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Also known as augmentation mammaplasty,
breast augmentation surgery involves using
breast implants to fulfill your desire for
fuller breasts (breast enlargement) or to
restore breast volume lost after weight
reduction or pregnancy (breast enhancement).
THE 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
tremendous satisfaction the patient receives
after they have had this surgery done. It
will enhance 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 request 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.
All sutures are dissolved and therefore
there is no need for suture removal.
Initial Consultation:
During the initial consultation, DR. Tavoussi will determine what type of breast
procedure is best for you. He will discuss
the type of implants that are available
and the differences between them and postoperative
expectations.
You will be given a bra to wear and different
size implants will be tried so that you
can decide what size would best fit your
body and fulfill your expectations. The
sizing is very important aspect of the consultation
as one of the most frequent reason patients
undergo second surgery is that they are
not happy with size of the breasts after
the initial surgery. We have had a number
of patients that had breast augmentation
done in other places, who had their implants
replaced with a larger size implants. These
patients had their surgeon determine their
sizes. Although, we as surgeons can evaluate
your body and determine the best breast
implants size for you, it seems that majority
of patients may have a different opinion
about the size that they expect or desire
to be.
We, therefore, allow patients to determine
their sizes by placing different sizers
in their bra until they are fully satisfied
with their choice BUT Dr. Tavoussi will
inform you of the consequence of your choice
if it is well above what your body can handle.
These will include eventual droopiness of
the breasts as well as neck and shoulder
pain.
Before and After Photographs:
You will also be able to see the Before & After Pictures
of Breast Augmentation surgery of Dr.
Tavoussi's patients. These will be patients
who have had breast augmentation with saline
or silicone at least 6-12 months before.
Long term results will also be included
that is about 5 years out. There will be
patients who have become pregnant after
breast augmentation as well as those that
have breast fed after implantation. Even
though, the result may differ for different
patients depending on their body type or
breast anatomy, it will give you more information
so that you will be able to make a wiser
choice.
The risks, benefits and alternative treatments as well as the differences between saline and silicone gel implants will be discussed.
Mammograms and Preoperative Tests:
Once, you decide to have surgery and have chosen the breast implant size, preoperative
laboratory studies are done. This usually
entails a mammogram and a simple blood test
if you do not have underlying medical conditions.
Although we recommend a preoperative mammogram,
but you will have the final decision as
whether obtain one or not. We strongly recommend
a mammogram if you have a positive history
of breast cancer in a close relative regardless
of your age. A booklet from the manufacturer
giving a more detail descriptions and statistics
as well as all the consent forms, preoperative
and post operative instructions are given
to you to take home and read. You will have
an ample opportunity to ask further questions
until the day of surgery.
Your preoperative pictures are taken. You
will have to bring some of the paper work
back with you and again these will be discussed
with you by Dr. Tavoussi and the final size
is confirmed with you. You will meet the
anesthesiologist and the operating room
nurse as well.
The surgery will take any were from 1-1.5
hours. You will have a breast band over
the top of breasts for a week and after
that you will be given a special bra to
wear. You are not allowed to wear a bra
with under wire for three months. We will
ask you to perform gentle arm raising exercises
on the night of surgery which will help
you recover faster. Dr. Tavoussi will usually
see you the next day as well as one week,
one month, 3 months, 6 month and one year
after your operation.
Medications:
You will be given adequate pain medication as well as antibiotics and sleep
medications. You will be asked to take multivitamin,
vitamin C, Zinc supplement and Arnica Montana
X 30 which is a homeopathic product that
is believed to reduce swelling and bruising,
at least one week prior to your surgery
and to continue one week after.
You may choose to have a pain pump which
is an external device filled with numbing
medicine such as lidocain or Marcain. This
will deliver the medication continuously
through a fine catheter into the wound and
therefore patient will be virtually pain-
free or needs less pain medication for the
first 3 to 4 days after surgery
Post Operative Period:
The post operative period is usually smooth
and varies from patient to patient. Generally,
the most uncomfortable period is the first
day after surgery which requires more pain
medication than subsequent days. Majority
of patients go back to work one week after
breast implant surgery. This of course,
depends on the type of work the patient
performs.
Those with strenuous activities may need
to take more time off of work. If you have
any questions and to schedule an appointment
with Dr. Tavoussi, please call 866-503-3223
Good luck and have a happy outcome
Where will my surgery be performed?
Your Breast Lift procedure will be performed
in OC Cosmetic
Surgery Clinique. The environment at
OC Cosmetic Surgery Clinique caters to the
comfort and security of our clients, from
the accommodating reception area to our
modern surgical office.
Utilizing only the very best technology
in the field of cosmetic surgery, all equipments
and tools our staff and doctors use are
state-of-the-art.
Have a look at other Breast
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more about Breast Lift asnwers to your most
probable questions regarding Breast Lift.
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