From the end of puberty, it is possible to notice that some girls have less developed breast. When this situation has a psychological and social echo, and constitutes a real aesthetic embarrassment, it is possible to intend to correct the mammary hypotrophy by implants. It is advisable to wait for the legal majority of the patient, before envisaging this type of intervention.

Three kinds of implants can be used :

  • Inflatable implants filled with physiological serum.
    • Thanks to a system of valve, they can be introduced deflated into the body, through a short incision; then be filled by the surgeon to obtain wished volume.
  • Pre filled implants (with physiological serum or silicone gel ).
    • They are set up , already filled , and do not contain a system of valve. The silicone gel has the advantage to have a density close to that of the mammary gland and increases the natural quality of the restoration.

Result of mammary augmentation with silicone implants of 170cc (result after 30 days))

The operating mode of anaesthesia (decided by the anesthetologist in agreement with the patient, after consultation of preoperative anaesthesia) is generally a general anesthesia, with tracheal intubation.

To increase the volume of breast, the implant can be set up, in front or behind the pectoral muscle, by various ways. The surgeon chooses situation and the way of introduction the best adapted to the morphology. Mostly, the implant is positioned at the back of the muscle through a very short incision, placed along the lower hemi-circumference of the nipple. The residual scar is very discrete. Asymetric inflating of one implant is able to correct a pre existing asymetry of breasts.

At the end of intervention, the surgeon poses, on each side, a system of drainage. An adapted dressing is then made.

A mammary plasty, although realized for aesthetic motivations, is a real surgical operation which implies risks bound to any act medical. By choosing a qualified and competent plastic surgeon, you limit these risks.

Usual postoperative suites are :

  • Hospitalization of 2 or 3 days alowing supervision, control of pain and dressings.
  • Existence of an œdema and ecchymosis during 15 days.
  • First shower after 2 days, first bath after 15 days.
  • Permanent wearing of an adapted bra during 1 month.
  • Sport break during 3 weeks.

 

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