Breast Augmentation

The History

In 1895, the first breast augmentation was performed by Czerny who transplanted a benign fat mass, known as a lipoma, into a position underneath the breast gland in a woman desiring augmentation.

Breastfeeding

There is very little, if any, effect of breast implants on breastfeeding. One must consider two factors on how implants affect breastfeeding: the effect of the surgery itself and the effect of the implant.

Different Looks

The outcome of a breast augmentation in any given patient is influenced by a number of factors. These factors, along with their effect, include implant size, breast implant pocket, incision placement, and implant shape.

Risks With Implants

The risks of any surgery include, but are not limited to: infection, bleeding, scarring, the wound edges opening up, recurrence of the deformity, nerve damage and anaesthesia risks. These risks are small, but they are not zero.

Incisions and Scarring

The placement of the breast augmentation incision is based upon three factors: Dr. O’Grady’s preference to achieve the surgical goals, which incision traverses and traumatizes the least amount of tissue, and patient preference.

Implant Placements

The placement of the breast implant is entirely patient dependent. This means that the placement is tailored to individual patients based on their needs, lifestyle and anatomy.

Are Implants Safe?

Breast implants are very safe. In fact, no other medical device has been studied as much as the breast implant. A comprehensive report released by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies of Science in June of 1999 examined 2000 peer-reviewed studies and 1200 data sets and reports.

Types of Breast Implants

The human body is made up of about 60% water, thus there are two main types of breast implants commonly used for breast augmentation in Canada today; saline implants and silicone implants. A breast implant is made up of essentially two components: the shell or outer liner, and the inner filling.

Dr. O’Grady’s Approach

As with any surgical procedure, the goals of breast augmentation surgery are simple: A safe procedure with the desired outcome for the patient. For breast augmentation, this means increasing the breast size, with minimal scarring to achieve a natural, pleasing and long-lasting look. Some patients may request a larger appearance, some smaller. The amount of augmentation is tailored to each patient.