How long does breast augmentation take?
Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery to help women improve the shape of the chest, increase the size and fullness of the chest. The surgical procedure requires accurate planning and careful operation, and also requires a certain amount of time to complete. Next, we will introduce the process and time of breast augmentation surgery from four aspects.
Preoperative preparation
Before breast augmentation surgery, doctors will conduct detailed consultation and evaluation with patients to understand their expectations and needs, and determine the most appropriate surgical program. Preoperative preparation includes physical examination, breast color ultrasound, blood routine examination, etc., to ensure that the patient's physical condition is suitable for surgery and eliminate any potential disease risks.
In addition, patients also need to make preoperative preparations, including stopping smoking and drinking, and avoiding taking some drugs that may increase the risk of bleeding, such as aspirin. These preparations are helpful to reduce postoperative discomfort and complications.
The whole preoperative preparation process usually takes 1-2 weeks, and the specific time depends on the patient's physical condition and the operation arrangement.
Operation
Breast augmentation surgery is generally divided into two ways, namely, implantation of silicone prosthesis and fat transplantation. Implantation of silicone prosthesis is the most commonly used method at present, with relatively simple operation and short recovery time.
Before the operation, the patient will be given general anesthesia or local anesthesia to ensure painless and comfortable operation. The doctor will implant the silicone prosthesis under the chest tissue through a small incision under the breast or in the armpit. Then, the doctor will adjust the position and size of the prosthesis according to the patient's expectations and individual differences to achieve the best effect.
The whole operation process usually takes 2-3 hours, and the specific time depends on the complexity of the operation and the doctor's experience.
Postoperative recovery
After the operation, the patient will be sent to the recovery room for observation and monitoring to ensure stability. During recovery, the patient may feel breast pain, swelling and local pressure. The doctor will give appropriate analgesic and anti swelling drugs according to the specific situation to help patients alleviate discomfort.
Generally speaking, patients need to be observed in the hospital for 1-2 days to ensure stable physical condition. Later, the patient can go home and continue to rest and recover. However, it should be noted that rehabilitation after surgery requires a certain amount of time and attention, and patients need to follow the doctor's recommendations for regular follow-up and recovery training.
The whole postoperative recovery period usually takes 2-4 weeks, depending on individual differences and the complexity of the operation.
Summary
The procedure of breast augmentation surgery includes preoperative preparation, surgical operation and postoperative recovery. It takes 1-2 weeks for preoperative preparation, including consultation and evaluation by doctors and physical examination and preparation of patients. The operation usually takes 2-3 hours, depending on the complexity of the operation. The postoperative recovery period usually takes 2-4 weeks. The patient needs to be observed in the hospital for 1-2 days and continue to rest and recover at home.
Breast augmentation surgery is a delicate and complex operation, which needs time to ensure the safety and effect of the operation. When considering breast augmentation surgery, patients should fully understand the process and required time of the surgery, and choose a regular hospital and experienced doctors to perform the surgery to ensure the success and safety of the surgery.
