Who is the best candidate for breast augmentation with silicone implants?

Breast augmentation is one of the most sought-after plastic surgeries among women with size differences in their breasts. It is recognized and relatively easily available throughout the world for decades. It is considered a cosmetic surgery to improve breast profile and boost self-esteem and confidence.

 

But, it can be performed for reconstructive purposes after mastectomy for breast cancer treatment. Just like any other aesthetic procedure, undertaking breast augmentation is a personal decision. However, breast augmentation is a surgical procedure and thus patients must pay attention to determine their candidacy for the procedure beforehand.

 

This post tells about the best candidates for breast augmentation with silicone implants. But, before knowing them, keep reading to learn about Breast Augmentation in Dubai with implants and its procedure with the information shared by Dr. Parag Telang, an expert plastic and cosmetic surgeon.

 

What is breast augmentation?

 

Breast augmentation is an operation performed on women’s breast(s) to increase their size or change their shape. This surgical procedure involves the sub-muscular or sub-glandular installation of breast implants to provide the breasts with a fuller appearance. In other cases, it involves autologous fat transfer.

 

Breast augmentation surgery is possible with two types of implants- saline-filled implants and silicone gel-filled implants. Both types are available in different sizes and have either textured or smooth shells. Silicone gel implants closely resemble real breasts and are most widely used.  

 

What happens in breast augmentation with silicone implants?

 

Breast augmentation surgery with implants is performed by Plastic Surgery in Dubai, Dr. Parag Telang in 1-2 hours usually as an outpatient procedure. The procedure involves the following steps:

 

Providing anesthesia- The surgeon makes the surgery pain-free and comfortable throughout by administering general anesthesia or IV sedation to the patient.  

 

Making incision- There are different incision options available with the surgeon. The patient and surgeon together determine the appropriate incision option for achieving the desired outcome. The options include a peri-areolar incision (along the areolar edge), an inframammary fold incision (under the breast), and a transaxillary incision (in the armpit).

 

The surgeon makes cuts in hidden areas to minimize post-surgical scars. These cuts vary for every patient based on the type of breast implant, the desired degree of enlargement of the breast, the patient’s unique breast anatomy, and patient-surgeon preference. The incisions are made to design the breast pockets for holding the breast implants in the right position. There is also a belly button approach, but it is associated with a high complication rate.

 

Placing breast implants- The breast implants are inserted into the breast pockets either under the pectoral muscle (a sub-muscular placement) or over the pectoral muscle, behind the breast tissue (a sub-glandular placement). The surgeon inserts and positions the breast implants depending on the type of breast implant, the extent of the desired increase in breast size, the patient’s body type, and the surgeon’s recommendations.

 

Closing the incisions- After breast implants are in their place, the surgeon closes all the cuts with layered stitches in the breast tissue. The incisions on the breast skin are closed using sutures, surgical tape, or skin adhesive.

 

The results of breast augmentation with implants are immediately noticeable.

 

Suitable candidates for breast augmentation with silicone implants

 

A plastic surgeon approves females for breast augmentation surgery with silicone implants only when they meet the eligibility criteria for the procedure. The considerations taken into account for determining good candidates for breast augmentation surgery includes:

 

• Age- As per FDA, women aged above 22 years can get silicone breast implants. Adults are only recommended for breast augmentation as their breasts are fully developed to receive breast implants. 

• Health- The candidate must be generally healthy. This means the patients must not have untreated cancer, active infections, or other serious illnesses.

• Shape or size of breasts- Some women have small breasts since they attained maturity while others experience a reduction in their breast size with their advancing age. There are also women with flattened, sagging, asymmetrical breasts, or breasts lacking adequate volume or cleavage. The decrease in breast size or change in breast shape can be an outcome of significant weight loss, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Women who are bothered about their breast size or unhappy with their breast shape are suitable candidates for breast augmentation surgery with implants.

• Realistic expectations- Women seeking breast implants must hold realistic expectations from their surgery.

• Healthy lifestyle- Women who are willing to refrain from smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and drug abuse are suitable candidates for the surgery.   

 

Who is not recommended for breast augmentation with silicone implants?

 

Candidates who are disqualified to undergo breast augmentation with silicone implants include:

 

• Pregnant women or lactating mothers

• Women having an abnormal mammogram or breast cancer

• Women with active infections

• Women who are using certain drugs that could interfere with the results of the surgery and are unwilling or unable to quit their intake for an entire treatment course

• Those who are hard-bent on achieving unrealistic expectations from their surgery.

 

Do consult Dr. Parag Telang to learn more about breast augmentation cost in Dubai by booking a consultation with him at his clinic.

 

Consult him now for more information!