Choosing any cosmetic surgery procedure can be a major life changing decision. Breast augmentation in particular can dramatically change a woman’s self image, which is why education about the procedure is so important beforehand. In my experience, many women want to know exactly what will happen the day of their breast augmentation in San Diego. Here are the basic steps that occur during surgery.
STEP 1: MARKING
Aside from the consultation, one of the most important parts of the breast augmentation procedure is the marking. While the patient sits up straight, the doctor will take careful measurements and make markings on each breast. These markings will determine the symmetry and shape of the breasts after surgery, and must be done with the utmost precision.
STEP 2: CREATING THE POCKET
After the patient is sedated, an incision is made on the breast, typically in the breast fold or around the areola. Through this incision, the surgeon creates a space, known as a pocket, where the breast implant will reside. The pocket is formed either below or above the pectoralis muscle, depending on the patient’s preferred placement location.
STEP 3: PLACING THE IMPLANT
Once the pocket is formed, the selected silicone gel or saline implant is placed in the pocket. Doctors may sit the patient up to make sure both breasts are symmetrical, and typically will make minor adjustments to the fit of the implant as needed.
STEP 4: RESHAPING THE BREASTS
As part of most breast enlargement procedures, underlying breast tissue is reshaped slightly to enhance breast contour and firmness. For a more youthful appearance, the nipple and areola may be repositioned.
STEP 5: CLOSING THE INCISIONS
After the breast implants are in place, incisions are sewn shut and bandaged. The patient is then moved to a recovery area to recover from the procedure and the effects of anesthesia.
STEP 1: MARKING
Aside from the consultation, one of the most important parts of the breast augmentation procedure is the marking. While the patient sits up straight, the doctor will take careful measurements and make markings on each breast. These markings will determine the symmetry and shape of the breasts after surgery, and must be done with the utmost precision.
STEP 2: CREATING THE POCKET
After the patient is sedated, an incision is made on the breast, typically in the breast fold or around the areola. Through this incision, the surgeon creates a space, known as a pocket, where the breast implant will reside. The pocket is formed either below or above the pectoralis muscle, depending on the patient’s preferred placement location.
STEP 3: PLACING THE IMPLANT
Once the pocket is formed, the selected silicone gel or saline implant is placed in the pocket. Doctors may sit the patient up to make sure both breasts are symmetrical, and typically will make minor adjustments to the fit of the implant as needed.
STEP 4: RESHAPING THE BREASTS
As part of most breast enlargement procedures, underlying breast tissue is reshaped slightly to enhance breast contour and firmness. For a more youthful appearance, the nipple and areola may be repositioned.
STEP 5: CLOSING THE INCISIONS
After the breast implants are in place, incisions are sewn shut and bandaged. The patient is then moved to a recovery area to recover from the procedure and the effects of anesthesia.
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