Facts Related To Breast Implants Merrillville Indiana Residents Should Know

By Dorothy Sullivan


Breast augmentation surgery (also known as mammoplasty) is a common cosmetic operation. It is mainly used to alter the size or the shape of breasts. More recently it, is increasingly being used to effect sex change. The operation itself involves placement of prostheses within the breast tissue. There are a number of important facts on breast implants merrillville indiana clients need to know if they plan to have this procedure.

There are two main types of implants that exist: silicone based and saline based types. Each is associated with various advantages and disadvantages. The silicone based type contains silicone gel within a rubber shell. It is less malleable but has a closer resemblance to the natural gland in terms of consistency. The saline type is more malleable hence requires just a small incision to be inserted in position.

There are different sites in which the implant can be placed. The common ones include an area under the breast, around the nipple or under the arm (axillary region). For the insertion to take place a small incision (surgical cut) is made and the glandular tissue separated from the underlying muscle to create a pocket. A saline implant is usually inserted when empty and filled later while a silicone implant is pre-filled with gel.

This operation can be done in an outpatient or an inpatient facility. Most cases are done under general anesthesia. Local anesthesia (only the breast is numbed) is used just for selected cases. The incision is made in the preferred position and the prosthesis inserted in position. Wound closure is done using sutures. Generally, this exercise lasts between one hour and one and a half hours.

When undergoing this procedure, there are a number of possible complications that one should anticipate. The short term complications include bleeding, nerve injury and infections. Long term complications include scarring, rupture of prostheses, leakage of silicone gel and changes to nipple sensation among others. Take time to discuss these complications with your doctor so that your risk can be assessed.

Bear in mind that the results of augmentation are not the same for all patients. While some are happy with what they look like after the procedure, others are unsatisfied and may even demand a repeat. The differences that are seen are attributable to factors such as type of implant used, the technique employed and the nature of the initial problem. You need to adjust your expectations based on your condition.

Once you are released from the health facility, your wounds will be dressed using a gauze. Drains may be inserted into the wound as well to facilitate the flow of excess tissue fluid for a few days. The drain tubes are usually removed within a few days and should not be a cause for worry. In the first few days after the operation, you may notice some pain or swelling but these will resolve gradually over time.

Preparing for this operation is quite easy. All you need is to be fit for the operation and to be an adult of at least 18 years of age able to give consent. During the preparation, it is important that you have a discussion with your surgeon on all the available options. Smokers need to stop the habit for at least two months before they are operated.




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