Beautiful and voluminous breasts are the dream of not all representatives of beauty, only nature does not reward everyone with it. Endoscopic breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to implant implants.
The main advantages of the method
Among other techniques for increasing breast volume and correcting defects, endoscopy has some benefits:
- Maintaining the possibility of breastfeeding infants. The implant is placed directly under the muscle. This location does not interfere in any way with the natural functions of the mammary gland.
- The breast retains the most aesthetic appearance. The ability to place the seam in the armpit makes it virtually invisible. After a few months, the scar dissolves and disappears. The implant is not visible through the skin, so the breast retains its natural appearance.
- Short operating time. Thanks to the use of an endoscope, the doctor has the opportunity to examine the entire surgical area and control the process. The manipulations performed become more accurate and the procedure itself does not take more than an hour.
- The recovery period passes quickly. The tissues are not overly traumatized during the surgery, the healing process goes quickly and well. After 2 weeks, the patient can return to their normal lifestyle, but with some reservations.
Who is breast augmentation recommended for?
In what cases are endoscopic breast augmentation and breast correction planned? For example, in the following:
- insufficient development of the mammary gland;
- small breast size;
- sagging breasts that may occur due to feeding the baby or sudden weight loss;
- chest asymmetry;
- deformity of the chest due to trauma or surgery.
Preparation period
As with all surgeries, mammoplasty requires some preparation of the patient and examination for the absence of contraindications. Before breast augmentation, you should perform the following tests:
- breast ultrasound should be performed;
- take a general blood test;
- adjust the clotting time;
- perform a blood test for AIDS, hepatitis, biochemistry, sexually transmitted infections.
Prior consultation with an anesthesiologist will be required to help identify possible complications of anesthesia in advance during surgery. All surgery is an intervention in the body and a violation of natural processes, so pre-preparation must be taken very seriously.
How the operation works
Endoscopic breast augmentation can be performed in several ways:
- Incision just below the mammary gland. Its length usually does not exceed 3, 5 centimeters. The disadvantage of this option is that even with the most successful suture healing, where only a thin scar remains at the site of the wound, the scar can sometimes remind the woman and partner of a breast augmentation surgery.
- Incision near the nipple. This option is full of consequences. First, scar formation remains inevitable. Second, it is an impossibility to breastfeed future children. During surgery, some canals and the glandular tissue itself were involved. In the future, if a woman wants to have a baby and become pregnant, it will be impossible to breastfeed. Another complication that frightens patients who have chosen this particular method of breast augmentation is the possible complete loss of nipple sensitivity. In this case, the bust will already be faulty.
- Operation via axillary access. This is the most successful and safest way to breast augmentation. The breast tissue will remain intact, so children will be able to be fed without any problems in the future. The scar formed under the armpit can finally dissolve within six months, so it does not worsen the result at all. In general, implant insertion through axillary access under the pectoralis is more convenient, but requires some endoscopic equipment. Not only does the muscle tissue have to be cut, but also the damage to the large blood vessels passing through here. They usually spend much less time on the whole procedure. Breast augmentation through the armpits allows for a significant shortening of the healing period. If a state-of-the-art laser installation is available at the clinic, the chances of a favorable outcome for the surgery will multiply.
You should change your diet and review your diet one month before surgery. This is especially true for ladies who are on a regular diet. Lack of trace elements and vitamins leads to poor healing of damaged tissues. They will stop taking any medicine that may affect blood clotting for a few weeks. Their list is usually issued for consultation with a surgeon or anesthesiologist. After three days, you should try to quit smoking: this bad habit can cause a rough and nasty scar to form.
Under no circumstances should you drink alcohol either before or after surgery. Alcohol is the most severe contraindication to all anesthetics and medications.
The operation is performed in a conventional operating room, where the preservation of sterility is guaranteed.
Contraindications
Like all medical procedures, endoscopic mammoplasty has a number of contraindications, the presence of which is worth refusing to perform breast augmentation surgery to avoid further negative consequences. These include:
- any neoplasm in the mammary gland (both malignant and benign);
- current infectious diseases;
- chronic or acute diseases of the internal organs;
- diabetes;
- blood diseases;
- poor blood clotting;
- a minor;
- if one year has passed since the end of breastfeeding;
- mental disorders or an unstable mental state of the patient.
Recovery
The patient usually spends the first day after surgery in the hospital ward, where he or she is provided with medical supervision and, if necessary, qualified medical care.
In the first week after breast augmentation, patients experience pain at the incision site. Painkillers are recommended to reduce this negative effect. Under no circumstances should physical exertion be allowed. Avoid sharp waves in your arms, try not to raise it above shoulder level. Within three months, you must forget to go to the spa or sauna, not the solarium. During this period, it is strictly forbidden to perform any procedure in the breast area.
The cost of endoscopic breast augmentation surgery can vary not only depending on the material from which the implant is made, but also the surgeon’s experience and reputation. The price difference can be up to twice. Before you decide on a cheaper solution, think about whether you are ready to risk your health and leave it in the hands of a complete stranger.
The successful outcome of axillary endoscopic breast augmentation depends not only on its future appearance but also on its state of health. Before deciding on such an important and responsible step, you should weigh all the pros and cons to make sure there are no contraindications or concerns. In the presence of the slightest discrepancies, it is better to leave the operation or postpone it. Re-mammoplasty is extremely risky and not all professionals undertake it.