Breast augmentation surgery
Breast augmentation, or Augmentation mammaplasty, increases the volume and enhances the shape of breasts using artificial implants. This procedure involves the surgical placement of either silicone gel-filled or saline-filled implants behind the breasts. The surgery usually lasts about 2 - 4 hours, and is performed under general anesthesia.
Side effects and complications range from temporary to permanent, and include soreness, swelling, bruising and change or loss of nipple sensation. Complications from breast augmentation surgery are infrequent, but possible. Some of these include bleeding, infection, up to and including the need for total removal of the implant. On occasion there is tightening and hardening of scar tissue around the implant ("capsular contracture"), or rupture of the implant. Permanent loss of sensation in the nipples or breasts is rare, but possible.
Although the incisions from your surgery will fade over time, the incision lines will be permanently visible, in some more than in others. Implants will require removal or replacement over time, as there is not yet an ‘ideal’ or lifelong implant. It is important to understand that the longevity of current implants, even in the best circumstances, is not defined. When you choose this surgery, you must commit to the maintenance of the implants over the span of your lifetime.
The information provided here is a general overview of plastic surgery procedures. Detailed information about the particular procedure that you wish to undergo will be provided during your initial visit with the surgeon.