Breasts are the second sexual characteristic of women, full and proportionate breasts, showing the unique female body shape and curve. The standard of breast beauty is not absolute, the aesthetic proportion varies according to race, and its size should be coordinated with the body proportion to be considered beautiful.
Generally speaking, the following aspects are considered.
(1) full and proportionate shape, fine skin, elasticity.
(2) The upper edge of the breast is located in the 2nd and 3rd ribs, the lower edge is located in the 6th and 7th ribs, the diameter of the base is about 10 to 18 cm, the height is about 3 to 6 cm, and the diameter of the areola is about 4 cm.
(3) The nipple is prominent and slightly abducted.
(4) The breasts are erect, hemispherical or conical in shape.
(5) The average volume of Chinese women’s breasts is about 250ml.
What is breast augmentation by implantation?
Breast augmentation is suitable for people with congenital dysplasia or degenerative small breasts, but also for psychological reasons, such as low self-esteem, lack of self-confidence, and so on. At present, the capsule breast implant made of silicone material with high safety is commonly used, which is biocompatible and can stay in the human body for a long time without toxic reaction. The shape of the breast after plastic surgery is more in line with natural aesthetics, and the breast after surgery can achieve the perfect effect of natural appearance, soft and realistic feel, fullness and firmness.
What are the complications of breast implant surgery?
Breast augmentation surgery is safe and reliable, however, any surgical procedure carries certain risks, and the following complications may occur with breast augmentation surgery.
(1) Envelope formation and contracture.
(2) Bilateral asymmetry.
(3) Abnormal nipple sensation.
(4) Scarring of the incision site.
(5) Other very rare complications, such as hematoma, displacement and torsion of the implant, infection, and implant rupture.
In order to avoid the above-mentioned adverse reactions, it is recommended to choose the plastic surgery institution carefully, as well as to strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for post-surgical care.
Who is suitable for breast augmentation?
Fully developed adults without psychological disorders or serious physical organ pathologies may be considered for breast augmentation surgery if they have the following conditions.
(1) congenital underdevelopment of the mammary glands in the shape of small breasts
(2) Atrophy of breast tissue after endocrine disorders caused by childbirth and sterilization.
(3) Mild sagging of the breast.
(4) Bilateral breast asymmetry.
(5) congenital breast deformities, such as Poland syndrome, etc.
(6) Breast deficiency after surgery for breast disease.
What preparations are needed before breast augmentation surgery?
Adequate preparation is needed before breast augmentation surgery, mainly including.
(1) Comprehensive physical examination and laboratory tests to exclude serious medical diseases and local foci of infection.
(2) Stop taking aspirin and other drugs that may cause postoperative bleeding before surgery.
(3) The operation should be avoided during menstruation.
(4) Choose the type and size of breast implant, the location of the surgical incision and the level of implantation according to the patient’s own conditions and requirements.
What are the precautions after breast augmentation surgery?
Do not wear bras with metal brackets for 2 weeks after breast augmentation; do not engage in strenuous exercise for 1 month after surgery; in the case of axillary incision and breast augmentation under the level of the pectoralis major muscle, avoid excessive lifting of the upper limbs bilaterally for 1 month after surgery; also use an elastic band over the breast to prevent upward displacement of the implant. If possible, it is best to be able to massage the breasts twice a day for about 30 minutes starting 1 month after surgery, and adhere to the massage for 3-6 months, which can prevent the production of peri-implant contracture.
What is autologous fat transfer breast augmentation?
Autologous fat augmentation is a method of breast augmentation in which fat particles are sucked from other parts of the body such as the abdomen, waist, buttocks, and legs that are locally obese, and then injected into the breasts through centrifugal purification to make the breasts fuller and rounder. This is a “two-in-one” plastic surgery method, which simultaneously performs liposuction for weight loss and breast augmentation. The advantages are that it is easy to perform, safe, quick recovery, minimal incisions, and no visible surgical scars, but the disadvantage is that it requires multiple transplants to achieve the desired effect, and the injections are usually repeated after 3 to 6 months. In addition, the transplanted fat can sometimes form calcifications or nodules, which can be easily confused with breast tumors during medical examinations, causing inconvenience to the examination of tumors.
Can oversized breasts be treated?
Overgrown breasts in women with a significant disproportion in the whole body are called “breast enlargement”. The cause is mostly due to endocrine disorders during puberty or breast enlargement after breastfeeding, and there are certain genetic factors. The surgery for breast reduction usually requires general anesthesia, so the patient has to be hospitalized and the scar will be left on the breast after the surgery, and it will take more than six months for the scar to become less obvious. The surgical method will vary according to the specific situation of the breast, so you can consult your surgeon for details and decide together.
How can sagging breasts be corrected?
Breast sagging is a physiological phenomenon that commonly occurs in middle-aged and older women after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some breasts that are too saggy can be corrected surgically. The surgery involves removing part of the breast skin, moving the nipple areola up to a new position, suspending the breast on the chest wall, and finally pulling together, tightening and suturing the breast skin to hold up the breast. In addition, for those with mild breast atrophy and sagging, this can be corrected with breast augmentation to increase breast volume. There are various surgical methods, and you need to consult your physician for details.
Is there any way to reconstruct the breast after breast tumor removal?
For women who have had their breasts removed due to cancer and other diseases, breast reconstruction is the most effective way to restore their self-confidence and shape, and in Europe and the United States, most breast cancer patients undergo breast reconstruction surgery. There are two kinds of surgery timing for reconstructive surgery: one is immediate reconstructive (also called phase I reconstructive) and the other is delayed reconstructive (also called phase II reconstructive). If there is condition, it is better to choose immediate reconstructive, you need to discuss with the surgeon and ask the plastic surgeon to do the reconstructive surgery together. If breast cancer is to be treated with radiation therapy after surgery, the second stage reconstruction can be chosen. Two common methods of breast reconstruction are the expander method and the flap method. The expander method is to implant a local expander, inject water regularly, and wait for the local soft tissue to become delivered before replacing it with a prosthesis. The flap method involves transferring soft tissue from other areas (usually the lower abdomen) to the missing area to reconstruct the breast. Nipple and areola reconstruction is usually performed 6 months after breast reconstruction.
Is it possible to reconstruct a breast from the “flesh of the stomach”?
Breast reconstruction using the “flesh of the stomach” is actually a very classic clinical breast reconstruction procedure called the “transverse rectus abdominis flap” (TRAM flap) method. The traditional procedure is rarely used nowadays because it requires the removal of the entire rectus abdominis muscle unilaterally, which has a greater impact on the postoperative abdominal wall tension. The current standard procedure abroad is the “transverse rectus abdominis flap with muscle preservation” (MS-TRAM), which only partially or completely preserves the rectus abdominis muscle and has less impact on the postoperative abdominal wall function. This procedure is very popular with patients because it eliminates the “belly” that is common in women while reconstructing the breast. The procedure can be performed either at the same time as the mastectomy or after the completion of radiotherapy.
Can I have my nipples reshaped?
There are two types of nipple invagination: primary and secondary. Primary nipple invagination is caused by the lack of tissue support under the nipple due to poorly developed smooth muscle of the nipple and areola. Secondary nipple invagination is often caused by trauma or surgery, breast tumors, and mastitis after the fibroplasia of the nipple is stretched. Nipple invagination not only affects aesthetics, but also prevents breastfeeding and can cause chronic inflammation and painful discomfort if infected, and may even lead to tumor development. Mild primary nipple invagination can be treated conservatively, such as with negative pressure nipple suction and traction. If conservative treatment is not effective and the nipple cannot be pulled out, plastic surgery is required to correct the problem.