Enhancement Mammoplasty : Augmentation and Enlargement Breast Procedure

Also know as : Augmentation Mammoplasty, Breast Enhancement, Breast Enlargement, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implant Procedure 

Breast augmentation procedure will take 1 to 2 hours to complete and this is performed under sedation with intercostal block. Pain is one of the most common concerns that patients for breast augmentation think of. Because of this, we have give this pain issue a lot of attention. We have formed a pain management protocol to address this in which patients are give intercostal blocks to numb their chest before surgery and immediately after surgery. This will help us control the pain. On top of this, patients are started on single IV pain medications combined with oral pain meds so that the effect of these medications would overlap each other. To be honest with you, majority of my patients does not complain of pain but more of the discomfort due to swelling of the breast after surgery. But swelling is temporary and will eventually resolve through time. After surgery, as I said there will be swelling and some bruising that peaks on the 3rd day and start to subside on the 4th day onwards. You will be instructed to wear special bra used by breastaugmented patient during the first 2 to 3 weeks to help control the swelling and also give you more comfort. Sutures are removed on the 7th day after surgery and wounds are healed by the 10th day after surgery. For your activity this is gradually increase after surgery since you need to rest for a day or two, you will be allowed to do some light cardio activity on the 3rd week after surgery like walking, and then you may resume regular gym exercise after 4 to 5 weeks. Patients are advise to refrain from sexual activity for 3 weeks after surgery since this may causes hematoma formation and pain.

Silicon breast implants do have more superior results compared with saline implants. It gives the breast natural fullness and contour, specially at the upper and outer pole/portion of the breast that cannot be attain with a saline implants. Also the feel of a breast with silicon breast implant is more natural, and patients would often comment that they hardly feel the implant when they massage their breast. This is because breast tissue density is almost identical with the silicon cohesive gel than saline implant. In addition to this, Silicon implants also have a very low rate for deflation and rippling after surgery. I never had a patient with silicon implant that had spontaneous deflation.

To know more about your breast augmentation procedure, it would be best to consult your surgeon, so that you may know all your options. 

Breast Augmentation - Breast Reconstructive Surgery

Breast reconstruction helps to restore symmetry of the chest for patient who has lost a breast after mastectomy. Mastectomy is a medical procedure that eliminates one or both breasts that may be due to oncologic, infectious and traumatic injury.  Many women diagnosed with breast cancer undergo such surgical procedure. Following the mastectomy, some ladies will choose to undergo a breast reconstructive surgery to rebuild the shape and contour of a normal breast. Quite often, breast reconstructive surgery is performed immediately following mastectomy. This process occurs during the same time that the breast is removed mastectomy so that the patient won’t have to be required to come back for another surgery.


With a mastectomy, all the breast tissue and frequently, some surrounding tissue, are removed. Sometimes patients seek prophylactic breasts removal, frequently as a preventive surgery for women who're at high risk for creating breast cancer. Losing a single or both breasts can be both physically and emotionally devastating to the patient. It is a good thing that many women are able to undergo reconstructive surgery to give them the pre-surgery visual appeal they desire.

Ladies who want breast reconstruction can select to have it carried out while they are nonetheless below anesthesia from the mastectomy. Recent studies have concluded that immediate reconstruction does not delay post-operative chemotherapy, increase recovery time or hinder the diagnosis of local cancer re-occurrence. Many ladies select to have reconstruction immediately following mastectomy so that the whole procedure is total with 1 surgical experience.

In addition to rebuilding the lost tissue, the remaining breast may undergo a lift, reduction or augmentation to improve the symmetry of both breasts. Your surgeon will probably be able to make recommendations to get a natural and balanced appear that will assist you to feel confident and secure.

Throughout this procedure, the surgeon may use skin and fat from your abdomen and back to reconstruct the breast mound. A saline or silicone gel implant may be utilized in combination with this technique. The method utilized will frequently be determined by your anatomy, desired outcomes and personal preferences. It's important to note that the patient won't have exactly the same sensation in the reconstructed breast as a all-natural one. It will really feel different or unnatural, based on the implant utilized. The patient will notice visible incision lines from the mastectomy and reconstruction.

