Types of Common Breast Augmentation Procedures
There are different types of plastic surgery, most of which are performed by taking tissue from one part of the body and then transferring it to another. When a body part is defective, injured, or missing, it is surgically repaired or restored by reconstructive plastic surgery. On the other hand, cosmetic surgery aims to improve the appearance of people.
In both cases, the recovery after going through the procedure can be extensive. For this reason, there must be a solid plan and a support system in place. In addition, those who decide to undergo surgery must be patient during the healing process and follow the doctor’s instructions.
Recovery time for breast augmentation procedures
It can take anywhere from a month to a year to fully recover from breast augmentation, lift, reconstruction, and reduction. Although the scars fade, there are cases where they do not completely disappear. Below you will find more information about the different types of breast procedures.
Augmentation
This surgical procedure aims to increase the size, shape, or fullness of the breasts. The surgeon does this by placing breast implants made of silicone, saline, or another composite material under the breast tissue or chest muscles. In general, such implants last from seven to twelve years. During the healing process, patients may need to wear a supportive bra. After the procedure, they must wait four to six weeks before they can return to their daily routine. Your scars will fade over time, but they won’t go away completely.
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Breast lift is a procedure performed to lift a woman’s sagging breasts above her chest. The surgeon will make modifications to the elevation, size, and contour of the breasts. The patient’s skin will be more sensitive and feel numb. She will stay like this for about six weeks. The scars will be visible for a year until they disappear but not completely.
Reconstruction.
Reconstruction aims to rebuild the shape, size, symmetry, and appearance of one or two breasts. This procedure is performed after a mastectomy, congenital deformity, or lumpectomy. It is usually performed in several procedures and at different stages. Some use implants, while others, such as flap reconstruction techniques, use the patient’s tissue from another part of the body to shape a new breast. After the procedure is done, bandages will be used to cover the wounds and a support bra or elastic bandage may be worn to reduce swelling in the involved areas. Patients can return to their normal life after a month. The wounds will continue to heal and the scars will eventually improve but not completely disappear.
Reduction
The goal of reduction is to reduce the size of large breasts. The surgeon removes excess fat from the breasts, skin, and glandular tissue to obtain a breast size that is proportional to the entire body. Some patients choose reduction to alleviate the discomfort they feel with extra large breasts. After this procedure, the incisions will be covered with dressings. Patients typically wear a supportive bra to reduce swelling and to support the breasts while they heal. They can return to their usual activities in about six weeks and the scars will be less visible after a year.