Breast augmentation in Honolulu has been named by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) as the top cosmetic plastic surgery procedure in 2007.
Breast augmentation in Honolulu, also known as augmentation mammaplasty, involves the use of implants to restore the firmness and volume of the patient’s breasts. Breast augmentation in Honolulu significantly increases the size and volume of the breasts and can increase body proportion. The implants used during breast augmentation in Honolulu may also be used to reconstruct the breast after mastectomy or injury.
The patient should consider the correct implant used in breast augmentation in Honolulu. The size, shape, and material of the implant should be considered. The patient should also ask the surgeon about the volume adjustability of the breast implant to be used.
Prior to breast augmentation in Honolulu, the patient should seek initial consultation with the surgeon. During the pre-operation consultation, the surgeon will examine the patient’s medical history and will conduct several lab tests to ensure that the patient is physically and mentally fit to under breast augmentation in Honolulu.
Breast augmentation in Honolulu requires an incision to be created in one of the four primary areas of the breast. The primary areas include the nipple area, under the breast, in the armpit, or the navel area. After making the incision, breast augmentation in Honolulu uses special surgical equipments to form a pocket where the breast implant can be inserted.
During breast augmentation in Honolulu, the type or length of the incision and implant placement depends on the size and shape of the breast implant, the patient’s body frame, amount of breast tissue, and the anticipated scar location. The breast implants cause the breast tissue to stretch and separate. Breasts are expected to be sore, bruised, and swollen after undergoing breast augmentation in Honolulu.
After breast augmentation in Honolulu, the breasts will be wrapped with gauze bandages together with a tighter bandage for added support and protection after surgery. The surgeon may also place drainage tubes to draw out the excess fluid that may accumulate after undergoing breast augmentation in Honolulu. Moderate pain and mild discomfort may be experienced but can be relieved by prescribed medication by one’s attending surgeon. Wearing of surgical bra, support, or athletic bra is recommended until swelling from breast augmentation surgery in Honolulu has subsided.
Heavy lifting, straining, or other strenuous activities should be avoided after breast augmentation in Honolulu for this can cause the breasts to swell and increase pressure. The patient can return to work within a week and to full activity after a few weeks. Patients that have undergone breast augmentation surgery in Honolulu are expected to experience a reduced sensation in the nipple area. Normal sensation should return to normal as the patient’s breasts heal from surgery. Breast augmentation in Honolulu may also produce leave marks or scars after the procedure. The scars and marks are relatively small and unnoticeable and it is the surgeon’s goal to make the scars as inconspicuous as possible.
