Women often choose breast augmentation for cosmetic reasons, but it can also be used to improve the look of damaged or misshapen breasts caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, or a congenital condition. Breast implants can make your breasts larger and change the shape of your nipple, which may help you feel more feminine or boost your self-confidence. This surgery isn’t for everyone, so talk to your plastic surgeon before you have it done.
During the procedure, you’ll get a general anesthetic, which means you’ll be asleep and pain-free. Your surgeon will create a pocket behind your breast tissue or under the chest muscle where they put an implant. Your surgeon may use saline or silicone gel-filled breast implants.
The type of breast implant you have may affect how the procedure heals. For example, saline implants are filled with sterile salt water before they’re inserted, while silicone gel implants (sometimes called “gummy bear” implants) are already filled with gel and may require larger incisions.
Once the implants are in place, your surgeon will close the cuts using sutures or skin adhesives. They may also put drainage tubes near the surgical sites. These are usually removed within 3 days.
Swelling and tenderness can hide your results for a few weeks, but after that they should become apparent. If you’re unhappy with your results, talk to your plastic surgeon. They may be able to correct them or recommend a different type of treatment. If you notice a burning sensation or change in the colour of your breasts, contact the clinic where you had your surgery as soon as possible. You can also report problems with your breast implants through the government’s Yellow Card Scheme. Breast Augmentation