How long does breast augmentation surgery take?
Breast augmentation surgery is a common cosmetic surgery. Breast prosthesis is implanted to improve the shape and size of the chest. However, many people have doubts about the length of the whole operation process. Next, we will elaborate on the time required for breast augmentation surgery from different aspects.
Preparation time before operation
Before breast augmentation surgery, patients need to carry out a series of preparations. First of all, patients need to be interviewed and consulted, communicate with doctors about the desired effect, and select appropriate prosthesis materials and surgical methods. This process usually takes 1 to 2 hours, and the specific time will also be affected by the patient's condition and the difficulty of surgery.
Next, the patient needs to carry out a series of examinations to ensure that their physical health meets the requirements of surgery. These examinations include blood routine examination, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, etc., which usually take 1 to 2 days. After the examination results meet the requirements, the patient needs to confirm the operation plan and precautions with the doctor again.
In addition, patients also need to make relevant preoperative preparations before surgery, such as stopping antiplatelet drugs and avoiding dietary taboos. This process also takes a certain amount of time, usually 1 to 2 days.
Time of operation
Breast augmentation surgery itself usually takes 1 to 2 hours. The specific length of operation depends on the patient's chest condition and the choice of surgical method. Generally speaking, the operation time of underarm approach and areola approach is shorter, while the operation time of cleavage approach may be longer.
During the operation, the doctor will perform local anesthesia to ensure that the patient will not feel pain. The doctor will implant the prosthesis according to the predetermined surgical plan, and then suture the incision. After the operation, the patient will be transferred to the recovery room for observation and rest, which usually takes 1 to 2 hours.
Postoperative recovery time
The recovery period after surgery usually takes 1 to 2 weeks. During this period, patients need to follow the doctor's advice, such as changing dressing regularly, avoiding strenuous exercise, and maintaining good posture. In addition, attention should be paid to wound care and regular follow-up visits after surgery to ensure the surgical effect and recovery process.
During the recovery period after surgery, patients may feel some discomfort and swelling, but these problems usually disappear slowly within a few weeks. The patient can gradually resume normal daily activities, but should avoid overwork and stress.
Summary
In conclusion, the duration of breast augmentation surgery can be considered from three aspects: preparation stage, surgical process and postoperative recovery. The whole operation process usually takes 1 to 2 hours, but the time of the whole process also includes the preparation and recovery stages. The patient needs to be interviewed and consulted, checked and prepared before the operation. The operation itself needs 1 to 2 hours, and the recovery period after the operation needs about 1 to 2 weeks. Therefore, the whole procedure usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.
When choosing breast augmentation surgery, patients should fully understand the timing of the surgery and fully communicate with the doctor. In addition, patients also need to choose a regular, experienced and well-equipped hospital for surgery to ensure the safety and effect of surgery.
