All You Need to Know About Augmentation

Breast augmentation is one of the top five cosmetic surgeries people opt for due to the visible difference it can bring to one's appearance. It can add youth and volume to breasts, making you feel beautiful and feminine. It’s no wonder why augmentation surgeries have grown by 48% since 2000.

Here are some facts about breast implants/breast augmentation

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure involving the placement of implants or the transfer of fat to the breast area, solely to achieve a fuller volume. 

These implants may be placed either under or on top of the pectoral muscle through incisions in the armpit, near the nipple or crease of the breast.

This procedure brings symmetry to the chest area, making the breasts seem shapely and full. Implants can sometimes fill the breast envelope and take the place of a breast lift. It is, however, not a recommended surgery to uplift severely sagging breasts, which may require a separate breast uplifting surgery.

Silicone implants with gel-based filling are the most popular choice, with 87% of patients preferring them in 2017. The saline implants filled with a saltwater solution and fat transfer procedure are also popular options.

The Recovery Period

The recovery period can last up to a year; however, most patients are ok within a few days. It is also normal to feel discomfort, soreness, and to temporarily lose sensation on your breasts, which disappear within a few weeks.

 It is also recommended not to stretch your arms too high post surgery for healing purposes while some female patients may notice their menstruation cycle to change post surgery. The body can bounce back to a regular cycle after a while, though.

The Pros

Breast augmentation can bring confidence, and it has been reported to improve dwindling self-esteem and boost sexuality. The newer variants can give a natural looking shape and buoyancy, feeling natural to touch due to firmer shape tapered at the top. You will look better in all of your clothing.

Breast implants are ideal to gain back body confidence post a mastectomy procedure or to smoothen out the appearance of an aged chest.

The Cons

Breasts change after the patient goes through pregnancy or weight fluctuations and may require revisions. Implants are devices and are susceptible to tears and ruptures but this is extremely uncommon.

If you have breast augmentation on your mind or want to enhance the symmetry of your appearance, contact Dr. Norman Bakshandeh Day at Day Plastic Surgery for professional surgery and personalized expert care. You can call him at (212) 289-9191 in Manhattan where his clinic and ambulatory surgery center is located at 1035 Park Ave, New York, NY 10028, b/t 85th St & 86th St, on the Upper East Side. You can also call him at (718) 246-0130 at his office located at 142 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, New York in downtown Brooklyn Heights next to the Brooklyn Promenade.