Breast Enlargement (Augmentation Mammaplasty)

 The surgical operation of breast enlargement with silicon breast prosthesis is one of the most frequently made surgical operations in women. It is a surgical operation made to provide the breasts look more full and vigorous.

To Whom Is The Breast Enlargement Surgery Made?

• Women with small breasts,
• Women with inborn breast deformities (like asymmetric breasts, tubular breasts),
• Women with acquired breast deformities (like accidents, injuries or burns),
• Women with reduction in their breasts following weight loss,
• Women with reduction in their breasts in connection with abrupt fall in their hormone levels in the period following birth.

Silicon Breast Prosthesis:

There are two types of silicon breast prosthesis being used widely:

• Silicon breast prosthesis filled with silicon gel.
• Silicon breast prosthesis filled with serum physiologic.

Silicon breast prosthesis are being produced in a large variety of types and dimensions. For the selection of the most suitable type of prosthesis for the patient, your physician will assist you by giving priority to the requests of the patient.

Silicon breast prosthesis make no harm on your body. There is no scientific evidence that it increases the risk of breast cancer. Risk of burst is almost none.

Surgery Process:

The surgery is made with general anaesthesia under hospital conditions. It takes 1 hour. It leaves scar depending on the area opened to protect the prosthesis. The lower curve of breast, armpit, nipple sides could be followed. Prosthesis could be placed behind the nipple tissue or behind the breast muscle. Each application has its advantages and disadvantages. These details should be assessed before surgery. 

You may return home at least 6 hours after the surgery but most patients prefer spending the first night at the hospital.

Post-Surgery Period:

The post-surgery period is generally comfortable. Pain is minimal. If the prosthesis is placed behind the breast muscle, there might be limitations in arm movements for a few days. Brassiere-like wraps are applied on breasts. Dressing is opened 2 days later to check the wound. Wraps are opened 7 days later. Stitches are removed 7-10 days later. The patient is made to wear sportswoman brassiere for 6 weeks and is proposed to have massage. There might be swallowing in early times and there might be absence of senses at nipples and purple-like colour alteration on the skin. They will go away in a short time. The patient may get to work in 3-4 days and is proposed to refrain from heavy sports for two months. 

Nursing In the Period After Breast Enlargement Surgery: 

For a woman who has undergone breast enlargement surgery with silicon breast prosthesis, there is no limitations for getting pregnant and nursing.