What techniques are available for breast augmentation surgery?
Breast augmentation surgery is an operation to increase the shape and size of the breast by implanting breast implants. With the progress of science and technology, modern medicine provides a variety of technologies and methods to meet the needs of different patients. The following will elaborate on the techniques of breast augmentation surgery from different angles.
1. Selection of implants
In breast augmentation surgery, the choice of implants is an important decision. At present, the two most commonly used implants are saline implant and silicone implant.
Saline implant: Saline implant is a capsule filled with saline, which can be adjusted as needed to achieve different sizes and shapes of breast. This implant is relatively inexpensive, and if there is rupture or leakage, the saline can be absorbed and discharged from the body.
Silica gel implant: Silica gel implant is a capsule filled with silica gel, and its shape and texture are closer to natural breast. Silicone implants offer more options, including adjustable and pre filled options. However, if rupture occurs, the silica gel may leak out, which may require further treatment.
In addition, there is a relatively new type of implant, which is biosynthetic implant. The implant is made of materials that can be absorbed by the body, and can achieve natural breast augmentation effect by stimulating breast tissue growth.
2. Selection of implantation position
The placement of implants is also an important consideration in breast augmentation surgery. The two most common implantation positions are below and above the pectoralis major.
Below pectoralis major: In this position, the implant is placed below the pectoralis major muscle and above the chest tissue. This position can provide more tissue coverage, especially for patients with less breast tissue. Placing the implant under the pectoralis major muscle can reduce the possibility of the implant being visible above the breast, thus achieving a more natural appearance.
On pectoralis major muscle: In this position, the implant is placed on the pectoralis major muscle. This position enables better implant control and shape change. In addition, compared with the position below the pectoralis major, the position above the pectoralis major may have less restrictions on some movements and activities. However, the location of the pectoralis major muscle may in some cases result in the implant being visible above the breast.
3. Selection of incision
The choice of incision depends on the location of the implant and the individual factors of the patient. The three most commonly used incisions are periareolar, axillary, and cleavage.
Incision around areola: The advantage of this incision is that it can hide the incision trace, making it difficult to detect in the natural edge of the areola. It also provides the advantage of direct access to the breast for easy adjustment and placement of implants.
Axillary incision: The axillary incision can avoid leaving visible scars in the breast area. This incision is suitable for patients who wish to reduce the risk of incision around the areola. However, axillary incision requires more skills and experience.
Breast groove incision: Breast groove incision is applicable to those patients who want to further modify and improve their breasts. The incision can be hidden in the wrinkles of the cleavage, making it difficult to detect visually.
4. Hospital selection
When choosing breast augmentation surgery, it is very important to choose a regular hospital. A good hospital should have a professional plastic surgery team and advanced equipment. In addition, the hospital should have rich experience and good reputation.
For example, Beijing Anzhen Hospital Plastic Surgery is a well-known plastic surgery hospital with rich experience and professional team in the field of plastic surgery. They provide a variety of breast augmentation techniques and personalized programs to meet the needs of different patients.
Summary
The optional techniques for breast augmentation surgery include the selection of different kinds of implants, implantation positions, incisions and hospitals. When choosing breast augmentation surgery, patients should make decisions according to their own needs and doctors' suggestions. Before surgery, patients should fully understand different technologies and risks, and choose doctors who have received professional training and regular hospitals for surgery.
