Breast Augmentation Surgery
Procedure
Breast augmentation or breast implant
surgery is one of the most commonly performed
cosmetic surgical procedures in the United
States. The popularity of breast augmentation
or breast enlargement surgery is due to
amazing satisfaction the patient receives
after they have had this surgery done.
It will improve patient's self esteem
and allows women to have more self confidence.
This procedure is performed on an outpatient
basis using a general anesthesia. The
procedure usually takes about one hour.
Dr. Tavoussi's technique requires an incision
under the lower portion of the areola
(the darker area around your nipple).
After the incision is made, a pocket is
created under the breast tissue or beneath
the chest wall muscle. Majority of patients
want the breast implants to be placed
under the muscle and this is Dr. Tavoussi's
preferred technique as it produces a more
natural look and a smooth transition from
shoulders to the nipple area. Sizers are
next placed to assess the shape and expand
the pockets. The implant is securely positioned
in the pocket, and small sutures are used
to close the incision.
Step 1 - Anesthesia
Medications are taken for your comfort
during breast augmentation surgery. These
include intravenous sedation and general
anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend
the best choice for you according to your
medical record and lab test result.
Step 2 - The incision
Incisions are made in areas to minimize
visible scarring. You and Dr.Tavoussi
will discuss which incision options are
appropriate for your desired rsult.
Incisions vary based on the type of implant,
size of enlargement desired, your body
anatomy, and patient-surgeon recommendation.
Step 3 -Which implants to choose: Silicone
breast implants or saline breast implants?
Breast size and shape are important,your
doctor will recommend you which one will
be better for you.
Implant type and size will be determined
not just on your desired increase in size
but more importantly on your breast anatomy
and body type.
Options for Breast Implants
Saline breast implants:
These types are filled with sterile salt
water. They can be filled with different
amounts of saline which can affect the
shape, firmness and feel of the breast.
Should the implant shell leak, a saline
breast implant will collapse and the saline
will be absorbed and naturally expelled
by the body.
Silicone breast implants:
Are filled with an elastic gel. The gel
feels and moves much like natural breast
tissue. If the implant leaks, the gel
may remain within the implant shell, or
may escape into the breast implant pocket.
A leaking implant filled with silicone
gel may not collapse. If you choose these
implants, you may need to visit your plastic
surgeon regularly to make sure the implants
are functioning properly. An ultrasound
or MRI screening can assess the condition
of breast implants.
Implant manufacturers occasionally introduce
new styles and types of implants, so there
may be additional options available.
Currently Saline Breast Iimplants are
FDA-approved for augmentation in women
18 years of age and older.
Currently Silicone breast implants are
FDA-approved for augmentation in women
22 years of age and older.
Saline or silicone implants may be recommended
at a younger age if used for reconstruction
purposes.
Step 4 - Inserting and placing
the breast implant
After the incision is made, a breast
implant will be inserted into a pocket:
The method for inserting and positioning
it depends on the type of implant, enlargement
desired, your body anatomy and your surgeon’s
recommendations.
Step 5 - Closing the incisions
Incisions are closed with layered sutures
in the breast tissue and with sutures,
skin adhesive or surgical tape to close
the skin. Over time the incision lines
will fade.
Trans Umbilical Breast Augmentation
( TUBA)
A small incision is made around the umbilicus
and a pocket is developed under pectoralis
muscle. The implants are then passed through
this incision and into the pocket.
Therefore there is NO SCAR
on the breast itself.
Yes it is possible, scarless Breast Agmentation
and since Dr.Tavoussi will use this method,
you could be %100 sure that no scar even
a smallest sign will be left on patient's
breast.
