Breast Augmentation
About This Procedure
Breast augmentation surgery is a relatively simple surgical procedure performed to create aesthetically pleasing breasts. Silicone breast implants, which feel similar to soft breast tissue, are inserted beneath the glandular tissue of the breast. This operation can be done to increase breast size, to redefine the breasts after childbirth, or to recreate symmetry after a mastectomy.
Common Concerns
The following questions are often asked about breast augmentation and breast enlargement:
• Durability of Breast Implants: Implants are designed to be long-lasting, providing lasting results for patients.
• Safety: Silicone implants are considered safe for use in breast augmentation surgery. There is no evidence, based on current knowledge, that silicone implants are detrimental to health. Millions of breast enlargements have been safely performed worldwide since 1962, with only a small percentage of these causing problems.
• Long-Term Effects on Health: Extensive research and clinical experience have shown that breast implants generally have no long-term adverse effects on health. However, individual experiences may vary, and patients are encouraged to discuss any concerns Dr Tjasink.
Common Concerns
The following questions are often asked about breast augmentation and breast enlargement:
• Durability of Breast Implants: Implants are designed to be long-lasting, providing lasting results for patients.
• Safety: Silicone implants are considered safe for use in breast augmentation surgery. There is no evidence, based on current knowledge, that silicone implants are detrimental to health. Millions of breast enlargements have been safely performed worldwide since 1962, with only a small percentage of these causing problems.
• Long-Term Effects on Health: Extensive research and clinical experience have shown that breast implants generally have no long-term adverse effects on health. However, individual experiences may vary, and patients are encouraged to discuss any concerns Dr Tjasink.
Will my breasts stay the same shape and size?
Dr Tjasink with the patient will decide on the size of the implants before the operation. This decision will be based on your expectations, your body frame, and also my experience. We will also refer to clinical ‘before’ and ‘after’ photographs. After the operation, your breasts will be a little swollen and painful. Your final breast size will only be apparent after six weeks and it may alter with weight gain or loss as it did before the operation. Aging can also affect the enlarged breasts and drooping can occur with time. This can be surgically corrected. It is important to understand that no person is perfectly symmetrical even before a surgical procedure. Every attempt will be made to surgically minimize your side to side dissimilarities but such differences always persist to some degree even after the most successful operation.
Advantages of Motiva® Implants
Motiva® implants are the preferred choice for women considering breast enhancement surgery. They stand out as the only breast implant globally to feature “Q Inside Safe Technology,” offering patients greater control over their implants.
These implants strike the perfect balance between silicone volume and tissue coverage, resulting in breasts that appear and feel entirely natural. The innovative MotivaHybrid™ technology allows for customization using the patient’s own fat cells, leading to fuller breasts and enhanced cleavage.
Moreover, Motiva® implants incorporate a radio frequency component, cleared by the FDA, providing lifetime information about the implants. This feature is particularly valuable for patients considering revision surgery, where data on existing implants is crucial.
Procedure
Augmentation mammaplasty typically lasts 1 to 2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes a single incision in the fold underneath the breast (inframammary fold), strategically placed to minimize visible scarring. A pocket is then created for the breast implant either behind the pectoral muscle or directly behind the breast tissue, based on various factors including implant type, desired enlargement degree, body type, and surgeon recommendations. The incisions are meticulously closed, and surgical tape is applied over them. Drainage tubes are usually unnecessary for straightforward breast augmentation procedures performed by Dr Tjasink.
Results
The results of breast augmentation are aesthetically pleasing breast enhancement, providing patients with increased confidence and satisfaction with their appearance.