Breast augmentation is an aesthetic surgery which involves placement of a correctly sized silicone breast implant to enhance the shape and volume of the breast. The implant is placed through an incision which location is carefully chosen by Dr. Dragana Spica.
Another technique used to enhance breast volume and shape is fat transfer. In this method of breast augmentation, excess fat form a donor area is extracted with liposuction and then transferred to breast to make them fuller, rounder and more symmetrical.
Breast augmentation is a sophisticated procedure that significantly improves the appearance if the breasts.
The type of breast augmentation depends on the location of the breast implant and the location of the incision.
Location of the breast implant can be:
Location of the incision can be:
You are a good candidate for breast augmentation if you want to make your figure more proportionate. You can significantly benefit from this plastic surgery if you want to make your breasts symmetrical or if you lost the breast size and shape because pregnancy, weight loss or aging.
You may be a good candidate for breast augmentation if you are over 18, generally fit and healthy and have realistic expectations from the procedure.
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that significantly improves the appearance of the breasts in terms of their size, volume and shape.
Generally, breast augmentation lasts from 1 to 2 hours.
General anesthesia is usually used for this surgery.
In some cases, local anesthesia and intravenous sedation can also be used.
Since breast augmentation is invasive plastic surgery, it carries certain risks and causes some side effects, including:
More serious risks include:
Breast implants generally last for 10 years after which you may need a breast revision surgery to replace them. You should keep a steady weight to avoid changing your breasts appearance after breast augmentation.
The price of breast augmentation depends on the complexity and the length of the surgery.
Before the surgery, you need to have a thorough consultation with Dr. Dragana Spica. She will examine and measure the current size and shape of your breasts and determine the quality and quantity of your breast tissue. Finally, Dr. Spica will examine the quality of your skin and decide about the best approach for your breast augmentation.
She may require blood tests to determine if you are physically fit for the surgery. Dr. Spica may also require a baseline mammogram.
Also, Dr. Spica will advise you to stop smoking and taking certain vitamins and supplements.
It’s important to arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery.
On the day of your breast augmentation you are prepped for the surgery and given anesthesia.
Dr. Dragana Spica makes the incision and places the breast implant into its predetermined location. She closes the incisions with sutures and may wrap your chest area with bandages or a surgical compression bra. If necessary, she will also place drainage tubes underneath your skin to help with drainage of fluids and blood.
For breast augmentation with fat transfer, Dr. Dragana Spica will first extract fat with liposuction from your donor area. Then the fat will be purified and carefully injected into your breasts. The liposuction incisions will be closed with sutures.
When you feel comfortable, you are discharged from the surgical sites and given all the instructions for the recovery period.
Breast augmentation isn’t painful during the procedure. You may feel mild to moderate discomfort for 2 days after the surgery.
The recovery period lasts for a couple of weeks.
During that time you should avoid doing any strenuous activities.
In the first couple of days, your breast may feel heavy and too large because of the swelling. Also, your breast will be tender to touch, too tight, or too round. Your nipples may feel numb or sensitive. These are normal sensations during the recovery period.
You can return to your normal daily activities after 6 weeks.
You should pay attention to the presence of bruising and swelling, which should subside after several weeks.
Also, you need to keep the surgical site clean to prevent infection.
It’s important to have regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Dragana Spica. You need to schedule the appointment for removal of stitches and draining tubes.
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