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Revised March, 2024 – Resource, International Patient Center
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ABOUT MAMMAPLASTY IN TURKEY
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PEOPLE WHO ARE CURIOUS ABOUT BREAST AUGMENTATION MAMMAPLASTY OPERATIONS
Q: Where is the attempt made to place the prostheses?
A: Areas that are often used to place prostheses:
– Close to the line under the breast
– The circumference of the lower half of the nipple
– Armpit area
The incision (incision) made is approximately 4 cm. it is in length.
Q: Do you recommend placing the prosthesis in front of or behind the muscle tissue (pectoralis major muscle)? Would you recommend placing the prosthesis in front of or behind the pectoralis major muscle?
A: With rare exceptions, for many reasons, we recommend that breast prostheses be placed behind muscle tissue. Thus, the appearance and feeling become more natural and the risk of hard scar tissue (known as capsular contracture) forming around the prosthesis and causing the breasts to feel hard becomes less. Most importantly, in this case, the breasts can be seen much better during mammography.
Q: Is there a type of prosthesis that you would prefer for me?
A: If you are having breast augmentation surgery for the first time, only saline prostheses can be used. They can be of many sizes in volume. There are two types of shapes – round and drop – but round ones are used more often. In addition, the prosthetic surface can be preferred as flat or lumpy. The type of prosthesis that suits you best may vary depending on many factors and is determined during the interview.
Q: Can I have a silicone prosthesis inserted? From what I understand, these things happen quite naturally.
A: Silicone prostheses are the types of prostheses that feel the most natural. However, there are some restrictions related to the use of this type of prosthesis. If you are having breast augmentation surgery for the first time, silicone prostheses cannot be used except in some special cases.
Q: I’ve heard that there are some types of dentures that are filled with soy oil. Are these generally used?
A: Soy prostheses are filled with soybean oil, unlike saline prostheses, which are filled with salt water. Theoretically, their superiority over saline prostheses is that they allow better imaging of the breasts during mammography. However, clinical studies have shown that this type of prosthesis carries some serious problems and risks. Therefore, their use is inappropriate.
Q: Is it possible to be discharged on the same day after surgical intervention? Or is it mandatory to spend that night in the hospital?
A: This is a daily intervention.
Q: May I feel the need to renew my prostheses in the future?
A: There is no such thing as dentures will stay forever. In general, their lifespan is between 5 and 20 years. Dec. A sudden and noticeable decrease in breast size indicates that it is time to replace saline prostheses.
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MAMMAPLASTY HAS VARIOUS SURGERY TYPES IN TURKEY SUCH AS
- Breast Augmentation.
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- Breast Reconstruction.
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- Breast Reduction.
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- Breast Lifting
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MAMMAPLASTY PROCEDURE
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For mammaplasty in Turkey is a plastic surgery performed to increase the size of the female breast. This is usually done for cosmetic purposes or done after mastectomy (removal of breast). Breast augmentation is usually performed with implants that are placed under or over a chest muscle. The placement of the implant will depend on the patient’s anatomy, skin quality and size of the implant. For the surgery by Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Dr. can be done using local anesthesia so the patient is awake and the breast area is numbed or done by using general anesthesia.
Incision is done in 4 different places during the breast augmentation surgery:
- Transaxillary (incision is made in the armpit).
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- Periareolar (incision is made around the nipple area).
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- Inflammatory (incision is made in the crease where the breast meets the chest).
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- Tramsumbilical TUBA (incision is made around the belly button area)
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BREAST IMPLANT TYPES
- Saline implant (silicone filled with sterile saline solution).
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- Silicone implant (silicone filled with viscous silicone gel).
It is very important for the right type of implant to be applied. It’s totally up to the patient to choose which kind of implant they want, although the surgeon will give advice on which type of implant should be used considering the situation. There are very small differences between saline implants and silicone implants.
Saline implants
Saline implants are filled with sterile saline solution; they are inserted empty and filled while in place. Saline breast implants are suitable for women over the age of 18 for breast augmentation and suitable for women at any age for breast augmentation. Length of incision in a saline implant surgery is about 2,5 cm; both textured and smooth textures are available. They are much cheaper compared to silicone implants but have a higher risk of ripping than silicone implants.
