Before breast augmentation, you can first understand your own breasts. What is a perfect breast for you? ?
Whether it is a hollow upper chest, asymmetrical breast shape, postpartum breast atrophy and sagging, shrinkage after weight loss, failure of breast augmentation surgery, or simply wanting breast augmentation... etc.
Self-assessment before breast augmentation
There is a simple way to check yourself at home. The most suitable size for Asian women is C cup. There is a 15cm difference between the upper bust (top of the breasts) and the lower bust.
The position of the nipple can be measured by measuring it. It is just at the middle point of the upper arm. If it is too low, it means there is sagging. The definition of concentration is that the nipple is less than 20 centimeters. Starting from the depression in the middle of the clavicle and connecting the two nipples, it forms an equilateral triangle. The size of the nipple needs to match the proportion of the breast. The ideal diameter of the areola is about 3 cm, and the tender red color is more popular.
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It will roughly be divided into two types:Breast augmentation with prosthesisandAutologous breast augmentation
When coming for consultation, everyone first confirms the material of the prosthetic breast (implant), incision location, size, postoperative recovery, etc. ． ． Our Athena breast augmentation team will also help you consider more ~
In the eyes of Athena Plastic Surgeons, there are three essential things to look at when looking at breasts:foundation, content, outer covering
(Based on Phillip N. Blondeel et al. PRS.123:455, 2009)
so-calledFootprint, is the bottom range of the breast attached to the chest, which is an approximately circular plane. This range determines the basic symmetry of the breast. (It is also related to the distance between the breasts)
Content(Couns)It is breast tissue and fat. This size determines the basic cup size of the breasts.
andEnvelopeIt is a bag formed by the outer skin of the breast. The looseness of the bag and the condition of the skin will affect the appearance of the breast.
Next, there is the location where the prosthetic breast is implanted in the chest (the compartment inside the chest)
Simply divided intoIn front of pectoralis major muscleorbehind pectoralis major, because should it be placed in the front or behind? Is the subcutaneous fat too thin to fit in front of the pectoralis major? Should it be done at the same time as liposuction? The factors considered are very complex and must be fully communicated based on the patient's individual conditions. Only with the doctor's professional knowledge, rich experience, judgment and skilled technology can the most appropriate and beautiful results be achieved.
Since the first prosthetic breast implant surgery in 1963, a new era of breast augmentation has begun. At present, in medical treatment, common breast augmentation methods can be divided into:Saline bag, jelly silicone, Polymere breast augmentation, autologous fat.Let me briefly explain in sequence. Saline bag breast prostheses are very old and contain physiological saline. They have a high rupture rate. Although they are relatively cheap, they are rarely used by people. If you don’t want to spend a small amount of money on breast augmentation, one day If it is broken, it will cost more to repair it, and the body will be damaged, so the gain outweighs the loss. (I won’t compare here)
Jelly silicone
Since 2006, Mentor's jelly silicone-filled prosthetic breasts have been re-approved by the US FDA for use in breast augmentation and breast reconstruction surgeries. Since that year, the use of saline bags in the United States has decreased rapidly, mainly because silicone-filled breast prostheses can provide better aesthetic results.
Department of Health medical device input code019462Number,Department of Health medical device input code019590Number
How about a smooth surface? Or the plush side?
The surface material of jelly silicone issmooth surfaceandpeach suede. Peach velvet jelly silicone is not easy to slide after being placed in the breast, reducing the incidence of post-operative capsules and requiring no post-operative massage. Compared with the smooth surface, it has a lower fit to the body, has a larger space for displacement in the chest, and has a heavier foreign body sensation. , there are comparison pictures below!
Prosthetic breast material | Velvet surface jelly silicone | Smooth jelly silicone |
touch | Soft and elastic | Soft and easy to wave |
Fit to the body | High, low foreign body sensation | lower, slideable |
Wound size | 4~4.5cm | 3~4 cm |
post-operative massage | No massage | Need massage within six months |
capsular contracture | 0.3-0.5% | 10-20% |
There are three options for breast augmentation incision:Underarms, areola, lower edge of breasts.
armpit implants
Advantages: The incision is hidden in the armpit crease and is difficult to find.
The position of the implant is easy to shift to the upper space, causing the breast to bulge upward and give a full feeling.
Areola implants
The advantage is that the incision is close to the breast, and the surgeon can directly separate the tissue with fingers and fully separate the pectoralis major muscle, making the operation easier to complete. The disadvantage is that scar atrophy will change the direction and sensitivity of the nipple and make it susceptible to infection.
breast implants
The tissue at this incision is thinner, making it easier for the doctor to separate the space, hemostasis can also be completed, the implantation is convenient, and the breast shape is easier to control and position.
However, the scars left by this incision are relatively obvious, especially on yellow people. They are still too obvious when lying down, especially from the perspective of close people.
And scars sometimes tend to rub against underwear, especially bras with underwires.
So which incision is best? The most important thing is to look at your own conditions. It is recommended that you have a face-to-face evaluation by a doctor to find out the surgery that is most suitable for you!
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Please be patient after surgery and return to the clinic on time to avoid half the effort with half the effort. After surgery, the chest is fixed with an elastic bandage or a chest strap for about 1 week, and the wound is fixed with cosmetic glue or gauze.
2 to 3 days after the operation, due to the tight bandage on the chest, you can use pillows and sleep in a semi-sitting position to reduce physical exertion or pain.
It is recommended to clean the body with a sponge bath for the first 3 days after surgery, and only shower after 3 days. Please cover the wound with waterproof 3M tape when bathing to prevent moisture infection of the wound. If you have any abnormal pain, redness or swelling that persists, or abnormal discharge from the wound, please return for examination as soon as possible.
After the sutures are removed, scar removal gel and cosmetic gel can be used immediately to take care of the patient for 3 to 6 months to reduce scarring.
Within a week, avoid raising hands, collisions, holding children, lifting heavy objects, swimming, saunas, hot springs, SPA, etc., and avoid sprinting impacts such as medium and strong force or scissors. Sexual life can be resumed about half a month after the operation. .
Prophylactic antibiotics and analgesics will be given after surgery, please take them on time
Temporarily prohibit irritating foods such as cigarettes, alcohol, chili peppers, coffee, tea, and seafood foods such as crabs, shrimps, etc. for two months, which will hinder the ability of wound recovery.
When it comes to wearing bras, the doctor will tell you based on the patient's condition. In principle, you should not wear bras with wires within 6 months. For the convenience of going out, you can temporarily wear bras with bras, bra stickers, or soft wires without wires.
The downy side needs to be massaged according to the doctor’s instructions
If the wound continues to bleed, is abnormally red, swollen, hot, painful, or has yellow-green discharge, please contact the clinic as soon as possible.
If you have any discomfort or other questions about the treatment area, please call our clinic 07-342-0177
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