What Is Breast Prosthesis Used for?

The answer to the question “What is a breast prosthesis made for” is to have larger, fuller, and aesthetic-looking breasts. It is possible to have breasts in the desired appearance with breast augmentation surgery, during which a breast prosthesis is used. Breasts, which are accepted as the symbol of femininity and fertility, can show differences according to genetic structure, geographical distribution and human structure. It is important for every woman to have beautiful breasts, as breasts are at the forefront of the female body and are considered the symbol of femininity. However, it is not possible for every woman to have beautiful breasts from birth, and it is possible to have deformation in the breasts due to reasons such as birth, breastfeeding, weight gain.

One of the Most Frequently Performed Aesthetic Surgery Operations: Breast Augmentation Surgery

In some cases, there may be significant asymmetrical differences between the two breasts of women. This is one of the most important reasons why breast augmentation surgeries are frequently registered in different age groups today. 

It is very important that women who will undergo breast augmentation surgery have realistic expectations about the outcome of the surgery and that the reason for choosing the surgery is that their bodies will have a better appearance. Breast augmentation aesthetics make women look better, increase their self-confidence, make them look and feel better.

The aim of breast aesthetics is to achieve the most appropriate result for the body proportions as well as the expectations of the patient. Women with smaller-than-normal breasts are considered the most suitable candidates for breast augmentation surgery. In such cases, it is possible to have larger, fuller and aesthetically-beautiful breasts thanks to the attempts made to enlarge and plump the breast. 

How Is Breast Size Decided?

The new breast size to be obtained with a breast prosthesis is determined by the joint decision of the surgeon and the patient, taking into account the patient’s wishes, body measurements and the current state of the breast. At this stage, the surgeon should be careful about the compliance of the patient’s expectations with reality and provide correct guidance when necessary. 

It is not possible to obtain satisfactory results if only prosthesis lift surgery is performed on breasts that have lost their fullness, severely sagging and loosened. In such cases, breast lift surgery is also needed in addition to prosthesis placement. 

Silicone prostheses are used in breast augmentation surgeries, and silicone prostheses do not cause any harm to the human body. Breast prostheses made of silicone, which have been used in different medical surgeries for years, have begun to be produced in a cohesive structure as a result of technological developments. Therefore, even if the prosthesis is pierced, there is no leakage of silicone. 

A woman who wants to have breast augmentation surgery should first choose a plastic surgeon who is an expert in their field, experienced and with whom she can communicate correctly, and should be examined. The right choice of the surgeon is very important in order to obtain a natural and successful result from breast augmentation surgery. Otherwise, it may be possible to face consequences that are difficult to correct and compensate for. During the examination, the patient’s weight, height, structure of the rib cage, body dimensions, breast size, structure and skin condition are evaluated. The size of the breast to be obtained, the technique to be applied and the result of the surgery are directly affected by these factors. 

In cases where there is an obvious sagging of the breast, a procedure that will reduce the amount of skin in the breast and reshape it can be applied in addition to breast augmentation surgery. It is not possible to talk about an aesthetically-ideal breast size measure. This is because every woman’s breast and body measurements are different. The size of the breast is decided by evaluating the current size of the breasts and the patient’s body measurements. The ideal breast size should be large enough to make its presence felt at this stage, natural looking and proportional to the area of the body.

The Type of Breast Prosthesis Should Be Selected Carefully

The result to be obtained from breast augmentation surgery using silicone is related to the type of breast prosthesis used. Prosthetic technologies have developed over time and drop prosthesis is generally preferred more. The natural breast is not round. After rising towards the nipple with a slight inclination from above, it makes a sharp arc after the nipple and turns towards the bottom of the breast. This situation has led to the need to produce anatomical prostheses. 

The type, structure and size of the breast prosthesis to be used are determined according to the patient’s examination. At this stage, the patient’s chest, breast shape, height, body structure and, of course, expectations are important. When drop-shaped prostheses are used in women whose upper breasts are not full, the desired fullness cannot be achieved in this area. For this reason, the right prosthesis selection should be made for the person.

Breast augmentation surgery can be applied to women with small breasts, breast reduction due to various reasons, or asymmetry due to reconstruction after mastectomy. The scope of the surgery and the method to be applied are determined by the surgeon according to the desired changes. The operation can be performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia supported by sedation. Although the duration of the operation usually lasts 1-2 hours, it may vary depending on the scope of the operation. After the surgery, the patient can experience a fast and healthy recovery process as long as she follows the doctor’s recommendations.