Augmentation mammoplasty
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What is breast augmentation ?
Breast augmentation, also known as mammoplasty, is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed in the world. We offer a range of breast augmentation procedures for individuals who are not satisfied with the shape and size of their breasts, as well as women seeking reconstruction after breast cancer surgery.
The breast consists of tissue and fat, and the size and shape can often be influenced by weight and aging. We work with adult patients of all ages and begin by ensuring that you understand and can evaluate all the breast augmentation options available to you. Each case is individual, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to our breast enlargement surgery.
Since the advent of plastic surgery, breast augmentation and breast implants have been one of the most requested forms of augmentation. Adult women of all ages, colors, and shapes have always wanted to be able to control their breast size. With the advancement of technology, the surgeon can offer you the most natural-looking and feeling breasts.
The list of reasons to perform this surgery may include:
- If you feel your breasts are small or not proportional in relation to your body
- If you wish to recover lost symmetry of breasts
- If you have shrunken breasts after losing a significant amount of weight
- If the shape and size of your breasts have changed because of pregnancy.
If you wish to change the size of your breasts due to one of the above reasons, you are an ideal candidate for the operation.
This procedure is carried out only on fully formed breasts. The emotional maturity of the patient and clear understanding of their own reasons for undergoing the operation are very important. It is also important to have realistic expectations from the procedure, as the operation can bring only enhancement and not perfection. Awareness of the risks and benefits of the surgery is essential for patients.
Breast augmentation also allows women to increase breast size and add symmetry. The procedure involves placing breast implants under the breast tissue. Breast augmentation can provide corrections for women who want to improve what nature has given them, or for women who experience loss of breast volume due to any number of factors, including pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, weight loss, trauma, and aging. The most suitable candidates should meet the following criteria:
- Increases the fullness and tip of your breasts.
- Improves the symmetry and balance of the breasts.
- Improves the shape and gives you a more rounded, aesthetic appearance.
There are different available shapes and implant surfaces. Firstly, there are implants of round shape and anatomical shape. Their covering can be a textured surface or smooth silicon surface. The choice of the proper implant depends on several factors, including surgeon preferences, patient needs, size, and shape of implant. The selection of round or counter implants depends on the desired shape. As a rule, the larger the cup size, the bigger implant size the surgeon will consider.
Stay in hospital
1 day one night
Surgery duration
1 to 2 hours
Anesthesia
General
Price list
We accept payments in Armenian Dram
Procedure types
Inframammary incision
Inframammary incision
This technique involves a short incision made in the crease, inframammary fold, underneath the breast and leaves a thin, 1 to 2 inch scar that is easily concealed. Advantages of this incision type are that it includes a wider access point, allowing your surgeon to place larger silicone implants with precision.
Trans-axillary incision
This technique involves making a small incision in the armpit through which the surgeon will insert the breast implant using specialized instruments and a camera to ensure precise placement. As a result, there will be a small scar in the armpit but no visible scar on the breast.
Trans-axillary incision
Periareolar incision
This technique involves making an incision around the outer edge of the areola and nipple. Surgeons often use this incision when performing a breast lift operation. The resulting scar will be located around the areola and nipple.
What to expect
Prior to the breast augmentation operation, the patient undergoes a routine preoperative analysis, which includes an internal specialist examination and a blood test analysis.
Before the operation, HEG surgeons instruct patients to discontinue painkillers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that contain acetylsalicylic acid like Aspirin, Andol, or Acisal. This is a crucial factor in preparing the patient for surgery, as it helps prevent possible bleeding and hematoma during and after the procedure. Following these instructions leads to a quicker and more successful recovery, improving the result of the operation.
There are three different ways to insert implants: inframammary, through the nipple areola (periareolar), or through the armpit. The implants are located under the pectoral muscles or breast tissue. The duration of the procedure is between one and two and a half hours. Healing normally takes from one month to six weeks.
The most commonly preferred incision sites for breast implants are subareolar and periareolar incisions. The incision made around the periareolar region usually results in a very small scar on the area around the areola (the brown part), but it may be necessary to interrupt the milk ducts. On the other hand, the subareolar incision does not cause damage to the mammary gland and milk ducts, and healing occurs with a less noticeable scar on the subareolar trough.
This surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia. To avoid any potential problems, laboratory tests are usually carried out before the surgery. The anesthesiologist will evaluate the patient in the preoperative phase. During the procedure in the operating room, the patient’s heart rate and blood oxygen level are continuously monitored using electronic devices. Before receiving general anesthesia, the patient should have an empty stomach and refrain from eating or drinking for 6-8 hours.
After the surgery, nothing is given orally for at least 4-6 hours, although this period may be adjusted by the patient’s doctor. The operation typically lasts 1-1.5 hours. Following breast augmentation surgery, the patient is usually observed in a waiting room for 1 hour before being moved to a private patient room. However, if the patient experiences nausea or other complications due to anesthesia, the duration of stay may be longer.
Patients are typically instructed to wear bandages around the surgical area and a supportive bra that fits snugly around the breasts for at least two months. During the first few hours after the breast augmentation procedure, patients may experience dizziness, weakness, and nausea, which can be remedied with medication. After the operation, patients are typically allowed to consume liquid food and stand up after the fourth hour.
Patients are generally allowed to go home on the day of surgery or the next day after completing discharge procedures.
The recovery period for breast augmentation surgery typically takes two to three weeks. During the first week following the surgery, the patient can usually take a shower. Dressings are typically removed a few days after the operation. Patients can return to normal activity, but they should avoid physical contact with their breasts and lifting heavy weights for about three weeks. Discoloration and bruising disappear fairly quickly, while swelling typically goes down over the course of a month. Keep in mind that arm movement may be restricted for two to three weeks.
Like any other surgery, breast augmentation carries risks. Possible complications include changes in nipple or breast sensation, blood clots, infection, and reactions to anesthesia. Capsular contracture is the most common possible complication, occurring when the tissue surrounding the implant hardens or becomes tight or if there is excessive scar tissue around the implant. This can cause the breast to feel heavy due to the squeezing of the soft implant. In some cases, breast implants may rupture and leak. The majority of complications, such as swelling, bruising, scars, and hardness, will typically disappear with time.
Doctors
Frequently asked questions
You might feel some discomfort, such as tightness of the breast skin, during the first 48 hours.
The patient’s recovery is much quicker once the drainage has been removed. The swelling will start to go down 10 days after breast augmentation surgery. You will start to see the results of the operation within one month, when the bands and the bra are removed. However, you will not see the full end result until 6 months later.
This procedure is entirely normal and may last for up to one month post-surgery.
In breast augmentation, recovery is not necessarily the same for each breast. It is very likely for one breast to be more swollen than the other, with more bruising than the other or for discomfort to last for longer in one breast than the other. This is normal procedure.
The breast will be relatively insensitive for a while after breast augmentation surgery. A different size of the breasts, swelling and pain are completely normal and will depend on each patient, as will the shape of the breast. The breasts will initially look rounder and will be swollen. After a few months, the breasts will recover and have a natural appearance and feel.
Breast implants generally up to 15 years
Breast implants will drop and begin to soften after 8 weeks
