{"id":8350,"date":"2024-11-15T11:43:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T11:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamond-aesthetics.de\/how-breast-augmentation-is-performed\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T16:08:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T16:08:33","slug":"how-breast-augmentation-is-performed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamond-aesthetics.de\/en\/how-breast-augmentation-is-performed\/","title":{"rendered":"How breast augmentation is performed"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8350\" class=\"elementor elementor-8350 elementor-6991\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd5da77 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7bd5da77\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bc36b0c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7bc36b0c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f7ce136 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f7ce136\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-183e33bd home-hero elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"183e33bd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-59579d7e\" data-id=\"59579d7e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-77f46946 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77f46946\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-22961532\" data-id=\"22961532\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26a1f39e elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26a1f39e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 25-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The breast augmentation procedure: explained step by step  <\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d6194c8 elementor-section-full_width home-1 elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d6194c8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15f9d35a\" data-id=\"15f9d35a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f89b864 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2f89b864\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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From the initial consultation to long-term aftercare, we will guide you through each stage of the procedure so that you are well informed and well prepared.   <br><br>At Diamond Aesthetics in Germany, we are committed to providing outstanding care and achieving the best possible results for our patients.  \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1fa26f6a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1fa26f6a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5dd51fa\" data-id=\"5dd51fa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c02dc05 eael-infobox-icon-bg-shape-none eael-infobox-icon-hover-bg-shape-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-info-box\" data-id=\"7c02dc05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-info-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-infobox icon-on-left\">\n\t            <div class=\"infobox-icon\">\n\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"infobox-icon-wrap\">\n                    <span class=\"infobox-icon-number\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"infobox-content\">\n        <div><div class=\"col large-7\">\n<div class=\"area\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col large-10 giant-9\">\n<div class=\"col giant-6\">\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Introduction to breast augmentation: an overview of the process<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamond-aesthetics.de\/en\/treatments\/breast-augmentation-dusseldorf\/\"><b>breast augmentation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> aims to improve both the size and shape of the breasts, often using implants or fat transfer techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  This procedure is one of the most requested cosmetic surgeries in the world and is aimed at people who want to improve their breast volume, symmetry or overall appearance.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The procedure is performed under general anesthesia, and the choice of implant type, size and placement is customized to the patient&#8217;s goals.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At Diamond Aesthetics, we work closely with our patients to create a customized treatment plan that meets their aesthetic expectations.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The entire process involves several stages, from the initial consultation to post-operative care, all designed to achieve natural, beautiful and long-lasting results.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-230f0da4\" data-id=\"230f0da4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60ec38d8 eael-infobox-icon-bg-shape-none eael-infobox-icon-hover-bg-shape-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-info-box\" data-id=\"60ec38d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-info-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"eael-infobox icon-on-left\">\n\t            <div class=\"infobox-icon\">\n\n            \n            \n                            <div class=\"infobox-icon-wrap\">\n                    <span class=\"infobox-icon-number\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            \n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"infobox-content\">\n        <div><h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Initial consultation &#8211; setting realistic expectations<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The initial consultation is a good starting point in the breast augmentation process.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the first session, you will discuss your wishes and any concerns and expectations with your surgeon.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is an extremely important step in establishing good communication and ensuring that you understand exactly what you want from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamond-aesthetics.de\/en\/treatments\/breast-augmentation-dusseldorf\/\"><b>breast augmentation<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hope to achieve. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The surgeon will assess your breast anatomy, explain your options regarding implants (such as saline or silicone) and help you choose the appropriate size and shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Realistic expectations are important. Although breast augmentation offers aesthetic improvements, there are always certain limitations.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your surgeon will talk to you about any risks, the healing process and the results you can expect so that you know exactly what will happen during the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-732ff145 home-3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"732ff145\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-39642980\" data-id=\"39642980\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6dc329ed elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6dc329ed\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2642d360\" data-id=\"2642d360\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-329a3c99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"329a3c99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The right choice of breast implant for you  <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dfee92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9dfee92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 25-07-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col giant-6\">\n<div class=\"col giant-6\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important decisions in the breast augmentation process is choosing the right breast implant. There are basically two types: saline and silicone implants. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Silicone implants:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  These are filled with a silicone gel. They offer a more natural look and feel and are often recommended for patients who have thinner skin or less breast tissue as they achieve a smoother and more realistic augmentation result. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saline implants:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  These implants contain a sterile saline solution. They are firmer in consistency than silicone and are often chosen for cost reasons, as they can be filled to the desired volume as required during the operation. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the material, you have the option of choosing between different shapes (round or teardrop-shaped) and profiles (low, moderate or high). Your surgeon will select the ideal implants based on your breast anatomy, implant choice and aesthetic goals. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc025ea elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dc025ea\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-32da65a\" data-id=\"32da65a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbb16c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cbb16c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Planning the surgical procedure - options for the incision  <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23599fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"23599fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col giant-6\">\n<div class=\"col giant-6\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step in the process is to plan the surgical procedure, in particular the choice of incision. The incision is important as it affects scarring and healing time. There are three main types of incisions for breast augmentation:  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intramammary incision:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  This is the most common incision, placed under the breast in a natural crease. It is suitable for both silicone and saline implants and enables precise placement. