How big an incision does breast augmentation surgery need?

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How big an incision does breast augmentation surgery need?

Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery, through the implantation of prosthesis to improve the shape and size of the chest. Breast augmentation surgery requires an incision in the chest, and the size of the incision is determined according to the specific situation of the patient.

Patient body type

The patient's body shape is an important factor in determining the size of the incision. For small patients, it is more appropriate to choose a small incision, because a small incision can reduce the damage to the skin and tissue and make the recovery process faster. For patients with a large body, larger incisions may be needed to accommodate the implant because larger implants are needed.

In addition, the basic breast shape is also related to the patient's body shape. Patients with good breast shape may only need a smaller incision, while patients with sagging or broken breasts may need a larger incision to repair the breast shape.

Prosthesis selection

Different prosthesis shapes and materials also determine the size of the incision. The common prosthesis shapes are round and oval, while round prosthesis usually requires a smaller incision, while oval prosthesis requires a larger incision to ensure safe implantation. In addition, the material of the prosthesis will also affect the size of the incision. At present, the commonly used prosthesis materials are physiological saline and silicone. The silicone prosthesis is relatively soft and can be implanted through a smaller incision, while the physiological saline prosthesis needs a larger incision to fully fill.

Surgical techniques

With the continuous development of medical technology, the technology of breast augmentation surgery is also improving. Traditional breast augmentation surgery requires a larger incision to implant the prosthesis, but modern minimally invasive surgery technology makes the incision smaller. For patients undergoing surgery through the armpit, areola or groin, the incision can be hidden in the natural wrinkles or edges, making the incision almost invisible after surgery.

summary

The size of the incision required for breast augmentation surgery depends on the patient's body type, prosthesis selection, surgical techniques and other factors. Patients with small size and good breast shape generally need a smaller incision, while patients with large size and sagging breasts may need a larger incision. The shape and material of the prosthesis will also affect the size of the incision. The round prosthesis usually requires a smaller incision, while the oval prosthesis and the saline prosthesis may require a larger incision. With the progress of surgical technology, modern minimally invasive surgery makes the incision smaller, which can better meet the needs of patients.

Therefore, when choosing breast augmentation surgery, patients and doctors need to comprehensively consider various factors according to the specific situation and jointly determine the most suitable incision size to achieve the ideal surgical effect.