KNOW YOUR BREAST SURGERY OPTIONS
Plastic Surgery Dubai | 1 May 2024
Like the women who have them, breasts vary in a variety of sizes and forms. Putting body positivity aside, it’s not always simple to embrace your inherent beauty. There’s probably at least one part of a woman’s chest that she dislikes, whether it’s feeling anxious about the form of her breasts, disliking how clothing fit, or breasts getting in the way of daily activities.
It can be challenging to choose the proper operation to do in a given circumstance, particularly for those who are unfamiliar with the concept of cosmetic surgery.
In the guide to Breast Surgery Options we cover:
– Breast Augmentation
– Breast Lifting
– Breast Reduction
– Breast Implant Removal
Given the range of cosmetic treatments available, selecting the best one can be challenging for many women considering breast surgery. Patients can select the procedure that best serves their cosmetic objectives by understanding the differences between the various types of breast surgery. Most often, patients get breast surgery to improve or modify the contour of their breasts. Most frequently, this entails the use of implants to enlarge and alter the shape.
Patients may choose a reduction in order to achieve better body proportions. A fat transfer or implant procedure known as augmentation is the most popular kind of cosmetic breast surgery to obtain the desired size and shape. Breast reductions, which remove extra fat and tissue for smaller, perkier breasts, and breast lifts, which tighten and raise existing breast tissue, are other popular operations.
BREAST AUGMENTATION IS A FANTASTIC WAY TO BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 30 April 2024
Breast augmentation, also known as breast enlargement or breast implant surgery, is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures
Am I suitable for a breast augmentation procedure?
Breast enhancement is very popular with young women who have always been dissatisfied with the size and/or shape of their breasts. Older women who have seen changes to their body over time, whether due to fluctuations in their weight or the effects of pregnancy and breast feeding, often wish to restore volume where it has been lost. Also women who have noticeably asymmetrical breasts can have this corrected with breast augmentation surgery.
Breast implant surgery is a fantastic way to boost your confidence and Dr. Vigo’s breast augmentation patients are very satisfied with the changes to their breast size and shape. There is a wide range of different sizes to choose from and, depending on the effect you are wishing to achieve, Dr. Vigo is able to advise you which breast implants are suitable for your height and frame.
What can I expect during my breast augmentation procedure?
Performed under general anaesthesia, there are two main technical approaches for where the incision can be made; submammary and axillary. Via the areolar is probably the preferred incision by most cosmetic surgeons – an incision is made in the lower half of the nipple and for those women who have darker nipples than the surrounding skin, the scar can be well-hidden. This incision does mean that the mammary gland and breast tissue is adversely affected when the implant is inserted and the muscle is cut which can be more painful. Over time, this incision also results in more chance of sagging as the implant is not as supported.
The submammary approach is to make an incision along the inframmary fold. Many women seeking breast augmentation do so because their breasts are very small and therefore scar would be very noticeable. For those women who do have a degree of ptosis in the breast, the scar will be hidden in the fold but can still be noticeable even when lying down.
The axillary or underarm or armpit approach; this is the most technically challenging approach, which is why few cosmetic surgeons offer it, but in the hands of a skilled practitioner, it offers a pleasing aesthetic result with the least downside for the patient. There will be no scarring around the breast and the implant is placed below the muscle without the muscle or breast gland being damaged. It produces a more natural result, hides the outline of the implant and there is much less chance of sagging or shape change, even after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
In these two approaches, the implant is placed under the pectoralis muscle for two reasons: first, there is no contact between the implant and breast gland which can affect the pathology and radiology of the breast. Second, the implant can not be detected by palpation and no chance of capsular contracture deformity.
Are there any possible complications associated with breast augmentation surgery?
The most common complication associated with breast augmentation is capsular contracture, which can develop a few months post-procedure. Scar tissue forms around the implant which can tighten and constrict, causing the implant to feel hard or change shape. There are a number of options to deal with capsular contracture, but sometimes the implant and scar tissue may need to be removed before another implant is inserted.
breast augmentation basics
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 28 April 2024
There are lots of reasons why women consider having breast augmentation surgery. Many tell me they just want to be able to buy a bathing suit that fits! Despite some Hollywood stereotypes, the majority of women increase from one to two cup sizes to obtain that flattering figure they always wanted. Some come to me after they have had children and lost their breast size after breast-feeding. Others need to have a breast lift along with the enlargement. Breast augmentation is one of the fastest growing plastic surgery procedures. I suspect it’s growing because of the great results and the quick recovery time. A recent study revealed that 96% of women who had a breast enlargement surgery were either “satisfied” or “highly satisfied” with their results.
