need to be replaced unless any problem occurs.

Can breast augmentation patients breastfeed?

This question is one of the most common questions women ask. Many young women who have not become mothers hesitate to have breast augmentation for this reason. However, research has shown that the prosthesis does not prevent breastfeeding.

How is breast augmentation surgery performed?

The operation takes 1-2 hours. The patient is discharged on the same day or after staying in the hospital overnight.

Silicone prostheses are placed in the breast by 3 methods: under the muscle (Pectoralis major muscle), above the muscle or both under the muscle and above the muscle (Dual plan).

The prosthesis is most commonly placed in the inframammary fold, less frequently around the nipple, in the armpit area or in the navel area.

Very mild breast sagging can also be eliminated with breast augmentation surgeries. However, it is useful to include breast lift surgeries in moderate and advanced sagging.

What are the points to be considered in the postoperative period?

It is possible to experience pain for the first 2 days, which is slightly more in prostheses placed under the muscle and can be reduced with painkillers to be given in prosthesis surgeries. Swelling and bruises are seen in and around the breast area. They usually disappear within 2 weeks. However, it takes 6 months to 1 year for the swelling to go down completely and the breast to take its final form.

In the postoperative period, if the person is not doing very heavy work, he/she returns to work and normal life after 3 days. It is recommended to avoid heavy exercises and lifting loads for about a month.

What are the risks that may occur with surgery?

Bleeding and infection due to surgery are rare but can occur. Some patients may have decreased or increased sensory changes in the nipples. This is usually temporary.

The body produces a membranous substance called a capsule against the prosthesis. This membrane does not cause any problems when it is thin. However, in some patients, this capsule can reach a medium to large size. In this case, a secondary intervention may be necessary.

The possibility of rupture of the prosthesis is unlikely except in cases of serious chest trauma such as car accidents, falls from a height and sharp instrument injuries.c