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BREAST SURGERY SERVICES
Breast Augmentation is one of the most common and self satisfying
aesthetic procedures done throughout the world. It improves self-esteem,
makes a person more presentable and greatly enhances the outlook to
life.
Over the past decade the procedure has been perfected to a fine art of
aesthetically pleasing surgery.
BREAST ENLARGEMENT: What is it that you hope that breast implants
will do for you? Do you just want to be bigger or do you want to fill
out the upper part of your breasts, which might have emptied after
pregnancy or with age? Are your breasts uneven in size and shape, and
are you looking to make them more symmetrical? Are you breasts naturally
too small for your frame? Or are you just interested in making
them “perky”? We talk with our patients to find their long-term
goals.
SAGGING BREASTS: Age, gravity, large breasts, pregnancy, and lack
of bra support contribute to the sagging of breasts. This is an issue
that troubles women of all ages. Those that are young see their breasts
lose its natural form after bearing children. Older women may find
that with time and with loss of skin elasticity their breasts start to
sag.
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COMMON BREAST SURGERY QUESTIONS:
What is breast augmentation?
How old do I have to be to have breast
augmentation?
How long will the operation take?
Would I be a good candidate for breast
augmentation?
What happens in the first consultation?
What role does the Cosmetic Surgery
Consultant play?
Is there anything specific I can do to
prepare for surgery?
What should I expect after my operation?
Will I have scars as a result of my breast
surgery?
Will breast augmentation help me to achieve
a cleavage?
When can I go back to work?
Is there anything I should avoid after
surgery?
How long will my implants last?
My breasts are asymmetrical. Will breast
augmentation help fix this?
I haven’t had children or plan to have
more. Will breast implants affect my ability to breast-feed?
Can I still have mammograms after breast
surgery?
Will having breast implants increase my
chances of breast cancer?
What is breast
augmentation?
Breast Augmentation – most commonly referred to as breast
enlargement – is the process by which an implant is placed
behind the breast tissue to increase the volume or to
enhance the shape of your breasts.
How old do I have to
be to have breast augmentation?
APSIICS recommends that a patient’s breasts be fully
developed before undergoing surgery. This happens at
different ages for every woman.
How long will the
operation take?
APSIICS performs breast augmentation at our clinic in
Hialeah, Florida, Adjacent to the Palm Springs Medical
Center. Although the actual operation only lasts one hour,
you should expect to spend approximately four hours at
APSIICS’s rooms on the day. This time is necessary to allow
for preoperative preparation and postoperative recovery
time. You will be discharged when the anesthesiologist and
the recovery nurse are satisfied with your ability to go
home.
Would I be a good
candidate for breast augmentation?
If you are unhappy with your breasts for any of the
following reasons, you could be a good candidate for breast
augmentation:
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It bothers me that my breasts are small
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I feel self conscious when I wear a swimsuit
or a fitted top
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Clothes that fit me well around the hips
quite often gape around the breasts
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My breasts are smaller and not as firm after
having children
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I have lost weight and the size and shape of
my breasts has changed
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One of my breasts is noticeably smaller than
the other
If the decision to consider surgery is yours
entirely and you have realistic expectations on what can be
achieved, you are also a good candidate for rhinoplasty.
What role does the Cosmetic
Surgery Consultant play?
The Cosmetic Surgery Consultant plays a very important role
in the consultation process for breast augmentation. They
will be present with you during your first consultation with
APSIICS. More often than not, they are the person you speak
to when you call to arrange a consultation time. Your
Consultant will continue to be your first point of contact
for any questions you have before and any concerns you may
have after surgery.
They are specifically trained in the area of breast
augmentation. You will find them to be particularly empathetic in
relation to your concerns. Their training ensures they are able to
provide you with detailed and relevant information.
APSIICS’s Consultants are professional but very
personable in their approach and our patients find the consultation a
very positive experience.
Will I have scars as a result of
my breast surgery?
You will have stitches around the area where the skin is
cut for the implants to be inserted. Over time, any initial scarring
should fade either to a thin white line or fade away entirely.
Will breast augmentation help me
to achieve a cleavage?
If you have very little body fat and naturally wide set
breasts, it may not be possible for you to achieve a cleavage.
APSIICS will be able to tell by assessing your breasts your chances of
achieving a natural looking cleavage.
When can I go back
to work?
Depending on what type of work you do, you can go back to
work as early as 3-5 days after surgery. If you have a more
physical job, you should wait at least one to two weeks
until you feel comfortable before returning to work.
How long will my
implants last?
Breast implants have a lifetime replacement guarantee. How
your body responds to the implants and what type of implant
you choose will
affect the durability of your implants. When you commit to
breast surgery, you do so with the understanding that you
may, at some stage require further surgery to replace or
remove the original implants.
My breasts are asymmetrical.
Will breast augmentation help fix this?
Breast augmentation may be successful in correcting a
noticeable difference between the sizes of your breasts.
Some women also have concerns with uneven nipples or areolas
or imbalanced positioning or shape of the breasts. Breast
augmentation will not be able to correct any of these
complaints and the asymmetry will remain obvious.
I haven’t had
children (or I plan to have more). Will breast implants
affect my ability to breast-feed?
Having breast implants won’t affect your ability to
breast-feed because the implant is placed behind the breast
tissue.
Can I still have
mammograms after breast surgery?
Yes. You should continue to have regular mammograms as
suggested by your doctor. We recommend you go to a
specialist breast-screening clinic where special techniques
can be used to view your breasts.
Will having breast implants
increase my chances of breast cancer?
There is no medical evidence to show that women with breast
implants have a higher chance of getting cancer, including breast
cancer.
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