Breast Augmentation

Breast enlargement by breast implantation.

The procedure
Breast augmentation consists of making an incision in any one of the following places: under the arm pit, periareolar, and rarely in the crease below the breast.
The implants are placed either under muscles or under the breasts.

Breast implants available in Thailand Breast implants available: a. Texture gel filled prosthesis b. Smooth gel filled prosthesis c. Smooth saline pre-filled prosthesis d. Smooth saline filled adjustable prosthesis

Anesthesia

The operation time
Breast augmentation surgery usually takes about one to two hours.

Hospitalization
One night in the hospital after surgery.

Pain
Breast augmentation can be painful, especially with the first 24 hours; however during your one night stay in the hospital you will receive IV pain medications.

Expectation after surgery
Breasts are wrapped with elastic bandage for protection and support. Some may have drainage tubes inserted for the first 24 hours, to help drain any excess fluids.

The recovery period
After several days, the elastic bandage will be removed and start wearing a support bra. The stitches will be removed within a week.
You will be able to resume exercise and normal physical activities within a month, when the soreness has subsided.

Possible risks and complications
Breast augmentation carries very little risk. The complications involved are infection, excessive bleeding, and even more rarely adverse reaction to anesthesia.

Specific side effects of breast augmentation include:
- Capsular contracture: the scar around the implant begins to tighten, causing the breast to feel hard.
Loss in nipple sensitivity: usually a temporary effect.

A good candidate for breast augmentation;
- Realistic in their expectation
- Psychologically stable
- Good physical health
- Not currently pregnant or nursing
- 18 years of age or older.