Whenever we talk about surgical interventions, the subject only tends to get more complicated when the intervention is on the breast, This is because most of the time our patients are not properly informed about the surgery they want to have.
Because we realise that this is an important step in our patients' lives, we invest a lot of time and effort in making sure that everyone knows exactly what is going to happen to them before, during and after the procedure. breast augmentation.
During your first visit to our plastic surgery clinic in Lisbon, Our team of doctors, nurses and other staff will guide you through the process step by step, answering any questions you may have.
As a rule, we start by trying to understand what your expectations are. This way we can develop a consultation/treatment plan that fits perfectly into your personal and professional life, always with the results you want in mind.
So when you decide to make a breast augmentation in our clinic, this is the process you will go through:
Breast Augmentation: 1st Consultation
1. Before starting your consultation with Dr Luísa Magalhães Ramos, all patients undergo a information session on what breast augmentation is, what its risks and complications are, as well as pre- and post-operative care.
2. After Dr Luísa Magalhães Ramos has assessed your medical history, she will discuss with you which is the best type and size of breast prosthesis.
At this stage you will also have the chance to simulate your new cleavage in 3D with one of the most sophisticated pieces of equipment on the market - the Vectra XT 3D. This equipment allows you to visualise in a 3D simulator what your body might look like with each size of breast prostheses. This is one of the biggest doubts women have when undergoing surgery like this. They never know if the size they have chosen will suit them or if they will be 100% satisfied with the result. This equipment helps to reduce some of the anxiety associated with deciding on a size.
3. Dr Luísa Magalhães Ramos will explain to you what happens during breast augmentation surgery, in particular:
- the incision site,
- the technique for placing the breast implants,
- duration of surgery,
- type of anaesthesia,
- pre-surgery and post-surgery care
- He will also ask for the indicated preoperative tests and write prescriptions for the medicines needed in the postoperative period.
4. When the whole procedure is explained to them, many patients realise that in addition to breast augmentation, they also need to have a breast lift. breast lift. After all, no woman wants bigger, droopier breasts.
5. As soon as you are fully informed about the surgical procedure, our patient coordinator will meet with you to discuss it. best calendar so that we can perform breast augmentation with minimal interference in your personal and professional life
Breast Augmentation: Day of Surgery
1. In addition to all the advice given at the first consultation, one of our team will contact you in the days leading up to the surgery to reinforce some important aspects of the operation.
2. Surgeries are usually carried out in the morning. early morning. You should arrive at the clinic 60 minutes before at the time of surgery.
3. During surgery, the Dr Luísa Magalhães Ramos will make an incision in the place you indicated and that you discussed at the consultation.
This creates a small pocket where the breast prosthesis will be placed (behind or in front of the muscle).
4. In most cases, a breast augmentation It shouldn't take more than an hour or two.
5. After the recovery period, she can be discharged, provided she is accompanied and does not live more than an hour away from the clinic.
Breast Augmentation: Post-Surgery Recovery
1. During the recovery period you will have to do some restrictions on your daily activities.
2. These restrictions will be communicated to you in writing by our coordinator.
3. All our patients get a telephone contact number so that if you have any questions, you can contact Dr Luísa 24 hours a day.
4. Most stitches are internal and resorbable. When there are reinforcement points, should be removed between the 7th and 15th day, depending on the case.
5. Drains, if present, are removed in most cases on the same day or the following day.
6. After an observation appointment, you will be told when you can return to your normal life.
7. O healing process will take place over several months and will be all the better the more rigorously she follows the post-operative recommendations indicated by Dr Luísa.
If you'd like to make a breast augmentation in Lisbon, don't hesitate to contact us. Our plastic surgery clinic is equipped with one of the most modern technologies in this area and we have an experienced and friendly team on hand to help you achieve the result you've always wanted.
