Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure aimed at enhancing the size and volume of the breasts. This commonly performed plastic surgery involves the insertion of implants or, in some cases, the transfer of fat from other parts of the body to achieve the desired breast size and shape. The procedure is sought by women looking to improve body image, address small or uneven breasts, or restore volume lost due to factors such as childbirth or aging. It is a transformative process that not only enhances physical appearance but can also contribute to increased confidence and overall well-being.

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure, you may find this procedure referred to by other names such as breast enhancement, breast enlargement, breast implant surgery, augmentation mammoplasty or simply as a boob job.

Choices for Breast Augmentation are carried out either;

a) Silicone Gel Implants
b) Fat Grafting

To decide which procedure is suitable for you, A detailed consultation is done with the doctor where the pros and cons of both methods are explained in detail.

Breast implants are available in different sizes, shapes, and types. The implants used by us are FDA approved with decades of experience with their safety profile and high quality. Your doctor will have a detailed discussion with you regarding your expectations of the results of surgery. Help of before and after photographs with different implants sizes is taken during the consultation to assist you in deciding about your implant size and shape matching your decisions.

Breast augmentation by fat grafting is usually recommended where relatively smaller volume augmentation are required with more natural result. The fat is taken from other areas of your body mainly belly or thighs and injected in your breasts. It can be combined with a liposuction procedure when the fat removed from an area can be used for breast augmentation in the same surgical procedure.

The ideal candidates for breast augmentation are individuals who are in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the procedure. Women seeking breast augmentation typically fall into one or more of the following categories:

• Desire for Size or Volume Increase: Individuals who wish to enhance the size and volume of their breasts, whether due to genetics, asymmetry, or changes after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Body Image Improvement: Those looking to improve their body image and self-confidence by achieving a more balanced and proportionate figure.
• Physical Maturity: Women whose breasts are fully developed, usually after the age of 18, as the procedure is not recommended for those whose bodies are still undergoing significant changes.
• Good Overall Health: Candidates should be in good physical health, without any serious medical conditions that may pose risks during surgery or the recovery process.
• Realistic Expectations: Having realistic expectations about the results of the surgery and understanding the potential risks and complications is crucial for a successful outcome.
• Stable Weight: It is advisable for candidates to be at a stable weight, as significant weight fluctuations can impact the long-term results of the procedure.

It's important for individuals considering breast augmentation in Islamabad to consult with a qualified plastic surgeon like Dr. Omamah Yusuf who can assess their specific needs and provide personalized recommendations based on their medical history and aesthetic goals.

So finally you have come to a point where you are actively seeking out information on getting a breast augmentation done. The next step is identifying the best plastic surgeon at the best medical setup. Your choice should be a well-qualified, experienced in dealing with different scenarios and patient types, and having excellent standing in the medical community. Dr Omamah Yusuf fulfils all of the above criteria. Her experience in aesthetic as well as reconstructive breast surgery is vast and our excellent patient reviews speak for themselves. Our clinic has the latest medical equipment to deal with all kinds of medical emergencies with an excellent support team of anesthetists and nursing staff. This makes your journey to become a better looking and more confident person, an easy and a smooth experience.

If you are considering a breast augmentation procedure, here are your options in implants, incision and methods of placement.

They have an elastomer silicon shell and are filled with salt water. These implants solutions are not frequently used in cosmetic breast augmentations. They have more uses in reconstructive breast surgery.

Silicone implants are the most popular material used in breast augmentation worldwide. Since their production started in the 1960’s they have undergone extensive trials and studies and have improved extensively in quality and safety. They have a silicone shell filled with silicone gel, which is highly cohesive. These are called also called “Gummy Bear”. Implants as the filling gel has a consistency like the gummy bear chancy and in the rare possibility of a rupture.it does not spill out of the shell like the saline implant. And may go unforced by the patient.

Fat is taken from any other part of bod of the same patient and injected in the breasts. It can be combined with a liposuction procedure where one area is liposuction and the fat removed way be used for breast augmentation combined two procedures in one session. Fat grafting can increase breast size to one cup size only. Possibility of reabsorption of transferred fat or loss with weight reduction by the patient is there.

