Women who desire larger breasts may wish to have a breast enlargement (augmentation) procedure. Breast augmentation may also be indicated for women who have one breast that is noticeably smaller than the other.
Breast augmentation is intended to give the patient larger and more shapely breasts. A more positive self image may also be a result of breast enlargement.
Breast enlargement is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. A small incision is made under the breast or armpit and a saline or silicone implant is inserted under the breast tissue or under the breast tissue and the underlying muscle.
The patient goes home in an elastic bra. The bra helps hold the breasts in the correct position. Initial discomfort is controlled with oral medication. Light activities can be resumed as tolerated and aerobic activities can be started in about 3 weeks.
Breast enlargement is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment.
The specific risks and the suitability of breast augmentation for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.
You may be a candidate for this procedure if you have sagging breasts due to past pregnancies, genetics, or aging. You may also desire a mastopexy if breast sagging is too great to be treated with an implant alone.
The procedure may also be helpful if your nipple-areolar complexes (pigmented areas around nipples) are enlarged. The procedure is intended to give the patient an elevated, more youthful breast contour, as well as nipple-areolar complexes of the desired size and at the correct height.
The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under sedation and local or general anesthesia. The patient goes home with only light dressings over the incision lines. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Light activities may be started in 7-10 days.
Breast lift is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. The specific risks and the suitability of mastopexy for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
Providing a professional, state of the art plastic surgery experience starts with a friendly and informed staff and surgeon that will schedule your pre-operative complimentary consultation. For any additional questions, meet and discuss the procedure with you plastic surgeon.
Author Resource:-
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and cosmetic surgery procedures such as philadelphia breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, liposuction, and arm lift.
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