Breast Aesthetics
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Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery in which the patient's breasts are reshaped by giving volume. The breast can be volumized using a breast implant or the patient's own body fat. Breast augmentation aesthetics allows the patient to have a more voluminous and fuller breast appearance. The patient feels better in terms of body aesthetics thanks to breast augmentation aesthetics. For breast augmentation surgery, patients must be 18 years old and in good general health.
Breast Augmentation Methods
The method of breast augmentation depends on the patient's condition and how they want their breasts to look and feel.
Fat Transfer Method: If there is enough fat in the patient's body, the fat in the abdomen and hip area is usually taken by liposuction and injected into the breasts. Patients who do not want a large growth in their breasts prefer this method.
Breast Implants: Breast implants have been widely used in breast augmentation surgeries for a long time. With breast implants, patients can choose the breast implant they want according to the shape, texture and budget they want. Breast implants, also known as breast prostheses, are made of silicone gel. Breast implants are filled with salt water and have a structure compatible with the body.
Recovery from Breast Augmentation Surgery
After breast augmentation surgery, patients may feel mild discomfort around the chest and arm. However, this is quite normal and passes within a few days. It is necessary to give the body enough time to rest and recover. In order to have a faster recovery process, clothing that will not restrict movement should be worn. Patients usually spend the first night in the hospital after surgery and are discharged the next morning.
Is It Possible to Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?
Since the milk channels are not blocked after breast augmentation surgery, it does not prevent pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, patients cannot have this surgery during breastfeeding or pregnancy.
Is Breast Augmentation Painful?
Since general anesthesia is performed before breast augmentation surgery, patients do not feel any pain during the operation. There may be some pain after the effect of the anesthesia wears off. However, it will be sufficient to take the painkillers prescribed by your doctor for these pains.
When Can I Return to Work?
After breast augmentation surgery, it takes several weeks for complete recovery. Patients can return to work after two weeks. If they are working in a job that requires physical activity, they should return to their jobs with the approval of the doctor.
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Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery is to change the shape and size of the breasts by removing the excess fat in the breast tissue. Breast reduction surgery is performed to improve the aesthetic appearance as well as to improve health problems. While large breasts that exceed their proportions with the body create visual problems, they can also cause serious health problems. For this reason, breast reduction surgery is a necessary procedure for some patients. Breast reduction is a plastic surgery that improves the quality of life of the person.
Who Needs Breast Reduction Aesthetics?
Many people prefer breast reduction surgery for aesthetic reasons. Some patients are not satisfied with the size of their breasts and experience health problems. Health problems caused by breast size; chest, neck, shoulder and back pain, redness and irritation under the breasts. Breast reduction surgery can help you get rid of these health problems.
Breast Reduction Methods
In breast reduction surgeries; Reverse T, vertical and liposuction methods are used. Which method to use is decided by looking at the patient's condition.
The Inverted T method, also known as the anchor method, is preferred if the patient's breasts have significant sagging and need to be reshaped. The surgical incisions start from the edge of the areola and go under the breasts. Incision scars are made under the breasts to keep them hidden.
If there is a significant sagging in breast size and a slight reduction is required, the vertical breast reduction method is preferred. With this method, the breast is reshaped and given a natural appearance. Incision scars are made under the breasts so that they are not visible again.
Since liposuction is less invasive than other breast reduction methods, it leaves less scars. If no breast reduction is required, breast reduction can be preferred by removing the fat tissue with the liposuction method. However, it may need lifting to reshape the reduced breasts. For this reason, liposuction is combined with breast lift surgery in most cases.
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Breast Lift
A breast lift is a surgery that lifts sagging breasts. Breasts may sag due to genetics, pregnancy, breastfeeding, excessive weight gain and loss. Lifting sagging breasts is possible thanks to new surgical methods. Breast lift surgery gives patients a more symmetrical and younger breast appearance.
Who is Suitable for Breast Lift?
Every patient who has completed breast development is a suitable candidate for this surgery. If your breasts have lost their youthful appearance and have become flattened, you may need breast lift surgery because your areos are pointing down rather than forward. On the other hand, if your areos are under the breast rather than in the middle, or if one breast is lower than the other, you may consider breast lift surgery.
Breast Lift Methods
Since each woman's breast shape is different, not all of them can be erected with the same method. For this reason, the method of breast lift varies according to the patient's condition. When surgeons decide which method to use, the degree of sagging of the breasts, the age of the patient and other conditions are taken into consideration.
Peri Areolar Breast Lift: This method is preferred in cases where there is slight sagging.
Vertical Breast Lift: This method is preferred in cases where there is moderate sagging and when the breasts need to be reshaped.
Anchored Breast Lift: This method is used in cases where there is too much sagging and in the treatment of asymmetry.
Can My Breasts Sagging Again?
Breast lift is not a preventive procedure. For this reason, it may sag again with age. However, your breasts will look much better than before. If you are unhappy due to sagging in the future, you can have a breast lift surgery.
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gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is breast enlargement seen in men. Growth in men's breast tissue or adipose tissue is not an insoluble problem. Gynecomastia, which does not cause a health problem, is a problem that needs to be treated in terms of aesthetic appearance. Patients may experience this condition due to hormonal imbalances, excess body fat, or a side effect of certain medications.
Who Can Have Gynecomastia?
Patients whose breast tissue growth problem cannot be treated with medication and people who are in good general health can have gynecomastia surgery. In addition, the gynecomastia candidate should not have any medical conditions that would prevent recovery after such surgeries.
Gynecomastia Surgery Process
Anesthesia: Gynecomastia surgery can be performed with local or general anesthesia. Since anesthesia is applied, pain is not felt during the operation. Then, the most suitable one for the patient's condition from the following methods is selected by the surgeon.
Liposuction Method: If the growth has developed in the adipose tissue, liposuction is a highly effective treatment method for gynecomastia. In this method, surgeons make several incisions in the area and insert suction tubes that loosen and absorb excess fat.
Excision Method: If the growth has developed in the breast tissue, surgeons can remove excess tissue from small incisions. In this method, surgeons can reposition the nipples for a symmetrical appearance and reduce their size if necessary.
Recovery from Gynecomastia
After gynecomastia surgery, patients are dressed and bandaged. To minimize swelling, clothing that does not restrict body mobility should be worn. Although swelling does occur, it gradually goes away. Patients may feel slight numbness in the surgical area. However, this is perfectly normal and temporary.
After gynecomastia surgery, patients can return to work about a week later. It may take several weeks to fully recover and return to exercise routines. Getting plenty of rest, avoiding alcohol and smoking helps speed up the healing process.
