Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery - Breasts

One of the more popular plastic surgery procedures involves focusing on the breasts. Let’s take a closer look at the type of procedures available.

Plastic Surgery - Breasts

Plastic surgery on the breasts is often thought to be the most popular form of plastic surgery. In truth, it is the third most popular procedure and covers more option than most people consider at first blush.

Breast enlargement is technically known as augmentation mammaplasty. It involves the placement of an implant into both breasts for the purpose of enlarging and shaping the breasts. The earliest form of this procedure was undertaken in the 1860s in Germany with fatty tissue from the body used to perform the enhancement. As time passed, silicone implants became the implant of choice, leading to one of the most contentious debates in medical science. Ultimately, the silicone implants were banned in 1992 by the Federal Drug Administration. Improved design and further medical research has led to the reintroduction of some silicone implants and the FDA is considering approving further models.

There are several techniques used in enhancements and you should discuss the best option with your plastic surgeon. Nonetheless, the options are sub-glandular where the implant is placed in the body of the breast, sub-muscular for small breasted individuals where the implant is placed below the musculature behind the breast, and sub-fascial where the implant is placed between the muscle and outer fascial. The specific procedure is dependent upon the pre-existing condition of the breasts.

A second issue that arises with plastic surgery on breasts is the incursion technique. Specifically, where will the plastic surgeon perforate the body to put the implants in? The axillary approach involves creating an incision in the arm pit and bringing the implant in from the side. Peri-Areolar involves an incision around the lower half of the nipple, in a semi-circle format. The Infra-mammary approach involves an actual incision into the breast area. The incursion technique should be discussed carefully with your plastic surgeon, particularly as it pertains to scarring issues.

The decision to have plastic surgery on your breasts necessarily involves a lot of choices. Make sure to fully discuss the options, risks and benefits with your plastic surgeon to determine if the surgery is appropriate for you and the best option to assure your happiness with the results.

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