In pursuit of beauty, the woman agrees to everything: even to go under the knife to a plastic surgeon. And the chest is the right place that attracts the attention of both men and beautiful ladies. The statistics are relentless: only 5% of women aged 18 to 45 are happy with the look of their breasts, and almost everyone believes that if they had the opportunity, they would change it. Some a little, and some would completely abandon their natural in favor of the ideal, such as models on the cover of a glossy magazine. What is breast plastic surgery and what questions excite the ladies who are ready to decide on a transformation?
Breast plastic surgery: how can doctors help?
The majority of women strive to enlarge their breasts, and it is with this request that thousands of women turn to plastic surgeons every year. However, in some cases, too massive a bust brings discomfort and they want, on the contrary, to make it smaller. Sometimes after childbirth, the breasts become sagging and the woman becomes insecure, because in order for no one to know about her problem, she must constantly wear a bra. However, in intimate communication it is not possible to hide. Another problem is the asymmetry of the mammary glands and in this case doctors have ways to help a woman. Finally, an important point is the appearance of the nipples: they make the bust attractive. Sometimes the shape of the nipples (inverted, asymmetrical) deprives the breast of charm, even if its size corresponds to the generally accepted parameters of female beauty.
breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is the most common operation performed on this part of the female body and occupies a leading position among all plastic procedures. Why so? The answer is simple: the beauty of the bust for many is the key to success with the opposite sex. True, the shape of a woman's breast is important for men, but this issue is purely individual: some are crazy about small breasts, which makes them feel that their partner is an innocent girl, others crave drowning in great shape, and others (most of them) adhere to the "golden mean" and want to admire breasts of 2-3 sizes.
Breast augmentation surgery is the placement of a special silicone implant under the breast tissue or under the large muscle of the chest. There are three types of surgical incisions:
- By incision in the area around the nipple. In this case, traces of cuts and seams can be visually visible.
- By incision in the fold between the chest and chest. At the same time the seams are practically invisible.
- Through an incision in the armpit. It is used quite rarely if it is impossible to perform in the first two areas.
The operation is performed in 2 stages: first the doctor creates a pocket where the implant will be placed, and then puts a silicone prosthesis in it. Then he sews carefully. The average duration of the operation is 1, 5 hours. It requires full anesthesia, so the woman must first be examined "under anesthesia" to minimize the risks during the operation. A woman can leave the clinic the next day, and on the 10thday will be invited to review and remove stitches.
In the first days after the prosthesis, it is likely that the woman is not completely satisfied with the result. The sutures in the first few weeks will be bright, swollen due to stretching of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, it will feel as if the skin is taut, a pain reminiscent of the same in the first weeks of breastfeeding. Adaptation to new breast sizes lasts 3-5 weeks, after which the woman's condition usually returns to normal. Implant rejection is extremely rare: modern materials are used today that do not cause such a reaction. Given the fact that the silicone prosthesis does not break the integrity of the mammary gland, but begins behind it, breastfeeding is acceptable in the future, of course, if it does not cause discomfort to the woman (after all, the bust can reach very large sizes, sometimes it will be necessarypumping).
Breast reduction
Breast reduction surgery is much less sought after than breast augmentation. However, even with such a request, the owners of magnificent forms sometimes turn for help to plastic surgeons. Indeed, very large breasts can cause discomfort: the skin sweats under it, diaper rash occurs, excessive strain on the spine leads to back pain, it is difficult to run, jump and play sports: for this you need to wear a tight bra orspecial t-shirt. As a result, a woman has to carry two special backpacks in front every day, sometimes weighing 3-5 kilograms.
Breast reduction surgery is performed both at the patient's request and in the presence of medical indications (in most cases these are complications of the spine). In this case, the doctor makes an incision around the nipple or from the nipple down. It can remove both the tissue of the mammary gland itself and the adipose tissue that makes up most of the magnificent bust. Usually these tissues are taken from the sides and bottom in the same volume symmetrically on both sides. You can remove up to 1 kg from each breast at once. If necessary, the operation can be repeated after a few months.
The operation also requires complete anesthesia and takes about 1 hour. After that, the sutures should be removed on the 7th-10th day and examined by a doctor. Many women are significantly relieved, rejuvenated, and happy to be more active and mobile.
Chest lift
Big breasts, of course, are beautiful and feminine. However, after childbirth or sudden weight loss, it may acquire a not very aesthetic appearance - to become sagging. The fact is that the skin and subcutaneous tissue can not always shrink, as a result, they stretch and deprive the breast of elasticity. Sometimes stretch marks form on the skin of the breast, which significantly worsens its appearance.
Breast lift surgery is called mastopexy. Its essence is reduced to cutting and removing excess skin and subcutaneous tissue, the mammary gland rises higher and is fixed in this new position. Sometimes, along with these manipulations, the shape of the nipples is corrected, which often acquire a not very aesthetic appearance when sagging breasts. The operation lasts 2-3 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. It is most often followed by traces of cuts and stitches, especially in the nipple area. As a result, the woman acquires a "rejuvenated" breast, which becomes taller, more elegant and looks much more attractive (of course, men also like this option more).
