Breast Augmentation packages

Actually, breast augmentation and breast implants are two names for the same process and just general social perception might differ. These names refer to a cosmetic breast surgery following the goal of enhancement of volume, size, and shape of the breast by inserting artificially made products as silicone or saline implants or transferring fat from other parts of the body

Breast augmentation or boob job is a common and major surgery with the aim of increasing the size, fullness, and shape of the breast involving the implantation of the medical prosthesis under the chest muscle or breast tissue. Although it is a common surgery it has its own complications.

Generally, a breast implant lasts about one to two hours but if it is undergoing more extensively (such as breast implants with lift) it might last longer. However, some factors as the type of anesthesia, type of implants placed, and area of incision play role in the total amount of time taken for such an operation.

As FDA and Health Canada after researches have approved two types of silicone gel and saline-filled breast implants, it is considered safe to have breast reconstruction and breast implant surgery. Although every surgery has its own risks, the large majority of people chosen to have breast augmentation do not experience significant complications.

Although not totally painless, people usually don’t experience the pain they think. Generally, the surgery is done under general anesthesia, and during the recovery period, the pain is temporary and manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers or sedatives such as non-opioid analgesics (Tylenol) or NSAIDs (Celecoxib, Naproxen, Advil). In the weeks following the surgery numbness sensations around nipples and mild pain in the chest and breasts are normal as your chest is adjusting to the implants. In case of any unusual or abnormal pain make a contact with your doctor as soon as possible.

Generally, the recovery period for a breast implant takes 5 to 7 days for people who have a light duty such as people who do office jobs. For heavier duties and jobs which require heavy lifting or pulling and pushing it takes a longer period (2 to 3 weeks). Normally, you should be able to get back to all of your routine activities after 6 weeks. However, every surgeon based on your health condition at his or her discretion gives you advice and set guidelines.

To prepare for starting the surgery it is required to take certain steps to ensure the safety of your surgical procedure and for speeding up the recovery process after the surgery there are recommendations and guidelines which help to remove the discomforts or possible pains following the surgery.

• It is required to have your blood test prior to the surgery. Some blood elements as electrolytes, hemoglobin, INR, and creatine must be checked to be within normal levels.
• Stop smoking cigarettes two weeks before your surgery. Since nicotine and carbon monoxide existing in cigarettes prevent oxygen from circulating and delivering to your cells thus it prolongs your recovery process and your breast wounds might take longer to be fully healed.
• Stop drinking alcohol and drink water instead. Since alcohol causes your blood vessels to get thinner so it prolongs the recovery process and might increase swelling and bruising.
• Stop taking blood thinner medications like Aspirin, Advil, and Ibuprofen (take acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead) and some types of supplements as Omega-3 and vitamin E. The reason is that taking these medications and supplements prior to the surgery might interfere with your body’s normal blood clotting ability.
• Inform your surgeon in case of any infection or cold. You need a healthy condition to be ready for the surgery so these must be resolved before the breast augmentation surgery.
• Wash and clean your body and hair with antibacterial soap the night before the surgery.
• Stop eating and drinking (including water) after midnight or 8 hours prior to your surgery. It is necessary to have an empty stomach under general anesthesia as water and food might enter your lungs.
• Have a companion the day of the surgery and within 24 hours of breast implant surgery. You might not be able to handle some works as driving home or you might harm yourself in case of fainting or falling.
• Do not wear any bracelet, necklace, and contact lenses. Preferably wear loose and comfortable clothing the day of the surgery.
• After the surgery follow the guidelines set by your surgeon and take your medications as prescribed. In case of any abnormal pain or discomfort consult your surgeon as soon as possible.
• Avoid strenuous activities and sports after the surgery until you are fully healed.

Follow a healthy and nutritious diet.

• Rest and relax your body for the first 2 weeks.
• Stop smoking and drinking alcohol. They prolong your healing process.
• Avoid strenuous activities as running, jugging, heavy weight lifting until you are allowed by your surgeon.
• Take medications as prescribed and don’t cut using them suddenly before consulting with your surgeon.

To speed up your recovery procedure, it is important to include some types of foods in your diet. Foods high in easily assimilated protein and carbohydrates help you boost your immune system and sooner get back to normal position. For a few days after the surgery, some women might not have an appetite so it is recommended to have soup and pudding available. But after returning appetite these are the foods helpful in healing the recovery process:

Fruits and vegetables: Foods and vegetables high in vitamin A, C, B12, Selenium, and Manganese (blueberries, blackberries, cherries, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, spinach, soy products)  help your body fight with free radicals emerged due to the response of the body to stress created by external factors and also these foods and vegetables have anti-inflammatory features. It is good to mention that free radicals impact the body’s recovery process (slow up the healing process) and damage tissues.

