What examinations do breast augmentation need to do in the hospital?
Breast augmentation surgery is a common cosmetic surgery, but a series of examinations are required before the surgery. Next, we will introduce what examinations need to be done before breast augmentation surgery from four aspects.
1. Breast examination
Before breast augmentation surgery, doctors will perform breast examinations to ensure breast health and eliminate potential risks. Breast examination includes the following aspects:
First, the doctor will first palpate the breast to check the size, texture, structure and other conditions of the breast. If breast abnormalities are found, further examinations may be required, such as breast ultrasound, mammography, etc.
Second, the doctor will conduct breast ultrasound examination to determine the density of breast tissue, fibrous mass and breast cysts. This examination is non-invasive and can help doctors understand the overall situation of the breast.
Third, if abnormal breast ultrasound is found, the doctor may recommend breast X-ray or breast magnetic resonance examination to further evaluate the breast tissue.
2. Psychological assessment
Breast augmentation surgery is a decision that needs careful consideration, so psychological evaluation is often required before surgery. The purpose of psychological assessment is to ensure that patients have reasonable expectations for surgery and eliminate possible psychological barriers.
Psychological assessment is generally carried out by a professional psychologist. Through interviews and tests, we can understand the motivation, expectations and psychological status of patients. If the patient is psychologically unfit or unhealthy, the doctor may suggest relevant psychotherapy.
3. Physical examination and blood examination
Before breast augmentation surgery, patients need to undergo a comprehensive physical examination and blood examination to assess their physical condition and surgical risks.
Physical examination mainly includes the measurement of basic indicators such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, lung function, height and weight. In addition, the patient's blood routine, liver function, kidney function, coagulation function and other indicators need to be checked to ensure that the patient has no serious basic disease.
If a patient is found to have hypertension, diabetes, heart disease and other basic diseases in the physical examination, the doctor may require the patient to carry out corresponding treatment to reduce the risk of surgery.
4. Breast CT or MRI
Breast CT or MRI is a more precise examination, which can help doctors understand the three-dimensional structure and blood vessel distribution of breast tissue.
Breast CT is to reconstruct the slice image of the breast into a three-dimensional model through X-ray and computer technology. This examination is mainly applicable to breast malformations, breast lumps and other situations that need further diagnosis.
Breast MRI is to obtain high-resolution images of the breast through magnetic resonance technology, which can help doctors observe the structure and blood supply of the breast. This kind of examination has high value in breast abnormality screening and surgical plan formulation.
To sum up, breast examination, psychological assessment, physical examination, blood examination, and breast CT or MRI examination are required before breast augmentation surgery. The purpose of these examinations is to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the operation to meet the expectations of patients.
