- Breast augmentation
- Recovery: 3 days - 1 month
- Duration: 1 hour approx.
- Type of anesthesia: General
WHAT IS IT?
Breast augmentation, also known as mammoplasty, is a surgery performed to increase the size of the breasts. It involves placing breast implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles. For some women, breast augmentation is a way to improve their confidence. For others, it is part of breast reconstruction due to various diseases.
HOW IT IS PERFORMED?
Basically the position of the prosthesis can be in front of or behind the pectoralis major muscle. Dr Piletti will always place the prosthesis behind the muscle. The route of placement of breast prostheses is basically classified according to the area of access.