Is breast augmentation painful?

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Sagging breasts are a difficult "heart" of most women after giving birth and getting old. To overcome the current state of sagging breasts, the breast augmentation method is chosen, however, many women are hesitant because of fear of pain as well as fear of leaving bad scars. So, is breast augmentation painful? Follow the article below to find out the answer.

1. What is saggy breast augmentation?

The structure of the chest is mainly fatty tissue. Breasts sag due to the aging process of the body along with other parts over time. When you are young, your breasts are firm and round because of the support system of ligaments. During pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding time, breasts are dilated, pressed on fatty tissues, ligaments are stretched. After weaning, the milk glands are no longer active, the elasticity of the fatty tissues is reduced, unable to "support" the weight of the breasts, causing the breasts to sag and flabby. Therefore, breast augmentation is an effective solution to overcome this situation.
Sagging breast augmentation using laparoscopic techniques and using thread to lift milk glands has the effect of removing excess skin areola, tightening surrounding tissue. Depending on the state of sagging more or less as well as needs, the doctor can combine the placement of breast implants through the areola line, under the armpit, under the breast crease to make the breasts round and beautiful as desired.
Currently, there are 2 popular techniques to lift sagging breasts that are most commonly applied, including:
Hanging glands to correct sagging (sagging breasts without breast implants): This is a surgical intervention aimed at The aim is to help reduce breast prolapse by removing excess adipose tissue and excess skin. This method is usually indicated for women with fairly full breast tissue. Breast lift combined with breast augmentation (sagging breast augmentation with breast implants): This is a method applicable to people who do not have breast tissue. The doctor will perform a mastectomy combined with breast implants to help bring back the natural roundness and fullness of the breasts. Immediately after the surgery is completed, you will stay in the hospital for 24 hours so that the doctor can monitor your condition and recovery.
In addition, you must wear a breast shaping bra to help your breasts recover as desired. After monitoring and examining the situation, the doctor will prescribe pain relievers to reduce pain.

2. Is breast lift sagging painful?

Breast lift sagging is a breast surgery, so swelling, breast pain after the procedure is inevitable. However, now, with modern technology, breast augmentation using laparoscopic surgery will help minimize the invasion and deep damage to the muscle tissue of the chest.
In addition, during the procedure, the doctor will give a local anesthetic so it is completely painless, and at the same time, give pain relievers after the procedure is complete. Therefore, it is less painful than the traditional method of the past and is tolerable. For the first week after surgery, you will feel some pain in the chest area but within tolerable and the swelling, purple in the chest will gradually disappear.

3. Does sagging breast lift leave scars?

As the above information mentioned, breast lift sagging applies laparoscopic techniques, so the doctor will only make a small incision from 2.5 - 3cm, using an endoscope with a micro knife head to proceed. The surgery to dissect the chest cavity, and at the same time bring the breast implant inside through that incision, will minimize the invasive situation as well as leave the scar. This scar is very small and will fade over time.
Only the most severe cases of breast delay or enlargement will need to remove the excess skin and the scar will extend from the nipple to the base of the chest.

4. How to care after lifting sagging breasts

Gentle movement to rinse affects the incision as well as avoids pain. Avoid eating foods from sticky rice, beef, chicken, seafood, water spinach, .. to avoid festering, causing pain and itching of the wound. Above is the answer to the question Is Breast Lifting Painful? This is an invasive method, so you need to choose reputable and professional medical addresses and facilities to avoid unwanted complications.
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