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Breast Augmentation Surgery - Placement Options

Breast Augmentation Surgery SacramentoDuring surgery, there are several different options available for implant placement. Each of these placement options offers different advantages, but it is up to you and Dr. Green to decide which one is right for you. Breast implant placement options include:

  • Subglandular - This places the implant over the chest muscle, which is easy to place and often used for larger implants. Recovery time is shorter with this method as well. However, subglandular placement involves a higher risk of rippling and capsule contracture.

  • Partial Submuscular - With this technique, the upper two-thirds of the implant are placed behind the chest muscle, while the lower part is covered only by the breast tissue. This makes most of the implant less visible and less palpable, and also decreases the risk of capsule contracture.

  • Submuscular - This technique involves placing the implant entirely behind the chest muscle, which camouflages the edges of the implant and makes it less visible and less palpable. This placement also reduces the risk of rippling and capsule contracture and allows for the most accurate mammogram readings.

After the implants have been inserted and positioned beneath the nipples, the incisions are stitched closed, and a surgical bra is worn home.

Breast Implant Shape and Profile

When choosing breast implants, shape is an important consideration. The two basic breast implant shapes are round and teardrop. Breasts differ greatly from woman to woman, so the ideal breast implant shape for each patient must be determined with care.

  • Round Breast Implants. Of the two breast implant shapes, the round breast implant is the most common type used for breast augmentation. Many women choose round implants because they tend to provide the greatest amount of lift, fullness, and cleavage. Some women, however, feel that the results produced with round implants appear artificial, so they seek out more natural-looking alternatives.

    A round breast implant can have a smooth or textured surface. Due to a round implant's symmetrical shape, it does not pose the risk of implant rotation.

    Round implants come in three different variations of shape: low, medium, and high profile. A higher profile can enhance the forward projection of the breasts, which would otherwise require larger breast implants with wider bases.

  • Anatomical Breast Implants - Also known as a teardrop or contoured implant, anatomical implants have a more natural shape. Breasts attain a more gently sloping contour with teardrop breast implants. Although the upper portion of breasts that have teardrop implants are not as full as breasts that have round implants, teardrop-shaped implants often provide greater projection by volume. For women who want more naturally shaped teardrop breasts, these implants may be the ideal choice.

    A teardrop implant requires a textured surface to prevent rotation because breasts can become distorted if the implant rotates. This is not a concern with round breast implants.

Recovery

Dr. Green performs all of his operations with great care and precision, ensuring that his patients can enjoy a quick and healthy recovery.

Because breast tissue is stretched and separated during breast augmentation surgery, and because implants are inserted through incisions, the breasts will be bruised, sore, and swollen after surgery. Most patients also feel tired after breast augmentation surgery, but this usually passes in a day or two. You can expect to wear a surgical bra for several weeks. It may also be recommended that you wear an athletic or support bra until the swelling has subsided.

Heavy lifting or straining should be avoided after breast augmentation surgery because this can cause the breasts to swell. You can typically return to work within two to three days and to full activity within two weeks. Stitches are removed in a week to 10 days after breast augmentation. Any post-operative pain, swelling, and sensitivity will diminish over the first few weeks. Sensation in your nipples may be reduced temporarily, but should return to normal as your breasts heal.

After healing, some permanent scarring may remain, although scars from breast augmentation incisions will typically begin to fade in a few months and will continue to fade for months or years. Scars are usually small and inconspicuous. Dr. Green's goal will be to make them as unnoticeable as possible.

Complications

Complications following breast augmentation surgery are uncommon and usually minimal. Although rare, some complications that may occur include capsular contracture, swelling and pain, infection around the implant, change in nipple sensation, decreased milk production while nursing, and breakage or leakage of the implant (implant rupture) as a result of injury. Regular monitoring of breast implants after breast augmentation is recommended to ensure continuing breast and implant health.

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