Breast Augmentation Sugar Land – Houston TX: Enhancement, Enlargement, Implants
Breast augmentation, also known as mammoplasty, is a surgical enhancement procedure to accentuate the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. While this procedure will make the breasts larger, the surgery will not move the breasts closer together or lift sagging. This surgical procedure is tremendous help to patients who desire a fuller profile, who have lost volume due to pregnancy or nursing, or who have undergone reconstruction and want to gain a more natural look again.
Reasons for Surgery
- Enhance body shape.
- Increase volume after pregnancy and nursing.
- Equalize a difference in cup size to gain symmetry.
- Reconstruct chest following a mastectomy or injury.
General Procedure
This procedure involves making a small incision to insert implants. The surgery is commonly performed on an outpatient basis at a hospital or state-of-the-art surgical unit while the patient is under a general anesthesia and asleep. There are several possible locations for the small incision that will be used for inserting the implant. The most frequent technique utilizes an incision made in the lower portion of the breast. Another technique, though less frequently used, involves making an incision in the armpit. A third technique makes an incision around the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple). A newer technique uses an incision in the belly button, thus reducing the chance of scarring in the chest area. The best technique will be decided together between the patient and the surgeon during the consultation.
During surgery, the tissue is raised to create an open pocket under the tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle. Inserting an implant can increase a woman’s size by one or more bra cup sizes. Implants typically contain a saline solution (similar to saltwater) although in special cases the implants can contain a silicone gel. In some circumstances, particularly those in which there is asymmetry, an inflatable implant may be used to allow the surgeon to adjust the level of inflation to attain symmetry and balance. Surgery typically lasts from 1 to 3 hours.
Recovery Process
Generally, post-operative instructions call for plenty of rest and limited movement in order to speed up the healing process and recovery time. Bandages are applied right after surgery to aid the healing process and to minimize movement. Once the bandages are removed, a specialized surgical bra will need to be worn for several weeks. Patients sometimes report minor pain associated with the surgery. This pain can be treated effectively with oral medication. While complications are rare, patients can minimize potential problems by carefully following the directions given by the physician after surgery.
Schedule a Consultation
For more information on breast augmentation contact board certified plastic surgeon John T. Nguyen, MD today at our Sugar Land Texas location at 281-980-8000. Serving the Houston Texas area.