What is breast prosthesis surgery?

Breast augmentation surgery is a safe, minimally invasive cosmetic procedure performed under a one- to two-hour procedure under general anesthesia. However, on the advice of specialists, before preparing for this surgery, it is better for the applicant to attend a consultation session with his surgeon, and things such as different methods of breast augmentation and the size and type of prosthesis should be determined based on the body shape.

The choice of prosthesis is usually made according to the width of the breast, the evaluation of the soft tissue covering of the breast and the breast tissue. Some people who have to undergo breast augmentation due to illness or other conditions may not feel well and think that they are losing their natural body shape. But they usually feel better about these changes over time and after the operation.

In breast prosthesis surgery, the surgeon makes incisions in three different places to insert the prosthesis: the armpit, the halo around the breast (the tissue around the nipple), the navel, or the crease under the breast. The prosthesis is then inserted into the body after making an incision in the top or bottom of the chest wall muscle. The body holds the prosthesis in place and prevents it from moving under the skin. The surgeon closes the incision and places the suture in place.

Types of breast prostheses in terms of appearance

Breast prostheses are divided into two general types.

1. Round breast prosthesis

"Round" breast prostheses are suitable for people who want their breasts to look more prominent. On the other hand, those who want a soft and well-shaped breast prosthesis usually choose these round prostheses.

The advantages of a round prosthesis are:

• Correction or revision surgery (in cases of prosthesis change, capsule contraction, prosthesis rupture and prosthesis rotation);

Repeated rotation of the prosthesis.

2. Tear breast prosthesis (anatomical or teardrop)

The "teardrop" breast prosthesis is useful for people who want their breast prosthesis to look more natural. In addition, those with very little or no breast tissue, people with flat, shapeless breasts, and women with very little soft tissue coverage, asymmetry in the breasts, or a defective appearance of the breasts are more natural to look at. It is best to use a teardrop breast prosthesis.

How many incisions are there for breast prosthesis surgery?

1. Incision in the crease under the breast;

2. Cut around the halo;

3. Underarm incision;

4. Incision around the umbilicus that is done in special cases.

Breast lift with prosthesis

Prosthetic breast lift or (mastopexy prosthesis) is one of the methods of lifting the breast with prosthesis. In this method, a breast prosthesis is used to correct sagging and enlarge the breasts.

In the mastopexy prosthesis method, the necessary incisions are made only in the areola and below the breast area. In this method, small breasts that need to increase in volume and asymmetrical breasts in terms of size and appearance can be corrected. In fact, this method is a combination of breast lift and breast prosthesis in which an internal lift is used to lift the breasts, and unlike the breast lift operation, there is no need for vertical incisions. Note that prosthesis and breast lift with this method is not possible for all people and it is better to do it with the opinion of a specialist and skilled doctor.

What does breast beauty mean?

Sometimes some young people consider large breasts to be beautiful. In fact, the beauty of the breast does not mean that it is too big. Very large breasts are beautiful only in a very short time and after one to two years, they will be associated with many complications. If you decide to have breast augmentation surgery, you should consult with your breast surgeon before having surgery to prevent such complications.

The shape of the breast after surgery is different for each person, because the prosthesis implant bed is not the same. Therefore, a person who has small and firm breasts after surgery will have a different breast shape than a person who has a history of breastfeeding, sagging and loose skin.

In all people, the muscular system, skin and breast tissue are different. Therefore, the definition of breast beauty is different for each person and beauty is defined for individuals in a specific context.