Breast Augmentation – WHAT TECHNIQUES ARE INVOLVED?
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 25 April 2024
Having fuller more voluptuous breasts is a very important part of feeling feminine and more confident for women. The breasts give the female body more proportion, curves and shape, which makes many women feel more sexy. There are a variety of factors that make women unhappy with their breasts. Such factors include the effects of aging, gravity which leads to sagging, post pregnancy changes and natural asymmetry. A breast augmentation helps women improve the overall appearance of the breasts and cleavage. This results in an improved self esteem, confidence and feeling sexier about your body.
Reasons why women seek breast augmentation include:
– Improved body proportion
– Correct loss of fullness or sagging due to aging, gravy, or pregnancy
– Improve cleavage appearance
– Increase breast shape and size
– Correct asymmetry of the breasts (one breast is larger than another)
WHAT TECHNIQUES ARE INVOLVED?
Breast augmentation involves the placement of an implant under the patient’s breast tissue to enhance the size and shape of the breast. The breast implants are usually inserted using an incision placed under the breast at the crease, but can also be put in via an incision in the armpit or around the nipple.
Breast augmentation surgery takes about one and a half hours, and is usually 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.
Incision Options
There are three different types of incisions that can be performed when getting a breast augmentation surgery. These incisions are Inframammary (incision below the breast), Transaxillary (through the armpit), and Peri-Areolar (along the lower edge of the Areola). Dr Vigo will go over the different options available to you during your consultation, showing you the benefits of each option and explaining exactly how they are performed including the associated recovery time for each.
Inframammary
An inframammary incision is the most common incision when getting a breast augmentation. This incision is made in the fold below the breast and carries a very low risk of complications. Inframammary incisions are highly recommended for large pre-filled implants such as silicone. These incisions are usually discreet as it goes along the natural crease below the breast, however, on occasion the scar may be visible due to the size or shape of the implant. All patients heal at different rates. Your incisions will be monitored after surgery and tailor your scar managment to optimize healing and appearence. Proper care and maintenance of your incisions will be closely followed with you as you heal.
Peri-Areolar
A Peri-Areolar incision is done around the bottom edge of the areola and is typically four to five centimeters in length. This incision is very discreet after it is healed. Often times it is impossible to notice as it goes along the natural edge of the areola. The trade off risks and benefits of their incision approach will be disscused at the time of your consultation. Some women may experience difficulty with breast feeding after this incision approach. Nipple sensitivity is also jeopardized with this approach compared to other incision sites.
Transaxillary
A Transaxillary incision is the least visible of the different incision options as it is made in the armpit. This ensures there are no scars anywhere near the breasts. The breast augmentation procedure is performed using an endoscope during the surgery, which allows the surgeon to see the implant inside the pocket. Having the ability to see the implant inside the pocket allows for the best surgical decisions and precise placement of the implant. Implant type is limited by the incision, as only round smooth implants can be placed through this incision.
Once the pocket has been created, the surgeon may insert a trial implant to check that the size chosen is appropriate. The trial implant is removed, the definitive implant inserted and the incision wounds are stitched. You will be able to go home the same day. Postoperative pain in these procedures is easily controlled. Your chest will feel tight. Your breasts and ribs below your breasts will be tender. Patients will be mobile from day one and should be back to full exercise within six weeks. Patients are recommended to take around one to two weeks off work immediately after the operation in order to ensure you recuperate fully.
Implant Placement Options
There are two choices when it comes to the placement of the breast implants you select. They are subglandular (above the muscle) or submuscular (below the muscle). The benefits of each of the different placement options will be discussed with you at your consultation with a recommendation of a specific placement option depending on the natural shape of your breasts or your overall goals for getting a breast augmentation.
