Breast Augmentation Surgery
In breast augmentation procedures, the surgeon inserts an implant into a pocket that he makes between the breast and the pectoralis major muscle (sub-glandular placement), or between the pectoralis major muscle and the ribs (sub-muscular placement).
There is also an option to combine both methods, with the implant partially above and partially below the muscle, which combines the benefits of both methods.
Sub-muscular placement is usually more painful and restricts daily activity for a longer period after surgery.
Dr. Govrin will choose the method based on the woman’s wants, the shape of her body and breasts and the advantages each method offers toward achieving the desired appearance.
Results
Results are only visible a few weeks after the surgery. Please be patient throughout the recovery and healing period until final results are visible.
You will be asked to come in for a follow-up after the surgery.
Postoperative Instructions
You may feel nauseous or weak after the surgery, and this is because of the anesthetics administered during surgery.
These symptoms usually subside within two-three days after the surgery.
During the first few days after the surgery, your breasts will be stiff, and the skin will feel tight, accompanied by swollen breasts and a slight burning sensation around the areola.
You will experience some relief a few days later, though some sharp or stabbing pain in one or both breasts is normal.
These symptoms may appear once again before your next menstrual cycle.
This happens because of the implant stretching the tissue, but subsides shortly after.
You may use the analgesics prescribed by Dr. Govrin to alleviate any discomfort and pain.
You must take the oral antibiotics as prescribed by Dr. Govrin.
Shower every day, and even wash your breasts and the adhesive strips covering the stitches.
Three days after the surgery, Natural breast augmentation.
You may go to the beach and tan (also using sunbeds) a month later.
After the surgery, it is recommended that you use Dr. Govrin’s Triple Therapy.
Dr. Govrin developed the Triple Therapy based on his extensive experience and it helps improve
skin texture, makes scars heal faster, and helps maintain surgical results for longer.
Support Bra
A supportive bra is crucial for women who have undergone breast augmentation.
Larger breasts weigh more. The breast’s weight strains the tissues and can lead to sagging and drooping breasts.
To maintain the shape and beauty of your breasts over time, it is important that you wear a support bra.
A support bra has tight, wide straps to help support the breast and maintain its shape and beauty for longer.
Dr Orel Govrin’s Clinic will recommend the right bra for your breasts.
You may resume physical activity within 3 – 4 weeks with the correct support bra!
Side Effects
When you choose skilled and experienced hands to perform your breast augmentation, side effects are usually rare, but include pain, bleeding, infection, breast or nipple numbness, asymmetry, and scar tissue.
You may also experience symptoms that have to do with the implant, such as folds, displacement, rejection, wear and tear and difficulty undergoing mammograms.
As mentioned, these side effects are rare after breast augmentations and can usually be avoided, especially when the surgery is performed by a knowledgeable and experienced surgeon.
When to Seek Urgent Medical Attention
- Fever of 38 o C (100.4 o F).
2. Severe redness on or around the breast.
3. Sudden swelling of the breast.
4. Fluid discharge from surgical wound.
5. Breast suddenly hardens after softening.
Periodic Postoperative Tests
Every woman must get a routine breast exam performed by a breast surgeon, regardless of the surgery or its type.
My practice operates breast clinics where every woman who has undergone surgery gets tested using follow-up ultrasounds.
The test results are filed in the medical records my clinic keeps.
HMOs copay for this test. For more information and to get a referral please visit the clinic during the operating hours indicated on the website.