Breast Augmentation

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Breast augmentation, also known as breast enlargement and augmentation mammoplasty, is a procedure designed to enhance the shape and size of the breasts using a breast implant. Breast augmentation may be performed to enlarge the size of small breasts, balance breasts that differ in size, restore breast volume after pregnancy or weight loss, or to reconstruct the breast following a mastectomy. Candidates for breast augmentation should be physically healthy and realistic in their expectations.

Breast augmentation may be performed in a surgeons office-based facility, an outpatient surgery center Dr. Polynice, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon preforms this cosmetic procedure as an out patient suirgery at The New England Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center. Breast Aug'scan be done under either local anesthesia and sedation or with general anesthesia. The procedure itself typically takes between one and two hours to perform, along with an additional two hours spent in recovery. Breast augmentation may be performed through different incisions, with the three most common being around the areola, underneath the breast, and in the armpit. Once the incisions are made, the breast tissue is lifted and a pocket created for insertion of the implant. The implant may be placed either underneath the breast tissue itself or underneath the pectoral muscle. The implants are then centered beneath the nipples and the incisions are sutured closed.

After breast augmentation surgery patients can expect to experience some discomfort. Its generally recommended that patients take prescription pain medication to help control this discomfort. The breasts will be bandaged for the first two or three days, after which a support bra or sports bra should be worn for about four weeks. Patients should avoid wearing push-up or underwire bras during this time. Daily breast massage is recommended during recovery. Though the breasts will appear unusually high in the first few weeks after surgery, but they will eventually settle into place. Bruising and swelling can occur, and the swelling will fade within three to five weeks. The stitches are typically removed within seven to ten days. Most patients are able to return to work and other normal activities within a few days, though physical contact with the breasts should be avoided for three to four weeks. The duration of implants is variable as they may require removal or replacement at any time.

The potential complications associated with breast augmentation are as follows: adverse anesthesia reactions, bleeding, capsular contracture, changes in nipple or breast sensation, implant deflation or rupture, infection, mammography interference, and removal and/or replacement of the implant.

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