What is Breast Augmentation?
Breast Augmentation is a simple and very safe cosmetic surgery, performed under general anesthesia, aims to transform the breast shape, by giving it more rounded, volume, and firmer shape. Certain fillings of Silicone or Saline Fluid are used, in which the doctor determines the type of filling based on the patient’s age, skin type, body shape, and the desired size.
Age is a key factor in a doctor’s choosing certain fillings, he either chooses Silicone, or Saline fillings.
Silicone Fillings
Consists of Silicone shells, which is filled with Silicone gel; transparent, viscous liquid, used for over-twenty-aged patients.
Saline Fillings
Made from Saline solution, it gives a relatively larger volume than Silicone Fillings. It is given in different quantities, to suit the required size, and used for over-eighteen-aged patients.
Candidates for Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation is the best solution to get the large breasts and the great body figure, yet, before going through it, there are few conditions you’ve got to have first, which are;
- Those who are healthy, have no specific diseases to prevent them from undergoing Breast Augmentation operation.
- Who is over eighteen, and the growth of her breasts is completed.
- Those who suffer from breast-size changes, due to significant weight loss, frequent pregnancy and lactation.
- Women who have lost their breasts as a result of cancer or had accidents.
- Women who suffer from dissimilar breasts size, breasts’ asymmetry, and breast fullness’ loss.
- Women who feel dissatisfied with the general appearance, due to its small size.
Pre-Breast Augmentation Instructions
There is a list of instructions you need to follow to ensure your safety during the cosmetic operation, as well as the success of your operation.
Which are;
- Eat a healthy balanced nutrition for a sufficient time before the operation, to avoid any complications during the operation.
- Refrain from applying any type of moisturizing creams for at least two days before the Breast Augmentation operation.
- Abstain from all kinds of stimulants, and Alcohol for two weeks minimum, as they prevent the anesthesia process.
- Abstain from all blood diluting drugs, such as; Ibuprofen, and Multi- Vitamine Group, for they contain (A,E), minimum a week before.
- Abstain from smoking a month before Breast Augmentation operation, as it affects Oxygen level which is crucial for the healing process.
- Refrain from natural blood-diluting drinks, such as; green tea, raspberry juice and pineapple.
Breast Augmentation stages
Step 1: Clinical Examination
Step 2: Conducting Checkups
Step 3: Preparation and Anesthesia
Step 4: Breast Augmentation
Post-Breast Augmentation Instructions
The doctor will dictate you a list of very important tips and instructions that you need to commit to, to get the best results, which are;
- Adhere to wearing a supportive medical bra for six weeks after the breast augmentation operation, as it helps speeding up the healing process.
- Refrain from itching or pressing on the breast area for a month after the breast augmentation operation.
- Stay away from doing any efforts, or carry heavy things, to maintain tissue safety, for two months minimum.
- Abstain from doing sport two months after the operation.
- Abstain from smoking, for two months after the operation, to accelerate the recovery process.
- Ensure having a relatively stable weight by committing to a healthy balanced diet, reach in protein and vitamins.
- Stay away from heat and direct high sun rays, for a month at least after the operation.
- Avoid Turkish baths or sauna.