Subglandular
Subglandular placement is when the implant is placed above the muscle. During this placement, the implants are placed below the natural breast tissue and the surgery is usually quicker but the recovery time is about the same as below the muscle. One of the benefits of subglandular placement is that if future surgery may be required due to rupture or leakage, it allows for easier access to the implant. However, subglandular placement does also have its downsides, such as an increased risk of capsular contracture, concerns about breast views on mammography, and the implant may be able to be felt through the skin.
Submuscular
Submuscular placement is when the breast implant is put under the pectoral muscle. The benefit with submuscular placement is that the final result of the breast augmentation will look and feel more natural. Any breast imaging will be easier including mammographies, because it is easier to differentiate the implant from real breast tissue. Most patients are able to drive in a few days and you may shower the next day. Most surgeons agree that implants under the muscle are in the best position for the long term health of the patient.
Dual plane augmentation
When slender women with slightly drooping breasts seek breast augmentation surgery, surgeons often combine these two routes, placing the implants partly behind the breast and partly behind the muscle. Through this combined approach surgeons try to give patients the benefits of both techniques. This is called a dual plane augmentation.
BEFORE BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY
Before going into breast augmentation surgery, it is very important to get a good nights rest. You must follow the instructions given such as limitations to food or medications the day before surgery. All of this is important to get the best results and have the quickest recovery possible when getting surgery.
On the day of surgery make sure you have a friend or family member drive you to the surgical facility. You may be very sleepy from anesthesia after the surgery. Before surgery, your surgeon will review the choices you selected and answer any final questions or concerns you may have.
Your body will then be marked and you will be guided through exactly what will happen during the surgery.
Breast Augmentation – FORGET CUP SIZE
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 20 April 2024
You might not want to hear this but I am going to tell you anyway: you need to forget thinking about cup size. Women tend to think in cup sizes because that is how they buy bras. The most common comment I hear is, “I’d like to be a C-cup”. When I hear that I translate it to mean, “She wants her breasts to look like they fit the rest of her body.” This is because cup size for patients having breast augmentation is a very subjective measurement. Everyone wears their bras differently and every bra manufacturer makes them differently. You may be a 36C in one bra and a 34D in another. And when you check out all the different styles at your local Victoria’s Secret, you can understand why I say think proportion and shape, not cup size!
BREAST AUGMENTATION – DO I NEED A “LIFT”?
Plastic Surgery Dubai | 15 April 2024
Breast sagging is a natural aspect of becoming older and can be brought on by pregnancy, breastfeeding, or drastic weight loss. Women who are dissatisfied with the way their breasts look because of drooping (ptosis) may think about breast lift surgery in addition to breast augmentation.
Look at your nipples in relation to the crease beneath your breasts while standing in front of a mirror. Without also removing extra skin through a breast lift, putting implants will just make your breasts droop further if your nipples were lower than your breast crease before to surgery. In this situation, I ordinarily suggest that ladies get breast augmentation and a breast lift.The most difficult type of female breast surgery is breast lifts. They need the skill of a plastic surgeon who has had extensive training and experience.
BREAST AUGMENTATION – ALL ABOUT SIZING
Breast Enlargement Dubai | 10 April 2024
Dr. Vigo advises his patients to consider proportion and shape more so than cup size when it comes to sizing. Patients desiring breast augmentation must measure their cup size, which is highly subjective. No two people are alike, and even breasts on the same body are not alike! I must assess your skeletal and muscular structure, overall anatomy, and the quality, thickness, and suppleness of the current tissue before I can establish your eventual size.
Everyone wears bras extremely differently, which is due in part to these factors. In addition, sizes between manufacturers vary greatly.As a result, when considering your new size, focus more on proportion and shape. Most essential, don’t base your size decision on what your significant other or a friend might have.
Together, we will carefully choose your implant size during your consultation based on measurements rather than volume.
ARE YOU A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION?
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 5 April 2024
One of the most popular techniques for changing the size or look of the breasts is breast enlargement surgery, sometimes referred to as breast augmentation or breast enhancement. Many women choose to get breast augmentation surgery in order to feel better about their physical appearance and to be more comfortable with the size and health of their breasts.
