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Frequent Questions About Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammoplasty)
How is this cosmetic plastic surgery procedure performed?For your breast augmentation in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, an incision is made either under where the dark skin of the areola meets the light skin of the breast (periareolar) or under the breast where it meets the chest wall (inframammary). During your initial consultation, your surgeon will thoroughly discuss the placement of your incision, the pros and cons for you personally and consider your preferences.A salt water (saline) filled implant or a cohesive gel implants ("gummy bear") is placed either under or above the chest (pectoral) muscle--depending on your breast tissue, body formation, and amount of sagging (ptosis) of the breast. If the implant is placed under the pectoral muscle, simple movement of the arms automatically moves the implant around in its pocket. In some breast augmentation patients, these muscles are extremely active and can distort the implant so it is important to discuss with your surgeon the right implant placement for you. During your consultation, you and your surgeon should also discuss the differences between saline and silicone breast implants. Your surgeon's goal is to achieve the most natural breast appearance possible. Incisions are made in only 2 areas, periareolar and under the breast. On rare occasions, during the breast enlargement surgery, your surgeon may change the placement of the implant if a more optimum location can be determined. The incision is closed with stitches beneath the skin (subcuticular sutures). The incisions may also be taped for greater support and a gauze bandage applied to help with healing. Peri-areolar Breast Augmentation This technique involves making incisions around the areola. This is the dark area surrounding the nipple. Because of the placement of the incisions, most residual scarring is hidden by the naturally dark pigment of the areola. Infra-mammary Breast Augmentation This technique involves making a small incision in the infra mammary fold. This is the fold where the bottom of the breast meets the chest. The incision is placed so any residual scarring will be hidden by the fold of the breast. You may choose to have other cosmetic plastic surgery procedures, such as liposuction, performed in Miami or Fort Lauderdale at the same time as breast enlargement. Please consult directly with your surgeon to devise the best schedule for you. How do I prepare for my breast enlargement?Miami and Fort Lauderdale breast augmentation patients should schedule a consultation to help determine post-operative breast size and to prepare for their cosmetic plastic surgery.Please understand that the degree of your breast enlargement may be limited by the amount of tissue you have available to cover the implants. During your preoperative consultation, you will be given specific directions to help you prepare for your procedure. Instructions generally include cautions about taking certain medication and drinking alcohol, the shaving process and use of antibacterial soap. You must stop taking aspirin, aspirin containing medications or diet pills for 2 weeks prior to your surgery. Do not eat or drink anything eight hours before your procedure and do not smoke two weeks prior to and two days after surgery. If you take daily medication, ask your surgeon if it is safe to take prior to your procedure. If you have any sores on your body, if you have a cold, sore throat or allergic condition, inform your surgeon so you may be examined again prior to your procedure. If you are at or over age 40, an electrocardiogram will be required. What is the difference between silicone and saline breast implants?Saline (salt water) breast implants have been the only choice for women getting breast augmentation over the last 14 years. This has been because of a FDA ban on silicone breast implants while their safety was being determined. Patients undergoing breast reconstruction have been able to choose silicone breast implants during this time and can attest to their natural shape and feeling and their sturdiness. In November of 2006, the FDA cleared these cohesive gel implants for use by patients over 22 years old who are getting breast augmentation. Miami and Ft. Lauderdale breast enhancement candidates are encouraged by the FDA's announcement that "gummy bear" cohesive gel implants are as safe and effective as their salt water (saline) counterparts. At the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery, your surgeon will discuss your options for breast implants and help you make your decision. Silicone breast implants are less prone to rippling than saline implants; however, most doctors will place a saline implant under a layer of muscle so there is more tissue above the implant. This lessens the "wrinkling" that you may see or feel through the skin. Some surgeons have found that another way to dampen the rippling of saline implants is to slightly overfill them. Are implants safe?Every women wonders: "What if my implant bursts?" Saline implants are filled with salt water and, if something did go wrong, the salt water solution would be absorbed by your body. Years ago, there was concern that if silicone breast implants leaked, the silicone could harm a woman's health. This is no longer the case. Cohesive gel implants, sometimes called "gummy bear" implants, are made of a solid, flexible gel. If one of them is damaged, no harmful fluids or substances will enter the women's body. The FDA recently cleared cohesive gel implants for general use when it was determined that they were as safe and effective as saline breast implants. How long does the procedure take?Operating time is generally one to two hours.What form of anesthesia is used?General anesthesia is used for all surgical procedures and is performed by a Professional M.D. Anesthesiologist.Can I return home the same day?Yes. Breast enlargement is done on an ambulatory basis. However, it is necessary that you have someone to pick you up after the procedure, take you home, and stay with you for at least 24 hours.All Patients must schedule check-up appointments for the following times:
How long before I can return to normal activity?Most women return to their usual activities in one week. However, you must not lift anything for the first two weeks and do no heavy lifting for the first four weeks.Click here to request a coupon good for a Free Breast Enlargement Consultation and a chance to discuss your desired outcome with our surgeons at either our Miami or Fort Lauderdale locations. |
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