Nobody likes to deal with problems after having Breast surgery. Cosmetic surgery is aimed at enhancing your appearance. However, nowadays we see all sorts of botched breasts results. Fortunately, there are things you can do to minimise the chances of botched breasts and avoid common breast surgery mistakes.
Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Jeremy Hunt has completed hundreds of breast surgeries in Australia. Dr Hunt is a Sydney plastic surgeon and who practices in Sydney and Wollongong.
The most common types of breast surgery procedures include:
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure designed to increase the size of your breasts. If you want bigger breasts, this might be the right procedure for you.
Having extremely large breasts that do not fit the rest of the body and lead to problems like back and neck pain, skin chafing and infections is a huge problem. Breast reduction surgery ensures that your breasts match your body.
Breast lift is an ideal procedure for women dealing with loose breast skin, dropping and sagging breasts. The procedure typically involves removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissues to give your breasts more perkiness and upper pole fullness.
Breast Asymmetry surgery is done to even out your breasts. It sometimes involves one or a combination of the following procedures: breast augmentation, reduction, lift. The goal is to make your breasts look like sisters, not twins.
Fat Grafting to Breasts can help augment and shape the breasts. This can also be added to other breast surgeries for a better contoured result.
Regardless of the type of surgery, people make mistakes in the process and end up with botched results. Here are a few steps to avoid common breast surgery mistakes:
You need to pay close attention to the process of selecting a surgeon. Be an informed consumer of cosmetic surgery. Be aware of their medical training and surgical qualifications. Look them up. If they are a qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon. The surgeon will have FRACS (Plas) and likely belong to ASPS, ASAPS and ISAPS.
Once you know that your surgeon is a Specialist Plastic Surgeon, you need to be sure they have a special interest and expertise in Cosmetic Procedures. The right surgeon will also have the title of Specialist Plastic Surgeon. Cosmetic Surgeons, General Practitioners, Dentists and Skin Doctors cannot use this title. On the other hand, a cosmetic surgeon isn’t accredited by RACS (Royal Australian College of Surgeons). Cosmetic Surgeons are not recognised by AHRPA or have hospital operating rights.
Choose wisely and you can minimise all the complications associated with surgery.
We have seen a lot of cases when the procedures performed overseas have a botched outcome. It often comes as a part of the risks associated with medical tourism. There are dangers associated with the doctor’s training in an overseas hospital. In such cases, patients will have little to no resources in case something goes wrong.
Some of the common dangers one can experience are:
It is better not to risk your health in an overseas location where you practically don’t have any control over the circumstances. Here are a few reasons why medical tourism for your breast surgery can turn out to be the worst mistake ever:
There are always risks associated with water bacteria by having surgery overseas. You will have to take a shower post-surgery and clean your wounds. Overseas water may carry germs that your body isn’t used to and can mess up your system. Some of the common problems include serious infections and gastro-related vomiting.
Medical care overseas is not guaranteed. You also need to remember that you won’t be able to access follow-up care overseas. It essentially translates into zero resources in case of a botched procedure.
Flying immediately after a breast cosmetic surgery can be dangerous, is not recommended and can put you at a higher risk of complications. You will also be missing out on follow-up opportunities and constant care.
If you have done your research regarding the expertise and experience of the surgeon, you are ensuring a good outcome after the surgery. Here are a few reasons why:
Make sure that the surgeon has a well-known, long-established clinic, as well as hospital privileges. They will play a huge role in the long-term results and satisfaction of your surgery.
Make sure that your surgeon is heavily invested in knowledge and open to sharing their work with peers in the cosmetic industry and contributing to surgery research.
Ensure that the surgeon chooses an Accredited Hospital in Australia for performing the surgery. Check the hospital for high-quality assurance standards. That include: sterilisation, patient care, nursing ratios, infection control measures, pain management strategies, and proper medications including antibiotics.
The first and perhaps the most important element of cosmetic surgery is understanding why you are getting it done. Where the motivation comes from? Are you doing it because it makes you happy or does it solve a particular problem? Answer this questions to avoid common breast surgery mistakes. This self-realisation will also help you with the following aspects:
There is a lot more that goes into the outcome of the surgery than selecting the right surgeon. You need to be diligent about following the recommendations of the surgeon when it comes to pre-op instructions. Some of the things you need to keep in mind are:
Post-Op Care is as important as the surgery itself. Here is a list of instructions you need to follow rigorously:
Here is a list of frequently asked questions regarding breast procedures:
Dr Jeremy Hunt is specialist plastic surgeon performing breast, body, face and nose surgery in Australia. He is a member of FRACS & ASPS and has over 20 years of experience providing plastic surgery in Sydney.
Careful, considerate and honest, Dr Jeremy Hunt works with you to find a solution that is optimal for your body and your lifestyle. Every patient is unique and, through his guidance, can achieve good results.
Dr Hunt’s personal, one-on-one service and attention to detail has given thousands of women and men from the Sydney & Wollongong NSW area and across Australia the aesthetic results they desire.
Dr Jeremy A Hunt MBBS FRACS graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine degree from Sydney University in 1990 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgery. He completed a Fellowship at the prestigious University of Texas in the United States, where he learnt from some of the world’s very best plastic surgeons.
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If breast reduction is something you’re considering, Dr Hunt can thoroughly explain all the options to you in a one-on-one consultation.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health professional.