Breast Augmentation
Category: Breast
Treatment Details
Session
1
Operation length
1-3 hours
Anesthesia
General
Discomfort Period
3-7 Days
Return to work
3-7 days
Full Recovery
Should be checked
Results
Permanent
Hospital Stay
1 Day
Breast augmentation (augmentation mammoplasty) improves the shape, volume, and projection of the breast. The procedure is performed using implants or fat transfer, often in combination with a lift.
Fact Check
- Methods: Use of implants (silicone, saline) or autologous fat transfer.
- Goal: Enlargement of breast volume, improvement of symmetry, or reconstruction.
- Incision: Inframammary (under the breast fold), periareolar (areola), or transaxillary (armpit).
- Placement: Submuscular (under the muscle) or subglandular (over the muscle).
- Duration: 1-3 hours under general anesthesia.
- Hospital Stay: Outpatient or 1 day inpatient.
- Aftercare: Wearing a support bra, avoiding heavy physical exertion.
FAQ
Do implants need to be replaced?
Yes, implants are not durable for life and may need to be exchanged after 10-20 years.
Do implants feel natural?
This depends on type and placement, but modern implants come very close to the natural feel.
Can I breastfeed after the surgery?
Since the milk ducts are usually spared, the ability to breastfeed is preserved in most cases.
