Information On Breast Augmentation Michigan Clients Should Know

By Janet West


Breast augmentation (also termed mammoplasty) is arguably the most common cosmetic surgery performed in Southfield. Growing media influence is one of the forces behind the increased demand for the procedure just as is the case with other cosmetic operations. Larger breasts have become a preference among many women. If they intend to have breast augmentation Michigan residents need to know a number of things beforehand.

There are a number of other reasons as to why persons may want to have this procedure other than for cosmetic benefits. One of them is the presence of small breasts due to developmental disorders. This is known as mammary hypoplasia. Sex change is the second reason as to why there may be need to increase the tissue mass within the mammary gland. A less common reason is excessive weight loss such as after pregnancy.

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.

You will require a few days to recover. As you leave the hospital, the doctor will prescribe some analgesic drugs and antibiotics to keep possible infections in check. It is important that you avoid strenuous physical activity especially in the first two weeks as healing takes place. The breasts, should be handled with utmost caution at this time to prevent wound breakdown.

Every client undergoing breast augmentation needs to know that the results will differ from one person to another. Some of the factors that contribute to these differences include, the type of problem for which the operation is being done, the skill of the surgeon, the type of prosthesis used, whether or not complication are encountered and client age among others. The benefits of surgery will be lost gradually over time and the breast will begin to sag due to the gravitational pull.




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