Breast augmentation surgery, also known as mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure to increase the size, shape or position of a woman’s breasts. This surgery is usually performed by women who were born with small breasts, but it can also be performed on breasts after childbirth or for reasons such as a decrease in breasts with age. Breast augmentation surgery is usually done using implants, but sometimes fat tissue from your own body can be used. Since this surgery is a surgical procedure, it may involve some risks and complications before and after surgery.
What are the Risks of Breast Augmentation?
The risks of breast augmentation surgery may include the following:
- Infection: The surgical site may become infected, so postoperative antibiotic treatment may be required.
- Hematoma: Bleeding can accumulate around the area of surgery and cause swelling.
- Capsular contracture: A capsule may form around the breast implants and this capsule may harden. This can make the breasts stiffer or misshapen.
- Spotting or bruising: Spotting or bruising may occur around the surgical site, sometimes for a long time.
- Pain: Postoperative pain or soreness may be normal, but sometimes the pain may be uncontrolled.
- Implant rupture or leakage: Breast implants can burst or leak over time. In this case, the implants may need to be replaced.
- Change in the appearance of breast implants: Breast implants can sag or change shape over time.
To avoid risks, it is important to have the surgery performed by a specialist and to follow the doctor’s instructions before and after surgery. Postoperative follow-up checks are also important.
Who Can Have Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation surgery is usually performed by women. However, transsexuals and people with other identities can also have this surgery. The surgery can be performed at any age if the person’s physical health and psychological state are appropriate. However, the person must not have continued to grow naturally or have health problems. Your doctor will advise you whether you are suitable for surgery or not, or about alternative options.
What Should I Do After Breast Augmentation?
After breast augmentation surgery, there are some precautions and issues that the person should pay attention to. Suggestions include
- Avoid movement for the first few days after surgery.
- Postoperative bandages or wraps should be used.
- It is necessary to take painkillers after surgery.
- It is forbidden to take a bath or shower after surgery.
- It is forbidden to sit upright or lie down after surgery.
- It is recommended to use a bra to support the breasts after surgery.
- It is recommended to use a bra to keep the breasts upright after surgery.
- It is recommended to use a bra to keep the breasts upright after surgery.
- It is necessary to check the stitches after surgery.
- It is necessary to follow the doctor’s recommendations after the surgery.
These recommendations are only general recommendations, the recommendations of your doctor who performed your surgery are more important. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to your doctor’s instructions after surgery.
