Breast Augmentation at PPSI: Boost Your Confidence and Achieve a Perfect Figure

The breast appearance is one of the most important factors in increasing women’s self-esteem and confidence. Consequently, breast augmentation is a procedure that can help many women who are dissatisfied with the shape or size of their breasts accomplish their dreams. At PPSI (Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute), we are prepared to assist you in reaching this goal in a safe and efficient manner.

Breast augmentation 

Breast augmentation is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure used to enhance the size and shape of the breasts to make them more attractive and proportionate. However, in order to ensure a successful and satisfactory surgical outcome, pre-operative preparation, recovery, and post-operative care are crucial and shouldn’t be overlooked.

Reasons to have a breast augmentation at PPSI

• Experienced and expert medical team: PPSI has a team of doctors with expertise in breast augmentation who are available to offer guidance and compassionate care throughout the treatment.
• International standards: PPSI is a cosmetic surgery institute affiliated with the Bangkok Hospital Siriroj. It has received accreditation in accordance with the Joint Commission International (JCI) standards, which are widely accepted worldwide. As a result, You may so have faith in the safety and quality of our services.
• Modern technology: At PPSI, breast augmentation surgeries are performed using top-notch materials and cutting-edge technologies to achieve beautiful, natural results that meet the patient’s unique demands.
• Comprehensive care: PPSI is dedicated to offering high-quality services and compassionate care, from consultation, surgical planning, pre-operative simulation, pre-operative photography and Sizer fitting, post-operative care, to long-term follow-up. This is to ensure patient safety throughout the treatment as well as good results. 

Breast augmentation procedures at PPSI

1. Medical consultation: To determine the best operation for you and to evaluate your physical condition and needs, you must speak with a professional prior to the procedure.
2. Surgery planning: The surgeon will go through the entire surgical process and post-operative care with you to ensure your understanding and preparedness for the procedure.
3. Surgery: Breast augmentation surgery takes about 1-2 hours. During this procedure, the silicone implants are is inserted through small incisions made under the breasts, around the areolas, or in the armpits.
4. Recovery: Following surgery, you need to spend roughly one night in the hospital and wear a compression garment to hasten recovery and lessen oedema.
5. Follow-up: The doctor will arrange follow-up sessions, in order to guarantee a full recovery and satisfactory outcomes.

Pre-operative preparation 

• Medical consultation: See a plastic surgeon to assess your physical condition, appropriateness, and risks of surgery, as well as choose the right size and type of breast implants for you.
• Health check-up: Get a physical examination, blood test, chest X-ray, and EKG as advised by your doctor to ensure that you are healthy and ready for surgery.
• Stop smoking and drinking alcohol for at least two weeks prior to and following surgery in order to reduce the risk of complications.
• Stop taking certain medications such as aspirin, anticoagulants, and some vitamins, as advised by your doctor.
• Getting your home ready: To ensure a comfortable recovery, prepare easy-to-wear, loose clothing, a back support pillow, and other comforts. 

Recovery 

• Get enough rest to aid in a quicker recovery from surgery, get enough rest during the first one to two weeks following the procedure. 
• Wear a compression garment as advised by your doctor to minimize swelling and expedite the wound healing process.
• Take all mediations, including painkillers, antibiotics, and other medications as prescribed by your doctor.
• Avoid strenuous activities including hard lifting, intense exercise, and intense housekeeping for the first four to six weeks,
• Surgical wound care: Clean the surgical wound as advised by your doctor and monitor for any abnormalities such as bleeding, inflammation, or fever.

Post-operative self-care 

• Sleep on your back: To relieve pressure on your chest, sleep on your back for the first two to three weeks following surgery. However, if you experience back pain from prolonged lying down, you may occasionally sleep on your side.
• Keep your arms down for the first week to avoid damaging the incision.
• Avoid wearing underwire bras during the first 2-3 weeks to lessen friction and irritation around the incision.

Visit your physician as scheduled to discuss about any symptoms and to follow up on the surgical outcome.