procedure
Breast
Augmentation
Procedure overview
Breast augmentation, also called breast enlargement, improves the size and appearance of the breasts by implanting silicone breast implants either under or over the chest muscle, thus producing a cosmetic enhancement.
This procedure takes approximately one and a half to two hours.
The procedure is done under sedation or general anesthesia combined with local anesthesia.
The procedure can be done as a day procedure or the patient can be admitted overnight and discharged the following morning.
Mild, temporary discomfort, mild to moderate swelling, a change in nipple sensation (either increased or decreased), and temporary bruising. Breasts may be sensitive to stimulation for a few weeks.
Either one breast implant or both may need to be removed and/or replaced to treat problems including: deflation, implant rupture, the formation of scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture), which may cause the breast to feel tight or hard, bleeding and/or infection. Other risks are an increase or decrease in sensitivity of the nipples or breast skin, which occasionally may be permanent. ALCL (anaplastic large cell lymphoma) may occur after one year but is extremely rare.
Dr Greyvensteyn will discuss acute and chronic complications in detail during the consultation.
The patient can return to work within a few days. Strenuous activity should not be done for six weeks. Scars should fade and flatten anywhere from three months to two years after surgery, depending upon how the individual patient heals.
The outcome varies from patient to patient. However the overall effect is enhancement of breast size for improved appearance.
Breast augmentation
Improves the size and appearance of the breasts by implanting saline or silicone breast implants.
Breast lift
Breast lift surgery, also called mastopexy, removes excess skin in and around the breast and improves breast shape.
Breast reduction
Reduces breast size and improves physical and emotional symptoms caused by very large breasts.
Tummy tuck
A procedure where excess fat and skin is removed and muscle is tightened to help flatten the abdomen.
Body contouring
Often required after major weight loss. Removes sagging skin & extra fat to improve shape and tone of underlying tissue.
Labioplasty
Reshapes a stretched or enlarged inner labia. Can be performed for cosmetic reasons, or to reduce vaginal discomfort.
Liposuction
Liposuction uses a suction technique to remove fat from, and shape (or improves the contour) of specific areas of the body.
Arm lift
A surgical procedure to reshape and provide improved contour to the upper arms and connecting area of chest wall.
