Breast Augmentation Merrillville IN Facts And Information

By Margaret Lewis


Breast augmentation is the process by which breasts are enlarged using surgical procedures which involve insertion of implants under or above pectoral muscles. The process is not same as breast reconstruction. The best candidates for the procedure are women who have in the past undergone mastectomy and lost some portions of breasts or the entire breast. In consideration of breast augmentation Merrillville IN residents need to know what it entails.

The candidates for the procedure are usually women who want to change the appearance of breasts so that they boost self-confidence. The women might want their breasts to be more proportionate to the rest of the body. There are those that might have undergone pregnancy and breast feeding and thus wish to restore look of their busts to what they used to look like. Essentially, it will be for the sake of appearance.

It is one of the most common surgeries when it comes to cosmetic surgery. There are low risks. The worst that can happen formation of a thick collagen layer around the implants and the implants will be removed. The process is known as capsular contracture. Owing to developments in the manufacturing of implants, chances of contracture have become considerably low. It is an effect that is not likely to be experienced.

There are some effects like leakage or over-filled implants that are not experienced in many cases. In the past, it was possible that breasts get cold in an uncomfortable way. The problem with old silicone implants was experienced mainly in the nineties. The implants filled with silicone gel are more commonly preferred because they do not come with the problem of coldness of breasts. Also, surgery has began to use body fat for augmentation of breasts.

Augmentation does not have any effect on breastfeeding in lactating mothers. Mothers can breastfeed normally. It should not however mean that the surgery can be performed during pregnancy. After surgery, breast swelling that lasts 3 to 4 weeks should be expected.

In addition, pregnancy or post-pregnancy is a time during which the body undergoes and it is not a good idea to go for cosmetic surgery. The body will be adjusting shape and size during this time. This procedure is not known to increase any risks of breast cancer. In fact, it becomes easier to detect lumps using self-examination.

The most common kind of incision used is known as infra-mammary incision. It is made under the breasts at the place where it meets the chest wall. It is normally only 4.5 centimeters long. It has an advantage in that it will give the most direct access to the space behind breasts. The visual effect of these implants will be immediately obvious even in the course of operation.

The second operation is called axillary incision. The incision will be made in the cease within the armpit and is normally also 4.5 centimetres. It is more favored by Asian women because they tend to scar badly. Also, it is much less obvious than those incisions made under breasts. It however is more difficult to perform because it only gives indirect access to breasts.




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