Monday, May 23, 2016

Some Facts Concerning Breast Augmentation Michigan Residents Will Find Helpful

By Janet West


Cosmetic surgery is a field that has continued to grow in leaps and bounds in Southfield. Mammoplasty or breast augmentation is one of the operations that are conducted frequently. The demand for this type of operation appears to be growing tremendously over time. The main driving factor for this is the effect of the media. If they wish to have breast augmentation Michigan patients need to learn a number of things on the procedure.

There are a number of other indications of mammoplasty apart from the cosmetic reasons. Abnormally small breasts may be seen in some cases of developmental disorders. This is referred to as mammary hypoplasia. It is corrected by increasing the amount of tissue with the breasts or inserting prosthesis. The other reason as to why the same may be needed is effecting a sex change (when a feminine appearance is desired).

Two main types of prosthesis that are used in this procedure. Both have a similar outer shell made of rubber and only differ in the content. The first is pre-filled with silicone which gives it a natural consistency that is similar to the natural breast. Placing it in position requires large surgical incisions because it is less malleable. The second type is filled with saline once in position. It is more flexible and allows for smaller incisions.

In preparing for the operation, there are a number of things that have to be done. Undergoing a physical examination and having some blood tests help in risk assessment. The presence of liver or renal disease or bleeding disorders may mean that the procedure be delayed until such conditions have been managed. If one is a smoker or if they are on drugs that may affect coagulation, they are advised to stop them for about two weeks before and after the surgery.

Being a major operation, general anesthesia is usually used. What this means is that you will be put to sleep and only awakened after the operation has been completed. The area in which the prosthesis is placed can be accessed in several ways. The commonest approach is the area beneath the breast but above the crease. Others are the areolar area and the armpit. Once the implant is in place, stitching is done.

The possible complications fall under two broad categories; those that relate to the operation in general and those related to the implant. Surgical complications may include bleeding, infections and injury to nerves. Those that are related to the implant include leakage, displacement of the implant, creasing and scar tissue formation. Generally, these complications are rare especially in the hands of a skilled surgeon.

Recovery occurs within a few days. You will be discharged home on pain relievers and antibiotics to be used for one or two weeks. The general recommendation is that strenuous exercises should be avoided especially in the immediate post-operative period to allow the wound to heal well. The handling of breasts should also be done with caution.

When it comes to breast augmentation, it is important to remember that results are bound to vary from one person to another. This is due to a number of reasons that include reason for the operation, the magnitude of the problem, surgical skill and the presence or absence of complications particularly in the immediate postoperative period. Over time, the benefits of surgery are bound to be lost due to the effect of surgery which results in significant sagging.




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