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1. Is Breast Surgery painful?
Yes, you may feel mild to moderate pain and discomfort in the first week following the surgery. The pain can be well controlled with medication. The severity of the pain depends on the type of breast surgery performed. If you have breast implant surgery, the pain shouldn’t last more than five days. In the case of breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction surgery, it is more painful and may last for a few days.
2. What are the pros and cons of breast implants?
Pros of breast implants:
- Improve the shape and figure
- Implants give a natural look
- It lasts for more than 10 years
Cons of breast implants:
- Implantation requires surgical interventions
- There are chances of leakage or implant rupture
- Health risks common to surgery
- There are different breast implants available that have specific pros and cons. Get in touch with your plastic surgeon to know the best implant that suits your needs.
3. What is the right age for breast augmentation?
18 years or older is the age for breast augmentation. Generally, women choose breast augmentation in their 30+ age once they have noticed changes related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, and ageing. And some choose breast augmentation as a solution for achieving an attractive figure. So there is no particular right age for breast augmentation. But the minimum age should be 18.
4. Is breast augmentation a one-time procedure?
Yes, breast augmentation is a one-time procedure. Regular breast examination is recommended to check the implant's condition. At some point in time, if the woman faces issues with the implant, then they require additional surgery or treatment related to the implant. The average lifespan of most of the implants is 15 years. For some, it may last for even 30 years.
5. What happens during breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation is done under general anaesthesia. During this surgery, an incision is made, and the implant is placed behind the breast tissue or the chest muscle. These implants are either a sack filled with sterile saline water or a silicone sack. Once the implant is placed, the surgeon will close the incision with sutures and bandage the area.