Silicone Breast Implant
Silicone implants are filled before put in place with viscous silicone gel. Silicone implants are suitable for women over the age of 22 and suitable for women at any age for breast augmentation. Length of incision in silicone implant surgery is about 4 cm and both textured and smooth textures are available. They are more expensive than saline implants and are less likely to rip than saline implants.
Another decision patients need to make before the surgery is to decide whether they want a smooth texture or textured and also they have to decide if they want a round or shaped implant.
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SUITABLE PATIENTS FOR MAMMAPLASTY
- Female patients who are over the age of 18 for saline implants.
. - Female patients who are over the age of 22 for silicone implants.
. - Female patients who are at a good health condition.
. - Female patients who are healthy both mentally and physically.
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BEFORE MAMMAPLASTY SURGERY
- Patients must quit smoking for at least 2 weeks before and after surgery.
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- Patients must have a good diet.
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- Quit alcohol at least 2 weeks before and after the surgery.
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- Patients must not eat or drink anything including water after the midnight before the surgery.
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- Take a shower before the surgery as patients will not be able to after the surgery.
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- Remove any nail polish from fingernails and toe nails.
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- Patients must stop any medication or herbal supplements and inform surgeon about any kind of medication.
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AFTER MAMMAPLASTY SURGERY
Patient will feel a bit tired after waking up from surgery and medication will be prescribed by the surgeon to reduce pain and soreness around the breast and chest area which will last for about 1-2 weeks after surgery. Several weeks after surgery the breast will be bandaged in surgical dressing and a compression garment or surgical bra should be worn to support the tissues in their new place. Also wearing right garment will help reduce swelling and soreness.
- Physical activity should be minimized for at least a month after surgery.
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- Patients may need 2 weeks of school or work to rest.
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RISKS OF MAMMAPLASTY SURGERY
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Mammaplasty surgery does have some risks just like other surgeries such as;
- Patients must keep hydrated.
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- Take prescribed medication.
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- Keep a healthy diet.
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- Apply cold compress especially for the first 48 hrs after surgery.
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- Gently massage the chest area to help circulation and reduce fluid retention.
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- Patients must sleep on the backs with the head elevated.
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- Patients must not have a shower or bath until incisions are closed and stitches are removed.
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- Most importantly patients must get as much rest as they could for a faster recovery.
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BREAST FEEDING AFTER BREAST SURGERY
The ability to breastfeed is a big concern for women. After the surgery the ability to breast feed depends on how the surgery was performed and on what type of incision which was done but in general there are no complications made and it is possible to breast feed after surgery.
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RISK PF BREAST IMPLANTS
Silicone and saline implants have similar risks like
- Breast pain.
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- Infection.
. - Temporary change in nipple and breast sensation.
. - Implant leakage or rupture.
. - Swelling.
. - Redness.
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If patients experience any of the ones below then they must get in touch with their doctor immediately
- Temperature above 105 Deg. F or 40,5 Deg. C.
. - Blood in urine.
. - Sever swelling and discoloration.
. - Blackening in the skin.
. - Vomiting.
. - Losing consciousness.
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If there are any other issues experienced then immediately contact with the doctor in Turkey must be made.
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DEFINITION OF MAMMAPLASTY
General anesthesia – variety of medications given to ensure unconsciousness, loss of control of reflexes. The patient is put to sleep to not feel any pain or discomfort.
Surgical bra – special clothing to provide extra support especially after surgeries.
Compression garment – special clothing to provide extra support especially after surgeries.
Incision – surgical cut made in the skin during surgery or treatment.
Local anesthesia – induces absence of sensation to a specific part of the body.
Sutures – also called stitches, used to hold the tissues together.
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FIRST DAY
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The patients will attend consultation with the surgeon and will be advised about the procedure and their condition. The patient will then be taken through a couple of tests that are required before the surgery. If desired, patients can spend the day to rest and attend the hospital the next day.
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SECOND DAY
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Breast augmentation surgery will be performed. The surgery will be performed using general or local anesthesia depending on the type of surgery. The duration of the procedure will depend on the extent of the surgery. Once the surgery is over the patient will be taken to a private room where they will be staying for resting. The surgeon will perform a check up and if they are approved to be in a good, healthy condition and the surgery results are all successful; the patients are advised with post treatment care requirements and are ready to be discharged from hospital to their settlements. Patients may be asked to stay the night in hospital after the surgery.
