Women's breasts are made up of fatty tissue as
well as milk producing glandular tissue with 15 to 20 lobes.
The size of the
breast is dependent on the amount of fat, and the nipple and areola also play
an important role in determining the health of a breast.
Women's breasts have
different sizes, shapes, and colors, and cosmetic benefits can be ensured
through breast enlargement surgeries. Large breasts, like wide hips, are known
as secondary sexual characteristic, as men are attracted to women with these
traits.
What is Breast Implant Surgery?
Breast implant surgery is a cosmetic procedure
for increasing the size of breasts through saline or silicone implants.
As per
patient's requirements, the surgeon also aims to reshape the breasts and enhance
their outline to make them more attractive or beautiful.
Breasts can also be
augmented through fat transfer, but traditionally the reconstructive procedure requires
insertion of prosthetic sacs of appropriate size.
The surgery is also known as
breast augmentation or boob job in many parts of the world. There are different
types of implants, and although the surgery is very safe and reliable, it is
not categorized as a permanent or "one-time only" surgery.
The
cosmetic procedure is not performed on pregnant women, and the surgeon may
suggest EKG, Lab tests, and mammography during consultations.
Who can have Breast Enlargement Surgery?
Breast enlargement surgery is performed by a
qualified medical doctor, and the implants can correct for size, shape, and
thickness of the breast.
Indian women with a cosmopolitan outlook aspire for
different standards of beauty, and they consent to high priced cosmetic
surgeries.
For example, the breast augmentation cost in Mumbai, varies
between Rs 1,00,000 - Rs 2,00,000 depending on quality of service and surgeon's
reputation.
The following patients are eligible for an
augmentation treatment -
- Cancer patients who had mastectomy or breast removal treatment. The entire breast is reconstructed, and cosmetic improvements are incorporated into the plastic surgery.
- Some women with congenital defects and deformities have flat chests and they can opt for the enlargement surgery as a corrective step.
- Breast asymmetry or unevenly sized breasts are very common in women, and the cosmetic procedure will facilitate breast feeding and equal sized bra cups.
- Patients who do not like the size, shape, or outlines of their breasts also opt for breast enlargement to improve their beauty and self-confidence.
- Many women aspire for more rounded and tighter breasts and the implants can be effective in eliminating muscularity, athletic or relaxed look of breasts.
What happens during Breast Augmentation
Treatment?
The following sequence of steps are involved in
a breast enlargement surgery -
- The patient has an initial consultation with the surgeon, and discusses the pros and cons of a cosmetic surgery.
- An aesthetic procedure for augmenting the size, shape, outline, and feel of the breasts is prescribed, and the patient consents willfully.
- For 2 to 3 weeks before surgery the patient has to avoid drinking, smoking and certain types of vitamins and "over the counter" drugs.
- During surgery, The patient is given general or local anesthesia and saline drip.
- The breast enlargement surgeon makes a few incisions on, around, and under the breasts as per size requirements of implant.
- The silicone or saline filled sac is inserted and manually adjusted for a perfect fit.
- Safe techniques are used to close the incisions with sutures and stitches.
- Post-operative care includes a week's rest, fluid and medicine intake, and support stockings or tight sport bras.
- The patient has to ensure follow-up visits as per the surgeon's advice.