There are a plethora of reasons why people choose to get breast augmentations. People with small, uneven, or bosoms that have lost volume or shape as a result of pregnancy or weight loss typically undergo the procedure. All patients must have a thorough evaluation and consultation with Dr. Vigo, even if they have no specific cause for wanting to have their breasts enlarged, lifted, or reduced. Women who have not reached sexual maturity should avoid having breast augmentation surgery because their bodies may change significantly over time.
After Your Breast Augmentation Surgery
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When your surgery is complete, you’ll be taken into a recovery area where you will be closely monitored. Although the time varies, most patients are discharged one to two hours after the procedure.
Your breasts will be wrapped in gauze dressings or a surgical bra. You’ll receive detailed instructions for your post-surgical care, including drains if they’ve been used. In most cases, you’ll go home in just a few hours.
You will need a caregiver to drive you home and to stay with you for the first 24 hours to watch for signs of complications.
You will be walking that same day. Your chest will feel stiff and sore for the first few days, but you can be up and about in just a day or two. Dressings can be removed in a few days, after which time you’ll wear a support bra. You’ll be able to shower three to seven days after surgery, and stitches will be removed in about a week.
Your breasts may feel tight and sensitive to the touch at first, and your skin may feel warm or itchy. It may be difficult to raise your arms. You should not lift, push or pull anything, or engage in any strenuous activity or twisting of the upper body for the first two weeks. You’ll notice some discoloration and swelling at first, but this will subside quickly. Any additional swelling should disappear within a month.
It’s often possible to return to work within a few days to a week after your breast augmentation, depending on your type of job. You should be extremely gentle with your breasts, avoiding excessive force, abrasion or motion for at least the first month.
If you experience shortness of breath, chest pains or an unusual heart rhythm during this time, seek medical attention immediately. It’s extremely important to follow your post-operative instructions.
BREAST LIFTING – WITH & WITHOUT IMPLANTS
Plastic Surgery Dubai | 30 March 2024
You might be interested in learning more about mastopexy surgery if you’ve grown more and more unhappy with the way your breasts are sagging. In order to reach your goals, Dr. Vigo may recommend adjunct operations such as breast augmentation or breast reduction in addition to your lift.
A breast lift restores a youthful form and lift to your breasts by addressing sagging and uneven breasts, decreased breast volume, drooping nipples, and stretched areolas (the darker area surrounding the nipples). In addition to a lift, a breast augmentation or breast reduction may be advised if there is an imbalance in the volume of the breasts. Numerous thousands of women have effective breast-lift surgeries each year, with no significant side effects, and are happy with the results.
BREAST LIFT WITH IMPLANTS
If you have very little breast volume and your breasts are sagging or have lost shape as a result of childbirth, weight loss, or the ageing process, cosmetic surgery that combines a breast lift (mastopexy) and the placement of breast implants (breast enlargement) can help you achieve the look you want.
Breast uplift surgery with implants will elevate ptosis (drooping) breasts by adjusting the position, size, and shape of the breasts during a single procedure that lasts around 2-2.5 hours, is performed under a general anaesthetic, and necessitates an overnight hospital stay. To give the breasts a more young and pert appearance, breast uplift surgery is quite successful.
If you already have sufficient breast volume then a breast lift without implants may be suggested by your surgeon. All your options will be discussed in detail at your surgeon consultation including the size of the implant and the extent of the breast lift.
BREAST LIFT WITHOUT IMPLANTS
A mastopexy, commonly known as a breast lift without implants, is a surgical surgery that alters the size and contour of the chest by raising the breasts. Breast lifts—also called breast uplifts or boob lifts—reshape the breast to give it a more youthful appearance by removing extra skin and breast tissue. Implants might not always be the best option for you if you want to improve the form and profile of your breasts.
A breast lift without implants will solve this if your breasts are sagging but still have enough volume. This will give your breasts a more pert appearance. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or a major weight reduction are the most frequent causes of droopy breasts.
WHEN TO CONSIDER A BREAST LIFT
– Pregnancy, nursing, gravity, weight gain or loss, normal aging, and
heredity have taken a toll on the shape of your breasts, resulting in
sagging or excess skin
– If your surgeon thinks that breast implants alone are unlikely to achieve
the contour you desire
– If the tissue surrounding the nipple or areola has become stretched
WHY HAVE A BREAST UPLIFT?
