For women with particularly small breasts, the augmentation mammoplasty, or Breast Augmentation surgery is a procedure designed to enhance and improve the appearance of the breasts. During the augmentation mammoplasty, the surgeon inserts an implant with a silicone shell filled with saline (salt water) behind the breast or behind the muscle of the chest wall through a small incision. The surgeon will use a small incision at the lower border of the areola which leaves an inconspicuous scar and the most popular placement for breast implants is behind the muscle of the chest wall. This gives a more natural appearance, keeps the implant soft and most importantly makes it easier for the radiologist to read a mammogram.
Often the candidates for this procedure are women who have experienced breast shrinkage following pregnancies. The procedure can restore fullness and reduce sagging. Additionally, it is often the treatment of choice for women who have been naturally endowed with small breasts.
During the initial consultation, the patient and plastic surgeon together decide what size implant will look best. The size of the implant is limited to the degree of stretch the existing breast can tolerate. The goal is to create a natural looking breast that is proportional to the size of the individual.
As is the case with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with augmentation. Sometimes, the breasts may become somewhat more firm — a fact attributable to the tightening of a capsule which forms around the implant. Today, the occurrence of firmness is very low. Additionally, a small number of patients note some loss of sensation in the nipple area. Also, one must realize the implants are a man-made device and can leak, requiring replacement.
It is highly important that anyone considering any surgical procedure do his/her research, and consult with an experienced, skilled specialist such as Plastic Surgeon in Chicago Dr G Tresley. Be sure and have all you questions answered and you fully understand your chosen procedure prior to having the surgery. Taking these important steps can mean the difference between a positive surgery experience and a nightmare. One should utilize all available resources when researching and learning about surgery procedures. There are many websites on the internet that provide information about plastic and cosmetic procedures. The best site I have found is lookingyourbest.com. This free to use website offers an enormous library of in depth and accurate plastic surgery information, and the site even offers a free service to help you locate an experienced plastic surgeon in your area.
