Breast Augmentation
What does breast augmentation involve?
Breast augmentation is a surgery aimed at increasing breast volume through the placement of silicone breast implants.
Its primary goal is not only to increase volume but also to achieve a shape and texture that are aesthetically pleasing and natural. This procedure is performed with the utmost precision and care to ensure optimal results.
Surgeries to enhance the bust, as well as breast reduction, implant replacement, and other procedures, must be preceded by a consultation. This is an essential step in the surgical process. During this consultation, the size of the implants to be used is determined based on the desired increase in bust size, the cost of the procedure, and other important details.
Procedure
During the initial consultation, it is determined whether the surgery is suitable for each patient, and the approximate implant size is selected based on their physique, individual needs, and expectations. During the surgery, a small incision is made at the lower edge of the areola, making it virtually imperceptible and ensuring discreet results. After this, the muscle is separated, as the implant is usually placed beneath the pectoral muscle to achieve natural results in the short and long term. The modern technique used by Dr. Ernesto Andrade is precise and advanced, ensuring a safe and effective procedure. Additionally, the absence of drains and the use of absorbable materials for wound closure contribute to a more comfortable recovery for the patient.
Vertex: A Safe and High-Quality Implant
At Ernesto Andrade, we use Vertex breast implants, known for their quality and safety. These implants are composed of an elastic silicone shell that maintains its original shape even under significant stretching. Their smooth surface allows for better tissue adhesion, reducing the risk of unwanted movement and decreasing the likelihood of capsular contracture. Moreover, their internal high-cohesivity silicone gel provides a tactile sensation similar to that of natural breast tissue.
Advantages of Breast Augmentation:
- No drains required: Our modern technique allows the surgery to be performed without the need for drains, contributing to a more comfortable recovery for the patient.
- Minimal surgical time: The efficiency of the procedure reduces surgical time, minimizing the duration of the surgery and improving the patient's experience (approximately 30-40 minutes).
- Short downtime: After breast augmentation, most patients can return to their normal activities in just three days, facilitating recovery and a return to daily routines.
- Comfortable postoperative period: Our focus on patient comfort is reflected in a comfortable postoperative period and a faster, pain-free recovery.
- Possibility of correcting other issues: In addition to breast augmentation, mammoplasty can correct other issues such as sagging breasts or changes in the areola or nipple, providing a comprehensive solution to each patient's aesthetic needs.
- Aesthetically pleasing shape and texture: Breast augmentation not only increases breast volume but also improves their shape and texture, contributing to an aesthetically pleasing and harmonious appearance.
- Harmonious volume: Vertex breast implants allow for a balanced and proportionate increase in volume, providing aesthetic and natural results.
- Natural results in the short and long term: Thanks to precise implant selection and advanced techniques, the results of breast augmentation look and feel natural both in the short and long term.
- Safe, next-generation implants: Vertex implants are recognized for their safety and quality. Their unique features, such as resistance to deformation, FDA-approved medical-grade silicone, and high-cohesivity silicone gel, ensure a safe procedure and long-lasting results.
- Virtually invisible incisions: The incisions in breast augmentation are minimal and strategically placed, making them virtually invisible once fully healed.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Breast augmentation is recommended in various cases:
When there is a desire to increase breast volume for aesthetic purposes to enhance the appearance of the bust.
As a complement to other breast surgeries, such as a breast lift.
To correct a reduction in breast size after pregnancy.
To correct breast asymmetries, where one breast is significantly larger than the other.
As part of a reconstructive process after breast cancer surgery to restore breast volume.
The breast implants used in breast augmentation, particularly Vertex implants, are designed to last a long time under normal conditions of use, offering reliability and safety. Although they are not intended to last a lifetime, some implants can remain in optimal condition even after 20 years. After surgery, the patient will receive a warranty backed by Vertex for each implant, providing long-term peace of mind and security.
Breast augmentation, performed with our modern technique, does not affect the functionality of the mammary gland and therefore does not interfere with the ability to breastfeed. Additionally, the production of breast milk is not altered in terms of quantity or quality.
To ensure the safety and effectiveness of the surgery, it is recommended that patients wait until breast milk production has significantly decreased before undergoing breast augmentation. It is advisable to wait several months after stopping breastfeeding to schedule the surgery. This allows the breast tissues to return to their normal state and stabilize before the surgical intervention.
After surgery, it is common for breast sensitivity to be temporarily affected during the first few days following the procedure. However, this sensation typically recovers on its own over time. It is important to note that in some cases, breast sensitivity may vary, either increasing or decreasing.
Frequent follow-ups with Dr. Ernesto Andrade or your trusted surgeon, supported by diagnostic imaging, are recommended to evaluate the long-term durability of the implants and ensure optimal breast health over time. In some cases, an additional procedure may be necessary in the future to replace the implants with new ones, if needed.
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