Breast enlargement

WHAT IS BREAST ENLARGEMENT:
This type of surgery consists in inserting prothesis filled with silicone gel or saline under the mammary gland or breast muscle. Incisions through which protheses are inserted can be made in the infra-mammary fold, around the nipple-aureola complex or within thearm pit area. The procedure is performed under general anaesthesia.

HOW LONG DOES THE SURGERY TAKE:
The surgery takes 1 - 2 hours.

WHAT ABOUT RECOVERY:
Patient stays in hospital for 1-2 days after the surgery.

WHAT ABOUT CONVALESCENCE:
The stitches are ultimately taken out 7-8 days after the surgery. Patients must wear special bras for 1 months after the operation. Breast reduction.

Breast reduction

WHAT IS BREAST REDUCTION:
In connection with shape of breasts there are very many operational methods of removing excess of the mammary gland. The safety limit for breasts reduction is ca 40-50%. Breast reduction and breast lifting procedures aimed at achieving desirable size and shape of breasts are performed under general anaesthesia. During the operation excess of skin, subcutaneous tissue and the mammary gland are cut out and breasts are given a new shape by suitable suturing of remaining tissues. After thegland has been modelled the excess of skin is removed and nipple-aureola complex reduced in size sewn in. Before suturing the skin drains are inserted in wounds to prevent occurrence of haematomae. The skin margins are then joined together with delicate stitches.

WHAT ABOUT RECOVERY:
Patient stays in hospital for 3-5 days after the surgery. Finally the stitches are taken out ca 10-14 days after the procedure.

WHAT ABOUT CONVALESCENCE:
The convalescence can take up to a few weeks. Special elastic garments and massages are recommended during the convalescence period. Resuming work is possible ca 10-14 days after the surgery. Excessive efforts or sports activities should be avoided for some time.