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Periareolar incision:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  This incision is made around the edge of the areola (the darker area around the nipple). It is less visible but less suitable for larger implants. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Transaxillary incision:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  The incision is made in the armpit, which means that no visible scar remains on the breast. This incision is well suited for saline implants, but is less commonly used for silicone implants. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on your breast anatomy, implant choice and preferences, the surgeon will decide which incision will provide the best results with the most discreet scar placement.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6282d2ae home-2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6282d2ae\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-40b52c80\" data-id=\"40b52c80\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71a84c58 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"71a84c58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe day of the operation - what you can expect during the procedure\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cfa4175 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6cfa4175\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6355353b\" data-id=\"6355353b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef94f20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ef94f20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the day of the operation, you will go to the surgical center or hospital. Before the operation, the surgeon will mark the planned incisions on your body to make sure that you agree with the plan and feel comfortable. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The operation time for a breast augmentation is usually between 1 and 2 hours.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact duration depends on the complexity of the procedure and the implant used. You will be placed under general anesthesia and will not feel anything during the operation.   <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small incisions are made to form a pocket in which the implant is placed either under the muscle (submuscular) or under the glandular tissue (subglandular).  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the implants have been placed, the incisions are closed with sutures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Diamond Aesthetics, we place great emphasis on safety and comfort throughout the surgical process to ensure you are in the best hands.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e058a0 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"3e058a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAnesthesia and sedation - ensuring comfort during the operation\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-dc25e9e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dc25e9e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5241ff1\" data-id=\"5241ff1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-898f600 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"898f600\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anesthesia is one of the most important phases of the breast augmentation procedure, as it protects you from pain and discomfort during the procedure.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most breast augmentations today are performed under general anesthesia, which means that you will be asleep during the entire operation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, local anesthesia with sedation can also be used, in which the chest area is anesthetized while you remain awake and relaxed.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, general anesthesia is most commonly chosen as it allows for complete separation between patient and surgeon, making the procedure easier to perform.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be a detailed discussion with the anesthesia team before and after the operation to check your state of health and clarify any concerns or wishes regarding the anesthesia.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-669743cb home-3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"669743cb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e1b22b7\" data-id=\"4e1b22b7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-650ab373 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"650ab373\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4bff7421\" data-id=\"4bff7421\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f6a6aea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f6a6aea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Implant placement - How the operation is performed  <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6085e8d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6085e8d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, an incision is made in the area of your choice. A pocket is then formed in which the implant is held. The implant can be placed either under the muscle (submuscular) or over the muscle (subglandular). This depends on your body type, the implant chosen and the desired end result.   <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submuscular placement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  The implant is placed under the pectoral muscle. This method is recommended for patients who have little natural breast tissue, as the result looks more natural, especially with silicone implants. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Subglandular placement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  The implant is placed above the breast muscle but under the breast tissue. This method is suitable for women with sufficient breast tissue and leads to faster healing. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the implant has been placed, the incision is sutured and covered with a surgical dressing.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-460fa91 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"460fa91\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a0359ca\" data-id=\"a0359ca\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15cc7de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15cc7de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Postoperative recovery - The first days after the operation  <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4df56ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4df56ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the procedure, the patient is monitored in a recovery room until the effects of the anesthesia wear off. At this point, slight tiredness and the usual post-operative pain may occur.   <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is recommended that you have someone to accompany you home as you will be too dazed to drive yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to rest sufficiently in the first few days after the operation and to avoid strenuous exercise.  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling and bruising may occur, which will subside after a certain amount of time. You may need to wear a supportive surgical bra to aid the healing process. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is crucial that you follow your surgeon&#8217;s aftercare instructions closely to ensure your recovery goes smoothly and effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5a97c25 home-2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5a97c25\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e158d30\" data-id=\"e158d30\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b761001 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-middle elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"b761001\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon elementor-animation-\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 8C119 8 8 119 8 256s111 248 248 248 248-111 248-248S393 8 256 8z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tManaging pain, swelling and bruising during recovery\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-914f458 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"914f458\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2f2fa61\" data-id=\"2f2fa61\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eda02ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"eda02ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling and bruising are the most common side effects of breast augmentation. Fortunately, these can usually be treated well.   <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain can often be well controlled with prescribed painkillers, and swelling and bruising can be reduced with cold compresses.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful not to strain the chest area and always follow the instructions for the correct use of the compression bra or support garment as these will help to reduce swelling and aid the healing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most patients heal slowly in the first few days. The   <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linola.com\/de-de\/ratgeber\/wundheilung\/wundheilung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Healing process<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should not be rushed.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The breast augmentation procedure: explained step by step Breast augmentation, also known as breast enlargement, is a life-changing procedure that improves the size and shape of the breasts. Whether for cosmetic reasons or to restore breast volume after pregnancy or weight loss, this surgery has helped many people achieve their ideal appearance. 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