During the first consultation, the plastic surgeon will evaluate the size and shape of the breasts, the firmness of the skin and your general health. A breast examination will also be performed and in some cases a mammographic study will be requested.

The different surgical techniques will be explained to you, the size and shape of your breasts will be discussed, and the options or combination of procedures that are best for you. You must state your expectations in a sincere and frank way, so that the plastic surgeon is also frank and shows you the alternatives available for your problem, with the risks and limitations of each of them. The type of anesthesia to be used, the need or not to enter the clinic where the surgery is performed, and the costs of the intervention will also be explained to you.

Do not forget to count if you are a smoker or take any medication or vitamin, the number of previous pregnancies and if you plan to become pregnant or breastfeed again. Feel free to ask any questions that arise, especially those related to your expectations of the results.

You will be given instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines for taking food and liquids, tobacco, or taking or abstaining medications, vitamins, and iron supplements.

In breast augmentation, it is not necessary to transfuse blood during surgery. Also, make sure that a family member or companion can take you home when you are discharged and that, if necessary, they can help you for a couple of days.

Breast surgery is performed in an operating room, within a clinic or hospital. It is usually necessary to enter, registering the next day. Breast augmentation surgery is performed under general anesthesia, with the patient remaining asleep during the operation. Some very specific cases can be performed under local anesthesia plus sedation.

Breast augmentation is performed through a small incision that is placed, depending on the patient’s anatomy and the preferences of your plastic surgeon, around the areola, in the groove under the breast or in the armpit. The incision is designed so that the resulting scar is almost invisible.

Through this incision, the breast tissue is lifted, a pocket is created and the prosthesis is placed, directly under the breast tissue or under the pectoral muscle. Drainage tubes that will be removed in a few days and a dressing or bandage are placed over the breasts. The procedure takes between 1 and 2 hours.

After breast surgery it is normal to feel somewhat tired for a few days, but you will be able to live almost normal life after 24-48 hours. Most of the discomfort is well controlled with the medication prescribed by your plastic surgeon, although the breasts may hurt for a couple of weeks. The bandage or dressings will be removed in a few days, being replaced by a special bra, which you must wear in the manner indicated by your surgeon.

It is normal to have a burning sensation in the nipples for the first two weeks. The stitches are removed between 7 and 14 days; the edema does not completely subside until 3 to 6 weeks. After a breast augmentation you can return to work in a few days, depending on the activity you do. Follow your surgeon’s instructions about what exercises you can do; Lifting objects above the head will be avoided for 2 to 3 weeks. Your breasts will be more sensitive than normal for 2 to 3 weeks, so it may be wise to avoid excessive physical contact for up to 3 to 4 weeks.

At first the scars will be pink, an aspect that will improve continuously from 6 weeks. The mammographic controls appropriate for each woman according to her age can continue to be performed, although the existence of the prosthesis should be noted. The operation will not limit your ability to breastfeed if you become pregnant.

Breast augmentation surgery is a safe technique, as long as it is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. However, as in any operation, there can always be complications and associated risks.

In breast augmentation, the most common complication is capsular contracture, which occurs when the internal scar that forms around the implant contracts excessively, causing the breast to become harder. It can be treated in various ways, sometimes requiring the removal of said internal scar, and even the replacement of the prosthesis.

Another complication, typical of any surgery, is the hematoma that only in specific cases requires a new intervention to remove the accumulated blood.

A small percentage of women may have an infection around the prosthesis, usually in the first few weeks after surgery. Some women notice the nipples more or less sensitive, and even without sensitivity. These changes are usually temporary, although in a few cases they will be permanent.

There is no evidence that breast implants affect fertility, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. It is extremely rare that prostheses can break, causing the contents to leak out of their capsule. When the prosthesis is filled with serum, the liquid is quickly reabsorbed without causing any damage, reducing the volume of the breast in a few hours.

If it is filled with silicone, two things can happen: if the capsule formed by the body does not break, you will not notice any change; If it has broken, especially when it has been subjected to a lot of pressure, the silicone comes out reducing the volume of the breast.

With both types of prosthesis a new intervention will be necessary to replace it. There is no proven scientific evidence that prostheses cause breast cancer or connective tissue diseases.

The placement of a prosthesis does not prevent the performance of mammograms.

The results after a breast augmentation are usually very pleasant for the patient. Periodic reviews by your plastic surgeon and periodic mammograms (if they correspond to your age) will ensure that if there are any complications, they are detected in time and solved. The decision to undergo a breast augmentation is something very personal that not everyone has to understand; If you are satisfied, the procedure will have been successful. A small percentage of women may have an infection around the prosthesis, usually in the first few weeks after surgery. Some women notice the nipples more or less sensitive, and even without sensitivity. These changes are usually temporary, although in a few cases they will be permanent.

There is no evidence that breast implants affect fertility, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. It is extremely rare that prostheses can break, causing the contents to leak out of their capsule. When the prosthesis is filled with serum, the liquid is quickly reabsorbed without causing any damage, reducing the volume of the breast in a few hours.

If it is filled with silicone, two things can happen: if the capsule formed by the body does not break, you will not notice any change; If it has broken, especially when it has been subjected to a lot of pressure, the silicone comes out reducing the volume of the breast.

With both types of prosthesis a new intervention will be necessary to replace it. There is no proven scientific evidence that prostheses cause breast cancer or connective tissue diseases.

The placement of a prosthesis does not prevent the performance of mammograms.

