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Why Patients Might Consider Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty with Implants Surgery
There are multiple reasons why patients might consider undergoing this procedure, but they are dependent on the patient’s goals and individual surgical plan. A person may seek the procedure to:
- Enlarge naturally small breasts
- Increase volume that has been lost due to pregnancy or weight loss
- Address asymmetries and proportions
Patients should be aware of both the benefits and the risks before undergoing Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty.
Dr Hunt answers your Concerns about Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty
What will the Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty scars look like?
- All surgery leaves scars. Dr Hunt will use different techniques like a keller funnel to reduce the length of your scar and will place the scar carefully. Some patients prefer a small scar under the armpit (transaxillary) or under the breast crease (IMF incision). You can also have further scar minimisation treatments such as Nokori Silicone treatment, CO2 laser and Microneedling, all available at our clinic. However, it should be noted that all surgery results in scarring, and patients should be aware that their scars may be visible.
Will Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty cause loss of sensation to the nipple?
- There are techniques used to preserve sensation to the nipple which are used in Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty to help prevent loss of sensation. However, there is a risk that the sensation in the nipple will be affected.
Does Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty interfere with mammograms?
- A breast implant means that the settings for a mammogram need to be altered and this is a common procedure. With altered views, the detection of breast cancer is not usually decreased by the presence of a breast implant.
Do my breast implants need to be changed after 10 years?
- Breast implants are NOT lifetime devices. Manufacturers suggest replacing older implants after 10 to 15 years although modern implants can last longer than that. Dr Hunt suggests regular breast implant checkups.
- Implants do not necessarily need to be replaced unless there is a problem with the implant and this may include conditions such as capsular contracture, implant malposition or conditions with breast tissue and the implants are not moving harmoniously.
Will I need more breast surgery in the future?
- Yes – you will most likely need breast surgery again in the future. Patients that have undergone weight loss & gain and potentially had multiple pregnancies, children and breastfeeding might choose to undergo further surgery. In these circumstances, the breast tissue and the implant may not be harmoniously moving as one and there may be a need for Breast Revision Surgery. Some patients have a problem with their actual breast implant and need Breast Implant Revision Surgery.
- Some patients have surgery to upsize or downsize their implants and some have them removed altogether.
Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty Mistakes to Avoid
1. Choosing implants that are too big.
In cases where tissue is particularly thin, the expectation that this tissue will carry a particularly large implant may be a solution in the short term but not a solution in the longer term and patients may find that a particularly larger heavy implant drops over time. Dr Hunt encourages patients to think about their result being a long-term one when deciding what size they would like to achieve as larger volumes often require revisional surgery in the longer term.
2. Choosing implants that are too small
It is not uncommon for patients to undergo a Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty from a small cup size to a more modest cup size and then wish they had gone even larger. Consideration does need to be given to this before undergoing the procedure and there should be multiple consultations to ensure the patient and the surgeon have a clear understanding of the patient’s expectations so as to avoid any need for revisional surgery.
3. Just getting breast implants, when your desired results would actually require a Mastopexy or Breast Lift with implants (Mastopexy with Augmentation Mammoplasty)
In cases where the breast tissue has diminished following weight loss or pregnancies and breastfeeding, an implant can be used to attempt to add the desired volume. However, this may not necessarily lift the position of the breast mound. Patients need to be cautious that using a big implant to avoid a Breast Lift Mastopexy may not yield the desired outcome.
4. Choosing a very big implant when you really need a Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
A breast implant can restore volume but will not elevate the height of the nipple. If you wish for more elevation of the breasts, then a Breast Lift Mastopexy may be a better option for you. You should discuss your options and desired outcomes with Dr Hunt before surgery.
5. Choosing cheap plastic surgery
Cheap surgery should not be the priority when it comes to your health and wellbeing. Seeking the cheapest Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty option often means a cut-price procedure done by an undertrained doctor or so-called cosmetic surgeon with less experience, less preoperative planning, less advanced surgical technique, cheapest implants and performed in an unaccredited facility.
6. Relying on another procedure to fix the problem
The first time is the right time to achieve the desired result. Any revisional surgery is unlikely to achieve as good a result as a potentially successful first procedure, so it is critical that the first procedure is performed well by a fully accredited and experienced surgeon to help you get the result you desire in the short and long term.
