Breast augmentation, also called breast prosthesis surgery, is a very common surgery that corrects the volume of the breasts by placing prostheses behind the mammary gland. The purpose of this operation is to make women feel better about their bodies. Indeed, the breasts are complex for many of them, and breast augmentation makes them feel more beautiful.
What are the main reasons for women to have breast augmentation?
This is usually an operation done to increase the size of the breasts, but it can also be done for different reasons. For example;
- Restoration of breasts that sag and shrink due to weight loss or breastfeeding
- Provide breast volume for women whose breast structure is not developing
- Aging
- During process of gender change
Who can have breast augmentation surgery?
Anyone who has completed breast development and has no medical barriers to surgery can have breast aesthetics.
At what age can you have breast surgery?
It is recommended after the age of 18 when the breast tissue finishes developing. It can also be done beyond the age of 50 as long as the person is in good health. However, if the asymmetrical and problematic breasts in which one breast is highly developed during adolescence and the other breast does not develop create serious psychological problems for the person, it is possible to have one breast augmentation surgery earlier age with parental consent.
What are the risks of the operation?
Each surgery carries certain risks. Complications such as surgical scar, breast pain, infection, changes in the nipple and breast sensation, implant leakage can occur after the procedure. At this point, the choice of doctor and clinic is very important.
What to consider before surgery?
- Smoking and alcohol consumption should be stopped.
- Medicines in the anticoagulant group (such as aspirin) should be stopped within 24 hours.
- It is strongly recommended for patients under 40 to have ultrasound and patients over 40 to have mammography.
- The intake of liquid and solid foods must be interrupted 8 hours before the operation.
- In addition, if only the patient is using blood pressure medicine, the medicine can be drunk with 1 to 2 sips of water before the operation.
How long does the operation take?
Breast cosmetic operations are easy and painless, and the duration can vary from 1 to 3 hours. Under general anesthesia, no pain is felt during the operation.
How many days does it take for hospitalization?
Patients spend a maximum of 1 night in the hospital. They go home the next morning.
Will there be scars after the surgery?
Depending on where the prosthesis is placed, there will be a scar around the nipple or the lower part of the breast. The prostheses can be placed at 4 different points; These points are the armpits, around the nipple, under the breast and the stomach. While the incision made around the nipple heals as a very small scar around the brown part called the areola. Healing occurs with minimal scar that is in the groove under the breast.
At the entrance to the armpit, no incision is made on the chest and the entrance is made from the armpit. Although the scars appear as a slight redness early in the period following breast surgery, they gradually fade and become unclear over time. These incisions are intended for the placement of the breast prosthesis in this area by preparing an appropriately sized pocket in the planes under the mammary gland or chest muscle.
What to consider after surgery?
The recovery time from breast augmentation varies depending on the type of surgery and the person. Although the postoperative recovery time of patients depends on the technique applied by the surgeon (placement of breast implants on or under the muscle tissue or the site of the surgical incision) and the qualification of your surgeon, the postoperative actions of patients have a significant impact on this process.
Some tips for patients who want to recover in a short time and continue with their daily life should be considered:
- Listen to your doctor's advice. Step by step instructions for your healing process are explained by your doctor. Depending on your age, physical characteristics, and condition, your doctor will tell you what to do a few weeks after surgery.
- Do not do anything that requires excessive force or movement, such as lifting heavy objects, playing tennis, jumping on the trampoline. This is important because you don't want to expose your newly closed surgical incisions or your new implants to tension or pressure.
- Take medication. You will be prescribed pain relievers and healing medications that you can apply directly to the wounds after surgery or take by mouth. In addition, these medicines reduce the risk of infection of your breasts.
Apply the medicine prescribed by your doctor for you to your wounds and chest. This will help heal surgical wounds and breast tissue from the outside. Additionally, some medications can have effects such as numb pain and pain from the surgery.
It is important to use oral medications prescribed by your doctor to heal the breast tissue from the inside and provide pain relief. - Wear a padded bra that will reduce the movement of your breasts. The most suitable bra for this is the sports bra. The more you keep your enlarged breasts still, the faster you will heal. A bra that does not provide the necessary support will put too much strain on your new implants.
- Avoid lying face down on the ground for up to 10 days after surgery. Lying on your breasts and applying pressure to them can cause surgical wounds to reopen, causing chest pain and doctor's appointments for correction.
How does the healing process happen?
After surgery, the pain can be easily controlled with medication and goes away on the first or second day. The scars will fade over time and become vague after 6 months to 1 year. Slight swelling and color changes in the breasts will go away within a few days. In the first week after surgery, the chest is bigger and tighter than it is. Over time, it regains its actual size and softens. After 3-5 days, you can take a shower and start working. After the operation, a check-up should be carried out at periods determined by the doctor (eg 1, 3, 6 months). Bands or ointments can be used to help the incision scar heal smoothly. The incision scar will take its final shape in an average year and turn into skin color.
Which celebrities have had breast augmentation?
Many celebrities have chosen breast augmentation. Among them, we find the singers Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera; actresses Angelina Jolie, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Halle Berry and Kate Hudson. Even models have resorted to this type of operation: one can quote Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio.
Among those who spoke out after this surgery was Kelly Rowland, who said after her surgery: “This is something I really wanted to do for myself. Not for a man, not for work, just for me. And I love my new breasts! "
Singer Cardi B even had to cancel a gig following breast surgery: "You know, I hate canceling concerts because I love money (...). I'm addicted to money and I get a lot of money, a lot of money for these gigs ... Like I'm setting aside millions of dollars in gigs. But like, health is wealth, so I gotta do the right thing: my breasts must heal. " Despite her taste for money, she chose to put her physique and her chest first.
Finally, Dita Von Teese proclaims out loud that she had this type of operation: there is no shame in her, and we all agree. Here is what she said: "I have always been clear about what I have done. Everyone knows I had my breasts done. I find it ridiculous when celebrities do the show. same thing and pretend nothing.”
Why should you choose Turkey for breast augmentation?
Many surgeons perform this operation around the world, however we will tell you why breast augmentation in Turkey has so many benefits.
Indeed, Turkish plastic surgeons and hospitals are of high quality in this country, and know this type of operations better than anyone. In addition, the price is much cheaper than in other countries, life being cheaper in Turkey than in Europe, women coming to Turkey pay much less for high quality service.
This is even more true at Esthétique Istanbul. Our team of specialists will be able to treat each operation according to the needs of the patient. It is essential for us to provide as much support as possible to these women who do not feel well in their body. We want to listen to them, understand them, and allow them to find the size and shape that suits them best!
Our surgeons are very competent and will give you their opinion on your requests. Indeed, it sometimes happens that a woman asks for a breast size that is much too big for her morphology: it is the duty of a good surgeon to take the time to explain to this woman that this is not possible. because it can have complications. We will never sacrifice a woman's health to perform an operation.
Finally, we have a very advantageous pricing policy, because we believe that every woman who feels bad in her body should be able to perform the operations necessary for her to be more fulfilling. So we try to offer low prices so as not to exclude some of these women.
We hope this article will be useful to you and allow you to understand the procedure and to dare to contact a surgeon if you feel the need. Do not hesitate to send us any questions if you have any, or to make an appointment directly if you wish, we will be happy to answer you!