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The idea of performing breast augmentation surgery with human-like breast implants began in the 1940’s and it was not till the late 1980’s that medical health care professionals and experts were truly successful in performing breast augmentation surgery with these implants. Today, breast augmentation surgery both for cosmetic and functional purposes is the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedure. Breast implants used in breast augmentation surgery are basically pouches made of silicone and filled with either silicone gel or saline; these are inserted under the breast tissue to make them look larker, fuller and improve their profile and shape. Breast augmentation progresses in 4 broad stages:

1. Consultations – this initial stage of the process is perhaps the most important because it is during this time that you will make all important decisions in relation to the surgery and it is also the stage where you draw up a rough sketch of your total cost for breast augmentation surgery. Another important aspect of the initial consultations is determination of whether or not you are an eligible candidate for breast augmentation. To estimate this, the surgeon will run some basic tests such as a complete blood count and a mammogram.

2. Preparing for the surgery – this stage is characteristic of the following routine procedures.

• Clipping of an oximeter to the finger to measure and monitor blood oxygen levels.

• Placement of inflatable compression sleeves on the legs to prevent the development of deep venous thrombosis.

• Insertion of an IV line for the administration of anesthesia, sedatives and hydrating solution.

• Anesthesia – depending on your preferences and the recommendation of your doctor after consideration of your health this may be conscious anesthesia, local anesthesia or general anesthesia.

3. The surgery – breast augmentation surgery begins with cleaning of the affected area with an antibacterial solution and administration of anesthesia. After this the surgeon will make incision marks according to the type of incision that you and your doctor decided on in the consultations stage and this is dependant on your specific anatomy, the experience and skill level of the surgeon and also on the type of implants you are having inserted. The four different types of implants are:

• Periareolar incision – made around the areola

• Inframammary incision – made right below the breast tissue in the inframammary crease

• Transaxillary incision – made in the axilla

• Transumbilial incision – through the bellybutton

After the incision has been made, the implants are inserted, the breasts are checked for symmetry and the cuts are closed with stitches and bandaged.

4. Post-op care – immediately after completion of breast augmentation surgery you are likely to be kept in a post-op care room for a minimum of 2 hours and during this time your stats and vitals will be closely monitored to ensure you are stable. In this stage the sedating effect of the anesthesia will also diminish and you will be briefed by your doctor on some basic dos and don’ts of the post op period after surgery.

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