Frequently asked questions about cosmetic breast surgery

  Breast is the symbolic organ of women, it not only exercises the function of breastfeeding, but also a pair of well-developed, moderate volume, proper position and standard shape of breast can make women’s body shape more perfect, improve women’s self-confidence and enhance affinity, so it has been the goal of all women in the past and present.  1.What kind of patients need breast augmentation surgery?  Breast dysplasia, also known as flat chest, such people still have flat breasts after puberty, or only mild breast development; some congenital malformations or syndromes, often unilateral breast dysplasia with other tissue and organ malformations; breast gland atrophy after breastfeeding, many accompanied by different degrees of breast sagging. The above-mentioned cases and all patients who think their breasts are small have indications for breast augmentation surgery.  2.What are the surgical methods of breast augmentation?  Breast implant placement method is a method of placing silicone rubber capsule implants filled with silicone gel or saline directly into the body, which is simple, safe and satisfactory in appearance, but the shortcoming is that a few people have contracture of the capsule and individual rupture of the capsule wall. Autologous fat injection method is a method to suck out fat from other parts of the body (abdomen, thighs, buttocks, etc.) and inject it into the body after processing, which is safer and has satisfactory results if the injection volume is not large. There are other methods of direct injection of artificial tissue substitutes into the breast, but the risk is greater, and once the problem is not easy to remove, it is not recommended.  3.What kind of impact will enlarged breasts have on the body?  Breast enlargement may cause back and neck strain and soreness and discomfort, prickly heat when it is hot, and even the formation of eczema, a serious burden will make the patient’s activities, especially when more strenuous activities feel inconvenient. In addition, the patient’s mental stress, low self-esteem, reluctance to participate in social activities, seriously affecting mental health.  4.Can I have surgery for breast enlargement? Will it leave scarring?  Enlarged breasts can be corrected through breast reduction surgery. Different surgical methods are used depending on the size of the breasts, and the location, length and shape of the scar left behind by each surgical method vary greatly. Please consult your doctor for details.  5.What is the sagging of the breast? Can I have plastic surgery?  Normal female nipple horizontal position in the fifth intercostal, when below this position that there is breast sagging. Sagging breasts can be accompanied by breast enlargement, or not accompanied by enlargement. The cause is usually a long-term gravitational drop of an enlarged or formerly enlarged breast, or it may be the result of a formerly obese person who has regained weight. The normal position and shape of the breasts can be restored with a breast lift. Surgery method also depends on the degree of sagging to choose, sometimes need to perform breast augmentation surgery at the same time to get satisfactory results.  6, breast surgery will affect breastfeeding?  Breast augmentation surgery generally does not affect future breastfeeding, while breast reduction surgery includes a partial removal of the mammary glands, so it will affect the future lactation ability to varying degrees.