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Breast
Implant Augmentation
Breast
Augmentation Cost
Types of Surgical Procedures
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Areola (Nipple)
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Transaxillary
(Underarm)
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Inframammary Fold
(Crease)
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Trans-Umbilical (Belly
Button)
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Submuscular (under
the muscle)
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Subglandular (over
the muscle)
Candidates For
Breast Implant Surgery
Types of Breast Implants
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Saline-Filled
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High Profile / Standard
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Expandable
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Smooth / Textured
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Round / Tear-Drop
Choosing The
Right Implant Size
Breast
Augmentation Consultations
- Preparing
For Your Consultation
- What To
Expect
Risks of
Surgery
Before Your
Surgery
During The
Procedure
After Breast
Augmentation Surgery
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Massage and
Compression
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Mammograms and
Self-Exams
Finding The
Right Cosmetic Surgeon
Before Breast Augmentation Surgery
Removing
Breast Implants
Breast Implant
Glossary of Terms
Breast Implant
Complications -
Re-Operations
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Removal
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Rupture / Deflation
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Capsular Contracture
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Breast Pain
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Breast Sensation Changes
Highland Plastic Surgery Centers is a division of
Highland Medical Centers
OTHER RESOURCES:
Highland Pain Institute
Highland Bariatric Institute
Highland Sleep Institute
Highland GERD Institute
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Before Your Breast Augmentation Surgery
Preparing For Breast Implant Surgery
Now is the time for you to have second thoughts, run
around looking for bras, experience anxiety and have
your life in an emotional upheaval. For many, this is a
very stressful time, but it doesn't have to be. It is
perfectly natural for you to be freaking out now that
surgery is a few weeks away. Just following the advice
composed with the help of real patients and things will
go much more smoothly.
The
Pre-Operative Appointment
If you schedule a surgery date you will more than
likely schedule a pre-operative visit appointment, as
well. This will entail another trip to the surgeon's
office, blood work to check your red and white blood
cell counts (a CBC test), among other things.
And please quit smoking now. It will highly reduce your
risk of necrotic tissue. Do not take any chances with
this. Smoking and major surgery like this can make your
scars huge and ugly and not heal well at all. This is
your life.
You will also deciding upon a size - although you have
up until the day of surgery so do not stress. You will
go over again your instructions and what medications
you shouldn't be taking as well as the ones you should
take before surgery. Also you may be instructed to get
a mammogram. You will be instructed to get one if you
are 35 or over (some surgeons instruct their younger
patients to get a mammogram as well) so be prepared.
Please read our special section on Mammograms & Self
Breast Examinations, with photos, for more information.
You will also be given (or should be given) a list of
medications that you must cease or avoid taking. These
medications will mostly be aspirin-containing products
and supplements that may inhibit clot formation or
cause problems with anesthesia. Please visit the
Medication & Supplement List page for more information
or Click Here to view a Printable List of Medications
To Avoid.
You will also be given a list of things to buy or have
around you in your healing room. Things like frozen
peas, raspberries or blueberries for icing you down to
ease the swelling and bruising. You will be asked to
buy a soap, perhaps Hibiclens, or it will be given to
you for cleansing a few days before surgery (to kill
Staph and other surface bacteria).
Some surgeons simply suggest antibacterial soap. You
will usually get gauze and other types of dressings to
tend to your incision area. We have provided a list for
your convenience below or you may click the link for a
printable version to have on hand.
Pre-op Proofing Your Recovery Area
You've probably heard of child proofing but post-op
proofing. This is the act of preparing your home for
your recovery. Please utilize the following tips to
better prepare you to an unfrazzled and more
comfortable recovery.
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