• Below the breast; most common incision, also called sub mammary or inframammary incision. This lies along the breast fold.
• Along the areola; In women with large nipple areola complex. Not very frequently used.
• Axilla / Armpit incision; It is also rarely used.
• Umbilical /Belly button Incision; It is also known as Transumblical breast augmentation (TUBA). This is only used for saline implants.

• Sub glandular placement; this intender the breast gland and over the muscle. This has a shorter surgery and recovery time.
• Sub muscular; this is under the chest muscle. This is usually done in patients with very less breast tissue envelop, for example after removal of breast in breast cancer treatment.
• Dual plane; when an implant is placed partially under chest wall muscle on its upper part and breast tissue on its lower part. This gives a more natural look and feel to the implant in patients with thin breast tissue for covering the implants.

This decision is made upon your detailed consultation with your surgeon. The surgeon will take into account factors like;

• Your present breast size and shape.
• Your breast skin quality and volume of current breast tissue.
• Your body profile parameters like height, chest width and other body ratios.
• Degree of ptosis or looseness of breast augmentation procedure with a maxtopexy breast tightening procedure will work for you to achieve the ideal look.
• And of course your expectations from the surgery.

Breast implants have no effects on pregnancy or breast feeding. Pregnancy leads to breast enlargement and you may notice some breast tissue loosening after childbirth or when you stop breast feeding but generally breast augmentation does not affect pregnancy or breast feeding in any harmful way.

Today’sfifth generation breast implants are way more safer and long lasting than the ones used before. However, like any prosthetic medical device, they can fail overtime and may require removal or replacement. This usually is after many years. The implants used at our clinic are of the highest quality and come with many years life. Depending on your age and breast tissue condition at the time of surgery, you may or may not need at least one reoperation in your lifetime.

A well reputed surgeon with years of experience and a track record of delivering excellent results will obviously cost more than someone who perform this surgery less frequently with less optimal results.

The cost also depends on the clinic or hospital chosen for surgery, the level of nursing care and anesthesia expertise. High quality services obviously cost more but make the whole surgical experience smooth with a quick uneventful recovery.

• The most important factor in deciding your surgeon should never be the cost of the cost of the procedure. The breast augmentation surgeon expertise and your comfort level with him /her is the most important factor to consider.
• Always remember, a cheaper option may turn out to be more expensive and harmful in the long run.

As with any other surgical procedure, there are risks due to anesthesia or due to surgery. You should keep in mind that the higher the experience and expertise of the surgeon and better the level of anesthesia and nursing care, the lesser is the possibility of any risk, or complications. Some rules to know about are;

• Due to anesthesia; allergic reactions nausea or vomiting, chest infection.
• Due to surgery ; allergic reactions scar, bleeding, infection.
• Due to implants; capsular contracture ( formation of a fibrous capsule around the implant rupture, or failure etc. These complications are very unlikely with a good surgeon.
• It is very important to understand that choosing an expert surgeon and a better surgical facility is for more important than considering the more cost of the procedure.

Breast augmentation is usually a daycare procedure but sometimes an overnight stay may be required. Usually patients are back to light work within a week. Heavy exercises are avoided for two to three weeks.

Dr. Omamah Yusuf is the leading plastic surgeon and reconstructive surgeon in Islamabad, Pakistan. She has been heading a well-established plastic surgery practice in Islamabad for the last 10 years and has an excellent reputation amongst her patients and colleagues. Dr. Omamah Yusuf is a graduate of Army Medical College and passed her M.B.B.S with distinction. She passed her general surgery post-graduation in 2010 and her following in plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery in 2013 and is a fellow of the college of physicians and surgeons of Pakistan. Dr. Omamah is performing surgical procediures like breast reduction, liposuction, tummy tuck, and rhinoplasty on regular basis.

Are you looking for breast augmentation in Islamabad? Contact Dr. Omamah Yusuf today!

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