Breast augmentation in Palatine is a cosmetic surgical procedure done to improve a patient’s proportions and give her a curvier appearance. It can be done on its own or along with another procedure like a breast lift or liposuction.
What Does Breast Augmentation Involve?
Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure that usually takes 60 to 90 minutes. The patient will be put under general anesthesia.
The doctor will place implants either above or below the chest muscles. In most cases, the doctor will place the implants below the chest muscles, for the results will cause less scarring and look more natural.
The patient may choose saline or silicone implants. While saline implants are less expensive, silicone implants tend to produce more natural-looking results. The patient may also choose between smooth and textured implants.
What Is the Recovery Like?
Full recovery will take around six weeks.
Immediately after surgery, the patient may experience mild swelling, bruising, and tenderness. The doctor can recommend pain medication. Most patients can return to desk jobs and similar activities within five to seven days after the procedure. They should, however, avoid heavy living and strenuous exercise for several weeks.
Who Is A Good Candidate?
The ideal candidate will be someone in good overall health with realistic expectations. They should, for example, understand that there is a size range of implants that will best fit their proportions. Implants that are too large or too small will not look natural.
According to the FDA, patients getting saline implants need to be at least 18 years old, while those getting silicone implants need to be at least 22.
Patients who smoke should quit several weeks before the surgery to reduce the risk of bleeding.
Contact Ashpole Plastic Surgery to learn more about breast augmentation in Palatine.
