Breast Augmentation Technique

Breast augmentation surgery is a simple surgical procedure in which the size of the breast is increased by means of a cohesive gel prosthesis. The intervention is performed through a small incision that can be through three access routes:

Periareolar route: it is the most used in cosmetic surgery of the breasts and is performed through the lower edge of the areola, it leaves a scar hidden in the dark limits of the areola and the lighter color of the breast and thanks to this change of coloration the scar is hidden. It allows to lower the submammary groove without problems and to be able to modify it slightly. What is necessary in the 90% of increase cases. Submammary route: in breast implants we do not usually use this route because although the scar is of good quality, it will always be more visible than in other locations and because in some cases hypertrophic or keloid scarring may occur. Axillary route: it is the most hidden incision there is, except if the arms are raised, in which case symmetrical incisions appear. There is a very high percentage of malpositions or asymmetries in this way, since from this position it is very difficult for the pockets of both prostheses to be symmetrical, especially due to the difficulty of ensuring symmetric pectoral insertion. It also poses difficulties when it comes to performing adequate coagulation of small vessels.

The incision is designed so that the resulting scar is almost invisible. Through this incision, the breast tissue is lifted and a pocket or space is created to place the prostheses, either directly under the gland or under the pectoral muscle. The submuscular space is the most suitable when the patient has a small amount of breast tissue to cover the implant.

There is no greater difficulty for the exploratory study of the mammary gland, since the prosthesis is placed behind the pectoral muscle or the gland, which does not prevent breast follow-up. The radiologist should always be notified before having a mammogram to use the appropriate projections.

Breast Augmentation in Madrid

The operation of breast or breast augmentation is indicated when you want to increase breast size, you want to improve the shape of the breasts, you need to correct the asymmetry and also if you want to regain lost volume after pregnancy.

Duration and Anesthesia

The intervention of Breast augmentation It lasts between one and two hours, with local anesthesia and sedation, on an outpatient basis.

Postoperative Mammoplasty

At the end of the breast augmentation procedure, a compression bandage is applied that is removed after 48 hours, which ensures the correct position of the implants and the protection of the wound.

Most discomfort is well controlled with the prescribed medication. The breasts will be more sensitive than normal for 2 to 3 weeks and at the beginning the scars will be more rosy and will improve until they have their normal tone.

At approximately 20 days the intradermal suture will be removed. You can shower normally after 4 days, although baths are not recommended until the stitches are removed.

Results of Breast Augmentation

The patient who undergoes a breast prosthesis can breastfeed if she wishes, as well as traveling by plane and diving. You should follow the usual gynecological controls as if you had not undergone surgery and inform the gynecologist of the intervention that has been performed.

The results of breast augmentation are very satisfactory for the patient. In addition to aesthetic improvement, it offers a very important psychological improvement.