Breast Augmentation | Dr Maurizio Viel | 14 February 2024

One of the most popular cosmetic surgery operations is breast augmentation. Breast augmentation in Dubai is considered a very common procedure in patients for various motives which could be due to aesthetic reasons or following a major surgery such as mastectomy with consequential reconstruction, or due to asymmetry in the breast since aging, childbearing, and weight loss can all impact breast volume. Breast augmentation can allay these worries and raise self-esteem.

 

Types of implants

 

The types of implants are divided according to their content which can be made of:

 

  • Saline: filled with sterile salt water
  • Silicone: filled with silicone gel which has a consistency more similar to natural breast tissue

 

Breast implants must be chosen by a professional according to the desired look and physique in order to reduce postoperative scarring. The decision in the positioning of such implant is also very important to minimize scarring. The positioning can be either subglandular, where the surgeon will separate the gland from the muscle plane, creating a space where the prosthesis will lodge, or submuscular, where a dissection below the muscle will be made in order to create a pocket for the implant.

 

Duration

 

In the past, doctors would recommend replacing the breast implant every 10 years. Nowadays, these implants can last a lifetime due to advances in technology and materials used in their composition. However, it remains crucial to regularly visit the plastic surgeon to evaluate their state.

 

Risks associated with breast implants:

 

Both saline and silicone breast implants have similar risks and these include infections, leaking or tearing, and scar tissue. The risks will be discussed with you by the surgeon before and after he operation.

 

Surgery:

 

The entire procedure is done under general anaesthesia and it usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. There are various methods for performing breast augmentation in Dubai, which will be discussed by your surgeon, and together you will decide which strategy best meets your needs. The methods for doing the incision are:

 

  • through the fold under the breast (inframammary fold).
  • along the edge of the areola (periareolar incision).
  • along the armpit (transaxillary approach).

 

Recovery

 

Recovery times for breast augmentation surgeries can vary based on the type of breast augmentation you underwent and your general health since everyone heals differently. Full recovery normally takes 6 to 8 weeks.

 

For more information or to book an appointment please don’t hesitate to contact us and book a consultation with Dr. Maurizio Viel at Cornerstone Clinic.

 

To learn more about Breast Augmentation, please visit our dedicated page here: Breast Augmentation Dubai

 

14 February 2024