Breast Augmentation – What should I expect in terms of treatment, procedures and outcomes?
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 20 August 2018
Breast enlargement surgery takes between one and one-and-a-half hours, and is done under general anaesthetic. The operation itself involves accessing and creating the pocket into which the implant will be placed, using one of the insertion routes mentioned above: breast- crease, armpit or nipple.
Once the pocket has been created, the implant is inserted and the incision wounds are stitched. You may be able to go home the same day. Post-operative pain in these procedures is easily controlled. Patients will be mobile from day one and should be back to full exercise within six weeks. Patients are recommended to take around two weeks off work immediately after the operation in order to ensure they recuperate fully.
The nature of the scars will depend on the technique that has been used. Scars tend to be quite red in the first six weeks, changing to purple over next three months and then fading to white. Most patients will form good quality scars over time.
Breast Augmentation – Getting Back on Track
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 16 August 2018
Most breast augmentation patients want to know how their surgery is going to impact their daily routine and most importantly, their active lifestyle. My patients usually return to basic daily routines within the first week following surgery – things like showering, driving your car and preparing your own meals.
Although every patient is different, the physical activity schedule shown below is typical for breast augmentation patients My expert technique, incision method and leading edge surgical technology ultimately lead to less bruising, less swelling, and quicker recovery times.
WEEK 1: WALKING
WEEK 2: SWIMMING
WEEK 3: HIT THE GYM
WEEK 4: RUNNING
My patients are impressed that they can expect to return to all aspects of their day-to-day lives a month following surgery.
Breast Augmentation – Choosing your “at home” support
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 7 August 2018
Choosing your “at home” support team is a critical decision. They will be elevated to super-human status immediately following your surgery, and should be worthy of the role. Your “at home” care team must:
1) Be present at your final pre-surgery planning appointment tofully understand post-surgery instructions and to become familiar with all the items in your take-home supply kit.
2) Drop you off and pick you up on the day of surgery.
3) Stay with you throughout your first night at home.
4) Ensure you take all medications as scheduled and follow all instructions in your take home materials.
5) Not smoke in your recovery area.
6) Help you bathe, change clothing, prepare meals, and do allthe heavy lifting in the days following surgery.
7) Be prepared to stay up all night following surgery, if necessary.
Breast Augmentation – Preparing Emotionally
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 5 August 2018
I strive to ensure my patients are emotionally well-prepared for breast augmentation surgery. Being able to discuss any issue or question with me is a big part of identifying emotional concerns. I find most women who have breast augmentation surgery are realistic about the surgery and their anticipated results. Patients with a realistic outlook tend to have a better overall experience. Patients seeking breast enhancement for their own personal reasons – and not to fulfill someone else’s desires – also leads to better emotional satisfaction. Every patient will experience some degree of emotional stress and depression after surgery. Typically, this can reach its peak on Day 5 following surgery – due to very predictable physiological reasons (fluid retention, swelling,etc.). When patients are counseled properly to recognize the onset of this experience, they know it’s just a normal part of the healing process.
Breast Augmentation – EVALUATING THE TANGIBLES & INTANGIBLES
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 2 August 2018
As a patient who’s done their due diligence, you’ve arrived at your consultation because you were able to evaluate the “tangibles” of a surgeon’s reputation; things like education, experience, certifications and patient results. Now, during the consultation, it’s time to evaluate the “intangibles;” things like demeanor, personality, patience, passion, compassion and heart.
Ask yourself:
Do I feel a sense of trust?
Do I feel cared for?
Do I feel important?
Do I feel comfortable?
If you answer “no” to any of the above, chances are the surgeon is falling short on the equally important “intangibles” that can make or break your surgical experience. Pay close attention to your inner voice when evaluating matters of the heart.
Breast Augmentation – Did you know…
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 30 July 2018
– Most women have one breast that is slightly larger than the other.
– A saline breast implant saved a woman’s life during an otherwise tragic shooting in California.
– The Hong Kong Polytechnic University offers courses in manufacturing push-up bras.
– Breast Augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery procedure performed.
– Over 378,000 women had breast augmentation or breast lift surgery in the US last year.
– Most women who have breast augmentation are between 30 and 39 years old.
– Surprisingly, almost as many women over 40 had breast augmentations as did women in their 20s.
– Breast Implants, even silicone ones, do not interfere with breast feeding. In fact a clinical study showed higher levels of silicone in canned formula, than in breast milk of women with silicone implants.
