Breast Procedures
Breast Augmentation Surgery
One of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure. Also known as breast enlargement or augmentation mammoplasty, it can give a fuller, firmer and better proportionate look to women with small or asymmetrical breasts.
Women may decide to undergo a breast augmentation surgery due to medical or aesthetic reasons, including reduced volume after pregnancy, weight loss or after mastectomy.
Breast implants are cohesive gel implants and are placed behind the breast muscle. The operation lasts one to two hours and is performed with general anaesthesia. With this operation, the size of the breast can be increased by one or more cup sizes.
The incisions are made in less visible areas of the to minimize scar visibility (in the armpit, in the crease under the breast or around the areola). Dr. Ioannidis prefers the incision under the chest as it is less visible there.
the most common option is the placement of the implant behind the breast muscle, as the possibility of capsular contracture is minimized. Also, it doesn’t interfere with the mammogram examination. Postoperative pain is usually less than most patients expect and is often described as similar to pain after intense chest work out.
After the implants are placed behind the nipples, the incisions are stitched and taped. Most patients feel tired and tense in the operated area, however the pain usually subsides in one to two days, and they can usually return to work within a week. The pain, swelling and tenderness subside within a few weeks. The scars begin to improve within a few months and continue to fade over time.
Any woman who wants to increase the size of her breasts, fix asymmetrical breasts or restore lost volume, is a candidate for breast augmentation surgery. The candidate must have fully developed breasts, be healthy and have realistic expectations regarding the outcome of the surgery.
Risks and complications of breast augmentation surgery
In addition to the complications associated with all surgery procedures, such as anaesthesia, in the case of breast implants, there may also occur capsular contracture, implant leaks and ruptures, implant shifting, swelling, pain, infection, or reduction of sensation in the nipple area. If the patient has been breastfeeding in the last year, milk production may be observed.
In addition to the complications associated with all surgery procedures, such as anaesthesia, in the case of breast implants, there may also occur capsular contracture, implant leaks and ruptures, implant shifting, swelling, pain, infection, or reduction of sensation in the nipple area. If the patient has been breastfeeding in the last year, milk production may be observed.
Most patients are surprised with how easy recovery is after surgery. Patients have bandages in the operated area and have to wear a surgical bra for support. They usually feel tired and tense in the operated area but can still return to work after a week. Pain medication is suggested for 2-4 days but the pain level is tolerable. After 1-2 days Dr Ioannidis will see you to review the healing progress and to advise on the recovery methods and use of support bra, which may need to be used for a month.
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