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1. Am I candidate
for Pectoral Implants?
2. What are Pectoral Implants made from?
3. How many techniques are there in implanting Pectoral Implants?
4. What does a typical Pectoral Implants consultation entail?
5. How is the Pectoral Implant procedure performed?
6. Does augmentation with Pectoral Implants look fake?
7.What should I expect
post-operatively?
8. Is there much pain associated with getting Pectoral Implants?
9. What scars are involved with Pectoral implants?
10. Is there a lot of swelling involved with a Pectoral Implant
procedure?
11. When can I return to work?
12. When will I be able to see the results?
13. What are the risks of getting Pectoral Implants?
14. What is Arnica montana, I have heard that it reduces swelling
and bruising? Which is the best kind to take?
15. How long do Pectoral Implants last?
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If you are in good health (no serious health concerns) and
have realistic expectations -- you may be a good candidate for Pectoral Implants.
Some individuals can exercise and lift weights or bench press until they are
blue in the face and cannot seem to build muscle in the chest area. If you are
one of these individuals, you may be a candidate for Pectoral Implants.
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Pectoral Implants are normally made from medical grade
silicone, a pliable, yet firm, solid piece of silicone. This solid
Silicone is made from sand, is generally well-tolerated by the body and has the
capacity to be formed into various shapes.
Normally these blocks of silicone can be carved to
custom fit an individual for implantation. The medical grade silicone is
non-reactive and considered non toxic and an excellent choice for augmentation
in these areas.
There is really only one technique so far and two insertion
types. Depending upon your body's tissue, the Silicone implants will be custom
fit to accommodate your own body style and inserted through an incision in the
natural crease under the pectoral mound or on the side near the underarm area
and placed under the muscle to hide the contours of the
implant and decrease the possibility of palpability.
Your surgeon will discuss with you the
realistic expectations you must have and what he thinks is possible for the end
result. He will discuss the risks of the procedure. show photos if applicable
and discuss with you the details of the procedure itself. It is possible
that your doctor (depending on your measurements and desires) may have to custom
fit an implant. Sometimes the surgeon will have to custom fit you by
carving the inner portion of the implant to fit an individuals pectoral muscle
area. That way there will be more comfort for the patient.
The procedure is usually performed under Light
Sleep Sedation with local anesthetic or general anesthetic. An incision is made
either under the pectoral mound or on the side in the underarm area. A pocket is
made under the muscle (pectoralis majora) separating it from the pectoralis
minora (chest wall) and the implant is placed between these two muscles. The
implant is situated and then the pocket is sutured as well as the incision area.
Augmentation with Pectoral Implants resembles the appearance
of a tone and worked out muscle. They may feel a little firm to the
touch. But no firmer than when a person flexes his/her muscle. Especially since the muscle covers the implant
-- there is less of a chance of
palpability.
You can expect to be pretty sore due to the pectoralis muscle
trauma. You are not allowed to lift heavy objects or even light objects over
your head for several weeks. Pain medications should alleviate most of the pain
or discomfort you may feel. You must be careful not to strain the muscles in
that area. Doing so could pop the sutures or disrupt the pocket
holding the implant leading to additional surgery or possible infection. Your
sutures on the exterior may be of the dissolving or non-dissolving type. Of they
are non-dissolving they will be removed in approximately 10 days. No exercising
for several weeks either!
Most patients attribute the pain associated with Pectoral
implants comparable with a hard workout at the gym -- too many bench presses or
butterfly curls. The prescribed pain medication should alleviate the pain,
although if you feel as if the pain you are experiencing is severe, do not
hesitate to contact your surgeon or the staff member on call. You must realize
that there is trauma to the surrounding tissues involved with Pectoral implants
and a moderate amount of pain should be expected.
For Pectoral Implants the incisions are made in the
natural crease/mound underneath the Pectoral area. The scars should should
flatten and fade with time although they may be red and raised for months.
You
could incorporate silicone sheeting after the incisions are removed to help fade
the resulting scars. Or your doctor may also use Steri-Strips to help flatten and
heal the incisions.
The swelling for Pectoral Implants is minor although some
individuals may have edema (fluid retention) in the tissues more than others.
There is considerable trauma to the surrounding tissues and normal swelling and
discoloration is normal. If you feel that your swelling is severe do not
hesitate to call your surgeon or the staff member on call.
You should at least wait 4 days if you have a very low
key job like an desk job. If you have a labor-intensive job then you should wait
up to 10 days. No heavy lifting or bending over regardless of your type of
employment. Just be careful not to raise your blood pressure or pulse in the
first 3 weeks.
The results are immediate with either type of implant although
you must wait for the swelling to subside to fully appreciate the end result.
Whomever said patience is a virtue never had a cosmetic surgery
procedure.
Although
extremely rare, it is possible to bleed post-operatively resulting in another
surgery to control and drain the collected blood. You could develop a
post-operative infection and need to have the implant removed, the infection
dealt with and still have to wait for several months before an additional
surgery can be performed to re-implant. Loss of sensitivity is common, although
temporary. Permanent sensation loss in general, can and may happen. There is
also the possibility of developing a Seroma which
is a mass caused by the accumulation of serum fluid within a tissue or
organ. Or a Hematoma which is a localized mass of blood that is typically
confined within an organ, tissue, space, or potential space and may be a result
from a broken blood vessel. There is the possibility of shifting of the implant,
leading to additional surgeries or pain. There is also the possibility of a
negative reaction to the anesthetic.
also
known as: Mountain Tobacco, Mountain Arnica, Common Arnica, Leopard's Bane
and Sneezewort
plant family: Asteraceae
type: Herbaceous perennial
parts used: Roots and flowers
description: Arnica montana or Leopard's Bane is a perennial herb,
growing close to the ground. The leaves form a flat rosette, from the center of
which rises a flower stalk, 1 to 2 feet high, bearing orange-yellow flowers. The
rhizome is dark brown, cylindrical, usually curved, and bears brittle wiry
rootlets on the under surface.
habitat: Indigenous to Central Europe, in woods and mountain pastures,
although it has been found in England and Southern Scotland.
warning: This herb should NEVER be taken in raw form. This plant, like
many medicinal plants if ingested, can cause intestinal bleeding, abdominal
cramping and sickness. Homeopathy is the medicinal use of tinctures and
suspensions using herbs and other plants and should never be consumed without
proper preparation. Only respectable homeopathic remedies and tinctures should
be consumed.
Other products or supplements
that you may heard of or have been recommended may be Bromelain, Vitamin A,
Vitamin K or Vitamin C - please discuss these with your surgeon if you are
interested or have questions.
ALWAYS ASK YOUR SURGEON FIRST
BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION.
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Pectoral Implants are supposed to last your lifetime, but
sometimes infection rears its ugly head and your implants must be removed, your
infection dealt with and then and only then can discussions be made about
re-implantation. The implant itself should last indefinitely without
degradation. Although, that can not be said for sure as the pectoral implant is
not at least 80 years old. But, in theory and in tests involving silicone
-- the material will last a very long time for its indication.
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