Breast aesthetics appears as a procedure that has many types and can be performed for many reasons. Whether it is performed for psychological or medical reasons, the effect of breast aesthetics is great.
What Is Breast Aesthetics
Breast aesthetics is the most commonly used type of surgery in plastic surgery. It is one of the best plastic surgeries because it is shaped according to the confidence and desire of the direct appearance.
Today, breast augmentation surgery can be performed with a fat injection or stem cell procedure as well as silicone breast prostheses. However, although fat production looks attractive because it is a tissue in itself, the given data is invisible in the body and dissolves. This slows down growth. Therefore, fat injection alone cannot provide the volume of breast augmentation surgery. For all these reasons, silicone breast prostheses are the best tools for breast augmentation.
What Are You Aiming For in Breast Aesthetics
Breast shape and weight are controlled by 2D and 3D measurements according to test weight, height, age body proportions. From this point of view, the goal is to correct breast asymmetry, use implants to increase volume, eliminate and renew factors such as the outer surface of the breast, breast size, back and neck pain, posture disorders.
Indications for fat injection and breast aesthetics are one of the options to achieve these results. However, implants may be the preferred surgical intervention due to fat injection indication options. Breast augmentation surgery is the only widely recommended method for silicone. There are different types of silicone, such as drops, round shapes, and smooth surfaces.
In addition, breast lift surgery is preferred at the same time with mastopexy. When breast aesthetics are evaluated while tumoriplasia surgery is performed, it is seen that there are reasons such as significant weight loss, developmental problems, and breast cancer. These are the surgical interventions planned in this direction in the most appropriate way for physiology. Factors such as pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and smoking affect a person’s development and behavior. In this direction, it is treated to achieve the dimensions by targeting the breast as needed
Who Is A Good Candidate for Breast Aesthetics?
Breast aesthetic surgery is recommended for those who are not satisfied with their breast size, for people who have breast fillers, who have breast symmetry and size problems ,for those who have confidence problems, or those who have lost one or both breasts due to some diseases.
In addition, it is inconvenient to have breast aesthetics performed during the pregnancy period and the doctor needs to know the necessary information. In addition, a breast aesthetic plan should also be done for those who breastfeed after childbirth.
Individuals who considering bodybuilding should complete this period. It is also recommended to postpone breast aesthetics while thinking about losing weight. Although weight gain does not directly affect the implant, it can affect the shape of the breast.
When Is a Good Time For Breast Aesthetics?
Breast surgery can be done for, breast augmentation, insufficient breast development, , breast growth and contraction, breast- waist imbalance, correct to sagging breast due to weight, pregnancy etc.
The appropriate age for breast aesthetics is between 18 and 50. Apart from this age group, breast aesthetics can be performed for medical reasons to people under the age of 18 with the support of their family. Also, breast aesthetics can be considered for the people over the age of 50, after the examination and approval of doctor.
What Are The Types Of Breast Aesthetics?
Breast aesthetics aims to offer more comfortable and beautiful images and to make you feel better about yourself. Fat infusion labeling method or silicone implants are usually preferred but also stem cell therapy can be used.
- Breast Augmentation:
Implants are surgical materials which used to enlarge the breast. Patients and doctors decide the shape and size of the implant together and doctor determine the physiological boundaries.
- Breast reduction:
Large breast can be reason of neck and back pain. Breast reduction surgery can shrink the structure of breast tissue and remove the excess fat tissue to make breast look healthier and more aesthetic.
- Mastopexy:
Breast sagging can happen due to age-related loss of structure hormonal reasons, sudden weight loss after pregnancy and breastfeeding. After examination of doctor, a vertical incision made to the breast and lifted with prothesis.
- Gynecomastia:
It is known as male breast reduction surgery. Fats can accumulate in the breast of a male because of hormonal reasons and various diseases. Liposuction is performed during the surgery and fat sucked through a 2-3 mm tube.
The breast plays an important role in mental, physical and aesthetic terms and it is accepted one of the symbols of people’s fertility and sexuality.
What Are The Techniques of Breast Aesthetics?
