Beautiful and voluminous breasts are the dream of every member of the fair sex, only nature does not reward everyone with this. Endoscopic breast augmentation involves a surgical procedure to implant.
The main advantages of the method
Among other techniques that allow you to increase the volume of the breast and correct its defects, endoscopy has some advantages:
- Preserving the possibility of breastfeeding babies. The implant is placed directly under the muscle. This location in no way interferes with the natural functions of the mammary gland.
- The breasts retain the most aesthetic appearance. The ability to position the seam in the armpit makes it virtually invisible. After a few months, the scar dissolves and disappears. The implanted implant is not visible through the skin, so the breast retains its natural appearance.
- Short working time. Thanks to the use of an endoscope, the doctor has the opportunity to examine the entire operating field and control the process. The performed manipulations become more accurate, and the procedure itself lasts no more than an hour.
- The recovery period passes quickly. The tissues during the operation are not too traumatized, the healing process proceeds quickly and well. After 2 weeks, the patient can return to his usual way of life, but with some reservations.
For whom is the procedure for breast augmentation shown?
In which cases is endoscopic breast augmentation or correction planned? For example in the following:
- insufficient development of the mammary gland;
- small breast size;
- sagging breasts, which may be the result of feeding the baby or sudden weight loss;
- chest asymmetry;
- chest deformity as a result of trauma or surgery.
Preparatory period
As with any surgery, mammoplasty requires some preparation of the patient, examination for lack of contraindications. You will need to do the following examinations before breast augmentation:
- to undergo breast ultrasound;
- take a general blood test;
- set the time for blood clotting;
- do a blood test for AIDS, hepatitis, biochemistry, genital infections.
Prior consultation with an anesthesiologist will be required to help identify possible complications from anesthesia during surgery. Every operation is an intervention in the body and a violation of natural processes, therefore the preliminary preparation must be taken very seriously.
How the operation is performed
There are several ways in which endoscopic breast augmentation can be performed:
- Incision just below 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 healing of the sutures, when only a thin scar remains at the site of the wound, the scar can periodically remind both the woman and her partner for breast augmentation surgery.
- Incision near the nipple. This option is fraught with consequences. First, scarring remains inevitable. Second, it is the inability to breastfeed future children. During the operation, some ducts and the glandular tissue itself are affected. In the future, if a woman wants to have a child and becomes pregnant, it will be impossible to feed him breast milk. Another complication that most frightens patients who have chosen this method of breast augmentation is the possible complete loss of sensitivity of the nipples. In this case, the bust will already be defective.
- Operation through axillary access. It is considered the most successful and safest option for breast augmentation. The breast tissue remains intact, so that in the future children will be able to eat without problems. The scar that forms under the armpit can finally dissolve within six months, so it will not spoil the result at all. In general, the procedure for placing the implant through the axillary access under the pectoral muscle is more convenient, but requires certain endoscopic equipment. It will be necessary not only to cut the muscle tissue, but also not to damage the large vessels passing here. In general, much less time is spent on the whole procedure. Breast augmentation through the armpit allows for a significant reduction in 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 the operation you should adjust your diet and reconsider your diet. This is especially true for those ladies who follow diets regularly. Lack of micronutrients and vitamins leads to poor healing of damaged tissues. For a few weeks, they stop taking any medications that may affect the blood clotting. As a rule, their list is issued for consultation by a surgeon or anesthesiologist. After three days you should try to quit smoking: because of this bad habit can form a rough and ugly scar.
Under no circumstances should you drink alcohol before or after surgery. Alcohol is the strictest contraindication for all anesthetics and medications.
The operation is performed in a conventional operating room, where the maintenance of 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. They include:
- 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 diseases;
- poor blood clotting;
- minor age;
- if one year has not passed 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 monitored by medical staff and provided with qualified medical care, if necessary.
In the first week after breast augmentation, patients experience pain at the incision site. Painkillers are recommended to reduce this negative effect. Under no circumstances should exercise be allowed. You should avoid sharp waves on your arms, try not to raise them above shoulder level. Within three months you will have to forget to go to the bath or sauna, not to visit the solarium. Performing any procedures in the breast area during this period is strictly prohibited.
The cost of endoscopic breast augmentation surgery can vary not only depending on the material from which the implant is made, but also on the experience and reputation of the surgeon. The difference in price can be up to twice. Before choosing a cheaper option, you need to 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 augmentation under the armpit depends not only on the appearance in the future, but also on health. Before deciding on such an important and responsible step, it is worth weighing all the advantages and disadvantages, making sure that there are no contraindications or grounds for concern. In the presence of the slightest deviations, it is better to cancel the operation or postpone it. Repeated mammoplasty is extremely risky and not every specialist will do it.