Is breast augmentation safe?
Breast augmentation surgery is a kind of surgery in which implants are placed under the breast tissue to increase the size, shape and contour of the breast. Although breast augmentation surgery is widely accepted in the field of beauty and plastic surgery, whether it is safe has always been a concern. Next, we will discuss the safety of breast augmentation surgery and how to avoid postoperative complications from four aspects.
Experience and qualification of doctors
The safety of breast augmentation surgery is closely related to the experience and qualification of doctors. It is very important to choose an experienced plastic surgeon for surgery. Patients can assess the professional level of doctors by querying their background information and getting feedback from previous patients. In addition, ensure that doctors have relevant certification and licensing certificates, such as cosmetic surgeons recognized by the American Dermatological Commission, which can provide additional protection for patients.
In the United States, famous hospitals like Manhattan Orthopaedic Clinic in New York usually have first-class medical equipment and professional medical teams. Patients can choose to operate in these famous hospitals to ensure the safety of the operation.
The experience and professional knowledge of doctors are the basis to ensure the safety of surgery. Patients must be careful when selecting doctors.
Preoperative evaluation and preparation
Before breast augmentation surgery, the doctor will make detailed preoperative evaluation and preparation for the patient. This includes viewing the patient's breast tissue status, health status, and surgical feasibility. The doctor will also explain the operation process, postoperative recovery and possible complications to the patient.
The preoperative assessment also includes adequate communication of the patient's expectations and needs. The doctor will make a personalized preoperative plan according to the patient's body shape, skin elasticity, breast tissue plasticity and other factors.
In the preoperative evaluation and preparation stage, patients should actively cooperate with the doctor's requirements, such as maintaining good weight, quitting smoking and limiting the use of drugs, to reduce the risk of surgery.
Operation process and precautions
The operation process of breast augmentation surgery needs doctors to operate accurately to ensure the safety and effect of the operation. During the operation, the doctor will place the implant under the breast tissue according to the preoperative plan and make corresponding plastic adjustments.
The following items should be paid attention to during the operation to ensure the safety of the operation. First of all, doctors should select the implant suitable for patients and ensure its quality and reliable source. Secondly, strict aseptic operation should be followed during the operation to reduce the risk of infection. In addition, doctors should also pay attention to the control of the operation time to avoid unnecessary damage to patients caused by too long operation time.
After the operation, the doctor will use a special support bra or bandage for the patient to reduce postoperative complications. Patients need to follow the doctor's postoperative instructions, such as avoiding strenuous exercise, maintaining good rest and diet, to promote wound healing.
Postoperative care and regular follow-up
Postoperative care and regular follow-up are essential to avoid postoperative complications. Patients need to follow the doctor's advice for postoperative care, including keeping the wound clean, wearing the bra correctly and carrying out regular breast examinations.
In addition, regular follow-up is an important part of postoperative nursing for breast augmentation surgery. The doctor will review the patient regularly to check the status of the implant and the changes of breast tissue. In case of abnormality, doctors can take measures in time to avoid complications.
Summary
The safety of breast augmentation surgery is closely related to the doctor's experience and qualification, preoperative assessment and preparation, surgical process and precautions, as well as postoperative care and regular follow-up. Patients should be careful in selecting doctors to ensure that doctors have rich experience and relevant certification. Detailed assessment and preparation shall be carried out before the operation to ensure the feasibility of the operation. During the operation, attention should be paid to the details of the operation and hygienic operation. Postoperative nursing and regular follow-up can find and deal with the complications in time to ensure the safety and effect of the operation. To sum up, breast augmentation surgery is a safe and feasible plastic surgery with the careful operation of doctors and the active cooperation of patients.
