Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation surgery is an out patient procedure performed under a general anesthetic. The incision is small, about 1 1/2 inches and is usually made in one of three locations: underneath the breast just above the crease; around the lower edge of the areola; or in the underarm area. The technique and location of the incision depends on your wishes and your doctor's preference. After the incision is made, a pocket is created into which an implant is inserted. The breast augmentation surgery generally takes one to one and a half hours. Long-acting local anesthetic agents are used to help in the early recovery. Small strips of tape are applied to the incision site. With breast augmentation surgery restrictive surgical bras are seldom used and generally, drain tubes are not used.