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Breast Augmentation
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| Breast
Augmentation |
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| Augmentation
Mammaplasty |
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Augmentation
mammaplasty is typically performed to enlarge small breasts, underdeveloped
breasts or breasts that have decreased in size after a woman has had children.
It is accomplished by surgically inserting an implant behind each breast.
Usually, an incision is made either under the breast, or around
the areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple). A pocket is created
for the implant either behind the breast tissue or behind the muscle between
the breast and the chest wall.
Following surgery, you will wear a gauze dressing or surgical
bra. Some swelling or discoloration will occur but will disappear shortly after
surgery. Vigorous activities, especially arm movement, may be restricted for
two to three weeks following surgery.
The most common of the known risks associated with breast
implants is capsular contracture, a tightening of scar tissue around the implant,
which results in varying degrees of breast firmness and may cause pain or changes
in the breast's appearance. Other known risks include implant rupture (deflation
of a saline—filled implant) and temporary or permanent changes in nipple
or breast sensation.
Considering all available scientific research, it appears
that breast implants are neither associated with any risk of connective tissue
disease nor with any increased risk of developing breast cancer. The presence
of breast implants requires special mammographic techniques and may compromise
the effectiveness of mammography for early cancer detection. Your surgeon will
discuss with you these and other possible risks that you should consider carefully.
Most commonly, this procedure is performed under local anesthesia
with intravenous sedation. Dr. Worland has almost exclusively placed the implants
under the muscle since 1982, to diminish the occurrence of firmness. Dr. Worland
strongly believes that the smooth, round implant is far superior to the anatomic
implant that some surgeons advocate, and has the backing for this opinion by
the majority of plastic surgeons. Implant manufacturers offer excellent warranties
for their products.
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Augmentation
mammaplasty patient shown before surgery. |
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An
incision is made either underneath the breast just above the crease, around
the lower edge of the areola (the pigmented area surrounding the nipple) or
in the armpit. |
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Cross
section of the breast shows location of the implant, either in a pocket directly
under the breast tissue or underneath the chest muscle. |
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The
postoperative patient with fuller breasts. |
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photos shown are to be viewed as a goal to achieve, not a guarantee for such
an outcome. |
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Oaxaca is a state in southeastern Mexico, populated by a number of Indian
sects. Dr. Worland founded Medford Surgical Missions as a nonprofit
medical service organization, to provide charitable medical care
for the people of this region.
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