Beautiful and voluminous breast is the dream of every representative of the fair sex, only nature does not reward everyone with it. Endoscopic breast augmentation involves a surgical procedure to place implants.
The main advantages of the method
Among other techniques that allow you to increase breast volume and correct its defects, endoscopy has several advantages:
- Maintaining the possibility of breastfeeding babies. The implant is placed directly under the muscle. This place in no way interferes with the natural functions of the mammary gland.
- The chest retains the most aesthetic appearance. The ability to place the layer on the armpit makes it virtually invisible. After a few months, the scar dissipates and disappears. The implanted implant does not appear through the skin, so the breast retains its natural appearance.
- Short operating time. Thanks to the use of an endoscope, the doctor has the ability to examine the entire area of surgery and control the process. The manipulations performed become more accurate, and the procedure itself takes no more than an hour.
- The recovery period passes quickly. The tissues during the operation are not very traumatized, the healing process goes quickly and well. After 2 weeks, the patient can already return to her normal lifestyle, but with some reservations.
For whom is the breast augmentation procedure recommended?
In which cases is endoscopic enlargement or breast correction planned? For example, the following:
- insufficient development of the mammary gland;
- small chest size;
- sagging breasts, which may be the result of feeding the baby or a sharp drop in weight;
- chest asymmetry;
- chest deformity as a result of trauma or surgery.
Preparation period
Like any surgery, mammoplasty requires a certain preparation of the patient, testing the absence of any contraindications. Before breast augmentation you will need to do the following examinations:
- undergo a breast ultrasound;
- do a general blood test;
- set the time of blood clotting;
- do a blood test for AIDS, hepatitis, biochemistry, genital infections.
A preliminary consultation with an anesthesiologist will be required, who will assist in the preliminary identification of possible complications from anesthesia during surgery. Any surgery is an intervention in the body and a violation of natural processes, therefore, advance preparation must be taken very seriously.
How the operation is performed
There are several ways in which endoscopic breast augmentation can be performed:
- An incision directly under the mammary gland. Its length, as a rule, does not exceed 3. 5 centimeters. The disadvantage of this option is that even with the most successful suture healing, when only a thin scar remains at the wound site, the scar may periodically remind the woman and her partner of a breast augmentation operation.
- Incision near the nipple. This option is fraught with consequences. First, scar formation remains inevitable. Second, is the impossibility of breastfeeding future children. During surgery, several canals and the glandular tissue itself are affected. In the future, if a woman wants to have a baby and gets pregnant, it will be impossible to breastfeed her. Another complication that most frightens patients who chose this particular method of breast augmentation is the complete possible loss of nipple sensitivity. In this case, the bust will already be damaged.
- Operation through armpit access. It is considered as the most successful and safest option for breast augmentation. Breast tissue remains intact, so in the future it will be possible to feed babies without any problems. The scar that forms under the armpit can be completely resolved within six months, so it will not spoil the result at all. In general, the procedure for inserting the implant through the armpit entry under the pectoralis muscle is more convenient, but requires certain endoscopic devices to be performed. It will be necessary not only to cut the muscle tissue, but also not to damage the large vessels that pass here. In general, much less time is spent on the whole procedure. Breast augmentation through the armpit makes it possible to significantly shorten the recovery period. If the clinic has a modern laser installation, the chances of a favorable outcome of the operation increase several times.
One month before surgery, you should adjust your diet and review your diet. This is especially true for those ladies who are on a regular diet. Lack of trace elements and vitamins leads to poor healing of damaged tissue. For several weeks, they stop taking all medications that may affect blood clotting. As a rule, their list is issued for consultation by a surgeon or anesthesiologist. In three days, you should try to quit smoking: because of this bad habit, a sharp and ugly scar can form.
Under no circumstances should you drink alcohol before and after surgery. Alcohol is the strictest contraindication to all anesthetics and medicines.
The operation is performed in a conventional operating room, where sterility is guaranteed.
Contraindications
Like any medical procedure, endoscopic mammoplasty has a number of contraindications, in the presence of which it is worth refusing to perform breast augmentation surgery to avoid further negative consequences. This includes:
- any neoplasms in the area of the mammary glands (both malignant and benign);
- current infectious diseases;
- chronic or acute diseases of the internal organs;
- diabetes;
- blood disease;
- poor blood clotting;
- juvenile age;
- if less than one year has elapsed since the end of breastfeeding;
- mental abnormalities or unstable psychological state of the patient.
recovery
The first day after the operation, as a rule, the patient spends in the hospital ward, where he is provided with the supervision of medical staff and the provision of qualified medical care if necessary.
The first week after breast augmentation, patients experience pain at the incision site. Pain relievers are recommended to reduce this negative effect. Under no circumstances should physical exercise be allowed. You should avoid sharp waves of the arms, try not to raise them above shoulder level. Within three months, you will need to forget about going to the bath or sauna, not visiting the solarium. Performing any procedure on the chest area during this period is strictly forbidden.
The price of endoscopic breast augmentation surgery can vary not only depending on the material from which the implant is made, but also on the surgeon's experience and reputation. The difference in price can be up to twice. Before choosing a cheaper option, you should consider whether you are willing to risk your health and leave it in the hands of a complete stranger.
The successful outcome of endoscopic breast growth through the armpit depends not only on future appearance but also on health status. Before deciding on such an important and responsible step, it is worth weighing all the advantages and disadvantages, make sure that there are no contraindications or reasons for concern. In the presence of smaller deviations, it is better to abandon the operation or postpone it. Re-mammoplasty is extremely dangerous and not every specialist will undertake to do it.