Aesthetic Breast Surgery
Your body, your choice. Learn about breast augmentation, reduction, lift, incision types and implant placement options with GC Aesthetics®.
Breast Augmentation
Also called augmentation mammoplasty, this procedure uses breast implants or fat transfer to increase the size of your breasts. It can also restore breast volume lost after weight loss or pregnancy, achieve a more rounded breast shape, or improve natural breast size asymmetry.
Breast Reduction
Also known as reduction mammoplasty, breast reduction removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size more proportionate to your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts (macromastia).
Breast Lift
Also known as mastopexy, this procedure removes excess skin and tightens the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour.
It is important to discuss the exact location of any resulting scar with your surgeon. During breast augmentation the surgeon will use one of three possible incisions:
Transaxillary Incision
With a trans-axillary incision, the implants are placed through a cut in the armpit.
Periareolar Incision
With a peri-areolar incision, the scar will be around your areola. The incision is partially hidden by the colour change at the edge of the areola.
Inframammary Fold
With an inframammary incision, the scar will sit in the inframammary fold under the breast. The incision is concealed by the slight overhang of the breast.
Discuss the precise placement of breast implants with your surgeon in detail. You will want to know which options you have so you can ultimately be happier with your results. Implant placement depends largely on the density of your breast tissue. Together with your surgeon, you can choose between:
Subglandular Placement
The breast implant is placed over the pectoral muscle and behind the breast tissue. It may result in a shorter recovery and a shorter surgery.
Subfascial Placement
Here the implant is placed beneath the prepectoral fascia and above the pectoral muscle. It is most often recommended for very thin and athletic patients.
Submuscular Placement
The implants are placed partially or fully under the pectoral muscle. This technique delivers natural results and is typically used for women with smaller breasts.
Dual Plane Placement
In this placement the pectoralis muscle is cut, lifted, and the implant is placed under the muscle, allowing more soft-tissue coverage of the breast implants for more natural-looking results.
What should I expect during the procedure?
You and your surgeon decided on your anaesthesia, incision, breast implants and placement before surgery.
When your surgery takes place, make sure it is in a certified hospital fully equipped to care for you in the event of an emergency. This is unlikely, but it is better to be prudent and safe.
Once your anaesthesia takes effect, your Plastic Surgeon will make the incision to place the breast implants.
Depending on implant type, degree of augmentation and your body type, your surgeon will position the implants and close the incisions. You will see immediate results, although final results will emerge up to 3 months later. Remember to wear a post-operative bra for your comfort.
Questions?
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