Aesthetic operations are surgical procedures that are also used for health purposes, such as repairing deformed parts of the body, in addition to a pleasant image. Breast aesthetics can be performed in the best way in our lovely Istanbul city.
It is important that the surgical intervention for breast aesthetics is concluded with minimal damage. it is preferable fort he surgeon to make an incision under the breast since it is a method with less deformation of the breast. This technique also hides the unaesthetic elements that appear during the surgery.
How Long Does Surgery And Recovery Process Take?
The choice of specialist is very important for breast surgeries as with all other surgical interventions. The operation takes place in hospital, and it is performed under general anesthesia. The operation can take 2.5- 3 hours.
Methods are used in surgery designed to deform the patient at leastas possible, but it is normal to have some scars, but these will become less visible over time.
It may be observed some scars, swelling, tingling and burning sensations around the breast, but these symptoms gradually disappear within 2 to 6 weeks. The area where the operation will be performed is bandaged and a suitable corset is worn to the patient.
The prosthesis placed behind the chest muscles can limit the patient. Depending on the presence or absence of postoperative complications, the pain can usually be relieved within 2-5 days with medications that given. Breast aesthetic clinics in the world are developing, but Istanbul is a city that has proven itself in this regard.
Breast Implant Care
The stitches will be removed within 7-10 days. The recovery period for mastopexy can take up to 6 weeks, but this period may be shorter for prostheses. Check with your surgeon to get information about when you should return to your daily routine. Your surgeon will provide every information that needed.
However, it is important to keep in mind that strenuous exercise should be avoided for 3 to 6 weeks. Post-operative behaviors such as proper nutrition, avoid smoking can help increase recovery rates. By maintaining your ideal weight you can maintain your surgical results for a long time.
How to Apply Breast Prosthesis
After the patient decides on breast prosthesis, the body structure is examined by the doctor and breast shape, tissue type , skin hardness, nipple placement, etc. are evalauted by the doctor before surgery. Both patient and doctor discuss about the patient’s expectations. Following all these examinations, the dimensions of the silicone breast prostheses that will be placed on the patient can be roughly determined and all necessary information is given to the patient.
Silicone breast prostheses have a long service life and are highly resistant to tearing and leakage. After silicone breast prostheses are placed inside the body, the body acts like it as a tissue, wraps it inside a structure called capsule, and does not feel the silicone inside after surgery.
Placement Of Implants
There are several options for the placement of breast implants. The method for placing and positioning breast implants depends on the type of implant, amount of enlargement purposed , the body type of patient and surgeon’s suggestions.
Why Is the Aesthetic Appearance of the Breast Important
A plump, lift, properly sized breast is one of the most important signs of female beauty. Due to structural or genetic factors the breast can grow smaller, larger, or saggy than desired. This can cause psychological problems. Those who have breast aesthetics are the people who have been able to solve these problems.
With the age and gravity, looseness in breast tissue is inevitable. Hormonal weight gain and loss that coccur at various stages of a woman’s life, pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause breast enlargement or sagging.
This, in turn, can cause problems such as lack of confidence, difficulty choosing clothes, even psychological disorders such as depression, physical problems such as kyphosis, hernias and pains in the neck and waist, nerve compression in the shoulder hands and arms, weakness and decreased motivation to exercise.
Aesthetic Manipulation of the Breast
Aesthetic manipulation of the breast eliminates changes and deformities in the breast tissue and allows the designated user to shape the breast. The loss of shape in the breast tissue can cause the nipple to enlarge.
Breast aesthetic surgery is a very satisfying experience for many women In the United States alone, about 600,000 women undergo this procedure every year. Breast aesthetic surgeries are applied with the latest technology in our hospital. A short recovery time is aneeded after surgery, and new breast sizes and shapes can be maintained for years.
The Use of Silicone Implant in Breast Augmentation Surgery Increases the Volume
In breast augmentation surgery, silicone breast prostheses increase breast volume. Breast augmentation surgery is the fastest growing cosmetic surgery in the world. In 2010, 300,000 women underwent breast augmentation surgery in the United States alone. According to the survey, breast augmentation surgery was the most satisfactory surgery for patients. Breast aesthetics reviews are usually positive, even for so many people.