Breasts naturally droop with age, after pregnancy and breastfeeding, and after weight loss – this is because the skin and fibrous ligaments in the breast become stretched so the breast tissue is not supported.
It is not possible to recreate the fibrous support of the breasts, but they can be reshaped by removing extra skin, remodelling the breast tissue and moving the nipples up to the best position on the new breasts. Other options are to reduce the size of the areola (the darker skin around the nipple), or to have the breasts enlarged at the same time.
Having a breast uplift can make the breasts firmer and higher. After a breast uplift you may be more comfortable socially and personally. The best results are with women with small, saggy breasts, but breasts of any size can be lifted. The results of a breast uplift may not last as long with heavy breasts.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN BEFORE MY OPERATION?
You will meet with Dr. Vigo to talk about why you want surgery and what you want. Dr. Vigo will make a note of any illnesses you have or have had in the past. He will also make a record of any medication you are on, including herbal remedies and medicines that are not prescribed by your doctor.
Dr. Vigo will examine your breasts, and may take some photographs for your medical records. They will ask you if you want to have someone with you during the examination, and ask you to sign a consent form for taking, storing and using the photographs. He will measure your height and weight to make sure that it is safe to do an operation. If you are overweight, or planning to become pregnant, Dr. Vigo may suggest delaying your operation.
HOW IS THE SURGERY PERFORMED?
There are different types of uplift. The best type of uplift for you depends on your breast size and the result you want. Different types of uplift make different scars on the breasts. Whichever type of uplift you choose, the scars should not be visible when you wear normal clothing, bras and bikini tops,
The most common type of uplift, with a cut around your areola and vertically under your breast. Sometimes there is a cut in the crease under the breast to make an anchor shape. Extra skin is removed from underneath the breast, the breast is reshaped into a tighter cone and the nipples are moved to a higher level.
The size of the areola can also be reduced. If your breasts are small as well as droopy, you can have them enlarged with silicone implants. Having breast implants is the only way to significantly increase fullness above the nipples, but their weight can make the breast droop again over time.
MASTOPEXY SURGERY STEPS
Breast lift surgery involves reshaping the breast tissue and removing excess skin. Incision options include:
1) the pattern in which an incision is made around the areola
2) the vertical incision, in which incisions are made around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease
3) the inverted T or anchor incision, in which incisions are made around the are- ola, vertically down to the breast crease, and along the inferior breast fold.
The incision selected is based on your existing breast size and shape, the size and position of your areolae, the amount of breast sagging, and your skin quality and elasticity.
After the incisions are made, the breast tissue is lifted and reshaped, the nipple and areola are reduced and repositioned, and excess skin is removed. Sutures are placed deep within the breast tissue to support the newly shaped breasts. The incisions are then closed with dissolvable sutures.
WHAT IS THE RECOVERY STAGE LIKE?
Following surgery, you will awaken in the recovery area. A responsible adult will need to be available to escort you home. The day after surgery, you may shower while leaving the tapes on your skin intact. Patients are seen in the clinic one week following surgery. Most sutures placed will dissolve on their own. Special bandages and drains are not used. Most patients do not complain of severe pain following this surgery, but note that their breasts feel sore for several days. Pain medication is prescribed for any discomfort. Swelling will be present for the initial 3-4 weeks after surgery. The scars will continue to fade and soften for up to one year following surgery, although they will never completely disappear.
COMMON REASONS WOMEN CHOOSE BREAST LIFT SURGERY
After pregnancy and breastfeeding, to improve breast shape. The breasts may undergo some unfavourable alterations during pregnancy; they are frequently left strained and drooping. These alterations can be reversed and a more aesthetically attractive appearance can be restored by a breast lift, whether or not implants are used. after a large weight loss, to improve breast contour.
Frequently, breast volume decreases with weight loss. By eliminating extra skin, a breast lift can assist in restoring a younger, more proportionate breast form. to experience having a lovely, perky breast form for the first time. Breast drooping has affected a small but growing proportion of breast lift patients since their teen years. A lady might achieve the desired breast profile through breast lift surgery.