Mammoplasty (breast plastic surgery)

Mammoplasty is a plastic surgery to correct the appearance of the breast. Mammoplasty is often used by women who have not been awarded the perfect bust by nature. In addition to heredity, there are other factors that lead to the loss of firmness and beautiful shape of the breast. Breast plastic surgery includes techniques to eliminate all aesthetic imperfections. This restores the woman’s self-confidence and allows her to emphasize her sexuality.

Mammoplasty not only solves the problem of small breast size. With the help of such a plastic surgery, you can get rid of asymmetry and other congenital imperfections of the mammary glands. To make an appointment with the best mammoplasty specialist, leave a request on the MedTour website.

What determines the size of the breast

For what reasons do some women have breasts of 0-1 sizes, and others 3-4?

Each girl inherits her breast size from her next of kin — mother or grandmother. Therefore, medical experts believe that everything depends on genetics, that is, heredity. Breast growth begins in puberty (adolescence) and ends around the age of 20. Experts do not recommend surgical correction of the breast until its growth is complete.

There are factors that can affect the growth of the bust:

• The breasts may increase slightly with weight gain;
• During pregnancy and lactation, the mammary glands temporarily increase in size;
• Taking hormonal medications can enlarge your breasts by 1 size.

Breast augmentation without surgery is impossible, since any external factors can only have a temporary effect.

When is mammoplasty necessary

Bust correction surgery will help in solving such problems:

• Sagging breasts: after long-term feeding, significant weight loss, due to natural aging of the body;
• Breast asymmetry: congenital or after surgical treatment of breast diseases;
• If the natural shape and size of the breast does not suit the woman from an aesthetic point of view.

During the procedure for correcting the shape of the breast, the surgeon can perform plastic surgery on the areola (pigmented area) or the nipple. The operation allows you to eliminate congenital imperfections or deformities after traumatic exposure.

Types of mammoplasty

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Mammoplasty is a broad concept in plastic surgery. There are various techniques that doctors use to solve specific problems in shaping beautiful breasts.

The final appearance of the breast will depend on the professionalism of the surgeon. The technique and materials used by the doctor also affect the final result after complete healing of the tissues. Therefore, it is important to carry out mammoplasty only with a trusted specialist with an impeccable reputation. To make an appointment with the best plastic surgeon, leave a request on the MedTour website.

Augmentation mammoplasty

This is a plastic surgery for breast augmentation using implants. Foreign manufacturers offer high-quality and reliable breast implants that allow you to achieve the perfect result in every case.
Breast implants are synthetic products that have a dense shell. As a filler, manufacturers mainly use silicone and saline, less often a hydrogel. Thanks to high-quality materials, women can improve their appearance without harm to their health.

Reduction mammoplasty

This is a breast reduction surgery. Depending on the amount of work, the doctor performs a reduction mammoplasty by resection of glandular and adipose tissues, or by means of liposuction.

Resection is the excision of excess tissue. The operation has similarities with mastopexy, where the doctor performs a breast lift through incisions in the skin. This kind of plastic surgery allows people to achieve the best result for any patient’s breast volume.

Liposuction is the least traumatic method of breast reduction, but it is suitable for small size adjustments. The volume of adipose tissue in the breast area is individual, therefore liposuction is not always effective for correcting large breasts.

Mastopexy

This is breast lift surgery. The plastic surgeon works with the patient’s own tissues. During the intervention, the doctor removes excess skin and breast areas. As a result, sagging breasts are lifted and gain a beautiful volume.

Women choose mastopexy if they do not want to use implants and have a sufficient breast size.

Plastic surgery of the nipple-areola complex

This is an operation that allows you to eliminate various defects: inverted or excessive bulging of the nipples; asymmetry, distortion of the contours and color of the areola.

This kind of plastic surgery can take place under local anesthesia.

Breast augmentation with implants

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According to the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), augmentation mammoplasty is the most demanded surgery for breast augmentation. Every year, more than 1 million women around the world choose breast augmentation with implants.

Breast implants differ in shape and filling. They come in various sizes. Therefore, a specialist in plastic surgery can choose the best option for a woman, depending on the initial parameters of the figure and the desired result.

Types of breast implants

In terms of shape, breast implants are divided into round and teardrop-shaped. Thanks to their use, patient can achieve different aesthetic results:

• Round implants — create a push-up effect. Suitable for women whose bust has lost its magnificent shape due to age-related changes, strong weight loss or lactation;
• Drop-shaped implants — enlarge the breast, keeping its natural shape. Suitable for young women who are not faced with the problem of sagging breasts.

In terms of internal content, breast implants exist with 5 types of fillers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved only silicone and saline solutions for safe use. These 2 types of filler are more studied. It has been proven that even if the breast is injured with such implants, a woman does not risk her health.

Silicone-filled implants

Silicone breast implants are composed of a cohesive gel. It has a uniform texture, so breasts with silicone implants practically do not differ from natural to the touch. The filler resembles natural breast tissue.