The purpose of breast augmentation surgery is not only to enlarge the breast, but also to reshape it. In addition to the patient’s expectations, factors such as anatomy, body and chest structure are also taken into account in the selection of prostheses to be applied. New generation breast prostheses offer a wide range of solutions in different capacities, bags and shapes.
Breast Augmentation And Lift
It is a surgical procedure performed to bring sagging breasts back to an upright position. In breast lift surgery; the nipple is moved to the place where it is needed.
If the breast is large, excess breast tissue is removed, and if it is small, it is supported by a silicone prosthesis. Breast aesthetic lift surgery are performed in people with large breasts to reduce the breast size and enlarges the breast size in people with hollow and sagging breasts after childbirth or weight loss.
How is Breast Reduction Performed
People with large breasts have severe pain in the chest, back and shoulders, and over time the spine is permanently damaged. The underside of the breast constantly sweats and is blocked, which can become annoying over time and cause skin problems.
The purpose of the breast aesthetic reduction procedure is to reduce the breast in proportion to the body. In these operations, the breasts also stand upright and become conical. Breast reduction surgery does not remove the mammary glands, and the operation does not affect breastfeeding.
How is Breast Reconstruction Performed After Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, 1.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year worldwide, and 465,000 women die from breast cancer every year. Early diagnosis reduces chest mortality and increases life expectancy.
After breast cancer, it becomes increasingly important to extend the life span. Breast loss can n affects the patient physically, socially or mentally in negative way. Breast repair, on the other hand, provides life, mental and physical improvement.
After the plastic surgery performed , a special bra that resembles a sports bra is worn to 3 weeks. You can continue your social life by resting for a day or two after the surgery.
Breast Lift
Breast sagging, disfigurement is one of the most common complaints we hear from women. Breast sagging is experienced due to gravity, aging, weight gain and loss, childbirth, breastfeeding, improper use of bras, emptiness or loosening of the skin. A woman who has lost her upright appearance starts to t search for solutions as a result of this situation.
Can Breast Sagging Be Corrected by Non-Surgical Methods
Breast sagging can not be corrected with non-surgical methods like massage, cream and different tools.
How to Determine Breast Lift Surgery Is Needed
When you look in the mirror and realize that your nipples point downward, you might be a good candidate for a breast lift surgery. The best way to determine whether or not you need a breast lift surgery is to consult a professional plastic surgeon.
How is Breast Lift Surgery Performed
Breast lift surgery can be performed with a variety of incision types and techniques. After incisions done by the doctor, the underlying breast tissue is lifted and reshaped to improve breast contour and firmness. The nipples are also repositioned for more attractive looking.
What Happens After Breast Lift Operation?
Start compression treatment immediately after breast aesthetics. The drains placed during the operation are removed 24-48 hours after the operation.
You can take a shower a day or two after drain removal. The sutures will be removed after 15 days from operation. Compressions should be worn for 4 weeks. This compressions strengthens the muscle memory and helps the healing. Breastfeeding depends on the technique used in surgery. However, after breastfeeding, the breast collapses a little.
Can Sagging Occur Again After Breast Lift Surgery
Since only the skin can be removed from the nipple, cracks on the nipple and edges cannot be removed during surgery. After breast lift operation only a small scar of 3-4 cm remains under the breast. This scar can be hidden under your chest so that you don’t mind.
In the transition from the nipple to normal skin, the the scar becomes less noticeable. The vertical line that goes down from the nipple is the scar that heals best. It is difficult to see a scar 1 year after breast lift surgery. The line under the chest is invisible when viewed from the front or from the side.
What Are the Possible Problems Related to Breast Lift Surgery
Delayed wound healing and obvious scars (hypertrophic scars-keloids) can occur in patients who smoke or people who are prone to scarring. Such patients can be treated in several special ways.There may be infections, inflammation, wound and stitches opening. These problems can be solved over time. Open stitches can be sutured again.
