According to ISAPS, mammoplasty is the most popular operation in aesthetic surgery. Over the past year in the U.S. alone, nearly 300 thousand women have received a new form or size of the breast. But, in spite of the demand of the procedure, it is still surrounded by myths and rumors. Tell everything you need to know, if you’re thinking about the surgery.
1. Will the new Breasts look natural?
Yes. An experienced surgeon can choose the shape and size of the implant so that the breast look completely natural. In the first year after the procedure, scars will be visible, but then they’re only barely visible light strip.
2. How is it hurting?
Someone really, someone is not hurt at all. It all depends on your body and, again, from the surgeon.
The most difficult after the operation – this is the first day. It is done in the clinic under the supervision of doctors, and then a woman wear a bandage and go home. Then about a week not to raise their hands to carry heavy objects, drink alcohol and have sex. During the month contraindicated activities, sauna and hot tub. The compression garment all the time you need to wear without removing. This is the approximate time, the exact recommendations will give the doctor.
And then the patient returns to normal life without any restrictions. Except that we substitute the breast under direct sunlight is not a year – it can harm the skin.
3. They say that with silicone you can’t breastfeed, skydive and fly a plane…
It’s all myths. Implants are so strong that can withstand even a blow with a hammer and pouring boiling water (seriously, on the Internet there are videos). After the end of the recovery period, you can do anything – even Everest to conquer.
As for feeding, during operation iron itself is not affected in any way. So the whole lactation system will work as usual.
4. Is it true that breast surgery can cause cancer?
No. Implants are hypoallergenic, close in composition to biological tissue, non-carcinogenic and do not enter into chemical reactions. They can not provoke any disease. Of course, we are only talking about high-quality implants with all certificates.
Numerous studies confirm that breast cancer happens to women with silicone Breasts not more than all the rest.
5. Would it be necessary then to change the implants?
No, the manufacturer provides them lifetime warranty. The only thing not save any quality dentures, good the surgeon is the age-related changes.
6. Is there any alternative to silicone?
Yes, it is possible to increase your breast size own fat. This procedure is called lipolifting.
7. How to choose a surgeon?
Carefully read the summary of the surgeon: what his education, where he trained, what his operating experience (better that it was at least 7 years).
Pay attention to the clinic. So the operation was a success, the professionalism of the surgeon is not enough: it is important and equipment, and anesthetic management, and staff.
All information about clinics and doctors easily “Google”: see ratings and reviews, photos before-after. And, of course, the prices: the surgery from experienced surgeon in a good hospital can’t be cheap.
Anesthesiologists say that many people are afraid of anesthesia, even more than the surgery itself. If that’s you, be sure to read “5 myths about General anesthesia”.