Hello, everyone!
In a tropical country like ours, where it seems to be summer all year long, the arrival of this season comes with a lot of expectations. It may be the well-deserved vacation from work or school, which might be the perfect time to go on your dream trip, or just spend weekends basking in the sun at the beach or the water park. And for that, wouldn’t you agree that having a high self-esteem and feeling good about your body is important? In search for boosting self- esteem and quality of life, many women turn to breast augmentation.
The purpose of this article is to explain why one of the most sought after procedures in Brazil, and around the world, should be performed preferably before summertime. In addition to medical reasons, breast implants do bring a few unique social and self-esteem considerations into the whole process. Let’s quickly review how silicone implants work.
When are silicone implants recommended?
Silicone breast implants are recommended for three types of women:
- Women who have naturally small breasts due to genetics. That is, women who are naturally thin (usually) and do not have fully developed breasts;
- Women who experienced loss of shape and volume after breastfeeding or rapid weight loss;
- Women who have asymmetrical breasts, which can be corrected with breast implants.
I’m interested — how do i proceed?
Well, the first step is relaying your expectations and personal goals. Then, we will analyze and take into consideration your biotype, as well as if you’re in good physical and psychological health. We take these careful measures to assure full satisfaction of our patients and a positive outcome with the silicone implants.
It is important to note that there isn’t a standard procedure that applies to all patients. Choosing the breast prostheses size, positioning of the implants (behind or in front of the muscle), and ways of access are personalized. Hence the importance of choosing a qualified, highly-trained medical team. This will help choose someone who will not take shortcuts but will give the full attention required for this procedure.
During the surgery — which is performed in a hospital — a small incision is made usually at the fold under the breast (the inframammary fold). This will allow for the breast implant to be inserted into a pocket, usually subglandular or over the pectoral muscle. The duration of the procedure is usually 2 hours and it is performed under general anesthesia.
Why opt for silicone implants before the summer?
The recovery period is crucial post breast implants. It is important to follow the post-operative instructions very closely, as it requires special care and attention. This can be terrible news for our summer lovers — since breast implants and outdoor activities do not mix. The good news is that there’s still time to enjoy your new breasts come summer without any restrictions. The postoperative care includes:
- The patient should wear a support garment (a bra or elastic band) for 45 days — bikinis are not allowed;
- It is important to sleep on your back for 2 months — you should not lay flat on your stomach to tan your backside;
- Avoid any physical activities — no outdoor adventures, including long walks in search for that scenic view of the beach;
- Take medication as advised by the surgeon.
Daily errands —such as going to the bank, shopping at the mall, picking up your kids from school or even visiting friends— can be done the day after the procedure.
So if you still want to spend a fun-filled summer, and at the same time, you want to be satisfied with your body post breast implants, contact us via our Contact Us page or by Whatsapp, and schedule an appointment to find out more! We will be pleased to hear from you.