Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Cosmetic breast surgery or mammoplasty is a combination of multiple procedures that focuses on improving the breast’s shape, size, and appearance. The surgery is often recommended for women. However, men can also choose this for different reasons. Moreover, it is significant to know that cosmetic breast surgery isn’t painful compared to other surgical processes. Further, it is an elective procedure which implies that the process is not medically compulsory or optional.
Cosmetic breast surgery is performed for various medical reasons, such as cancer. Other medical and cosmetic reasons include;
- Breast cancer surgery- Affected parts of the breast and lymph nodes are removed to treat cancer.
- Preventative surgery- The breast is removed to prevent cancer.
- Removal of non-cancerous breast lumps- Non-cancerous breast lumps are removed surgically.
- Breast reduction- The surgery decreases breast size.
- Breast reconstruction- It is done after breast cancer surgery to maintain the overall look of both breasts.
- Breast augmentation- It is performed to increase the breast size.
Breast surgeries are common. Multiple reasons contribute to the need for breast surgery, such as non-cancerous breast lumps, breast cancer and breast reduction surgery to get rid of the pain. Sometimes there are health reasons, while others include cosmetic reasons such as personal desire to modify breast’s look.
Cosmetic breast surgery types
There are four common types of breast surgery.
- Breast augmentation- This surgery aims to enhance the appearance, size, shape and contour of the breast. Women prefer this after pregnancy as their breasts become droopy and saggy.
- Breast reduction- This surgery focuses on decreasing the breast size of women having large breasts.
- Breast reduction- The process is performed on women undergoing mastectomy. It involves using special implants and grafts to restore the breast’s shape.
- Breast lift- The procedure involves surgical interventions to manage breast size and shape. The condition is commonly seen in overweight ladies.
Cosmetic breast surgery complications
The surgery involves some risks which should be discussed with the patients. These include;
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Scarring
- Alterations in breast sensations
- Implant rupture or leakage
- Scarring
Cosmetic breast surgery recovery time
Most women resume their normal routine within a few weeks after surgery. However, the recovery time may vary depending on the patient. Women are recommended to wear a sports bra or compression bandages to support their breasts while they heal. They may experience swelling or soreness in the treated area for a couple of weeks. For this, they are prescribed medications to relieve pain and control infections.
Why consult Dr. Shilpy Dolas?
Dr. Shilpy Dolas is one of the well-renowned cosmetic breast surgeons in Pune, Maharashtra, with more than 10 years of experience in the field of breast oncology. She obtained her graduation degree from Chaudhary Charan Singh University in Meerut. Later, she did her master’s in breast oncology from DY Patil Hospital, Pune.
Further, she did her fellowship in surgical oncology at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Haryana, and Dusseldorf, Germany. She has worked as a consultant breast oncosurgeon in various reputed hospitals like Sahyadri Speciality Hospital, Pune, Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, etc.
She has been trained in performing breast cosmetic and plastic surgery. Besides, her various publications and research have been featured in popular journals. Not only this, she is an honorable member of multiple medical societies, such as the International Surgical Society, Association of Breast Surgeons of India, etc.
Presently, she is working as an Aesthetic breast surgeon and oncoplastic surgeon at Heart and breast care clinic, Pune, to serve patients diagnosed with breast cancer and relative disorders.
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Clinic Centres
Heart and breast care clinic, plot no. 78/A next to Pune polymer house, near magar stadium, Pimpri Colony, Pune.
FAQs
Q.1 Is breast surgery inpatient or outpatient?
Ans. Breast surgery can be inpatient or outpatient, depending on its type. For example, breast augmentation and breast reduction surgery can be inpatient or outpatient. Lumpectomies are outpatient, and mastectomies are impatient.
Q.2 Can males undergo breast surgery?
Ans. Men can also undergo breast surgery if they are suffering from medical conditions like gynaecomastia, where their breast size increases. They can develop breast cancer which can be treated through surgery.
Q.3 Do I feel pain during the surgery?
Ans. During breast surgery, your doctor will use anesthesia to fall asleep so you can’t feel pain.