After breast aesthetics, there may be fat necrosis, which means lump of dead or damaged breast tissue. Also in the postoperative period, pain, burning and stinging sensations may be experienced. In breasts that have extreme sagging, there is a risk of losing the nipple. For patients with nipple loss, reconstruction of the nipple is possible.
Breast Reduction in Men (Gynecomasti)
Gynecomasti is an operation performed to correct an oversized or enlarged breast with surgical intervention.
Even if it is not restricting your physical activity, for some men this condition can be very depressing. Gynecomastia may be needed in men when excess fat in the chest and excessive meringue-like tissue formation is observed in the chest.
Is Gynecomasti Suitable for Me?
Gynecomastia surgery is a personal procedure and should be performed for you, rather than to meet the wishes of others or to adapt to this perfect image template.If :
- You are physically healthy and have a normal weight,
- You have realistic expectations,
- Your breast growth is stable,
- If you feel uncomfortable with the idea that your breasts are bigger than they should be,
You can benefit from gynecomasti and the results may be satisfactory for you.
What Should I Expect During a Consultation
The success and gynecomastia surgery depends primarily on a clear statement of hope during the examination. Some questions will be asked about your health, wishes and lifestyle. Be prepared to discuss the following issues:
- Why do you need this surgery, what are your expectations and the results you want?
- Allergies that you have (food, medications)
- Current usage of medications, drugs, vitamins, medicinal herbs, alcohol, tobacco, steroids
- Previous operations you have undergone
In addition to these, your surgeon assess your overall health and risk factors of operations in advance. Your surgeon can ask to see diagnostic tests to find out the reason of gynecomastia. Your surgeon can examine your breasts, make detailed measurements about their size and shape, evaluate the skin quality and check the areola around it. Some photos can be taken for your medical record. The surgeon can talk about gynecomastia, its potential consequences or potential risks or complications of breast aesthetics.
What Are the Steps For Gynecomasty?
Anesthesia is the first step for the operation. Operations are performed under affect of general anesthesia and it is given to body intravenous.
Liposuction is the second step for the gynecomasty. To do this, a cannula (a thin, short tube) must be inserted through several small incisions. The cannula is moved back and forth in a controlled manner, the excess fat is loosened and usually removed from the body by vacuum.
There are various liposuction options. The most appropriate technique for your case is decided by doctor before your surgery. Your surgeon’s goal is decrease the breast size to normal contours, to eliminate extra tissue, and to restore a normal body image with a minimal scar left on the body.
What Are The Risks Of Gynecomastia Surgery
Having gynecomastia surgery is a very personal decision, and you need to decide whether the surgery will be beneficial for you and whether the possible. Your plastic surgeon will explain to you the risks associated with gynecomastia. The risks of gynecomastia surgery are as follows:
- Scar
- Hematoma
- Clot
- Infection
- The wound does not heal sufficiently
- Temporary or permanent changes in nipple or breast sensation
- Anesthesia risk management
- Large malformations
- Skin discoloration, permanent pigmentation, swelling, bruising
- Allergies to surgical tape, sewing materials and adhesives, blood products or injections
- Breast asymmetry
- Death of adipose tissue under the skin(necrosis)
- Liquid accumulation
- Resisdent pain
The Importance of Follow the Doctor’s Instructions
It is known as male breast reduction surgery. Fats can accumulate in the breast of a male because of hormonal reasons and various diseases. Liposuction is performed during the surgery and fat sucked through a 2-3 mm tube.
The breast plays an important role in mental, physical and aesthetic terms and it is accepted one of the symbols of people’s fertility and sexuality.
The Healing Process of Breast Surgeries
After breast aesthetics, the incision is bandaged and an elastic bandage or support device is needed to minimize swelling and support the healing of the breast contour. It is necessary to fill this with a thin tube that drains blood and fluids that can collect under the skin.
Regardless of your purpose of having aesthetic surgery, the important thing is to trust your doctor and believe in his capacity and expertise to do it. Breast surgery should be a procedure that you want to do once in a lifetime.