A woman can leave the clinic the day after the operation. On the 7th day, an examination by the attending physician is required. The sutures are removed after 12-14 days. The final shape of the breast takes 3-4 weeks, when the swelling disappears completely.
Nipple plastic surgery
The beauty of the whole breast depends on the appearance of the nipples. Very often after childbirth and prolonged breastfeeding, they acquire an unusual shape: they become asymmetrical (for example, if a woman has breastfed for a long time), too large or have an uneven contour. Sometimes such an operation may be necessary for a woman with inverted nipples in case she cannot feed the baby milk. Another indication is the removal of the mammary gland, skin and nipple due to the appearance of a malignant neoplasm. In this case, a woman can install a silicone prosthesis and at the same time form an artificial nipple. Sometimes even a man may need nipple plastic surgery if he develops hormonal diseases (gynecomastia).
The operation lasts about 1 hour and the technique depends on what the surgeons need to fix. It also requires complete anesthesia and suture removal on days 10-14.
Expert comment
plastic surgeon
If you ask passers-by: "What types of plastic surgery do you know? "99% of respondents will answer: " Breast augmentation ". Without exaggeration, this is perhaps the favorite operation of both patients and plastic surgeons. The experience gained during the years of development of plastic surgery is huge, it allows you to create conditions for the patient to get the expected result and the rehabilitation period to be as comfortable as possible. Augmentation mammoplasty is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the world. It is often combined with breast augmentation, especially for women who have given birth or lost a lot of weight.
What still leads women to a plastic surgeon? Desire to feel attractive to men and young people. The female body is beautiful. But after childbirth and breastfeeding, no cream and no gym will return a woman's breasts to their previous shape and elasticity. Women begin to become complex and lose self-confidence. As a result, they are ashamed to undress not only on the beach, but also in front of their own husband.
For some patients, breast augmentation is a dream come true, for others it is a weapon in the fight against athletes who watch their beloved man. For breast cancer patients, this is an opportunity to feel like a woman! It seems that the operation is one, but so many different patients, destinies and emotions.
Most often, patients who want to install breast implants are concerned about the following questions: "How to choose the size of the implant? ", " How to choose a surgeon? ", " Anatomical or round implants are better? ", " What access? ", " How will the rehabilitation go? "I think the most important thing is to find your specialist, the one you will trust. The other issues will be decided by the surgeon, because he is responsible for you and your breasts. On this issue, I would advise you to first look at the photo gallerythe work of the doctor and, of course, never skimp on the quality of the implants. Read the reviews of the surgeon.
An important point I would like to focus on is the rehabilitation period. It is important that your surgeon keeps in touch with you throughout the recovery process. Many women believe that if they break the doctor's order, nothing will happen. Sometimes they do not realize the seriousness of the operation. This is your body, your breasts, your life. And if your surgeon has forbidden you to make love within 2 weeks after surgery or to lift more than 1, 5 kg - there are reasons for this. The initial rehabilitation after implant placement takes one month. The surgeon performs the last examination one year after the operation.
Be healthy and beautiful!
Plastic surgeon, winner of the international award, best plastic surgeon in mammoplasty 2016, best plastic surgeon in rhinoplasty 2017
"Is it possible to breastfeed after mammoplasty? ""- I hear this question quite often in my consultations. Definitely - yes, because a lot depends on what operation was or will be performed.
In endoprosthesis, ie breast augmentation, the surgeon makes an incision under the breast or under the arm. Through it he installed an implant. In this case, the doctor does not touch the mammary glands, respectively, the procedure does not affect the ability to breastfeed. In addition, even with an incision along the lower edge of the areola, the ducts of the gland are not cut and the feeding function remains. After the operation you can even express the milk. By the way, its composition will remain unchanged, as modern implants are made of safe non-toxic material.
There is a myth that implants should be removed during pregnancy. In fact, in rare cases there are medical indications for this, because in the situation the breast increases in size. However, this is rather a special case. In this way, endoprosthetics can be performed both before and after birth.
It does not affect the process of lactation and mastopexy, ie breast lift. It is usually performed after birth to correct the breast and add volume. Such an operation will allow you to feed the baby naturally after the next birth.
Meanwhile, mastopexy is often confused with reduction mammoplasty. This is a breast reduction operation. During it, excess skin and adipose tissue are removed. Patients usually resort to such a wellness procedure to relieve the load of excess volume on the spine, especially its cervical areas.
Reduction mammoplasty affects the milk ducts, which, of course, affects the possibility of lactation. But in most cases it is still possible. Thus, if a young mother is planning one or more children, she can inform a specialist and he will choose the optimal operation.
The most important thing is to consult a doctor on all issues that arise, not girls in online forums. After all, this is where many unconfirmed and frightening myths are born. But today, thanks to the development of technology, plastic surgery has become much more affordable and safer. Even those girls who are planning to have several more children can have surgery and improve their appearance.