PRIVATE CLINIC OF PLASTIC SURGERY
in Polanica-Zdroj
dr n. med. Ireneusz Łątkowski

In most cases, breast augmentation surgery is performed to increase small size or underdeveloped breasts. The surgery also allows restoring the earlier appearance of the breasts if they have changed as a result of pregnancy and lactation.

The procedure is performed under general anesthetic and takes about an hour. An incision to place implants can be made under the breast, around the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple) or in the armpit. A pocket for the implant is created under either the glandular tissue or the muscle. The surgeon decides on the technique together with a patient, taking into account their anatomical structure and individual needs.

Most of the implants used are filled with silicone gel. Special attention should be paid to the selection of appropriate quality prostheses, produced only by renowned companies. The selection of breast prostheses with regard to their size, shape and filling is made individually before surgery. After the operation, breast swelling and slight bruising might appear but these diminish with time. The patient should not engage in strenuous activities, especially those requiring lifting arms, for a period of about 2-3 weeks. Return to work is possible after about 2 weeks if it is not physical work.

There is plenty of scientific evidence to support long-term safety of the use of breast implants. If the patient is in an age group scheduled for regular breast screening, inserting implants procedure does not change the patient’s test plan. The patient should only make sure that the technician performing mammogram test has experience in performing enlarged breasts tests as breast implants require a different mammographic technique and additional x-rays.