One decision more and more women are making everyday is to have cosmetic surgery in particular breast enhancement surgery (a procedure to enhance the size of your breasts by using implants - saline implants or silicone implants.) Implants are indicated for females where the patient is at least 18 years of age, and for reconstruction of the female breast. Doctors are able to increase a woman's bust line by one or more bra cup sizes.
On your surgery day, you should allow approximately 4 hours for pre-operative surgical admission, surgical time and post-surgical recovery. Your surgical team, including your plastic surgeon, a nurse anesthetist or anesthesiologist, a registered nurse and surgical technician will be with you throughout your surgery and recovery. Most surgeons ask that you have a responsible adult accompany you to and from the surgery center. This individual should be accessible by phone while you are in surgery and should be at our facility when you are ready to be discharged. After your surgery, you should have someone with you for the first 24 hours.
At your first post-operative visit, your plastic surgeon will remove your surgical bra and wrap before assisting you with your exercises. He or she will determine what post-operative garment you should wear at this time. After this initial visit, you will be able to shower. You will usually have two sets of sutures, which will be removed at post-operative days 7 and 14, respectively. You will be advised not to use deodorant for the first 2 weeks, but can use a non-scented liquid deodorant after that time, treating the suture line with care. In the first couple of weeks, your plastic surgeon will continue to monitor your progress and advise you in your post-operative regime and instructions. It is exceptionally important that you come to all recommended post-operative visits in order to minimize post-operative risks and and achieve optimal results.
The most common complication associated with breast augmentation is capsular contracture. This condition, which involves a tightening of the scar tissue around the implant, may result in varying degrees of breast firmness, pain and change in breast appearance.
While the national average for capsular contracture is ten percent, some plastic surgeons have maintained an average rate of 5.9% or lower since the start of their practice. Other risks include implant rupture or leakage, changes in nipple or breast sensation (both temporary and permanent), and adverse reactions to anesthesia. Within a short time following surgery, you will be able to resume your normal routine and enjoy your new shape.
If you want to show off your new shape by summertime, we recommend that you schedule your surgery in the spring (or before). Springtime is the busiest time of the year in most plastic surgeons' offices for that very reason.
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