What determines the result
Key decisions are made before surgery: volume and shape of the implant (round or anatomical), installation plane (under the gland, under the muscle, or combined) and access (submammary, periareolar, axillary). The choice depends on the initial proportions, tissue thickness and the wishes of the patient - there is no universal option. An implant that is too large for thin tissues over time results in contouring of the edges and stretching of the skin, so the surgeon focuses on anatomical parameters, and not just the desired size. Modern implants do not require scheduled replacement, but do need monitoring every 1–2 years.
Body contouring
Surgeries on the body solve problems that are not possible with diet and training: excess stretched skin after losing weight or childbirth is not reduced, and local fat deposits on the hips and abdomen remain even at normal weight.
An important condition is a stable weight. It is not advisable to operate against the background of ongoing weight loss or gain: the result will change along with the body.
What is taken into account when planning
- Weight stability over the past 6–12 months
- plans for pregnancy - it is better to postpone operations on the chest and abdomen
- skin quality and elasticity
- Quitting smoking: nicotine dramatically impairs healing and increases the risk of necrosis
Recovery
Compression garments are not a formality: they reduce swelling, help the skin contract and form the correct contour. Tissue swelling persists for several weeks, so it makes no sense to evaluate the result before 3–6 months.