These implants are FDA approved for use in girls over 22 years old. They are also suitable for post-mastectomy breast reconstruction in women of all ages.

Saline-filled implants

Saline implants are filled with physiological fluid (saline). These implants have a special valve through which fluid is injected. During surgical intervention, the plastic surgeon inserts the sheath and then fills it with saline. This allows the breast augmentation procedure to be performed through small incisions, which speeds up the healing process.

If the salt implant is damaged, the saline solution enters the body and is excreted naturally without negative consequences.

The FDA has approved this type of implant for breast reconstruction after surgery in women of all ages. They can be used for revision mammoplasty (re-enlargement of the mammary glands).

How to choose implants for breast augmentation

In order for the breast to look beautiful after the operation, it is necessary to focus on the following initial data of the woman:

• What is the size of the mammary glands now;
• Chest volume;
• The patient’s height and weight;
• Skin and body fat thickness.

In a specialized clinic for aesthetic surgery, you can see the result even before the operation. For this purpose, the doctor uses a three-dimensional modeling apparatus. So you can choose the shape and size of the implants that will be in harmony with the woman’s figure.

To find the most suitable implant option, you need to contact a professional surgeon. There are no natural factors that would affect the wear of the implant. If the operation is performed using high-quality and suitable materials, the woman will not have to repeat the procedure. Leave a request on the MedTour website to make an appointment with a trusted specialist.

How much does breast augmentation surgery cost

The price for augmentation mammoplasty will depend on several factors:

• Clinic pricing policy and doctor’s qualifications;
• The amount of diagnostic measures before the operation;
• The cost of breast implants, which is regulated by the manufacturer.

Most foreign plastic surgery clinics offer a range of services. Often, the price includes airport transfers, accommodation and the price of all medical procedures.

Examples of prices for the installation of breast implants in different countries:

• Ukraine, Turkey, Czech Republic, South Korea — from $3 500;
• Israel, Germany — from $8 500;
• Italy, Spain — from $10 000;
• Switzerland — from $17 000.

Breast augmentation: photos before and after surgery

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The result of breast enlargement with implants. The work of a plastic surgeon at the JK clinic, South Korea.

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Breast enlargement with implants. The work of a plastic surgeon from the Istanbul Aestetik clinic, Turkey.

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Breast implants. The work of a plastic surgeon from the clinic Esthetic International, Turkey.

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Breast enlargement with implants. The work of a plastic surgeon at the Forme clinic, Czech Republic.

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The result of breast augmentation. The work of a plastic and reconstructive surgeon from NIR, Ukraine.

Frequently asked questions about breast augmentation

How long does breast augmentation surgery take?

Augmentation mammoplasty using implants lasts 1-1.5 hours.

How is breast augmentation surgery performed?

Before the operation, a woman needs a consultation with a plastic surgeon, where the desired breast size and the method of installing the implant will be discussed. Then comes the preoperative preparation: doctors check the tests, select anesthesia.

During the operation, the doctor places the endoprosthesis in one of the following ways:

• Submuscular — under the pectoral muscle;
• Subglandular (subfactual) — under the mammary gland;
• Combined — installation of implants in a double plane.

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After installation of the breast implants, the doctor sutures in such a way that the scars are the least noticeable and do not spoil the aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Can a woman breastfeed after implant placement?

The breast implant does not affect milk production. The method of implantation can disrupt the lactation process. Therefore, if a woman plans to breastfeed in the future, it is necessary to inform the surgeon about this at the preoperative consultation.

Can implanted breasts sag over time?

Sagging can occur if the doctor places too large implants on a girl with thin skin and a small amount of adipose tissue. Therefore, the specialist must select the correct implants in order to avoid imbalances in the figure and sagging of the breasts.

Can an implant rupture due to pressure drops?

Breast implants do not explode when atmospheric pressure drops. Therefore, women after breast augmentation can safely fly on airplanes and go diving.

What are the complications of breast enlargement?

The outcome of mammoplasty largely depends on the characteristics of the woman’s health and the professionalism of the surgeon. Over the years of practice, the American Community of Plastic Surgery has identified the next probable complications:

• Loss of sensitivity in the areola;
• Displacement of the implant due to its incorrect placement in the chest;
• Hematomas in the area of ​​incisions;
• Feeling unwell due to intolerance to certain types of anesthesia;
• Infections that can be brought in due to the non-sterility of surgical instruments.

To avoid the risk of postoperative complications, you should only contact a professional medical institution. If you want to make an appointment with a qualified surgeon and undergo a breast augmentation procedure in the best clinic – leave a message on MedTour. The coordinating doctor will consult you free of charge and sign up for a consultation with a plastic surgeon.

Published: 23.07.2021

Updated: 05.08.2021

Medical expert:

PhD. Olexandr Voznyak

Medical author:

Ilona Baidiuk

Information on this webpage verified by the medical expert

Medical Doctor, oncologist, PHD student

Kateryna Maliarchuk