Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that implants breast-shaped saline or silicone gel implants into the breasts to increase their size. This operation is typically performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. If you have decided to go through this procedure, here are some things you need to know about breast augmentation:
Your surgeon will create an incision below the nipple and insert the implant into your breast tissue. The incision will not be noticeable because it will be closed with dissolvable stitches. After the surgery, your doctor will prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection and pain medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen for a few days after surgery. You may experience soreness, swelling and bruising in the area where the incision was made; these side effects should improve within a few weeks after surgery.
Read on to learn more about Best Scar Treatment For Breast Augmentation, Male Breast Reduction Without Scars and What Is Scarless Breast Reduction for Men?
Best Scar Treatment For Breast Augmentation
It is important to remember that all surgical procedures result in some degree of scarring, even those that are ultimately intended to improve a person’s appearance. While this is undeniably true, in the case of breast augmentation many women feel that the enhancements made to the size and shape of their breasts more than compensate for any scarring that may occur as a result of their breast augmentation surgery. Through today’s advancements in breast surgery techniques, breast implants can be placed through smaller, more subtle incisions than ever before. To further reduce the appearance of scars, San Francisco plastic surgeon Kimberly Henry will make discreet incisions. Because of this, patients can expect to experience minimal scarring; if a patient should feel self-conscious about their appearance after surgery, there are steps to reduce the appearance of even these small scars.
How to Reduce the Appearance of Scars after Breast Augmentation
Before undergoing surgery, it is vital that our San Francisco breast augmentation patients first understand that any scarring resulting after surgery is permanent and cannot be removed through plastic surgery or any other means. That being said, most scars will fade and flatten over time. For our patients in San Francisco, breast augmentation scars can be improved through these steps:
- Post-operative care: The most important step patients can take to ensure proper healing and to minimize the appearance of scarring after breast augmentation is to diligently follow Dr. Kimberly Henry’s post-operative instructions.
- Silicone sheeting or banding: Silicone sheeting and bandages can reduce the thickness of scars. Silicone bandages, sheeting, gel, or cream should be applied to the problem area daily for best results.
- Cortisone cream: Cortisone cream may soften scars. This softening may result in the scar shrinking in size. Cortisone cream should not be applied until the wound has healed.
- Pressure bandages: Pressure bandages may help flatten scars. These pressure bandages must be worn every day, and it may take months before results are seen.
- Vitamin E: Vitamin E is thought to reduce scar tissue that may form around the breast implant. Proper dosage of the vitamin E supplement will be determined after surgery.
- Skin resurfacing: Dr. Kimberly Henry specializes in scar repair. Laser skin resurfacing as well as dermabrasion are two procedures that may be used to improve the appearance of scars after breast augmentation.
- Scarguard®: Scarguard® is a popular scar treatment that combines vitamin E, cortisone, and silicone into a single product.
- Time: It is important to have realistic expectations. It can take up to a year for a scar to take on its permanent appearance. The scar may start out firm and pink, but will gradually fade over time.
- Massage: Massaging your scars daily helps to soften the scar tissue and improves circulation to the scarred skin.
Male Breast Reduction Without Scars
Male Breast Reduction Surgery or Gynecomastia Surgery is the surgical procedure that helps reduce the size of a man’s chest volume. For those of you who don’t know what gynecomastia is; it refers to the condition of enlarged breasts. According to research, every third man under the age of 40, and every other man over the age of 50 struggles with enlarged breasts. This is a major aesthetic concern in men and can take a toll on their confidence levels. It can even affect men to a point that they shy away from certain physical and sexual activities.
What causes Gynecomastia?
- There are several factors that can cause Gynecomastia including;
- Hormonal changes
- Liver Disease
- Kidney concerns
- Genetics
- Certain medication
- Weight gain/obesity.
It is important to get a medical examination done to ensure that enlargement of breasts is caused by pseudo gynecomastia (a result of excess fat) or glandular gynecomastia. Gynecomastia can occur in one or both sides of the chest. Some of the most common symptoms include the increased diameter of breasts, trouble doing physical activity, tightness in the chest or increased nipple sensitivity.
What Is Scarless Breast Reduction for Men?
Most people who undergo gynecomastia surgery are concerned with post-surgical scars. Every cosmetic procedure comes with a certain amount of scars. It is important to share this concern with your surgeon and get a suitable surgical plan for yourself.
If you don’t have severe gynecomastia that is usually accompanied by excess skin, a liposuction technique could help rid you of your enlarged breasts. It is a minimally invasive option that does not cause visible scars. Not all patients can get effective results with this technique especially if they have excess skin. But those who can are very lucky and won’t have to worry about post-surgical scars. It is also considered a less traumatic way to get rid of excess fat in the chest area and comes with other benefits such as smoother, quick recovery and minimal incision care.
The safest techniques so far are vaser and safe ultrasonic lipo. They are proven to be way more efficient and also work well with skin reduction/tightening. The surgeon makes a small incision in the armpit area to get rid of excess fat and create a more muscular/flatter look to the chest. As the scar is well hidden in the armpit area, you won’t have to worry too much about it. In the case of a scarless gyno, the surgeon will use a single dissolvable suture to close the incision which results in an imperceptible scar.
This type of male breast reduction procedure generally takes an hour to complete and is performed under general anaesthesia. So, if you are someone who has been looking into the surgery this could be the answer.