During the first consultation, the plastic surgeon will evaluate the size and shape of the breasts, the firmness of the skin and your general health. A breast examination will also be performed and in some cases a mammographic study will be requested.

The different surgical techniques will be explained to you, the size and shape of your breasts will be discussed, and the options or combination of procedures that are best for you. You must state your expectations in a sincere and frank way, so that the plastic surgeon is also frank and shows you the alternatives available for your problem, with the risks and limitations of each of them. The type of anesthesia to be used, the need or not to enter the clinic where the surgery is performed, and the costs of the intervention will also be explained to you.

Do not forget to count if you are a smoker or take any medication or vitamin, the number of previous pregnancies and if you plan to become pregnant or breastfeed again. Feel free to ask any questions that arise, especially those related to your expectations of the results.

You will be given instructions on how to prepare for surgery, including guidelines for taking food and liquids, tobacco, or taking or abstaining medications, vitamins, and iron supplements.

In breast augmentation, it is not necessary to transfuse blood during surgery. Also, make sure that a family member or companion can take you home when you are discharged and that, if necessary, they can help you for a couple of days.

Breast surgery is performed in an operating room, within a clinic or hospital. It is usually necessary to enter, registering the next day. Breast augmentation surgery is performed under general anesthesia, with the patient remaining asleep during the operation. Some very specific cases can be performed under local anesthesia plus sedation.

Breast augmentation is performed through a small incision that is placed, depending on the patient’s anatomy and the preferences of your plastic surgeon, around the areola, in the groove under the breast or in the armpit. The incision is designed so that the resulting scar is almost invisible.

Through this incision, the breast tissue is lifted, a pocket is created and the prosthesis is placed, directly under the breast tissue or under the pectoral muscle. Drainage tubes that will be removed in a few days and a dressing or bandage are placed over the breasts. The procedure takes between 1 and 2 hours.

After breast surgery it is normal to feel somewhat tired for a few days, but you will be able to live almost normal life after 24-48 hours. Most of the discomfort is well controlled with the medication prescribed by your plastic surgeon, although the breasts may hurt for a couple of weeks. The bandage or dressings will be removed in a few days, being replaced by a special bra, which you must wear in the manner indicated by your surgeon.

It is normal to have a burning sensation in the nipples for the first two weeks. The stitches are removed between 7 and 14 days; the edema does not completely subside until 3 to 6 weeks. After a breast augmentation you can return to work in a few days, depending on the activity you do. Follow your surgeon’s instructions about what exercises you can do; Lifting objects above the head will be avoided for 2 to 3 weeks. Your breasts will be more sensitive than normal for 2 to 3 weeks, so it may be wise to avoid excessive physical contact for up to 3 to 4 weeks.

At first the scars will be pink, an aspect that will improve continuously from 6 weeks. The mammographic controls appropriate for each woman according to her age can continue to be performed, although the existence of the prosthesis should be noted. The operation will not limit your ability to breastfeed if you become pregnant.

Breast augmentation surgery is a safe technique, as long as it is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. However, as in any operation, there can always be complications and associated risks.

In breast augmentation, the most common complication is capsular contracture, which occurs when the internal scar that forms around the implant contracts excessively, causing the breast to become harder. It can be treated in various ways, sometimes requiring the removal of said internal scar, and even the replacement of the prosthesis.

Another complication, typical of any surgery, is the hematoma that only in specific cases requires a new intervention to remove the accumulated blood.

A small percentage of women may have an infection around the prosthesis, usually in the first few weeks after surgery. Some women notice the nipples more or less sensitive, and even without sensitivity. These changes are usually temporary, although in a few cases they will be permanent.

There is no evidence that breast implants affect fertility, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. It is extremely rare that prostheses can break, causing the contents to leak out of their capsule. When the prosthesis is filled with serum, the liquid is quickly reabsorbed without causing any damage, reducing the volume of the breast in a few hours.

If it is filled with silicone, two things can happen: if the capsule formed by the body does not break, you will not notice any change; If it has broken, especially when it has been subjected to a lot of pressure, the silicone comes out reducing the volume of the breast.

With both types of prosthesis a new intervention will be necessary to replace it. There is no proven scientific evidence that prostheses cause breast cancer or connective tissue diseases.

The placement of a prosthesis does not prevent the performance of mammograms.

The results after a breast augmentation are usually very pleasant for the patient. Periodic reviews by your plastic surgeon and periodic mammograms (if they correspond to your age) will ensure that if there are any complications, they are detected in time and solved. The decision to undergo a breast augmentation is something very personal that not everyone has to understand; If you are satisfied, the procedure will have been successful. A small percentage of women may have an infection around the prosthesis, usually in the first few weeks after surgery. Some women notice the nipples more or less sensitive, and even without sensitivity. These changes are usually temporary, although in a few cases they will be permanent.

There is no evidence that breast implants affect fertility, pregnancy, or breastfeeding. It is extremely rare that prostheses can break, causing the contents to leak out of their capsule. When the prosthesis is filled with serum, the liquid is quickly reabsorbed without causing any damage, reducing the volume of the breast in a few hours.

If it is filled with silicone, two things can happen: if the capsule formed by the body does not break, you will not notice any change; If it has broken, especially when it has been subjected to a lot of pressure, the silicone comes out reducing the volume of the breast.

With both types of prosthesis a new intervention will be necessary to replace it. There is no proven scientific evidence that prostheses cause breast cancer or connective tissue diseases.

The placement of a prosthesis does not prevent the performance of mammograms.