Beautiful and voluminous breasts are the dream of any representative of the fair sex, only nature does not reward everyone with it. Endoscopic breast augmentation is a surgical procedure for the implantation of implants.
The main advantages of the method
Among other techniques that make it possible to increase the volume of the breast and correct its defects, endoscopy has certain advantages:
- Preservation of the possibility of breastfeeding babies. The implant is placed directly under the muscle. This location in no way interferes with the natural functions of the mammary gland.
- The breast retains the most aesthetic appearance. The ability to position the seam under the armpit makes it virtually invisible. After a few months, the scar dissolves and disappears. The implanted implant does not show through the skin, so the breast maintains its natural appearance.
- Short operating time. Through the use of an endoscope, the doctor has the opportunity to examine the entire surgical field and control the process. The manipulations carried out become more precise, and the procedure itself lasts no more than an hour.
- The recovery period passes quickly. The tissues during the operation are not too traumatized, the healing process goes quickly and well. After 2 weeks, the patient can already resume her usual lifestyle, but with some reservations.
Who is the breast augmentation procedure for?
When is an endoscopic breast augmentation or breast correction planned? For example, in the following:
- insufficient development of the mammary gland;
- small breast size;
- sagging breasts, which could be the result of breastfeeding the baby or a sharp decrease in weight;
- asymmetry of the chest;
- deformity of the chest resulting from trauma or surgery.
Preparation period
Like any operation, mammoplasty requires a certain preparation of the patient, checking the absence of contraindications. You will need to do the following tests before breast augmentation:
- have a breast ultrasound;
- do a general blood test;
- adjust the blood clotting time;
- take a blood test for AIDS, hepatitis, biochemistry, genital infections.
A preliminary consultation with an anesthesiologist will be necessary, which will make it possible to identify in advance any possible complications of the anesthesia during the operation. Any surgical intervention is an intervention in the body and a violation of natural processes. Therefore, preliminary preparation should be taken very seriously.
How is the operation going?
There are several ways to perform endoscopic breast augmentation:
- An incision directly under the mammary gland. Its length, as a rule, does not exceed 3. 5 centimeters. The downside to this option is that even with the most successful healing, when only a thin scar remains at the wound site, the scar may periodically remind the woman and her partner of breast augmentation surgery. .
- Incision near the nipple. This option has serious consequences. First, scar formation remains inevitable. Second, it is the inability to breastfeed future children. During the operation, some ducts and the glandular tissue itself are affected. In the future, if a woman wants to have a child and becomes pregnant, it will be impossible to feed her with breast milk. Another complication that most frightens patients who have opted for this particular method of breast augmentation is the possible complete loss of nipple sensitivity. In this case, the bust will already be defective.
- Operation through axillary access. It is considered to be the most effective and the safest option for breast augmentation. The breast tissue remains intact, so in the future it will be possible to feed the children without any problems. The scar that forms in the armpit can finally dissolve within six months, so it will not spoil the result at all. In general, the procedure of inserting the implant through the axillary access under the pectoral muscle is more practical, but requires the realization of certain endoscopic equipment. It will not only cut the muscle tissue, but also not damage the large vessels that pass here. Usually, much less time is spent on the whole procedure. Breast augmentation through the armpit can significantly shorten the recovery period. If the clinic has a modern laser facility, the possibilities of a favorable outcome of the operation increase several times.
A month before the operation, you need to adjust the diet and revise the diet. This is especially true for women who diet regularly. The lack of trace elements and vitamins leads to poor healing of damaged tissue. For a few weeks, they stop taking any medicines that can affect blood clotting. Typically, their list is issued for consultation by a surgeon or anesthesiologist. In three days, one must try to quit smoking: due to this bad habit, a rough and ugly scar can form.
Under no circumstances should you drink alcoholic beverages before or after the operation. Alcohol is the strictest contraindication to all anesthesia drugs and medications.
The operation is performed in a conventional operating theater, where the maintenance of sterility is guaranteed.
Contraindications
Like any medical procedure, endoscopic mammoplasty has a number of contraindications, in the presence of which it is worth refusing to perform breast augmentation to avoid further negative consequences. These include:
- any neoplasm in the area of the mammary glands (malignant and benign);
- current infectious diseases;
- chronic or acute diseases of internal organs;
- Diabetes;
- blood diseases;
- poor blood clotting;
- minor age;
- if it has not been one year after the end of breastfeeding;
- mental abnormalities or unstable psychological state of the patient.
Recovery
On the first day after the operation, as a rule, the patient passes into the hospital ward, where he is provided with the supervision of medical personnel and the provision of qualified medical care if necessary.
During the first week after breast augmentation, patients experience pain at the incision site. Pain relievers are recommended to reduce this negative effect. Under no circumstances should physical effort be allowed. You need to avoid sudden waves of your arms, try not to raise them above shoulder level. Within three months, you should forget to go to the public baths or sauna, and not visit the solarium. It is strictly forbidden to perform any intervention in the breast area during this period.
The price of endoscopic breast augmentation surgery may differ not only depending on the material of the implant, but also depending on the experience and reputation of the surgeon. The price difference can be up to two times. Before you go for a cheaper option, you need to consider whether you are willing to risk your health and leave it in the hands of a complete stranger.
The success of endoscopic armpit breast augmentation depends not only on the future appearance, but also on the state of health. Before deciding on such an important and responsible step, it is worth weighing all the pros and cons, make sure that there are no contraindications or reasons for concern. If there is any discrepancy, it is better to abandon the operation or postpone it. Re-mammoplasty is extremely risky, and not all specialists are committed to doing it.