Can a woman breast-feed after breast augmentation?

Yes,because the implants are placed behind the breast tissue or chest muscles, there is no interference with breast feeding.

Can implants lift sagging breasts?

No, the breast implants only increase the volume of the breasts and women with sagging breasts would require a breast lift procedure to bring the breasts to original position.

What is breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to increase the size of the breast. It is accomplished by placing a breast implant under the breast tissue or under the pectoralis(chest) muscle. The implant is a sac(implant shell)of silicone elastomer(rubber) filled with saline (salted water) or silicone gel. To know the advantage and disadvantage of saline or silicone implant and to find out which one is better for you, read my blog at www.ahnezami.com. You can also read more information and view pre and post surgery photos.

What is the recovery time for breast augmentation?

Usually the patient who has had breast enlargement will find that the pain will subside within 4-5 days and most patients can return to work within 5 to 7 days. The patient is restricted from pulling and pushing with their arms or tightening their chest muscles for 3 weeks.

Who is a good candidate for breast augmentation?

Any woman over the age of 18 who has small breasts or wants to enhance the size of her breasts would be a good candidate for breast augmentation. A woman who has lost volume or fullness in her breasts due to pregnancy,weight loss or aging could also benefit from breast augmentation. Sometimes, a woman may require a breast lift procedure to bring the breast back to its normal position in addition to the breast augmentation which will give them more fullness.

Who should not have breast enlargement?

Women with acute infection anywhere in their body or women with existing cancer or pre-cancer of their breast who have not received adequate treatment for those conditions and the women who are currently pregnant or nursing.

What type of anesthetic is used for breast augmentation surgery?

Breast augmentation could be done under IV sedation and local anesthesia. It could also be done under general anesthesia if the patient would prefer.