How is breast augmentation performed
Breast augmentation surgery is a cosmetic surgery to increase breast capacity and improve breast shape through surgical operation. The whole process of breast augmentation surgery will be introduced in detail below.
1. Preoperative preparation
Before breast augmentation surgery, patients need to fully communicate and consult with doctors to determine the purpose of the surgery and the expected effect after the surgery. Doctors will select appropriate implant materials and surgical methods according to the patients' physical conditions and needs.
Before the operation, the patient needs to carry out the prescribed examination to ensure that the physical condition is suitable for the operation. These examinations usually include blood routine examination, breast color ultrasound or mammography, electrocardiogram, etc.
In addition, patients need to be cleaned before surgery to reduce the risk of surgery. Patients need to stop using some special drugs, such as anticoagulants and antibiotics, according to the doctor's advice.
2. Operation process
Breast augmentation surgery usually adopts local anesthesia or general anesthesia. During the operation, the doctor will select the operation method suitable for the patient according to the previous discussion, which can be mainly divided into "breast augmentation prosthesis" and "autologous fat transplantation".
For breast augmentation surgery, the doctor will make a 3cm long incision under the breast skin or behind the pectoralis major muscle, and place the implant at a suitable position under the breast. After the operation, the doctor will suture the wound and apply a chest patch to fix the breast, and transfer the patient to the recovery room for observation.
Autologous fat transplantation collects fat from other parts of the patient's body and injects it into the breast after special treatment. This method does not require implants, and the operation reduces some risks, but only a small amount of breast augmentation can be performed at one time.
The whole operation process usually takes 1 to 2 hours, and patients need to stay in hospital for 1-2 days after the operation.
3. Postoperative nursing
After surgery, patients need to follow the doctor's recommendations for postoperative care. Patients need to wear a special chest circumference, and regularly massage the chest as required by the doctor to maintain the normal shape and position of the implant.
Postoperative wounds should be kept dry and clean, dressing should be changed regularly, and swimming, immersion and exposure to higher temperatures should be avoided. In the near future, patients need to avoid strenuous exercise and overexertion, so as not to affect wound healing and implant position.
In addition, patients also need to visit again regularly so that doctors can observe and adjust the postoperative effect. Within 3-6 months after the operation, the effect of the operation will gradually appear, and the patient will gradually return to normal daily life.
4. Postoperative precautions
Patients need to pay attention to the following points after surgery.
First of all, there will be some swelling and pain in the breast after surgery, which is normal. Patients can take medication analgesia and cold compress as required by the doctor to relieve discomfort.
Secondly, it is necessary to avoid pressing or squeezing the breast after the operation, and avoid strenuous exercise and lifting heavy objects. Patients need to keep breast wounds clean and dry to avoid infection.
Finally, after the operation, attention should be paid to observing whether there are abnormalities in the breast, such as pain, redness, swelling, pus exudation, etc., and timely consult and seek medical advice from the doctor.
summary
Breast augmentation surgery is a kind of cosmetic surgery to improve breast shape and capacity through surgical operations. Preoperative preparation includes full communication with doctors and adaptation to various examinations. The operation process is mainly divided into two ways: "breast augmentation prosthesis" and "autologous fat transplantation". After the operation, the patient needs to be nursed according to the doctor's advice to avoid strenuous exercise and keep the wound clean. Understanding the whole process of breast augmentation surgery will help patients make better decisions and postoperative care. When choosing a surgical hospital, patients should choose a regular hospital with good reputation and rich experience for surgery to ensure the safety and effect of surgery.
