Breast Implant

One of the most popular cosmetic surgeries available these days is Breast enhancement. Breast implants not only improves the size and shape of the breast but also help to correct the slight loosening of it thus making them taut which improves the overall appearance of the female’s breasts. This procedure has been through major modifications and improvements over the years. These enhanced techniques have led to improved and smoother operation, thus giving enhanced and virtually scar free results.

Mega Fat Injection

Mega fat injection is a process in which about 200 – 500 ml of fat is harvested and injected in both the breasts. Fat graft harvesting can be done from abdominal, thigh or buttocks region by means of a blunt cannula. To avoid fat trauma, the fat is injected by using a blunt cannula with a single hole. Generally, the fat injections are performed at multiple areas of the breast.

A minimum of 2 to 3 sittings are required to increase the breast size significantly.

FAQs

Is breast implant surgery painful?
Pain pills are generally administered to control the pain after breast implant surgery. Patients feel rigidity and discomfort in the chest region. Some patients can feel uneasiness when raising their hands while some patients can be sensitive to touch. The amount and duration of pain varies from patient to patient.

Does breast implant surgery cause scarring?
A scar forms if the layer of the skin is cut. Hence, there will be a scar which will not be erasable. However, the surgeons take proper care that the incision made is as small and invisible as possible. The final healing will however be dependent on the body’s own healing potential.

Are there some side effects associated with breast implant surgery?
Soreness, pain and swelling can occur. An occurrence of implant asymmetry, rippling, contracture, rupture can happen. Reduced healing and scarring can also happen. An operation may be required in case of collection of blood (hematoma) or bleeding. Operation or draining with a needle would be required if collection of fluid (seroma) occurs. In case of Breast implant infection, it would require antibiotics or even removal.

Will anesthesia be used during surgery? If yes, what type of anesthesia is used?
Yes. This surgery is done using general anesthesia or sedation. However, the surgeon is the best decision maker for this. Please talk to your surgeon for a better understanding.

How long do the implants last?
There is no set timeline for the same and it varies from patient to patient. However, no implants will last forever and will have to be replaced over time.

Gynaecomastia

The disorder of breast development that occurs in men is termed as Gynaecomastia. There can be a number of reasons for the same and can occur at any age. Fat deposition in the chest area of men can give it the appearance of female breasts.
This can also be caused due to hormonal imbalance between androgen (male hormone) and oestrogen (female hormone) which results in deposition of glands in the chest areas. This condition occurs in boys at the time of puberty (14yrs to 18yrs) and is usually temporary. It may also happen due to obesity and cannot be treated by exercise and diet control. No medicines can be prescribed to treat this condition as it is not a disease. The only treatment is Surgery!