Breast augmentation (mammoplasty)

Mammoplasty is one of the most popular operations in the field of plastic surgery. This is an effective method for correcting the shape and size of the breast. To increase the size of the mammary glands, augmentation mammoplasty is used - an operation to install special prostheses (breast implants).

What does preparation for surgery include?

Preparation for breast augmentation surgery begins with a preliminary consultation of a specialist. The doctor conducts an examination, finds out the result of mammoplasty desired for the patient, prescribes the necessary tests that will show her state of health. Laboratory examination must be done 12 days before surgery.

Indications and contraindications for breast augmentation

Breast augmentation is carried out in cases where the patient is dissatisfied with the size of the mammary glands, which can cause severe psychological discomfort, insecurity in her female attractiveness. The operation is indicated for women:

• when changing the shape of the breast after breastfeeding or pregnancy;
• with congenital malformations of the mammary glands, for example, asymmetry;
• after surgical removal of the gland.

Breast augmentation surgery has a number of contraindications:

• oncological diseases;
• infectious diseases;
• mastopathy
• diabetes;
• chronic diseases in the acute stage.

Mammoplasty can be performed on women after puberty, when the breast is fully formed.

A variety of breast prostheses: what are

Breast augmentation implants consist of a shell and a filler. The shell is in direct contact with living tissues, therefore it is made from biologically inert materials. Filler are special gels or saline. The form of implants for mammary glands is:

• round;
• anatomical (teardrop-shaped).

The installation of round prostheses allows you to give the female breast an extra volume in the upper part, and teardrop-shaped implants are used to form the natural contours of the body. Breast endoprostheses also vary in height, density and surface type. The size of the implants for the mammary glands is chosen taking into account the classical proportions of the woman’s body or according to the selection tables developed by the manufacturers.

Location of breast implants and incision site

The location of the implant is discussed at a preliminary consultation with a plastic surgeon. To select the optimal technique for mammoplasty, the surgeon measures the patient’s chest, estimates the thickness of the skin, subcutaneous fat and the volume of glandular tissue. It is important that the prosthesis is completely covered with breast tissue or muscles and does not approach the inner surface of the skin.

Implants may be located:

• between the gland and the pectoral muscle;
• between fascia and muscle tissue;
• under the pectoralis major muscle.

Dentures are installed through a skin incision, which is performed in a place where the scar will be most invisible:

• along the skin fold under the mammary gland (submammary access);
• around the areola - the pigmented area around the nipple (periareolar access);
• from the armpit (axillary access);
• along the line of a tummy tuck, during combined operations.

The incision under the breast is 3.5-5 cm long, does not affect the gland’s own tissues, provides the surgeon with convenient access to form a pocket, and allows implants of any shape to be installed. If plastic surgery was performed using this technique, a woman will be able to breastfeed her baby in the future.

The incision made around the areola gives the surgeon less convenient access to the working area, but leaves the most inconspicuous scars on the female body. At the same time, areola correction can be performed. After such mammoplasty, breastfeeding is contraindicated for patients, since milk ducts near the nipple can be damaged.

The installation of a prosthesis through an incision in the axillary zone is most traumatic for a woman, but using this access method, the scars are almost invisible. The place of the incision is chosen by the doctor, taking into account the wishes of the patient, her anatomical features, muscle development, skin structure, tendency of integumentary tissues to scarring.

How much does breast augmentation procedure cost?

The cost of plastic surgery for breast augmentation depends on the price of implants and the procedure, the length of stay in the clinic. The cost of endoprostheses depends on the brand, volume and shape. For the convenience of patients, cash and cashless payments are possible. You can find out how much the service costs, taking into account all factors, at a preliminary consultation.

How is mammoplasty

Plastic surgery is performed in the inpatient department of the clinic. Before the procedure, the plastic surgeon applies a special marking on the patient's skin. Mammoplasty lasts 1.5-2 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon performs an incision on the skin, forms a spatial pocket between the soft tissues (under the glandular structure or in the thickness of the muscles) and inserts an implant. The incision is sutured, drainage is established.

After the operation is completed, aseptic dressings are applied to the wound, the patient remains in the hospital for 1 day. Dressings are performed for several days, so you need to regularly visit the clinic. Our medical center is located in Poltava, we help patients from Kiev, Kharkov and other regions of Ukraine to get comfortable in our city.

If necessary, breast plastic surgery is combined with other types of surgical intervention, for example, with plastic surgery of the abdomen, breast lift, liposuction, and a change in the location of the nipples (if they are asymmetric).

Recovery period and possible complications

The rehabilitation period lasts 2-4 months. The sutures are removed during the first 10 days after the operation, and performance is restored in the same period. You can return to sports activities after 1.5 months. The duration of rehabilitation depends on the individual characteristics of the female body.

Possible complications after breast augmentation include the appearance of edema, asymmetry of the mammary glands, pain and discomfort in the operated area during sudden movements. Symptoms disappear within a few months - after the completion of the rehabilitation period.

The results of the operation - the achievement of the expected effect

The implantation operation allows you to get a quick and tangible result - the mammary glands become elastic, tightened, acquire a beautiful shape and desired size. Patients noted an increase in self-esteem and female attractiveness. The effectiveness of breast augmentation surgery is clearly visible in comparative photos before and after, which can be viewed in the gallery on our website.

We offer our patients:

• professionalism of doctors;
• individual approach;
• optimal prices.

We serve residents not only of Poltava, but also of other regions of Ukraine - patients from Kiev and Kharkov often come to us. Turning to our clinic, you get the opportunity to improve your body by modern techniques in comfortable conditions. Patients leave a lot of positive feedback about us, which can be found in a special section of the site. Make an appointment by telephone or electronically. Preliminary consultation is the first step towards fulfilling the dream of a beautiful body.