Breasts are the most direct and powerful symbol of female charm, and it is the dream of all women to have firm and plump bosoms. The perfect breasts should take into account the fullness of the breasts, the curvature of the upper and lower curves, the angle of the nipples, the depth of the cleavage, the symmetry of both breasts, the realism of the touch, etc. The depth and size of the areola must also be moderate. A survey shows that more than 80% of women are not satisfied with their breasts. The development of modern medical technology can help women who are not satisfied with their breast shape to realize the dream of beautiful breasts.
First, is breast augmentation suitable for each individual?
When you feel that your breasts are not as big as you expect, the shape is not symmetrical and firm enough, your breasts have lost their original volume and shape due to weight loss, childbirth, aging and other factors, or you have one of the following conditions and you are over 20 years old, you can consider breast augmentation surgery.
1.Breast congenital dysplasia.
2.Breast atrophy and relaxation after childbirth.
3.Breast shrinkage and laxity after weight loss.
4.Significant difference between the two breasts.
5.Mild sagging of breasts due to aging.
6.Surgical removal of part or all of the breast tissue due to tumor.
Second, the latest technology, materials, safety
At present, the commonly used breast augmentation methods mainly include breast implants, filler injection breast augmentation, physical breast augmentation, etc., as follows.
1.Breast augmentation with breast implants
Breast augmentation is done through hidden or inconspicuous incisions (armpit incision, areola edge incision, inframammary fold incision, etc.) to enter the mammary gland or the subpectoral layer of the pectoralis major muscle, separate the space where the implant can be placed, and then implant the implant. Breast implants are suitable for patients with breast dysplasia, atrophy, mild sagging, and high requirements for breast volume and shape. Silicone implants are currently the most commonly used implant material. Silicone implants have excellent chemical stability and physiological inertia, and are one of the materials that cause the least biological reaction in medicine.
The material for breast augmentation should not be rejected, digested and absorbed by human tissues, which is a prerequisite for placement in the human body. There are more types of breast implants. According to the outer surface of the implant, there are: glossy implants and hairy implants; according to the shape of the implant, there are round implants and teardrop-shaped implants (anatomical type). Commonly used brands are: Xinsheng, Weining, Mentor, Mag, ES, PIP, Nagor, etc.
The choice of prosthesis is one of the key issues of whether the final breast shape is ideal or not. At present, most people understand the brand of the implant in more detail, but the choice of the size and shape of the implant is not clear enough, when choosing breast implants, consider the patient’s expectations of the size and shape of the breast, the patient’s own breast conditions, body proportions and so on. Common breast implant shapes include round breast implants, which are usually suitable for younger patients who require more upright breasts, or a better foundation. Teardrop breast implants mimic the natural shape of human breasts and are usually suitable for patients with little subcutaneous fat, high inframammary folds, sagging breasts and breast dysplasia.
Breast implant technology is the most experienced and technically mature method in the world, and has been widely used all over the world since the 1960s.
2.Autologous fat breast augmentation
Autologous fat breast augmentation is achieved by drawing fat from other parts of the body and then injecting it into the breasts to achieve breast augmentation. Autologous fat breast augmentation is suitable for patients with breast dysplasia, atrophy, mild sagging, who do not require exaggerated effect and also have rich fat tissue in their own body.
Since the injected fat is granular, no matter how experienced and careful the operation is, there will be more or less uneven injections, and there will be some wrapped bumps similar to fibroplasia when touched, which is normal.
Generally, fat injection will have 50% absorption rate, and it usually takes 3-5 times of surgery to reach satisfactory results. The survival rate of the first fat injection is the lowest, and after several more injections, the fat survival rate will gradually increase.
Autologous fat breast augmentation has a natural feel, realistic shape, simple surgery, little pain, will not leave obvious incisions, no rejection of autologous tissue, safe and reliable, and can be permanently maintained.
