Breast augmentation

What is breast augmentation ? Breast augmentation also known additive mastoplasty, is one of the most requested intervention in cosmetic surgery. Breast augmentation allows the augmentation of the shape and the size of the breast and to correct breast asymmetry, thus improving the appearance of the body and the sense of self-esteem.   Who are the best candidates for breast augmentation ? The operation of breast augmentation is indicated for the women who want : To make their breasts more shapely and larger with respect to the rest of the body. To give back shape and volume to their breasts ruined by pregnancy and breast-feeding. To correct breast asymmetry, that is to improve a size difference between the two breasts

What type of anaesthesia is used ?

Additive mastoplasty can be performed under local anaesthesia with sedation (which means that you will be awake but relaxed and insensitive to pain), or under general anaesthesia.

Where are the incisions made ?

The most common access area used by the cosmetic surgeons that increases the volume of the breasts is the areola, the submammary sulcus and the axillary region.
The incision are not very visible because they will be hidden by the contour of the areola or inside the skin folds of the axilla or the breast, respectively.
The breast implants can be positioned under the greater pectoral muscle or under the mammary gland.

Are there age limits to undergo this surgery ?

There are no age limits to undergo this kind of surgery, but it is better to wait for the complete development of the breasts, which normally occurs approximatively at the legal age.

What are the surgical peocedures that can be combined with breast augmentation ?

Breast augmentation can be performed alone or in association with other surgical interventions such as abdominoplasty, liposuction...

How long is the operation ?

The additive mastoplasty operation lasts from 1 to 2 hours and ends with dressing a bra that will be replaced after a few days.

What does the preoperative examination consists in ?

During the first examination, the surgeon will assess the shape and the size of the breasts, of the areola and of the nipple, and show you the possible modifications in the shape and the volume that could be obtained from such surgery.
The surgeon will evaluate your general health status in order to make sure that you don’t suffer from diseases like high blood pressure, clotting or healing disorders which might affect the final result of the operation.

Before the operation the doctor will provide you with information aboout the preoperative and postoperative diet and the use of medications, alcohol and cigarettes.

At the end of the examination, the surgeon, with your approval, will choose the type of implants that will be used, the most suitable access technique (periareolar, implantation from the submammary sulcus or axillary) and the correct positioning of the implants (subglandular, dual plane or inframuscular).

Normally,positioning the implant under the greater pectoral muscle allows the achievement of a better, more natural and long-lasting cosmetic result, also reducing the risk of implant contracture that might occur as a consequence of the implantation of breast prosthesis.

What happens during the post-operative period ?

During 48 hours following the operation of additive mastoplasty you will have to rest up.
Starting from the third day, you will be able to resume your normal life but you have to avoid tiring activities such as saunas, sweat-baths and sunbathing.

During the first two days, swelling, ecchymoses and soreness may appear in the breast area.
After 4-5 days, you will be able to resume work, provided that it is not excessively tiring.

Three weeks after the intervention, you will gradually resume all your normal activities, including the sports activity.

What are the risks and the complications of this kind of operation ?

Additive mastoplasty is a relatively simple surgical procedure which usually gives excellent results .
Thousands of such operations are performed successfully every year all over the world. However, it is essential not to underestimate the complications and the risks of a surgical operation and not to give in to the temptation to apply to non-specialists who offer services at relatively cheap prices inside non-qualified facilities (health centres, consulting rooms, etc.), because it is anyhow a real surgical procedure whose complications are rare but may occur and can be easily resolved only if the intervention is performed by a specialist in plastic surgery and within duly qualified facilities.

One possible complication of additive mastoplasty is the so-called implant contracture (or “prosthesis rejection”) which results from the reaction of the human body to the introduction of foreign matter. The implant contracture involves the formation of a scar (or “capsule”) around the prosthesis which, with the passing of time, may cause pain and compromise the cosmetic result of the operation.

Infection, hypersensitiveness of the areola and the nipple, prosthesis displacement or formation of skin folds around the implant may rarely occur. In order to reduce the risks of complications, it is anyhow essential to follow carefully the advice and the instructions given by the surgeon before and after the operation.

Smokers have to reduce the use of cigarettes because smoking may increase the risk of complications and slow down the recovery

What kind of result can be obtained ?

Additive mastoplasty usually gives excellent results and is very rewarding both for the patient and for the surgeon.

The result achieved is long-lasting but cannot be described as permanent, because it is subject to the normal ageing process of the body and to the effects of gravity.

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• Clinics : Our clinics have a technical multidisciplinary performance (ranging from childbirth to heart surgery), so well equipped in case of problems during surgery or post operative which is not the case aesthetic clinics in Europe.
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BREAST ENLARGEMENT / BREAST AUGMENTATION It is a cosmetic surgical procedure to enhance the shape and increase the size of a woman’s breast with a natural result. Duration : 40 minutes - 1 hour and a half Anaesthesia : Local anaesthesia with sedation Post-operative : After your breast enlargement, augmentation surgery, you will be out and within 24 to 48 hours. You can start heavy physical activities only after 3 weeks Duration of results : Almost permanent, though, aging and gravity can after 10/15 years change the shape and size of the breast.

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