Breast augmentation procedure
How is breast augmentation performed? The steps of breast augmentation surgery will be introduced in detail from the aspects of the overall surgical process, preoperative preparation, surgical process and postoperative nursing.
Overall surgical process
Breast augmentation surgery is a complicated plastic surgery, which needs to go through many steps to complete. The overall surgical process can be summarized as: preoperative consultation and evaluation, surgical arrangement and preparation, surgical operation, postoperative recovery and nursing.
First, the patient needs preoperative consultation and evaluation. At this stage, the doctor will communicate with the patient in detail to understand their expectations and needs, and at the same time, evaluate the patient's physical condition and breast shape to determine whether breast augmentation surgery is suitable.
Next, doctors will make surgical arrangements and preparations according to the specific conditions of patients. This stage includes preoperative examination, preoperative guidance and preparation of operation plan. Patients also need to carry out relevant examinations, such as breast ultrasound, photography, etc., to ensure the safety of surgery.
Operation is the most critical step in the whole process. The operation is usually performed in the operating room and requires general anesthesia. Doctors will perform skin incision, breast tissue release, breast augmentation prosthesis implantation and other operations according to the operation plan prepared in advance. The operation time is generally within 2-3 hours, but the specific time may vary according to individual conditions.
Finally, postoperative recovery and nursing are very important. Patients need to stay in the hospital for observation for a period of time after the operation, and have regular reexamination and dressing change. The doctor will make a detailed nursing plan according to the recovery of the patient, including rest, diet, drug use, etc., to promote wound healing and recovery.
Preparation before operation
Before breast augmentation surgery, the doctor will make necessary preoperative preparations for the patient to ensure the safety and smooth operation.
First, the doctor will conduct breast assessment and measurement. Through palpation, breast ultrasound and other examinations, doctors can understand the shape of the patient's breast, the tightness of breast tissue, and so on, so as to better formulate the operation plan.
Secondly, the patient needs to be examined before surgery. Generally speaking, these examinations include routine blood tests, liver and kidney functions, electrocardiogram, etc., to assess the patient's physical condition and ensure the safety of the operation.
In addition, the doctor will give preoperative guidance to the patients, telling them the specific steps of the operation and the precautions after the operation. Patients can also put forward their own questions and needs and fully communicate with doctors.
Operation process
The specific procedures of breast augmentation surgery include skin incision, breast tissue release and breast augmentation prosthesis implantation.
First, the doctor will make a skin incision at the lower edge of the patient's breast or armpit. Generally speaking, the doctor will choose the ideal incision position agreed with the patient before operation to achieve better aesthetic effect.
Next, the doctor will loosen and expand the breast tissue. By loosening breast tissue, doctors can provide better implantation space for breast augmentation prosthesis. This step requires experienced doctors to operate to ensure the safety and quality of the operation.
Finally, doctors will implant breast implants into breast tissue. The breast augmentation prosthesis can be round or adjustable, and the specific selection depends on the breast shape and personal preference of the patient. The doctor will select a suitable prosthesis for implantation according to the surgical plan and preoperative evaluation results.
Postoperative care
After breast augmentation surgery, patients need detailed postoperative care to promote wound healing and recovery.
First, patients need to follow the doctor's instructions, rest well and avoid overexertion. During rest and recovery after surgery, patients should avoid strenuous exercise, weight lifting and other activities to avoid affecting wound healing.
Secondly, patients need to be reexamined and dressing changed regularly. The doctor will make a detailed reexamination plan according to the wound condition, as well as the corresponding dressing change and antibiotic use. The patient should also report the recovery to the doctor in time so that the doctor can adjust the nursing plan in time.
At the same time, patients also need to pay attention to diet and hygiene. Nutritional balance shall be maintained in diet, and spicy food shall be avoided as far as possible to avoid affecting wound healing. In terms of hygiene, patients need to pay attention to breast cleaning to avoid infection.
Summary
Breast augmentation surgery is a complex plastic surgery, with certain risks and challenges. The safety and quality of the operation can be ensured through preoperative consultation and evaluation, surgical arrangement and preparation, surgical operation, postoperative recovery and nursing and other steps.
However, breast augmentation surgery also requires the active cooperation of patients and compliance with medical advice to ensure the maximum effect of surgery and the smooth progress of postoperative recovery.
