Breast Augmentation Surgery - Avoid Complications - Gold Coast - Brisbane

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BREAST AUGMENTATIONAVOID COMPLICATIONS

Before rushing out to get implants, there are a number of steps

that should be taken to

protect your health, interests and prevent against disastrous results

from a lack of awareness

The Lotus Institute recommends a number of tips to ensure that you

make the right decision

When you choose to have major surgery performed, the first step is to search for licensed and experienced

surgeons in the industry who specialize in the procedure

of breast augmentation

Only consult with doctors who are board certified, which means that they are registered with the Board of Plastic Surgery

to ensure that the technique is performed safely and according to

standard medical practice

Exercise precaution where a doctor claims to possess a degree

but cannot provide certification and rather seek consultation with

another qualified practitioner

Research is key to ensure successful results and to ensure that you are prepared for the outcome

of surgical procedures

It is important to conduct a fair amount of homework into the licensing of the surgeon, their

experience, and patient reviews

The most common type of implants are silicone gel which has received

FDA approval and is considered to look and feel more natural

in comparison to saline

Today it is a popular choice as since having been introduced in the 1960’s it has undergone a number of changes

in shape and texture for a more natural and realistic look

One of the complications of breast augmentation is the development

of capsular contracture

and this can happen at any time after the procedure regardless of the

expertise of the surgeon and the type of implants that are used

It is characterized by a tightening of the skin and a considerably firm feel to

the area with pain and discomfort

The development of scar tissue will form around the implant because

it is viewed as a foreign body and usually surgery is required

to release this scar tissue

Recent studies have detected a very small incidence of a condition called

ALCL (Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma) in patients with breast implants

As opposed to systemic ALCL which can occur anywhere in the body

these rare cases have predominantly appeared in the scar tissue that forms around the implant is not

cancer of the breast tissue

Reports of this condition have been noted around the world in

very small numbers

and the increased risk of developing this problem in patients who have had

breast enlargement is only slightly higher than the non-breast

enlargement patients

The location of implants should be considered and should be discussed

with your surgeon to determine which options best suit your needs

The implants can be placed above the pectoralis muscle referred to as

subglandular or it can be positioned under the pectoralis muscle called

submuscular placement

Your surgeon will discuss the best position for patients depending on

individual anatomy, breast shape and the presence of fatty tissue

An incision site can be performed in different locations including the

underarm, around the nipple or areola or in the inframammary fold

Your surgeon will be able to discuss the pros and cons of each method

and it is important to remember that regardless of the location for

incisions, permanent scars are most likely to occur

Scars are always visible, they always take time to mature and the degree

and quality of a scar can never be guaranteed

Scars can be influenced by personal family and racial factors and cannot always be controlled by the surgeon

It is important to remember that the results are largely dependent on

individual healing rates

and in particular what the surgeon has to work with prior to surgery

Having a breast augmentation procedure can provide

numerous benefits

but is not without its limitations and associated risks as with any type of

cosmetic procedure

For more information on breast augmentation please phone

The Lotus Institute on (07) 5509 4488

Breast Augmentation Surgery - Avoid Complications - Gold Coast - Brisbane

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