How is breast augmentation surgery performed?
Breast augmentation surgery is a plastic surgery that changes the shape and size of the chest through surgical methods. Next, we will introduce the process of breast augmentation surgery in detail from four aspects: anesthesia, surgical procedures, operation time and common complications.
anaesthesia
Before breast augmentation surgery, doctors will give patients general anesthesia or local anesthesia. General anesthesia will make the patient enter a similar sleep state, and will not feel any pain during the operation; Local anesthesia only anesthetizes the operation site, and the patient will remain awake. The doctor will choose the appropriate anesthesia mode according to the specific situation of the patient and the operation mode.
Generally speaking, patients under general anesthesia need to have some physical examinations in advance to ensure that their physical condition is suitable for surgery. For patients under local anesthesia, local disinfection and injection of narcotic drugs will be carried out at the anesthesia site before surgery.
Procedure
The specific procedures of breast augmentation surgery vary according to the needs of doctors and patients. It generally includes the following steps:
1. Incision: The doctor will make an incision on the skin on the inside of the breast. The size and location will be determined according to the patient's requirements and the doctor's recommendations.
2. Implant selection: according to the patient's physical condition and needs, the doctor will select suitable implants, usually silicone implants or saline implants.
3. Implant: The doctor will put the selected implant into the breast tissue. For silicone implants, doctors will directly place them in the chest; For saline implants, the doctor will fill the implant with saline before implantation.
4. Wound suture: After the operation, the doctor will suture the incision to promote wound healing and reduce scars.
Operation time
The time of breast augmentation surgery is determined according to the specific situation, which generally takes 1 to 2 hours. The operation time will be affected by the patient's physical condition, operation mode, implant selection and other factors.
After the operation, the patient will be transferred to the recovery room for observation until the anesthetic effect completely subsides before leaving the hospital.
Common complications
As an operation, thoracotomy also has certain risks and complications, including but not limited to:
1. Bleeding and infection: bleeding may occur during the operation, but the risk of infection can generally be avoided through strict operation and postoperative care.
2. Scar: Scar may be formed at the surgical incision, but reasonable surgical methods and postoperative care can reduce the formation of scar.
3. Implant displacement or rupture: The implant may be displaced or ruptured within a period of time after the operation, which requires timely medical attention.
4. Postoperative discomfort: Postoperative discomfort such as breast pain and swelling may occur, but it generally disappears within a few days to weeks.
When choosing breast augmentation surgery, patients should fully understand the risks and complications of surgery, and make decisions under the guidance of professional doctors.
summary
Thoracic augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery. Through the introduction of anesthesia, surgical procedures, operation time and common complications, we know that this surgery needs to choose the appropriate anesthesia method according to the specific situation of the patient. The surgery process includes incision, implant selection, implant and incision suture, and the operation time is usually 1 to 2 hours, Postoperative complications such as bleeding, infection, scar, implant displacement or rupture, and postoperative discomfort may occur. Before deciding to accept breast augmentation surgery, patients should fully understand the risks and possible complications of the surgery, and fully communicate and discuss with the doctor.