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THIRD DAY
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Patients are advised to continue resting at their settlements. They must avoid heavy activities like bending and lifting. Patients are able to go on little tours around the city if they are feeling better and carry on taking their medications correctly.
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FOURTH DAY
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Patients will attend a post surgery for a final check up and consultation. The stitches and if applied, drainage tubes will be removed and dressings will be changed. The patient will be advised on further medication. If everything is right, then the patient is ready to return to their destination.
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1. What is Mammaplasty/ Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is the plastic surgery to increase the size of the female breast.
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2. How is Breast Augmentation done?
Breast augmentation is usually performed with implants that are placed under or over a chest muscle. The placement of the implant will depend on the patient’s anatomy, skin quality and size of the implant. The surgery can be done using local anesthesia so the patient is awake and the breast area is numbed or done by using general anesthesia
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3. Where is the attempt made to place the prostheses?
Areas that are often used to place prostheses:
– Close to the line under the breast
– The circumference of the lower half of the nipple
– Armpit area
The incision (incision) made is approximately 4 cm. it is in length.
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4. Do recommend placing the prosthesis in front of or behind the muscle tissue (pectoralis major muscle)?
With rare exceptions, for many reasons, we recommend that breast prostheses be placed behind muscle tissue. Thus, the appearance and feeling become more natural and the risk of hard scar tissue (known as capsular contracture) forming around the prosthesis and causing the breasts to feel hard becomes less. Most importantly, in this case, the breasts can be seen much better during mammography.
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5. Is there a type of prosthesis that you would prefer for me?
If you are having breast augmentation surgery for the first time, only saline prostheses can be used. They can be of many sizes in volume. There are two types of shapes – round and drop – but round ones are used more often. In addition, the prosthetic surface can be preferred as flat or lumpy.
The type of prosthesis that suits you best may vary depending on many factors and is determined during the interview.
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6. Can I have a silicone prosthesis fitted? From what I understand, these things happen quite naturally.
Silicone prostheses are the types of prostheses that feel the most natural. However, there are some restrictions related to the use of this type of prosthesis. If you are undergoing breast augmentation for the first time, silicone prostheses cannot be used except in some special cases.
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7. I’ve heard that there are some types of dentures filled with soy oil. Are these generally used?
Soy prostheses, unlike saline prostheses, which are filled with salt water, they are filled with soybean oil. Theoretically, their superiority over saline prostheses is that they allow better imaging of the breasts during mammography. However, clinical studies have shown that this type of prosthesis carries some serious problems and risks. Therefore, their use is inappropriate.
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8. Is it possible to be discharged on the same day after surgical intervention? Or is it mandatory to spend that night in the hospital?
This is a daily intervention.
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9. Will I feel the need to renew my prostheses in the future?
There is no such thing as dentures will stay forever. In general, their lifespan is between 5 and 20 years. A sudden and noticeable decrease in breast size indicates that it is time to replace saline prostheses.
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10. How long do I need to stay in Turkish hospital?
The surgery is usually done on an outpatient basis but in some situations the patient may be required to stay in hospital for the night of the surgery.
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11. How long do I need to stay in Turkey?
The recommended stay in Turkey for Breast Augmentation is 4 days including consultation before the surgery and after the surgery.
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12. What is a Saline Implant?
Saline implants are filled with sterile saline solution. They are inserted empty and filled while in place. Saline breast implants are suitable for women over the age of 18 for breast augmentation.
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13. What is Silicone Gel implants?
Silicone implants are filled before put in place with viscous silicone gel. Silicone implants are suitable for women over the age of 22.
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14. Can I breastfeed after Breast Augmentation surgery?
Even though in some cases there can be difficulty for women to produce enough milk breastfeeding is usually possible after the surgery.
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15. Are there any risks of Breast Augmentation surgery?
Just like every surgery there are some risks with breast augmentation such as breast pain, infection, and bleeding, temporary change in breast/nipple sensation, swelling, redness, implant leakage and rupture.
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16. Devices used in Mammaplasty Surgery
There are no special technical devices used in a Breast Augmentation surgery.
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17. How long should I stay in Turkey to complete full treatment?
Stay in Turkish hospital is 1 day on outpatient basis and 4 days in Turkey.
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