Breast augmentation surgery is performed using silicone substitutes, which in turn has undergone many developments since its first production.
Recent models of prosthetics have not registered any problems as they contain a low-viscosity gel with a rough surface and a circular anatomical shape that maintains its shape inside the body. In addition, the manufacturers of prosthetics also offer a lifetime guarantee.
The aim of the surgery is to enlarge and reshape the breast according to the patients’ desires, taking into account the structure of the body, skin, and condition of the rib cage.
● What is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation aesthetics in women that Dr. Cengizhan Ekizceli performs is the most common one of the plastic surgeries performed. During this plastic surgery, prostheses called implants are used to enlarge the breasts as much as they need.
● Who decides the size of the prosthetics?
The first meeting with Dr. Cengizhan Ekizceli is very important. In this meeting Dr. Cengizhan talks with his patients about the size of the breasts, which are close to the middle, split, drop-shaped, or their prominent size.
After the first examinations, the doctor decides with the patient the size of implants because it will be her own breast and she will live with this breast for a lifetime.
● How is Breast augmentation surgery performed?
The breast augmentation procedure is performed under general anesthesia. It takes about 1-1.5 hours. According to the prostheses brand preference of the patient, the surgery is performed with breast implants. The most commonly used incisions in Breast augmentation surgeries are three centimeters incisions under each breast. Then the prostheses put in two places, one under the muscles and one under the breast tissue on the muscles.
● How long does the patient have to wait to return to normal life?
After the surgery, the patient is kept under surveillance at the hospital for one night. There are discharge pipes called drainage tubes. One day later, the patient discharged with a bra and corset.
About two days later, the patient called for control again and the drainage tubes pulled off, then she showed her new breasts. After six months, the final result of the breast revealed.
● Are swelling and bruising normally after surgery?
At first, the degassing areas are full and large in breast prostheses surgeries. This is something that needs to happen to our patients, then this passes in time and when the breasts fall down a little, you get the natural appearance we want.
● What is the care of the breasts and wounds after surgery?
During the post-OP period, the patient is given antibacterial oils and creams to treat her scars. She also should massage her breasts, so that the senses in the head come back faster.
● Will there be any scars after breast augmentation?
Since the wounds are under the breast, it is easy to hide them even if they leave scars. Over time, these scars will take on the natural color of the skin and it is almost impossible for them to be noticed.
● Is breastfeeding possible after Breast augmentation surgery?
Since the silicone implants are placed under the breast tissue, they don’t harm the milk channels not affect breastfeeding process at all.
● How long is the life of silicone implants used in breast augmentation?
This varies according to the types of silicone implants used, but in general, they last throughout life. However, the manufacturers of prosthetics also offer a lifetime guarantee.