Breast augmentation surgery is performed on an outpatient basis in an ambulatory surgery center. The surgical procedure lasts from 45 minutes to 1 hour, and is performed under general anesthesia. Many patients worry about the risk of general anesthesia, but it is very safe and it assures that you will be completely comfortable during surgery.
Prior to breast augmentation surgery you will be required to obtain routine bloodwork and in some cases preoperative clearance from your primary medical doctor. Medical photographs will be taken by Dr. Naidu prior to surgery.
The evening prior to surgery, you should not eat or drink anything after midnight. This ensures that you will have an empty stomach prior to surgery, which is very important for your anesthesiologist to care for you safely. You will meet with the anesthesiologist prior to surgery, who will perform a brief medical history and answer any questions you may have. If you have had prior reactions to anesthesia such as nausea or vomiting, please let him or her know so that these items can be addressed with medication at the end of surgery. Your anesthesiologist and surgeon need to know about all medications you have been taking, including herbals and alcohol and drug use, to ensure the safest possible procedure.
Dr. Naidu will also meet with you immediately prior to surgery to make several marks on the breast for use during surgery, and to answer any additional questions you might have. Please note that the surgical plan regarding your implant size cannot be changed at this time. Dr. Naidu will enter the operating room with only the implants that you have both agreed upon prior to surgery.
Following surgery, small dressings will be placed over the incisions only. Special bras, wraps, pumps, and drains are generally unnecessary and are not used.
More About Breast Augmentation
Breast Implant Types: Silicone VS Saline
Breast Implant Placement: Subglandular VS Submuscular
Breast Implants: Shape & Texture
Breast Augmentation: Implant Size
Breast Augmentation: Incision Locations
Breast Augmentation: Surgery and Anesthesia
Related Procedures
Breast
- NYC Plastic Surgery
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Augmentation Revision
- Gummy Bear Breast Implants
- Breast Lift
- Breast Lift with Augmentation
- Tuberous Breast Surgery
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Breast Reduction
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer
- Breast Revision Surgery
Body
- Liposuction
- Coolsculpting
- Vaser Liposuction
- Mommy Makeover
- Tummy Tuck
- Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)