One of the most important aesthetic details of a woman's appearance is breasts. Women who do not think that their breasts are beautiful may have very important psychological problems and face situations that can seriously impair their social lives and self-confidence.

If you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breasts in the mirror and think that your breasts are not as big as you want and if this bothers you, the definitive solution is breast augmentation surgery.

What is Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Breast augmentation surgery is an operation performed to obtain proportional body measurements by enlarging the breasts in smaller volume than desired using implants or fat injection.

Why is it done?

One of the first items that come to mind when talking about female beauty is breasts. People who have asymmetric breasts, small breasts or breast deformities may choose to undergo certain interventions to feel good about themselves.

How should right breast shape and size be determined?

The surgeon and the patient should assess together the ideal size and shape of breasts, which are based on the age, chest, hip, spine and body structure of the person who will carry those breasts, the state of her skin and mammary glad and the patient's expectations.

How is breast augmentation performed?

How is breast size increased?

Today, breast augmentation involves using breast implants or fat transfer to increase the size of your breasts.

What are types of breast implants?

Types of implants:

-Waterdrop implant (Anatomic)

-Round implant

Types of breast implants are referred to as round and tear drop by shape, saline-filled and silicone-filled by the filling material and smooth and rough by surface. The inner and outer materials of silicone-filled implants are made of silicone. It is highly compatible with human tissues and is natural in the sense of touch.

Where are breast implants placed?

A breast implant can be placed by a surgical procedure from 4 sites in general.

• Breast crease (submammary, IMF incision)
• Around the nipple (periareolar)
• Armpit (transaxillary)
• Belly button (transumblical)

Where is breast implant placed?

Although variations such as dual plan, full or partial submuscular plan and subfascial plan have been developed recently, implants are conventionally placed in submusculular or subglandular planes. Each has different disadvantages or advantages.

How long does breast augmentation operation take?

Breast augmentation operation is usually performed by plastic surgeons under general anesthesia under operating room conditions and takes about one and a half hours.

Is breast augmentation a painful procedure?

You may have mild pain, which is easily controlled with simple painkillers. If you have an implant placed under your muscle, you may have mild ache when you move your arms.

Type of Anesthesia

General anesthesia is usually preferred in breast augmentation surgery.

Before breast augmentation surgery

Who can have breast augmentation surgery?

Women whose breast volume is smaller than the desired volume or those whose breast volume has decreased after excessive weight loss, pregnancy or breastfeeding, those who have a prominent asymmetry between their breasts, those whose breasts were removed during breast cancer treatment (suitable patients) may have breast repair with implants.

Things to consider before surgery

• Stop taking blood thinner medications, all food supplements such as vitamins and herbal teas one week before surgery.
• You should consult your doctor about your regular prescription medications.
• Your operation is scheduled to take place at a time outside your menses period because hormonal changes in menses period might affect breast structure.
• You must have a breast ultrasound or mammography before the operation.
• You should bring with you clothing opened from the front, which you can wear easily without lifting your arms.

After breast augmentation surgery

Things to consider after surgery

• You're advised to wear a sports bra the entire day for 3 weeks following surgery and during the day for 3 weeks afterwards.
• You should lie on your back during the first week and avoid lying face down for 6 weeks. Avoid lifting your arms too much.
• Avoid showering for 2 days. For a problem-free recovery period, rest at the beginning and avoid strenuous activities afterwards.

Recovery Process

• You might have mild swelling, loss of sensation and mild bruising in nipple, however, all will resolve spontaneously in a short time.
• It is not necessary to remove absorbable sutures.
• After the 3rd day, bandages are removed and the patient can resume normal activities and work.
• After 7 days, you can swim in the sea or pool for a short time.
• You can also start to do mild sports as from 3rd week. You can start to do sports activities similar to swimming, tennis, fitness as from 8th week.

Price of Breast Augmentation Surgery

The price varies according to factors such as plan of intervention, type of implant to be selected and type of anesthesia to be applied.

What are the risks of breast augmentation surgery?

As with any surgery, this procedure has some possible risks, but they are very rare. They are likely to be associated with anesthesia, the implant or the operation itself.