Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure using breast implants or fat transfer to enlarge breast size. This procedure is sometimes referred to as a “breast aug” or “boob job” by patients. This operation can also restore breast volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss, achieve a more rounded breast shape with a fuller appearance, or improve natural breast size asymmetry. Which enhances self-confidence and image.
At the consultation, an in-depth conversation is held regarding your specific requirements for a Breast Augmentation procedure. All risks and complications are discussed in detail. Clinical photographs are also taken. Skin quality, sagging, breast shape and size are assessed. Measurements are used in conjunction with the Vectra 3D system and Breast sizers to determine the ideal implant size for each patient. If there is excess skin with drooping of the breasts, then a mastopexy can be done simultaneously.
This operation is performed under general anaesthesia and can take up to 90 minutes to complete. A small incision approximately 3 cm in length is made in each breast crease. The tissue is dissected free, and the implant is placed in the designer-made pocket. Either above or below the Pec Major muscle. Meticulous attention to detail is observed to stop any bleeding, so no drains are inserted with this procedure. A no-touch technique using the Keller funnel decreases the risk of capsular contracture. It allows a shorter scar technique to be employed. The wound is then closed in layers with dissolvable sutures, and a sterile dressing is applied. The patient is discharged to the ward on a special PCA (Patient controlled analgesia) pump for pain relief.
Patients are discharged the following day. There is discomfort for the next 3-4 days, and patients are advised to sleep on their backs. Strenuous activity must be avoided for 10-14 days, and surgical bras must be worn 24 hours a day for the next 6 weeks.
While a breast augmentation immediately results in larger breasts, the final outcome is apparent only a few weeks later as the swelling recedes and the skin stretches. . Incision lines may take several months to fade. The 1540nm Palomar laser can help settle pink scars sooner and prevent hypertrophic scarring.
Suppose you are dissatisfied with your breast volume or shape, in good physical health, fully developed, with realistic expectations. In that case, you are a suitable candidate for breast augmentation.
Breast implants do not last a lifetime and must be replaced sometime in the future – 10 years or more. Weight gain, loss or pregnancy can affect the appearance of implants, and regular examination is necessary to assess the breast implant condition.
Breast augmentation cannot correct a severely drooping breast but can be combined with a mastopexy.
Early risks are Infections and bleeding. Later complications include capsular contracture, poor scarring, and implant rupture. These are discussed in detail at your consultation.
Depending on your specific anatomy and needs, the breast implant can be placed either under the pec major muscle or directly behind the nipple and breast tissue.
The operation takes approximately 90 minutes to perform and can be done on an outpatient basis.
Dr Ching will be able to simulate what your breast augmentation may look like with the Vectra 3D system. This will give you an indication of what to expect after the surgery. Please note that this is a simulation only and not a guarantee of the final result.
We believe that ZO® is an innovative and all-encompassing skin care system introduced to South Africa and invented by Beverly Hills Dermatologist Dr Zain Obagi.
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