Breast Augmentation
n short, breast augmentation surgery is an aesthetic application applied by women whose breasts are smaller than the desired size. Breast augmentation surgeries are operations that can be performed very easily today, even almost ordinary ones. Today, silicone gel-filled prosthesis (breast implant) is accepted as the gold standard in breast augmentation surgeries. Fat injections, which have been popular recently, are also a viable method in suitable patients; With its more permanent effect, breast augmentation surgery emerges as an established standard method.
Who is breast augmentation performed for?
For those with small breasts from puberty
Post-pregnancy or patients who lose significant amounts of weight
Patients who have lost their breasts as a result of breast cancer
In congenital diseases, patients with no breast, small or asymmetrical
Patients who are uncomfortable with their breast size and want to have larger breasts
Surgery is performed for more symmetrical, voluminous, fuller and upright breasts.
The most suitable and healthy solution for breast smallness is silicone breast prosthesis. Augmentation procedures with adipose tissues taken from the person can also be tried, but they are generally not preferred as they may melt and cause a decrease in volume. The most suitable patients for breast augmentation with fat injection are those with a high body fat percentage. At the same time, the amount of regional fat is also reduced in this way.
How are the prostheses used in breast augmentation operations?
Silicone prostheses are of 2 types: drop (anatomical) and round. The suitability of the prosthesis is decided according to the person’s chest structure, neck, shoulder-body relationship, breast skin, the patient’s request and the situation that the surgeon deems appropriate. The outer wall of breast prostheses consists of a silicone sheath. They are products that contain silicone gel. The walls are rough or smooth surfaced. It is available in different sizes in terms of volume, base diameter and height.
The probability of any health problems in breast augmentation surgery performed with FDA-approved, state-of-the-art prostheses is very low. Studies have not found a relationship between silicone prosthesis and breast cancer. Breast prostheses are used for many years. They do not need to be replaced unless a problem occurs.
Can people who have had breast augmentation surgery breastfeed?
This question is one of the most frequently asked questions by women. For this reason, many young women who have not become mothers hesitate to have breast augmentation surgery. However, studies have shown that the applied prosthesis does not interfere with breastfeeding.
How is breast augmentation surgery done?
The operation takes 1-2 hours. The patient is discharged on the same day or after staying in the hospital overnight.
Silicone prostheses are placed on the breast with 3 methods, sub-muscular (pectoralis major muscle), supramuscular or both sub-muscular and supramuscular (Dual plane) according to the place of placement on the breast.