Breast augmentation, known clinically as augmentation mammoplasty, sometimes referred to as a “breast aug” or “boob job” by patients, involves using breast implants or fat transfer to increase the size of your breasts. This procedure can also restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy, achieve a more rounded breast shape or improve natural breast size asymmetry. Like any surgically invasive procedure, there is always a risk of abnormal scarring. Fortunately, these scars might be minimized and treated with a clinically-proven solution.
Read on to learn more about breast augmentation procedures, recovery and discovering an effective solution for post-operative car management.
Breast augmentation procedures
According to The American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS), depending on your anatomy and your desired outcome, your cosmetic surgeon will use one of the following incision techniques to place your breast implants:
Inframammary. This involves a short incision made in the crease underneath the breast, called the inframammary fold. This leaves a thin, 1 to 2 inch scar that is easily concealed within the crease. Advantages of this incision type include a wider access point, allowing a cosmetic surgeon to place larger silicone implants or gummy bear implants with precision.
Peri-areolar. The incision is made around the outer edge of the areola, so the resulting scar is located within this natural transition in pigmentation. Cosmetic surgeons will often use this incision type if they are also performing a mild to moderate breast lift at the same time.
Trans-axillary. This involves a small incision made within the armpit, through which your cosmetic surgeon will place the breast implant using a specialized camera and instruments to ensure optimal placement. This leaves a small scar within the armpit but achieves a breast augmentation with no scar on the breast itself.
Post-operative recovery
Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure, especially performed using general anesthesia. You are able to to walk around on your own a few hours after surgery, and most patients feel energetic to return home within the next day or two.
Your cosmetic surgeon may also ask you to wear compression garments or a supportive surgical bra or sports bra after breast augmentation to speed up healing process optimally. You may feel painful and uncomfortable the first week, and more importantly, you should restrict the strenuous exercise for about 2-4 weeks or until further instructed by your doctor.
How silicone gel can help
For the best aesthetic results after your breast augmentation surgery, it’s vital to follow the medical instructions of your plastic surgeon in relation to scar care.
Like any surgically invasive procedure, beast augmentation surgery might cause scars from small to significant ones. The key is to use a non-invasive treatment that has been proven to be safe and effective in managing scars. Topical silicone gel has been on the market for over 30 years, and numerous clinical studies support its effectiveness in flattening and reducing the appearance of scars such as keloids and hypertropic scars. According to scar proffesionals, the silicone creates a protective barrier over the scar which allows it to mature while helping to prevent production of excess scar tissue, thus minimizing the scarring. The silicone layer also assists with hydration of the scar to restore healthy pigmentation to the skin.
We do recommend Nourisil™ MD scar cream for scar management after breast augmentation because of its unique benefits differentiating from other silicone gel products on the market. Nourisil™ MD contains a unique blend of 5 silicones and Vitamin E to help heal scars. Additionally, Nourisil™ MD is an ultra-light, transparent, non-sticky, and self-drying silicone gel (only within 60 seconds), all of which make it to be suitable for your scar care.
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