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BREAST AUGMENTATION

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This surgery is performed to increase the size of the breasts through the use of prostheses. Many women have a size that does not meet their expectations, in some cases after weight loss, after childbirth or as a result of aging, the breasts lose volume and change size. Breast augmentation can enhance size and dimension.

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Who is a good candidate for a breast augmentation? Women who are not satisfied with their current size and feel that their breasts are very small for their body proportion; also those ones who have lost firmness, due a loss of weight or after breast-feed.    


What does the consultation consist of? During the first consultation, Doctor Andres Mejia evaluates the general state of health, skin quality, nipple and areola location, and determines if the patient is suitable or not to complete the procedure. Expectations are defined with regard if the size desired can be achieved; type, size and location of the prostheses are also defined, all doubts are clarified, procedure and type of anesthesia are explained, same as the institution clinic where the intervention will be carried out. In the same way, if patient intends to become pregnant* or will intend to have a significant weight lost. In this first consultation the patient should report to the physician any kind of antecedent, illness or symptom related to the breasts. * There is not evidence that the prosthesis affect the pregnancy or the capacity to nursing. 


¿Which are the prosthesis that will be used? There are three types of prosthesis: silicone, saline solution and hydrogel.  The silicones ones are more utilized because have better consistency and they offer the most natural result respecting the form and touch. 



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