Easily digestible carbohydrates: In order to increase metabolism and boost tissue regeneration it is recommended to take foods high in carbohydrates as pasta, brown rice, bread, breakfast cereals, and lentils.

Protein: Protein boost the immune system, creates collagen essential for bones, skin, muscles, tendons, and also helpful in creating new blood cells. Existed Amino acids in protein avoid inflammation and help with tissue regeneration.

Water and beverages: Drink an adequate amount of water and beverages as pulp-free juices.

Depending on your body and the way you treat it. The average life span of silicone or saline-type implants falls somewhere between 10 to 20 years and in many cases, they can last more than 20 years. Generally, current Implants are designed in a way to work more than 10 years and according to the American plastic surgery association, the chance of rupture increases one percent per year. However, every patient is different and there are times sooner than 10 years due to complications, discomfort, or cosmetic concerns that many of them are removed.

Depending on the type of implants placed, surgeon’s fee (based on his or her experience and the procedure is taken), and location in the world the cost falls somewhere between 2500$ to 17000$.

In actual fact, the price difference doesn’t differ that much to be noticeable but as breast lift surgery takes much time and skill from a surgeon (for removing the tissues and repositioning the breasts into an upper position because of sagging, drooping or mild asymmetry) the fees are a little higher than breast augmentation or implants. However, breast lift and breast augmentation are considered to be two different procedures for achieving different aesthetic goals so patients should consult with a specialist or a board-certified plastic surgeon to choose the best type suitable for their goals and body type. Some people choose to have a combination of two kinds of surgery which is called augmentation/pexy or augmentation-lift.

What is the most common breast implant size? What cc implants should I get? What is the right implant size for me? Is there any way to see what I will look like after breast implant surgery? These are the questions that might come into every woman’s mind before undergoing the surgery but what is the right answer?

Nowadays, 3D imaging assist women in making decisions for the right size and shape of implants before having breast implants surgery. Vectra 3D imaging devices and other similar ones let you try on different sizes and shapes of implants and help you visualize the appearance after the surgery so you will be able to predict which one can fit you the best.

Actually, there is no standard sizing recommendation and it is a personal decision but implant sizes range from 200cc to 600cc and the most popular ones range from 350 to 400cc. As there is no uniform standard measurement for cup sizes and it might vary regarding the manufacturer so it is measured by cubic centimeter (cc) and it can be confusing for some women.

Some typical complications and side effects of breast augmentation surgery include:

• Sensation alterations specifically around the nipple area
• Pain (the majority of that is usually removed within few days after surgery with over-the-counter pain killers)
• A mild feeling of tightness in the chest area

For finding more information about the risks and side effects that breast augmentation might bring please refer to the site of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

This question doesn’t have a sole answer. Some men might distinguish an implant from a natural one and some may not. Although not easily distinguishable, some explain that it seems harder and firmer when touching compared to the time before surgery.

There is not a clear clue that hormonal therapy, supplements, herbs, creams, exercise, suction devices, massages, and enlargement pumps can actually work and become a substitute for breast augmentation surgery for enhancing the size and reshaping the breast.  However, recently an upswing in the number of women seeking a new alternative as fat transferring or Lipomodelling has been seen. In this technique, fat from predetermined positions (belly, back, upper arms) is harvested via liposuction and after purifying is injected into the breast area to achieve an enhanced and reshaped breast. This technique is suitable for candidates who dislike placing implants and are not seeking for large enhancement of size because this method can increase up to a cup size. The advantage of this technique is that unwanted fat from other parts of the body or removed along with size enlargement and reshaping (sculpting, filling, balancing, and lifting) the breasts.

Observations show that Silicone breast implants appear to feel more natural compared to Saline ones. Meanwhile, new Silicone products known as Gummy bears or cohesive gel implants have been manufactured with thicker Silicone than traditional ones which mimic the natural drop shape of breasts and tend to be more natural than round-shaped ones though some disbelieve that. However, finally, it is the skilled surgeon who recommends the best option suitable to every woman regarding health condition and physical features of the one’s body.

Although FDA has approved utilizing certain dermal fillers in the face, any kind of injectable filler for the goal of enhancement and body contouring is warned and is not approved by FDA.