3.Combination of breast implant and autologous fat augmentation
Breast augmentation with breast implants is mainly for patients who have poor breast shape and need to make big changes, while autologous fat transplantation is for patients who have good breast shape and only need further beautification. The combination of the two surgical solutions makes it suitable for those patients with a thin body shape and a small breast group, which can add to the feel and shape of the breast after surgery.
4.Physical breast enlargement
Through the physical process of photoelectric energy irradiation to achieve the growth of breast own tissues, completely with the help of their own muscle redevelopment, to shape the female form. The special photoelectric cup technology can stimulate the breast mammary tissue and make the sagging and flat breast become more firm and elastic. The non-surgical breast enlargement instrument is a medical device, which does not contain any hormone and does not require any incision, so it is not harmful to human body and is regarded as a milestone in the history of breast enlargement in the world.
5.Breast augmentation by artificial material injection
Artificial material injection breast augmentation is to inject a kind of hydrophilic gel (currently mainly with hyaluronic acid) into the breast through a small syringe, so as to make the breast expand. This method is relatively less used at present because of its high cost and short maintenance time.
The effect of breast augmentation on pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you want to get pregnant, it is better to consider it after six months to one year after breast augmentation surgery, when your breasts have fully recovered and the shape is relatively stable. Many related investigations at home and abroad show that breast augmentation surgery generally does not affect the ability to breastfeed, and no evidence of silicone gel in the breast milk secreted by mothers after breast augmentation with silicone implants has been found. Therefore, there will be no adverse effects on childbirth and breastfeeding.
Pros and cons of breast augmentation
Through breast augmentation, women with poor breast shape can regain self-confidence and have delicate curves and a beautiful body, but there are also pains and risks. Breast augmentation with implants requires general anesthesia, post-operative hospitalization for about a week, and the pain is also more intense during the recovery process with unchanged upper limb activities. Although autologous fat breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure, only about 50% of the fat is generally viable for each operation, so multiple injections are needed to achieve the desired effect. Although breast augmentation has been developed very maturely, it does not mean that there will not be complications, the common ones are as follows.
1, unsatisfactory appearance: the position of the implant is too high or too low, the height of the two sides is different, the shape is unnatural, and the outline of the implant is clear.
2, contracture of the envelope, breast hardening, mild to moderate contracture of the envelope in the 3-6 months after surgery to adhere to massage, can reduce the symptoms; if the development of severe can only be surgically removed from the envelope, if repeated occurrence of contracture of the envelope, after repeated surgery still can not be resolved, can only be removed from the prosthesis.
3.Prosthesis rupture and leakage, the prosthesis must be replaced surgically.
4, bacterial infection, the initial antibiotics available; the development of severe pectoral muscle cavity lavage, although the prosthesis can be retained, but the chance of contracture of the pericardium will be greatly increased; if the infection can not be controlled, the prosthesis must be removed.
5, hematoma, in serious cases, must be open to remove the blood clot.
6, uneven injection of autologous fat breast augmentation, the appearance of lumps.
V. Cost
It varies according to the customized surgery plan, implant specification and brand, hospital surgery fee pricing and other different factors, generally fluctuating in the range of 20,000 to 100,000.
Sixth, how long is the shelf life?
There is no accurate answer to say exactly how long the prosthesis can remain in the body. It has been nearly 35 years since silicone gel breast implants were implanted in the human body abroad, because the quality of the material is gradually improving and enhancing, and the method of breast augmentation surgery is also constantly being improved. The fat injected during breast augmentation with autologous fat can be preserved permanently. No matter which breast augmentation method is used, ageing, weight changes, childbirth and breastfeeding will also have a natural effect on the shape of the breasts.
There are risks associated with any surgery, and we would like to remind our patients to choose a regular hospital. In addition, you should consider the ideal size and shape of your breasts and express your wishes clearly and accurately to the doctor before the consultation so that the doctor can choose a suitable surgery plan; avoid menstruation, do not catch a cold or fever, maintain a good physical and mental state and reserve enough rest time to ensure satisfactory results; follow the doctor’s instructions for careful care after surgery to minimize the risk of complications. The risk of complications should be minimized.