About the Procedure
	Also known as augmentation mammoplasty, breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can be used to enlarge the breasts to the desired size or to restore the breasts after a surgical removal due to a malignant disease. Using highly cohesive silicone gel or saline filled implants inserted behind the breast muscle, the breast can be increased to the desired shape and size.
Breast augmentation is performed through various procedures. Breast augmentation may be performed as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia or under general anesthesia in a hospital. Incisions are made at one of various locations including under the breast, under the arm, around the nipple, or in the navel area. The doctor then inserts the implant, whether silicon gel or saline under the pectoralis muscle. The choice of incision location and implant placement depends upon the shape of the implant, your body frame, breast tissue and scar location. The procedure takes between 1 to 2 hours and the results are permanent.

Benefits of the Procedure
Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic procedure. It is performed to permanently improve breast shape or size. While size is limited by the degree of stretch that can be comfortably achieved, breast augmentation is effective in correcting underdeveloped breasts, differences in the size of the breasts, changes after pregnancy or breast feeding, or to just make the breasts look fuller. Often after weight loss, or simply by aging, the breasts change shape. Breast augmentation is the most popular way to improve breast shape and size
Breast Augmentation is used after a surgical removal due to a malignant disease. Restoration is performed consistent with the original surgical procedure so as not to impede recovery. Implants are available in various shapes, both anatomical and round, and the texture is virtually indistinguishable from real tissue. Breast augmentation can give a woman a more proportional shape and improve self esteem.

Are travel and vacation activities compatible with surgery?

After the procedure, the woman may return to normal activities within three days, avoiding strenuous exercise for three weeks. Rigorous vacations after the surgery would not be compatible with breast augmentation.

 

Preparing for the procedure

Breast augmentation is performed through various procedures. Breast augmentation may be performed as an outpatient procedure using local anesthesia or under general anesthesia in a hospital. Incisions are made at one of various locations including under the breast, under the arm, around the nipple, or in the navel area. The doctor then inserts the implant, whether silicon gel or saline under the pectoralis muscle. The choice of incision location and implant placement depends upon the shape of the implant, your body frame, breast tissue and scar location. The procedure takes between 1 to 2 hours and the results are permanent.

Planning for my recovery

The surgery is mostly done on an outpatient basis except for rare complex cases where a short stay in hospital is required after surgery. The patient feels tired and sore for a few days following the surgery though she will regain normalcy in 24 to 48 hours. Medication is prescribed to provide relief from any discomfort. The patient may experience a burning sensation in the nipples for about two weeks that will subside gradually as the bruising fades. After a few days, the gauze dressings are removed and the patient is instructed to wear a surgical bra by the surgeon. The stitches are removed after 7- to 10 days. The swelling in the breasts may take three to five weeks to disappear.