Benefits of Breast Augmentation | Techniques of Breast Augmentation

1. Breast Augmentation ( implant/fat grafting ) in Delhi Breast Augmentation also called as “Augmentation Mammoplasty”, is a cosmetic surgery procedure done to increase the volume and contour of female breast. This procedure helps in restoring the breast harmony in relation to her overall body contour without any significant risk. This can be done using implants made of silicone or saline or by use of one’s ownfat. • Indication of BreastAugmentation • Small breast size in relation to overall body configuration • Loss of breast volume post massive weightloss • Deflated appearance of breast post pregnancy andlactation • Asymmetry of breast visible prominently • Benefits of BreastAugmentation • Restoring volume of breast making it moreprojected • Symmetricalbreast • Improvescleavage • Improve breast to hipratio • Boost your confidence and selfesteem • Techniques of BreastAugmentation • Implants : In this technique high quality silicone implants (US FDA approved) are used which are inserted beneath your breast tissue to increase the breast volume. Implants can either be placed below the chest muscle or above it. Thedecision

2. regarding the correct placement of implant will be taken by your plastic surgeon according to your needs and tissuecharacteristics. • Fat grafting/ Fat transfer : In this technique your own fat is used for volumizing the breast. The fat is aspirated by liposuction from the body areas having excess fat. The excess fat harvested is processed and used for injecting into the breast tissue. This process is therefore called as Autologous fat transfer. The main benefit of this procedure is that there in no insertion of any foreign body implant inside yourbody. • Procedure • Breast Augmentation surgery is a short duration procedure and takes about 2 to 2.5 hrs. and is usually done under general anesthesia. Patient can usually be discharged on the sameday. • Incisions Used : Placement of incision depends upon patient’s requirement and body structure. • Inframammaryincision • Peri-areolar incision • Axillaryincision • Inframammary incision is the most commonly used incision. This is approximately 4-5 cm in length and is placed in the crease underneath your breast to make it unnoticeable. It further becomes invisible in due course oftime. • Recovery time • Immediatelyaftersurgeryonecanfeellittlepainandsorenessinthechestregion • which usually settles down in couple of days. There might also be some swelling and redness which settles in 2 – 3 daystime. • You will be advised to wear a supportive bra immediately after your surgery which is to be continued for about 4-6 weeks which helps to maintain thecontours. • Though you can start you daily routine work within 2- 3 days but strenuous physical activities will have to be avoided for about 6-8weeks. • As the swelling keeps on reducing the breast continues to settle down in its final position.

3. Complications • Though the complication rates are minimal in this type of procedure but all surgeries are associated with somerisk: • Hematoma or Seroma (Fluidcollection) • Infection • Alteredsensation • Scarring • Implant specificRisk • Implantrupture • Implantinfection • Capsularcontracture • Interference in mammography due to implant in situ