Losing one or much more breasts to cancer can be a devastating emotional experience. Often, a woman's breasts are closely associated with her self-esteem and sexual self-confidence. With instant reconstruction, the woman doesn't have to worry with breast prostheses or other devices that give the illusion of breasts. Reconstruction ensures that the lady has the shape and figure which will allow her to wear the clothes she wants and feel confident with her look.

Not all cancer centers have qualified surgeons that are able to supply reconstruction in conjunction with a mastectomy. You'll need to talk with your cancer specialists about your want for this process to determine what options are available for you. Your physician will probably be able to guide you more about the risks and advantages of reconstruction instantly following a mastectomy.

Breast cancer possess a big impact on a woman's emotional and physical health. This is why breast reconstruction procedure is often an inherent part of breast cancer treatment. It is important which you get the care and treatment you need to fight this disease and to live as a survivor. Breast reconstruction is one way to assist patients to really feel better about their post-cancer physique and enhance their outlook.

Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Philippines - Breast Enhancement

The field of cosmetic plastic surgery is a dynamic branch of medicine which continues to grow through modern innovation, technique and researches; this is because of the endless desire for physical perfection by man. Breast Augmentation for example, is now one of most frequently performed cosmetic plastic procedure in the world. The interest for breast enhancement by patients and surgeons alike, continue to evolve as newer methods with improved result are being develop. At present, more and more women undergo breast augmentation every year as the popularity of the procedure is increasing, especially among women in the entertainment industry.

Silicon shelled implants are commonly used for breast enhancement. This implant could be either silicon gel or saline-filled. The implants are used to augment the breast of an individual that lack breast tissue or volume that could be genetically predisposed or environmentally induced. The female breast tissue is primarily composed of gland and fat cells and in the past, surgeons tried to inject the breast with fat that was initially obtained through liposuction from other parts of the body. However, in this day of modern medicine, this is completely unacceptable and obsolete, with undesirable effects such as hardening of the breast due to calcification, etc.. Some women also do hormonal therapy, since some of the female hormone such as estrogen leads to increase in breast size, slightly, but not enough for the majority of women.

At present, the most common and accepted way to increase breast size is via breast implants placement. A breast implant is a sac of silicone elastomer that is either filled with saline or silicone, and is surgically placed under the breast tissue or chest muscle. Silicon oil injection, which used to be performed in the past for breast augmentation had been condemned locally and internationally, since the result are unpredictable and compounded by numerous complication such as extrusion, skin necrosis and infection. Do not allow youreself to be subjected in this kind of procedure, because of its risks and deforming results.

The selection of breast implant size or volume depends on multiple factors such as the proportion of the breast to body height and shoulder width, as well as the location of nipple/areola complex, and cleavage. And because the concept of breast aesthetics are constantly changing, there are many factors such as implant type, size, and incision site that should be considered to tailor the needs of each individual specifically. The incision for implant placement may be placed at various locations of the chest/breast area such as; under the breast or at the breast fold; around the nipple areolar area; in the armpit (axillary); and the latest, at the umbilical area via endoscopic approach. The resulting scars are thin and inconspicuous, especially at the armpit area. Each of this incision has its advantage and disadvantages that must be discussed thoroughly between the patient and surgeon.

Breast implant could be silicone gel or saline filled. Silicon filled implant was popularly used 12 years ago in the United States, until it was thought that it possibly causes autoimmune mediated health problems associated with leakage, that’s why saline implants is now used in most of breast surgeries. At present, silicone implants are now gaining momentum and recent studies had come out, proving the safe use of silicon breast implant in breast enhancement surgery. The advantage of silicone implant is that it is softer and appears more natural. However, leaks may be found in surrounding tissues.

Generally, saline is a bit firmer, but it is without the supposed health risks because a leak is simply absorbed by the body. The final breast size is mainly a personal decision by the patient. There are several ways to estimate the ultimate breast size. This would include the breast cup size, but this is an inexact estimate of the final size, since cup sizes vary with the bra manufacturer and how tight or loose the patient wears her bra, as well as how much breast tissue is already present. But describing the preferred cup size does aid the surgeon. The most accurate method of estimating the implant size is to fill a plastic bag with measured amounts of water or breast implant sizer that is place in a bra with the patient's estimated cup size. One can see with the bra on and covered by a sweater what the final result will approximate.

Watch On YouTube: Breast Augmentation Manila Philippines by The Renewed You Aesthetic