Breast Augmentation in Karachi Pakistan
Also known as Augmentation Mammoplasty, the surgery aims to augment the size, shape and volume of the breast. Conventionally, the procedure involves inclusion of saline or silicone implants under the breast tissue.
Ideally, a relatively different approach which involves no scars and is moderately smaller procedure is Lipolifting. In this procedure, the fats acquired are from other sections of your body, processed, to be injected back in the chest muscle.
Sometimes, patients require Hybrid procedure, since each patient poses a different profile, hence, demands a unique approach.
Breast augmentation surgery increases the size, shape, and fullness of the breast. In the breast implant surgery or breast augmentation surgery, breast implants are placed under the breast tissue or chest muscles. For many women, breast implant surgery is a way to feel more powerful and confident.
This is an outpatient surgery. This requires a hospital stay if complications occur after the surgery.
Local anesthesia is used in the procedure, so your breast is numb. You can also use general anesthesia.
If intended to insert the breast implant the surgeon will make an incision in either of the following areas;
- Underarm.
- Near the nipple.
- Under the breast (in the crease).
After that, the surgeon will separate the tissue from the muscles and tissues. This will make a pocket through which the surgeon will insert the implant.
Different kinds of implants can be used e.g. saline implants, smooth implants, texture implants. Saline implants are inserted and filled with sterile water, while silicone implants are already filled before.
It is the best surgery if you want to add fullness to your breast. It is opting for improving the balance of the breast. The result of the procedure will ultimately increase your self -confidence.
Mostly, women opt for this procedure when:
- After significant weight loss.
- Asymmetric breast.
- Naturally small breasts.
- Mastectomy
It cannot correct the droopy breast. A breast lift with a breast augmentation is done for this purpose that uplifts the breast. Both breast augmentation and lifting can be done at the same time. You will need to consult your plastic surgeon regarding this, as he will guide you properly.
Mainly, there are two types of breast implants used in breast augmentation surgery, Saline & Silicone.
Saline-filled implants are silicone shells topped up with sterile saltwater, also known as saline. Some saline implants are pre-filled while others are jammed during the breast implant surgery.
Silicone-filled implants are silicone shells filled with a plastic gel called silicone. According to many women, silicone implants feel more like real breasts. But the risks are high as compared to saline implants due to leakage problems.
Scars are a part of breast augmentation surgery. But Dr. Tahir Shafi Khan will make sure to minimize the scars and keep them hidden. And that’s precisely what the 25 years of experience brings on the table.
Every process is associated with some risk the same is the case with this procedure. Nearly 50% of women having this procedure experience some complications like:
Visit Dr. Tahir’s walk-in clinic at South City Hospital. During your first consultation, Dr. Tahir will quote you the breast implant cost.
Your breast will be wrapped in gauze or a supporting bra that will minimize the swelling. You will be instructed properly before leaving the hospital regarding all the precautionary measurements. You will feel acute pain and swelling which will take a week to subside. You have to take all the medicine that you’re prescribed after the surgery, as it will help in quick recovery.