Breast Augmentation FAQs
Indianapolis, Indiana
Bilateral Breast Augmentation Questions
1. Why Dr. Linderman
Dr. Linderman has over 26 years of experience with over 7000 breast augmentations performed. Dr. Linderman has a patient satisfaction rate of over 97% with a very small incidence of complications.
2. Will I have pain following breast augmentation?
Although there is always some discomfort with any surgical procedure, significant advances have been made in pain management with breast augmentation. Such factors as tight skin, larger implants, and no prior pregnancy can cause more discomfort. However with soft touch technique to minimize stretching of tissues, bleeding, and avoiding instrument contact with the rib cage, pain and discomfort can be minimized. Surgical time of less than 1 hr. and newer anti-inflammatory drugs are also of benefit.
3. When may I return to work?
Generally most patients are able to return to work within 3-4 days of surgery. You will be restricted in lifting anything over 10 lbs. for 1 week.
4. How is implant size determined?
Dr. Linderman uses a custom designed system to determine size based on several measurements, including height, weight, chest wall and breast width, and distance from the nipple to the crease under the breast. Additionally the patient’s desires and life style are considered. Finally a sizing implant may be used at the time of surgery.
5. What restrictions will I have after surgery?
You may shower 2-3 days after surgery. The sutures are dissolvable and do not require removal. Swimming is allowed within 10 days and sun exposure within 6 weeks.
6. May I combine the operation with other procedures?
Yes, as a matter of fact many people have more than one operation at the same time. This reduces the cost and number of anesthetics.
7. Do I need to stay overnight at the hospital?
No, breast augmentation is performed as an out-patient surgery and is done under general anesthesia. The surgery takes about an hour to perform.
8. Are there different types of breast implants?
Historically there have been two types of breast implants that have been available in the United States. These types are silicone gel implants and inflatable saline implants. Silicone gel implants were removed from the market in 1991 and are only available under somewhat restrictive guidelines. However a new gel implant will most likely be approved by the FDA in the next several years. Saline implants are filled with physiologic saline and if ruptured cause no untoward side affects other than the requirement for replacement. Click here for more information
9. Where are the implants placed?
There are two anatomical locations that are utilized for breast implant placement. Subpectoral placement is underneath all or part of the chest wall musculature. Subpectoral placement allows better coverage of the implant in thin skinned individuals, may allow easier mammogram exam of the breast, and in most studies are associated with a lesser incidence of capsular contracture or breast hardness. Submammary placement positions the implant on top of the chest wall musculature and behind the breast tissue. Advantages include less postoperative discomfort but at a risk of higher incidence of capsular contracture.
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