What is the inframammary incision for breast augmentation?.
This procedure is performed by making a short incision approximately 2,5 to 3 cm along the crease below the breast also known as inframammary fold. After that, The surgeon uses an instrument known as the retractor and will open an incision creating a cavity in order to insert the implants.
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Anatomy of the chest.
The chest consists of many different tissues such as mammary glands, milk ducts, fatty tissue, fibrous tissue and all of the tissue above on the pectoralis major muscle of the breast wall. The elasticity of the skin may affect the breasts shape.
As you know, certain factors such as age and pregnancy can affect the elasticity of the skin which results in changes to shape and appearance.
Breast augmentation is a procedure to enlarge or change the shape of the breasts. The surgery will improve your body image and confidence. It also creates more beautiful breasts and enforces the satisfaction with the appearance of your breasts.
The process of breast augmentation surgery with inframammary fold incision.
This procedure lasts approximately one or two hours, depending on the surgeon. A general anesthesia (gây mê nội khí quản) or local anesthesia will be used depending on the surgeon's decision. The inframammary fold incision is made at the bottom pole of the breasts, leaving a scar in the front of the chest.
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The position of insert and place implants.
As you may know, breast implants can be placed in two positions: over the pectoral muscle (subglandular) or under the pectoral muscle (submuscular). Among these, placing the implants under the muscle offers several advantages, as it helps reduce the risk of implant visibility, which can occur with subglandular placement.
Subglandular breast implants above have no implants and will be exposed later.
a. For placing breasts implants above the pectoralis major muscle (subglandular).
This technique is simple, minimal pain and easy to perform at the incision under breasts, however the advantages of this method may lead to exposure implants in the future.
After making an incision under the breast, the surgeon will cut and dissect entire skin and tissue under the skin, next continue to cut through the mammary layer and peel it.
If the breast implant is placed subglandular, only the glandular tissue separated and made an empty space to insert the implants. The length of incision is based on the size of breast implant and skill's surgeon.
Because of the surgery at the base of the breast it requires cutting through the mammary gland tissue, so it can affect the mammary glands and future breastfeeding.
b. For placing breasts implants under the pectoralis major muscle (submuscular).
To minimize the risk of implant visibility in subglandular breast augmentation, after making an incision at the inframammary fold, the surgeon will carefully dissect the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Next, they will make an incision through the breast tissue (mô tuyến vú: mammary gland tissue) and then cut through the pectoralis major muscle, which may cause significant bleeding. After that, the surgeon will dissect the muscle to create a pocket beneath it for the implant.
Because the breast augmentation method using an incision at the inframammary fold requires cutting through the pectoral muscle to place the implant under the muscle, it is very painful post-surgery. Therefore, for submuscular breast augmentation, surgeons worldwide often opt (opt này nghĩa là gì) for an incision in the armpit, which avoids cutting through the pectoral muscle, resulting in less postoperative pain.
Close the incision in breast augmentation inframammary fold.
The incisions will be closed by surgical suture and removed from seven to ten days.
The scars from the incision will fade slowly in a couple of weeks. However, it may take a year to fade and completely disappear.
Some may experience unsightly scars (keloid, atrophic). Like other surgeries, you will go through swelling after the procedure. In most cases, the swelling in the breasts will subside and return to normal within a few days, but in some instances, it may take several weeks.
Compression garment after breast augmentation.
The surgeon will instruct you to wear a compression garment after the surgery. This tight-fitting garment will help reduce swelling and prevent bleeding. It will also provide comfort and support as you heal. You need to wear this garment for a few weeks.
Resulting after breast augmentation.
Mostly, you can return to your work within three to seven days after the surgery. However, the most important thing is to avoid strenuous work or heavy lift for about three or four weeks. This can interfere with healing and cause displacement of the breast pocket.
However, the results from breast augmentation are usually long-lasting, and your breasts will retain the shape and appearance you desire.
Types of breast implants.
FDA approved Silicone gel-filled breast implants in 2006. Silicone gel-filled breast implants are made from a three-layer silicone and filled with silicone (gel bag). There is no evidence that silicone gel breast implants increase the risk of breast cancer or autoimmune disease.
Breast implants vary in shape, texture, and profile. Breast implants can be round or teardrop shaped, and can have a smooth or textured surface. The profile The projection of the implant can be medium, high, or low.
Finally, the size of the breast implants vary by volume. So the choice of the size depends on your body appearance, your breast size, your preferences, so the experience of the surgeon will help you choose the right type of breast implants.
* The result also depends on the natural disposition of each person.
