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Breast Augmentation Surgery

Planning to get a breast augmentation plastic surgery to enhance your breast size and improve your figure? Way to go, but before that, you would need to consult your plastic surgeon. If you happen to live in Las Vegas, you could consult cosmetic surgeon Dr Bryson Richards about whether you are a candidate for breast augmentation cosmetic surgery and the preparation needed for the same.

Before preparing for a breast augmentation plastic surgery, you would need clarity on whether you are the ideal candidate.Your surgeon will seek your medical history and then take a call. You may also have to decide what kind of breast implant you need after consulting with Dr Bryson Richards. The cosmetic surgeon will explain that there are three kinds of implants you could choose: saline, silicone and gummy bears. The surgeon will also explain the risks and advantages of each type of breast implant so you can understand which one to choose. You would also be shown ‘before and after’ pictures as part of the preparation.

Tips to follow before surgery

• You would be told by your cosmetic surgeon in the Las Vegas facility to stop smoking for a few weeks before and after the plastic surgery.

• Don’t take any over-the-counter medications; any supplements you might be taking should be brought to the notice of the cosmetic surgeon ahead of the surgery. Medications like ibuprofen can lead to bleeding during surgery and sometimes even later.

• Follow your plastic surgeon’s instructions carefully on diet and exercise; essentially Dr Bryson Richards will tell you to steer clear of alcohol and stick to a nutritious balanced diet.

• For at least two-three days before your cosmetic surgery, you will be asked to wash the area that will be treated with an antibiotic soap or lotion.

• Your cosmetic surgeon will tell you not to wear any perfume, deodorant or lotions on the day of your surgery.

• If your plastic surgery is done in an outpatient facility, you should ask one of your family members or friends to drive you to and back home.

Surgical procedure

Your plastic surgery procedure will last not more than one-two hours and you will be shifted to the ward immediately. There are some risks involved in the procedure, and your surgeon at the Las Vegas facility will keep you posted. Understanding the risks of surgery is an important aspect of preparation; asking the plastic surgeon about additional procedures you may have to undergo as follow-ups is equally important.

You should also ask your surgeon about when you can expect to see results; for some people, the results are visible by six months while for others it may take time. Immediately after the cosmetic surgery, you can expect some bruising, redness or swelling which will fade away with time.

What to expect after surgery?

Following surgery, you may be asked not to do any heavy lifting or aggressive movements of the arms for a couple of weeks. Walking after cosmetic surgery to augment breast size is alright but intense exercise such as jogging, running or biking may not be permissible till the implants settle in. Also make sure to schedule follow-up visits to your Las Vegas facility to assess the condition.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Augmentation mammaplasty, commonly known as breast augmentation, is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to enhance the breast size. In recent years, breast augmentation has emerged as one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the US. Dr. Bryson Richards is an experienced cosmetic surgeon providing breast augmentation surgery to patients in Las Vegas and surrounding areas.

Suitability of the Procedure 

An experienced plastic surgeon will evaluate the patient’s health condition, breast anatomy, and personal aesthetic goals before determining her suitability for breast augmentation. Patients with one or more of the following attributes will usually make outstanding candidates for this surgery.

• The breasts are under-developed or small-sized naturally due to genetics or other factors.
• The breasts are fairly normal in size, but the patient is keen to enhance the size for aesthetic reasons.
• Breast volume loss has occurred after a pregnancy, breast feeding, or following significant weight loss.
• The size of the breasts is at variance with each other.
• Breast tissue loss has occurred following a mastectomy, and the patient needs breast reconstruction.

Dr. Richards will consider various parameters before recommending breast enlargement cosmetic surgery to his patients in Las Vegas and surrounding communities.

Appropriate Choice of Breast Implants

Both saline and silicone implants have been approved by the FDA for cosmetic breast augmentation. However, each patient may have different preferences, and the cosmetic surgeon is in the best position to recommend the right type of implants. Correct implant choice will contribute to the final results of the procedure.

Breast implants are available in sizes ranging from 120cc to 960cc. The shape of the implants can be round or teardrop and the surface may be textured or plain. Profile of the implants will also vary. An experienced plastic surgeon will help the patient make the most appropriate choice of implants.

Procedure

The surgeon may decide to perform breast augmentation plastic surgery using general anesthesia or IV sedation. The incision location options include beneath the breast crease, around the areola, in the underarm, or encircling the navel. The surgeon will ensure that the incision is made in an inconspicuous location as far as possible. Through the incision, the surgeon will carve a breast cavity for the placement of implant.

The placement of the implant can be between the breast tissue and chest muscle or simply below the chest muscle. The procedure is usually completed within two hours, but could be a little longer if it is combined with breast lift or another surgery. After the implants have been placed and adjusted into the right position, the surgeon will close the incisions with sutures or skin adhesive.

Recovery

Most patients will be ready to go back to work within a week to 10 days after the breast augmentation surgery. However, patients should avoid strenuous tasks, lifting of heavy weights and aggressive exercises for at least four to six weeks. This will be explained to you but most people already understand this. You do not want any complications. You know your own body though and many people know when they are fully healed and ready to

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

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