22 Mar Do You Need Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure for reshaping and resizing a woman’s breasts and is also one of the most common in the United States. Women of all ages seek this procedure for different reasons, the most common of which include:
- Improving the symmetry of their breasts
- Enhancing their fullness
- Restoring the lost shape and volume
- Improve body image and self-esteem
- Making sure their clothes fit and look better
- Restoring lost size that occurs from nursing or sudden weight loss
- Creating natural-looking and attractive breasts
Also referred to as mammaplasty, breast augmentation uses implants to add volume to the breasts which have been lost or lacks naturally in some women. Breast implants are primarily divided into two types: saline and silicone, both of which are FDA-approved and have been around for many years. Both of these implants consist of a silicone shell. However, silicone implants came pre-filled and packed with a cohesive silicone gel whereas saline implants are first inserted into the body, deflated and then filled with water.
Lending to the notion people love a “curvy” body; breast augmentation is now more popular than ever. This has resulted in the development and simplification of this surgical procedure since more and more surgeons are now employing advanced surgical methods that create successful results. These new methods and instruments have made breast augmentation easy to perform, minimized the risk of complications, and made recovery easier and faster.
Breast Augmentation Surgery Explained
Despite its popularity and high success rate, breast augmentation is still a surgical procedure and it’s important to understand this very popularity is due to it being peformed by qualified and experienced professionals. Always see a doctor who is board certified in plastic surgery if you’re considering a breast implant procedure.
During the surgery, the doctor will make an incision either besides the areola, in the transaxillary crease, the inframammary crease, or in the navel of a TUBA (Trans Umbilical Breast Augmentation) process. You will need to sit down with your surgeon and discuss in detail which incision type is best for you. Once the incision has been made, the surgeon will create a pocket behind the breast for the implant insertion. Depending on your body’s feasibility and your preference about where to place the implant, the pocket will be created either at the front, slightly behind, or completely behind the wall muscle of the chest. Once the pocket has been created, the surgeon will finally place the breast implant after which the incision will be closed and properly bandaged to promote the healing of the surrounding areas.
See Board Certified Dr. Shaun Parson in Scottsdale
Are you considering a surgery for the first time? Then your hesitation and uneasiness are justified. The thought of having breast implants introduced into your body is enough to lead to a plethora of questions. However, a great way you can make it through initial nervousness is simply by talking with a highly qualified and trained surgeon. Breast Augmentation is an everyday surgery for plastic surgeons, especially one like board certified Dr. Shaun Parson, who has performed thousands of procedures in Scottsdale. Call (480) 282-8386 to schedule an appointment today.