– China ranks #1 in breast augmentation surgeries, surpassing the US, Brazil, India and Mexico.
BREAST AUGMENTATION – INCISION SITES
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 26 July 2018
It is important to know the pros and cons for the incision site and have the optimal solution specifically recommended for you.
Breast augmentation with cohesive silicone implants requires a larger incision site than saline implants. There are 3 common incision sites: around the nipple (periareolar), within the breast fold (inframammary), or under the arm (axillary or transaxillary).
Periareolar – This incision is typically more concealed, but since it also involves cutting through the breast tissue, it is associated with a higher likelihood of breastfeeding difficulties, as compared to the other incision sites. Cutting through the tissue may make a change in sensation or infection more of a concern.
Inframammary – This incision is generally less concealed than periareolar but it is associated with fewer breastfeeding difficulties than the periareolar incision site. It is also the most commonly used incision site at the present time because many surgeons feel it gives the best access to and control of the breast implant pocket.
Transaxillary – This incision is less concealed than periareolar and associated with fewer breastfeeding difficulties than the periareolar incision site. If the incision is made under the arm, the surgeon may use a probe fitted with a miniature camera, along with very small instruments, to create a “pocket” for the breast implant. This approach is more difficult, and may increase the risk of damage to, and unexpected location of, the implant.
What Gives the Breast Its Shape?
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 21 July 2018
The breast consists of milk ducts and glands, surrounded by fatty tissue that provides its shape and feel. Beneath the breast is the chest muscle (pectoralis major muscle).
Breast implants are used to make the breast larger or to restore/replace breast tissue. Factors such as pregnancy (when milk glands are temporarily enlarged), rapid weight loss, and the effects of gravity as you age combine to stretch the skin, which may cause the breast to droop or sag. However, it is important to realize that implants are used to make the breast larger. The implants alone may not adequately lift the breast, or correct the effects of pregnancy, weight loss, or skin stretching. I may suggest additional procedures at the time of the breast augmentation, such as mastopexy, to help achieve improved breast lift.
Breast Augmentation – Frequently Asked Questions
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 19 July 2018
What sizes can I choose?
There is an extensive range of breast implant sizes that will be offered to you. Following an assessment, I will advise the most appropriate size for your desired look. Implants sizes are measured in “cc” which is a unit of volume.
What are high, or extra high profiles?
“Profiles” refers to the amount of forward projection off the chest wall. You may choose a round or contoured implant depending on the profile you wish to achieve. Mentor round implants are offered in 5 projections: low, moderate, moderate plus, high and ultra high. Similarly, Mentor Contour Profile Gel breast implants (CPG) are offered in 4 projections: moderate, moderate plus, high or extra high.
Does breast augmentation leave a scar?
A breast enlargement incision is made in the crease under the breast (inframammary fold), usually measuring 3-5cm in length. I will discuss the size and placement of the incision with you before surgery. At first, the incision line will be red but after healing, it will fade to a thin white line – it can take up to a year to fully fade.
Do breast implants need to be replaced?
The length of time a breast implant lasts varies from individual to individual. The Medical Devices Agency has recommended that implants are replaced every 10-15 years or that you at least have an assessment during this time.
Why would you need your implants replacing?
Typically, patients will have their implants in for around 10 years and then opt for an implant removal and reaugmentation procedure. This will normally be due to the natural changes that the female body undergoes during this time. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss and the natural ageing of skin can mean that breasts could change in shape and size, meaning that implants no longer sit on the chest wall as they once did. There are instances of patients having their implants in for 30 years so it really does depend on your own body.
Does breast enlargement affect breastfeeding?
Breast implants will not normally prevent breastfeeding but may adversely affect the shape of the breast as may pregnancy itself. Women should expect physical changes to their bodies that could affect the aesthetic results of surgery and in some cases, it is advised that patients wait until after completion of their family or have achieved their optimum weight before surgery.
Like all plastic surgery, breast implant sizing is an art and a science
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 14 July 2018
Like all plastic surgery, breast implant sizing is an art and a science. To understand sizing, many factors must be considered. First is the aesthetic you wish to achieve. Aesthetics are often communicated in bra cup sizes, but more exact descriptions of desired breast shape and areas of fullness are important to consider. Often, a representative photo of desirable augmented breasts is useful to convey the look you want to achieve. Remember, each bra company calculates bra sizes differently, so using cup size alone as a parameter can lead to miscommunication between us.